CTF Presentation to Public Safety and Security Committee on Bill C-391 to End the Long Gun Registry

Kevin Gaudet, Federal Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, explains why Canada's long gun registry is a waste of taxpayers' money in excess of $106 million annually. Gaudet testified before the Public Safety and Security Committee (comprised of Members of Parliament) regarding Private Member's Bill C-391 to end the long gun registry. Read more »

CTF submision on financial disclosure rules for party leadership contestants

It has come to our attention that your committee has been asked by the Minister of Justice and Attorney General to review and make recommendations for potential legislation surrounding financial disclosure rules for party leadership contestants. Downloadable Version:  Drysdale - Leadership rules (May 21, 2010).pdf Read more »

Fed: Taxpayers supply and government demand

Gas Tax Honesty Day Report for 2010. Read more »

BC: Improving the Electoral Process

Presentation to the BC Local Government Elections Task Force. Read more »

FED: Balance the Budget

>>SIGN OUR FEDERAL BALANCED BUDGET PETITION The federal government has taken Canada back to the days of spending borrowed money, running the largest deficits ever. Instead of raising our taxes it is time to get spending back under control with a plan to balance the budget. >> WATCH THE CTF'S LATEST DEFICIT VIDEO   Read more »

MB: The Beggar's Checklist

Across Canada, municipal politicians are routinely seen begging for financial assistance from other levels of government. While many municipalities claim to be financially ‘helpless’, there are however, plenty of initiatives that they costs or raise revenues through legitimate means; they just have to roll up their sleeves and get to work. Read more »

Review to Renew: A return to principles of transparency and accountability

The information created by government belongs to the people. This review of the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPP Act) is an opportunity to renew the principles of open and transparent government, as well as timely, effective and affordable access to the documents which governments make and keep. Read more »

2010-11 Pre-budget submission

The CTF makes 23 recommendations in its 2010-11 pre-budget submission to the Alberta government. Downloadable Version:  Blueprint for a Balanced Budget (WEB).pdf Read more »

BC: Reject the Green Job Myth Report

Submission to the Green Energy Advisory Task ForceThe B.C. government created a Green Energy Advisory Task Force to review BC Hydro regulations and to look for ways to expand 'green' power projects to create jobs while keeping electricity rates competitive. A tall order and unlikely to be achieved. Read more »

Sailing Through Rough Waters: CTF 2010 Saskatchewan Pre-Budget Submission

Sailing Through Rough Waters is the CTF's 2010 Saskatchewan Pre-Budget Submission. The full text, including its 17 recommendations, can be read or downloaded here. Downloadable Version:  SK_2010_prebudget_Print.pdf Read more »