Kyoto Update - Nothing the Taxpayers Federation Hasn't Said, Twice Before

Federal government report on Kyoto costs mirror earlier CTF predictions.St. Andrews, New Brunswick: The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) responded today to the federal government's Climate Change Plan for the Purpose of the Kyoto Protocol Implementation Act 2007. The Environment Canada statement is required by law under the Kyoto Implementation Act, which was advanced by Opposition MPs and received Royal Assent on June 22, 2007. Read more »

Tax Freedom Day Arrives on Wednesday

Liberal and NDP-led provinces bigger tax cutters than the federal "Conservatives" $29-billion surplus proves Tax Freedom Day is much too late in Canada Read more »

It's Gas Tax Honesty Day - 1/3 of pump price is tax

CTF welcomes new data showing federal roadway spending is up. Taxpayers Federation repeats call for gas tax cut of 5 cents/litre. Conservative Government silent on gas tax relief promises.Gas Tax Report Cut Gas Taxes Petition Read more »

"Root Canal" Narrowly Outpolls "Tax Audit" as More Unpleasant Experience

CTF public opinion poll also finds only 13% of Canadians expect to benefit from tax relief in the Conservative budget.Ottawa - The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) released results of a public opinion poll in advance of Monday's deadline for Canadians to file their 2006 income tax returns. The poll was conducted by Innovative Research Group for the CTF on (1) the tax relief in the federal budget, and (2) whether Canadians would prefer a root canal or a tax audit. Read more »

Shrinking Corporate Welfare, A Step in the Right Direction

- Industry Canada's industrial subsidy budget cut 40%OTTAWA - The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) responded to the federal government's revamped industry subsidy program. Details of the Strategic Aerospace & Defence Initiative (SADI) were revealed by Industry Minister Maxime Bernier and Public Works Minister Michael Fortier today in Montreal. The new corporate welfare fund replaces the discredited Technology Partnerships Canada (TPC) program. Read more »

Big Government Conservatism

Ottawa: The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) reacts to the 2007/08 federal budget, which was tabled in the House of Commons by Finance Minister Jim Flaherty this afternoon. Read more »

"Do You Think It's Easy to Hail a Cab "

$14,200 in hotel expenses in Montreal for Stéphane Dion's chauffeur Read more »

9th Annual Teddies Waste Awards

Taxpayers Honour Senator Colin Kenny, Hydro One (Ontario), City of Edmonton, and Dalton McGuinty OTTAWA: The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) held its ninth annual Teddies Waste Awards Ceremony to honour the best of the worst in government spending at a black tie news conference today on Parliament Hill. CTF Manitoba Director, Adrienne Batra, acted as master of ceremonies. Read more »

Corporate Welfare Continues to Fleece Taxpayers

$18.4-billion in handouts given to businesses in 47,960 payments over 23 years.Only $1.25-billion or less than 7% has been repaid to federal government.By ending the subsidy game Ottawa could reduce business tax burden.  Read more »

Tax Savings in '07 - Modest Gains for Individuals, Families with Young Children Win Big

Ottawa: The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) today released projected income and payroll tax changes kicking in on January 1st, 2007. Read more »