CTF Launches Pig Brigade on Parliament Hill to Expose Excessive MP Pensions

Author: 2010/06/16

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) bombards Parliament on June 15, 2010 with 75 pigs to expose the excessive pension benefits paid to Canadian Members of Parliament after only six years of service. CTF federal director Kevin Gaudet comments.

In the same report, MPs relent and say they will now allow Auditor General Sheila Fraser to audit "some" of the MPs' expenses. Fraser will only be able to do spot audits and will not be allowed to release names.

A Note for our Readers:

Is Canada Off Track?

Canada has problems. You see them at gas station. You see them at the grocery store. You see them on your taxes.

Is anyone listening to you to find out where you think Canada’s off track and what you think we could do to make things better?

You can tell us what you think by filling out the survey

Join now to get the Taxpayer newsletter

Franco Terrazzano
Federal Director at
Canadian Taxpayers
Federation

Join now to get the Taxpayer newsletter

Hey, it’s Franco.

Did you know that you can get the inside scoop right from my notebook each week? I’ll share hilarious and infuriating stories the media usually misses with you every week so you can hold politicians accountable.

You can sign up for the Taxpayer Update Newsletter now

Looks good!

Please enter a valid email address

We take data security and privacy seriously. Your information will be kept safe.