Globalfest Calgary is Ottawa's latest target for so-called tourism stimulus spending. However, its grant comes so late, organizers proved they could run the event successfully without it. Scott Hennig, Alberta Director for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation says there's no proof that any of the $100 million given by Ottawa for this event, or anything else in this program, was a wise use of tax dollars.
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?
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