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Fundraiser for 24 Sussex can't come with taxpayer bailout
2+ hour, 23+ min ago (475+ words) OTTAWA, ON: The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to confirm that taxpayers will not be forced to cover runaway costs if the 24 Sussex Drive fundraising campaign falls short. "Taxpayers need a guarantee that they will…...
Cutting Governor General clothing budget first step, taxpayers demand real cuts
1+ week, 2+ day ago (425+ words) OTTAWA, ON: Governor General Louise Arbour is right to acknowledge the previous clothing allowance was unacceptable and the Canadian Taxpayers Federation is calling for real cuts to Rideau Hall's platinum pay and perks. "Taxpayers are glad to see the new…...
All MPs should end double tax on used cars
1+ week, 4+ day ago (371+ words) OTTAWA, ON: The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is calling on all members of Parliament to support the private member's bill to remove federal sales taxes from the sale of used vehicles. "Politicians shouldn't be treating used Civics as their cash cows,…...
Manitoba government nominated for government waste award
2+ week, 1+ day ago (497+ words) The Canadian Taxpayers Federation nominated the Manitoba government for a Teddy Waste Award after wasting $90, 547. 91of taxpayers" money on a misleading gas tax ad campaign. "It"s a clear waste of money to advertise a gas tax hike as a gas…...
B. C. Premier David Eby wins top Provincial Government Waste Award
2+ week, 1+ day ago (297+ words) B. C. Premier David Eby won the Provincial Government Waste Award from the Canadian Taxpayers Federation for wasting $354, 000 on "wood-leather soccer balls." "Six-figure soccer balls get a red card from taxpayers, said Carson Binda, B. C. Director for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. "B. C. is stuck…...
SK Arts and city of Saskatoon nominated for government waste awards
2+ week, 1+ day ago (385+ words) SASKATOON, SK: The Canadian Taxpayers Federation nominated SK Arts and the city of Saskatoon for its Teddy Waste Awards after wasting taxpayers" money on art projects and buying an AI garbage can that worked less than half the time. "Saskatchewan…...
Teddy Waste Awards for worst government waste
2+ week, 1+ day ago (578+ words) Taxpayers Federation presents Teddy Waste Awards for worst government waste CALGARY, AB: The Canadian Taxpayers Federation presented Teddy Waste Awards to the Canada Revenue Agency for getting personal tax questions right only 17 per cent of the time, British Columbia Premier…...
Holt pads her own payroll while taxpayers tighten their belts
2+ week, 2+ day ago (756+ words) Premier Susan Holt told New Brunswickers her government was getting serious about restraint in December 2025. Every department, she said, had been asked to find 10 to 15 per cent in savings as part of Budget 2026. Then Budget 2026 came out. And it turns…...
Fr'chette must scrap the carbon tax
2+ week, 2+ day ago (443+ words) QUEBEC, QC. : The Canadian Taxpayers Federation delivered a petition signed by more than 50, 000 Quebecers calling on Premier Christine Fr'chette's government to abolish Quebec's carbon tax. "More than 50, 000 Quebecers have signed this petition because they are fed up with being the…...
Wakeham government should cut the tax on prepared groceries
2+ week, 4+ day ago (405+ words) The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is backing a call to scrap the provincial sales tax on pre-prepared foods and non-alcoholic beverages, a move that would put money back in the pockets of families every time they shop. "The fastest way for…...