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Bob Rae to collect $56,000 MP pension
June 19, 2013
Former Liberal Leader and Premier of Ontario Bob Rae will be stepping down as the MP for Toronto-Centre and walking away from Parliament Hill. While he never fulfilled his lifelong dream of becoming prime minister, there is some good news for Mr. Rae: he will be able to immediately collect a handsome MP pension.
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Senators do a need a lecture - in ethics
June 18, 2013
Despite the gold plated pension, $132,400 salary and great perks, the Senate of Canada can be a pretty depressing place to work these days. With ongoing expense scandals and an RCMP investigation workplace morale is likely at an all-time low. Presumably this is why Canada’s upper chamber hired a motivational speaker to help rally the troops and weather the storm of infuriated taxpayers.
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SAIT Dean Runs up $1,079 Dinner Bill
April 02, 2013
The documents released to the CTF show that SAIT Dean, Allen Billy ran up a dinner bill of $1,079. The SAIT Dean billed taxpayers and students $135 for each of the eight persons who ate at a The Ranche, which included Academic Chairs and several spouses.
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ON: Sunshine List Keeps Growing
March 28, 2013
Ontario’s annual “Sunshine List” is out, listing employee names, salaries, and benefits of government workers making over $100,000 per year. Here are some highlights:
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“The 3 current members of the senate, being investigated should be removed from office immediatly, They were not elected, therefore the taxpayers owe them nothing. ”

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“I prefer an elected Senate, with equal representation for each province. This would not require a large number of Senators, more is accomplished by a smaller group! We need a Senate to protect our democracy should a despotic government ever gain a majority in the House.”

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“The only way we can have an efficient elected Senate is to provide equal representation by region, which becomes a large constitutional issue that nobody is prepared to touch right now. A "second look" at legislation is absolutely necessary, so perhaps the Senate solution is for it to remain appointed - BUT with much more transparent financial controls, and appointments made by a bipartisan committee?”

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“We are conservative members but are dismayed at the lack of action by the Harper govt. on the Senate. It should either be abolished or made to be elected. Also the scandals are pathetic and all Senators should be made to have expenses examined and verified. Not happy with the gov't performance concerning Bill C 461. We appreciate the Canadian Taxpayers group for their diligence.”

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“I received a call from CPC fundraising for continued support of Senate reform. They had no answers to why Senate expenses are not posted online, why bill C-461 (salary/job description of Federal employees) was gutted by the CPC, or why MP Brent Rathgeber resigned from the Conservative caucus. I told them to call back when they had these answers. Until then, my usual CPC donation is going to the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. Sincerely, Justin F.”

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