Olympic bills trickle in: $550 million so far
Although a couple of billion dollar items have not yet been counted, a report suggests an early cost to the Olympics of $550 million, most of that being borne by Vancouver taxpayers. CTF-BC Director Maureen Bader comments in this Global report.
Forward page to friendCanada's Federal Debt
Your Share
The federal government is adding $88 million a day to our debt. At this rate, the $105-billion in debt repayment between 1997 – 2008 will be wiped out this year. Support our campaign for a federal balanced budget law and help us STOP this clock.
Spokespeople & Blog
In five provinces and Ottawa a team of dedicated professionals is standing up to special interests, ensuring that taxpayers' voices are being heard.
In The News
-
Time for a public-sector pension wake-up call
read more » -
Canada's MPs and their well-padded pensions
read more » -
MP Pensions News Conference
read more » -
CTF calls for cuts to MP pensions
read more » -
MPs must lead by example
read more » -
Reform MP Pensions
read more » -
Concerns on rising costs at Canadian Museum of Human Rights
read more » -
99 Really Stupid Things the Government Did With Your Money
read more » -
Taxman strikes in 2012
read more » -
2012 brings higher payroll taxes
read more » -
Nibbled to death in BC
read more » -
Free Admission?
read more » -
BC hit hard in 2012
read more » -
Who should determine Alberta MLA pay?
read more » -
Is Ottawa's Energy Rebate program effective?
read more » -
Welcome to 2012: All debt, all the time
read more » -
Peter Mackay's expense claims
read more » -
Considering a P3 model for new Rider stadium
read more » -
Winnipeg's photo radar controversy
read more » -
Peter Mackay goes POSH
read more » -
Interview with Chief Janette Peterson
read more » -
Newly elected chief looks to reduce salary
read more » -
ICBC wants a rate increase
read more » -
What is behind the problems on Attawapiskat Indian Reserve?
read more »
Comments
The Olympic bill
Did people really think that the BC Olympic's would make money! Calgary was a different city and they made money but no other city has done the same. Starting with the Montreal Olypmics on (except Calgary) they have all lost bags of money and will continue to do so. London is over budget already and there is almost two years to go! With luck BC will not go to far in the hole and need to have a Loto started to bale the out.
Post new comment