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Campaign: Debt Free Sask

Debt Free Sask

With resource revenues pouring in, now is the time to pay off the provincial debt.

After all, once the debt is paid off, the Saskatchewan government will save more than $400 million in annual interest charges. It's similar to paying off your credit card and not having the monthly payment.

$400 million is almost enough to completely eliminate school taxes or reduce the PST from 5% to 3%. Even better, paying off the debt will mean that young people won't be stuck with the bills for previous generations.

Fortunately, a debt free Saskatchewan is a definite possibility – we just need the government to make it a priority.

Consider that in 2001-02 resource revenues were $903 million. Yet for 2011-12 they came in at $2.82 Billion – 212% higher. In fact, just before the recent recession, resource revenues hit $4.6 billion in 2008-09.

Premier Wall has set a goal of paying off another $400 million by 2017, but we all know, governments can get sidetracked. Please sign our petition to drive home the point that paying off the province's $3.8 billion debt should be a priority and the provincial government should try and exceed that target.

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Campaign: SK: Time for Personal Income Tax Cuts

Like Alberta, Saskatchewan is also booming with resource revenues and a strong economy. So why are Saskatchewan’s personal income taxes so much higher?

The answer is they shouldn’t be.

Campaign: SK: Reasonable not Rich Pensions

No one expects a government employee to work for peanuts. But at the same time, their pay and benefits shouldn’t be head and shoulders above the people footing the bill
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PETITIONS

Increase Basic Personal Exemption

Saskatchewan
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SK: Time for Personal Income Tax Cuts

Saskatchewan
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Stop Bailing Out Government Employee Pension Plans

Federal, Saskatchewan
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Debt Free Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan
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NEWS RELEASES

SK: Two More Pension Plans in Trouble
December 04, 2012

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) and Fair Pensions for All blew the whistle today on two more pension plans in news the Saskatchewan that are in trouble; the Teachers’ Superannuation Pension plan and the Saskatchewan Healthcare Employees Pension Plan (SHEPP.)

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WCB Has Some Explaining To Do
June 19, 2013
What would your boss say if you were responsible for a project at work and it went $13 million over budget? Most people would answer “yes” to any of those penalties. Oddly enough, the provincial government’s Workers Compensation Board (WCB) is saying “no.” View More

Wall Needs To Lead On Equalization
June 06, 2013
Equalization, the nation's largest government hand-out program, is up for renegotiation in 2014. As the program is ineffective and contributes to dependence, it's time for Reform. Premier Wall should lead that charge. View More
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Saskatchewan plans to cut corporate taxes
October 26, 2012

Prairie Director Colin Craig comments on the announced corporate tax cut in the Saskatchewan Throne Speech. Colin applauds the move and says the government should be considering personal income tax cuts as well. He says in order to achieve tax cuts the government must first control its spending.

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Billboards demand reform to MP pension plan
August 10, 2012

At a Regina news conference, CTF Prairie Director Colin Craig calls for changes to the MP pension plan.  The CTF has launched a billboard campaign calling on the federal government to make significant changes to the gold-plated plan.

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Sask Film Tax Credit Briefing
March 28, 2012

A short explanation on why the film industry is upset about the government's plan to get rid of the film tax credit. Right now the government gives the film industry upwards of 55% of their wages. Meanwhile, the typical Saskatchewan business receives nothing.

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PRESENTATIONS

Creating opportunity by controlling spending
February 21, 2011

A little over a decade ago, Saskatchewan was crippled by high income taxes, business taxes, sales taxes and property taxes. Saskatchewan was a ―have-not province, completely dependent on handouts from other provinces.

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eCycle Solutions web page
August 21, 2009

This is a copy of the eCycle Solutions web page where it states, "Because we are government subsidized our services represent a significant cost savings for you," a statement that vanished following a CTF commentary that pointed to the unfair playing field created by government-mandated eWaste recycling programs.

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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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“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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