Why Regina's City Manager Should not get a $50,000 raise

City council has a decision before it whether to give a $50,000 raise to manager Glen Davies. When Davies was hired, his initial salary of $187,000 in 2006 was already substantially more than his counterparts earned in cities of a similar size. His $50,000 bump is by itself more than most Regina citizens will make annually. Nor will they enjoy such a generous pension in retirement. Read more »

Renew Regina Public School

Speaking Notes – Regina Public Schools March 21, 2006 • Thank you very much for the opportunity to address your Board. • I'd like to start off by explaining a little about the CTF…who we are and what we do. Then I'd like to go over some of our concerns relating to the budget and renewal process currently underway. Read more »

A Kick in the Pants Now, A Pat on the Back Later

Introduction Thank you for inviting me to speak to you today. The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is a grassroots organization of concerned citizens fighting for lower taxes and accountable government. We have about 80,000 members across Canada, but we are probably strongest right here in Saskatchewan. Read more »

Rural Discontent

Thank you for inviting me to speak at this very important event. For those of you who don't know, the Canadian Taxpayers Federation is a grassroots organization of concerned citizens (like yourselves) who want to make taxes low and reasonable and government lean and accountable. Read more »

Taxes, Tall Tales and the Truth

Thank you for your kind introduction. It is pleasure to speak to you today. As some of you may know, the Canadian Taxpayers Federation is a grassroots organization of concerned citizens who want make taxes low and reasonable and get government lean and accountable. Read more »

Farm crisis made worse by red tape and taxes

IntroductionThank you for inviting me to speak to you today. The farm income crisis is an enormous challenge. It spells real hardship for farmers and the people in our towns and cities that depend on your business. But what is the solution? Read more »