Saskatchewan, In the News
Posted: December 19, 2011
Topic:
Saskatchewan
Type: In the News
Considering a P3 model for new Rider stadium
The City of Regina is proposing using a P3 (Public Private Partnership) model for the construction of the new Rider stadium. Read more »
Posted: November 02, 2011
Topic:
Saskatchewan
Type: In the News
SK: Costing election promises
Prairie Director Colin Craig sets up website to track spending promises made by political parties during the 2011 Saskatchewan provincial election -- spendingtracker.ca. Read more »
Posted: May 11, 2011
Topic:
Saskatchewan
Type: In the News
Real Truth About Education Costs in Saskatchewan
Some numbers you may not know about education costs and teachers' salaries in Saskatchewan. Read more »
Posted: April 04, 2011
Topic:
Saskatchewan
Type: In the News
Who pays?
There is a massive $238 million shortfall in the city employee pension plans. Read more »
Posted: March 25, 2011
Topic:
Saskatchewan
Type: In the News
Saskatchewan tax cuts
The 2011 Saskatchewan budget saw cuts to personal income tax, the education portion of property tax and small business taxes. Read more »
Posted: March 15, 2011
Topic:
Saskatchewan
Type: In the News
Ottawa must balance its budget
In a Regina stop with the CTF's National Debt Clock, Prairie director Colin Craig comments on the need for Ottawa to balance its budget. Read more »
Posted: March 15, 2011
Topic:
Saskatchewan
Type: In the News
Take action on government debt
In Saskatoon, National Communications Director Scott Hennig encourages Canadians to contact cabinet ministers and MPs telling them to deal with the federal debt. Read more »
Posted: March 26, 2010
Topic:
Saskatchewan
Type: In the News
CTF on Belt-Tightening Sask Budget
CTF Prairie Director Colin Craig was there as the Saskatchewan Budget was delivered March 25. Here is what he had to say about the budget: Read more »
Posted: March 02, 2010
Topic:
Saskatchewan
Type: In the News
Regina dome could cost $431M
The cost of a new domed stadium in Regina would be $386 million, plus another $45 million for a retractable roof. The provincial government will decide in late spring 2010 whether to proceed. The required contributions from city and federal governments haven't been decided. The hit for taxpayers is discussed at the 5 minute mark, with comments by Colin Craig of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation and Pat Fiacco, Mayor of Regina. Read more »
Posted: February 10, 2010
Topic:
Saskatchewan
Type: In the News
Taxpayers Fund Walmart Shuttle
The City of Regina is funding a new shuttle that runs every half hour from Walmart's former location in the Southland Mall to its new location further west. Other businesses and Colin Craig of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation say this practice shows favoritism. Mayor Pat Fiacco says the goal is service to citizens, not businesses. Roughly two-thirds of Regina's transit budget comes from taxpayers. Read more »
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