Free the Fishermen

Imagine getting thrown in jail because you didn’t want to sell the product you made each day to the government.Well, that’s what could happen. In Canada.In 2012. Read more »

Prepare for More NDP Tax Increases

You just saw a number of taxes go up in this most recent budget, but ask anyone who has actually read the last few provincial budgets and they'll tell you the writing is on the wall -- there's more to come. Read more »

MB: Get Ready for More Tax Hikes

Hold onto your wallets Manitobans because you haven’t seen anything yet when it comes to tax increases. Read more »

MB: Budget Like a Household

Imagine the provincial government’s finances like a household budget:Your spouse (provincial NDP government) walks in the house, bursts into the kitchen and cries in your direction “where are those credit card application forms? We need to get two more cards as soon as possible as I just got a five per cent pay cut at work.” Read more »

Just Say "No" to Spending

As taxpayers mull Dan Lett’s recent column “It’s time to consider tax hikes,” here are some facts to consider.For those not familiar with the column, Mr. Lett argues tax hikes should be considered to address the province’s deficit. However, if one scrutinizes the Manitoba government’s spending track record in greater detail, Mr. Lett’s proposition becomes much harder to stomach. Read more »

City Budget Beefs and Bouquets

As you consider the City of Winnipeg’s 2012 budget, here are a couple beefs and bouquets worth consideration. Read more »

MB: Time for Revolutionary Politics

As the provincial Progressive Conservatives and Liberals are looking for a new leader, and as others are considering a new party, now’s the perfect time for a refreshing change. Read more »

Making the Museum More Taxpayer Friendly

Canadian Museum of Human Rights:Wikipedia/1ajs In a previous column, we explored the irony associated with the Canadian Museum for Human Rights.The project’s transparency gaps, the fact taxpayers have been forced to donate to it and the unfairness of private sector employees, with no pension plan, having to pay for the museum’s golden pension plan were just a few ironic examples chronicled. Read more »

Canadian Museum for Human Irony

Canadian Museum of Human Rights:Wikipedia/1ajs Of all government projects, shouldn’t a “human rights” museum be transparent and up front with humans? Shouldn’t a “human rights” museum also not force taxpayers to donate to it?PART II: MAKING THE MUSEUM MORE TAXPAYER FRIENDLY  Read more »

Three Cheers for the Chief

There are lots of unfortunate news stories lately about horrible things happening on aboriginal reserves, but there’s also a really good news story happening right now that deserves more attention. Read more »