More taxes in 2012 Manitoba Budget

The 2012 Manitoba Budget brought in new tax increases for provincial taxpayers -- from an increase in gas taxes and fees to an expansion of the provincial sales tax. Read more »

Photo Radar Busted in Winnipeg!

Photo radar operator in Winnipeg busted for not following proper procedure. How many people will get erroneous tickets? Read more »

Free the Fishermen from Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation

Unlike fishermen on the east and west coasts, fishermen on the prairies are required by law to sell their catch to the government. However, many fishermen have calculated they could increase their incomes by excluding the inefficient government middleman. Read more »

Additional media coverage on Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation

Here are some additional media stories on the Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation issue: Read more »

Questionable expenses at Freshwater Fish Marketing Corp

Prairie Director Colin Craig releases questionable expense spending by the Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation (FFMC), a federal crown. These expenses -- obtained through Access to Information -- included among other things golf memberships, expensive dinners, big booze bill, cigarettes, and NHL tickets. Read more »

Property tax increase for Winnipeg

Prairie Director Colin Craig discusses the proposed property tax increase for Winnipeg. Read more »

Police Tax Collectors?

Winnipeg City Police has set a quota on the number of traffic violations police officers must hand out each month. Read more »

Winnipeg Property Tax Hike

Canadian Taxpayers Federation Prairie Director Colin Craig comments on the proposed 3.5% property tax increase for Winnipeg. Read more »

Controlling education costs in Manitoba

With a Winnipeg school board considering an 8% increase in school taxes, Prairie Director Colin Craig says school boards must get their costs under control -- particularly their payroll costs. Read more »

Winnipeg's photo radar controversy

Prairie Director Colin Craig says he received 500 complaints from Winnipegers who were ticketed at one particular photo radar site set up by police. All claim they weren't speeding. There is evidence suggesting this particular site produced flawed results. Read more »