CTF's Top 20 Priorities for the Harper Government

In this document, the Canadian Taxpayers Federation sets out 20 priorities for the new Conservative majority. And it’s no surprise, job #1 is balancing the budget by cutting spending. Read more »

Zero in Two: Taxpayers’ Deficit Action Plan

The federal government must do more than plan to grow out of its current fiscal situation. To do so, clear action must be taken. Simply reducing the rate of growth of spending will not be enough. Read more »

CTF Presentation to Public Safety and Security Committee on Bill C-391 to End the Long Gun Registry

Kevin Gaudet, Federal Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, explains why Canada's long gun registry is a waste of taxpayers' money in excess of $106 million annually. Gaudet testified before the Public Safety and Security Committee (comprised of Members of Parliament) regarding Private Member's Bill C-391 to end the long gun registry. Read more »

Fed: Taxpayers supply and government demand

Gas Tax Honesty Day Report for 2010. Read more »

FED: Balance the Budget

>>SIGN OUR FEDERAL BALANCED BUDGET PETITION The federal government has taken Canada back to the days of spending borrowed money, running the largest deficits ever. Instead of raising our taxes it is time to get spending back under control with a plan to balance the budget. >> WATCH THE CTF'S LATEST DEFICIT VIDEO   Read more »

MB: The Beggar's Checklist

Across Canada, municipal politicians are routinely seen begging for financial assistance from other levels of government. While many municipalities claim to be financially ‘helpless’, there are however, plenty of initiatives that they costs or raise revenues through legitimate means; they just have to roll up their sleeves and get to work. Read more »

FED: Canada’s Deficit Action Plan: Zero in Three

TORONTO: The Canadian Taxpayers Federation has released a detailed plan to balance the federal budget. It is entitled Canada’s Deficit Action Plan: Zero in Three. CTF Federal Director, Kevin Gaudet, will be meeting with federal Finance Minister Flaherty as part of federal pre-budget consultation when he will present the plan to the Minister. Read more »

2008-2009 Tax Changes

Year-end Tax Changes for Selected Incomes and Households Read more »

1994-2009 Payroll Tax Chart

Year-end Payroll Tax Chart for 1994-2008 Download and read the full report.   Downloadable Version:  197.pdf Read more »

1994-2009 Payroll Tax Graph

1994-2009 Payroll Tax Graph Download and read the full report. Downloadable Version:  198.pdf Read more »