“It’s time to Axe the Tax-on-Tax”

CALGARY, AB: Marking its 14th annual Gas Tax Honesty Day, the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) renewed its call for Prime Minister Stephen Harper to stop the practice of charging GST on top of provincial and federal gas taxes – the tax-on-tax. Read more »

Lower Mainland Gas Tax Now a Billion Dollar Gouge

BURNABY, B.C.: The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) presented a billion dollar cheque to government today symbolizing the billion dollar gas tax grab from Lower Mainland drivers. Read more »

14th Annual Gas Tax Honesty Day

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) held its annual gas tax honesty day event at the Manitoba Legislature today. Each year the CTF releases a report on the amount of tax dollars collected at the pumps and holds politicians accountable for how those dollars are spent. Read more »

Sign our gas tax petion

Sign the CTF petition to lower taxes and dedicate them to road. Read more »

CTF releases new data on gas taxes, tax-on-tax

OTTAWA, ON: On its 14th annual Gas Tax Honesty Day, the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) released new data on gas taxes with several major findings.Sign our Gas Tax PetitionAlberta News ReleaseManitoba News ReleaseBritish Columbia News Release  Read more »

BC: CTF Welcomes Open Debate on Public-Private Pay Gap

The CTF welcomes a coming B.C. Liberal debate on the public-private pay gap. Read more »

National Coalition on Federal Transfers Launched

OTTAWA, ON: An informal coalition of six not-for-profit and think tank organizations have agreed the issue of federal transfers to the provinces needs to be placed firmly on the national agenda. Read more »

MB: Tada! MLCC Jets Ticket List Released

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) released a freedom of information response today with details on the disbursement of Winnipeg Jets tickets by the Manitoba Liquor Control Commission (MLCC.) During a debate yesterday in the Legislature, the Minister responsible for the MLCC indicated staff was still busy pulling the details together. Read more »

Missing Chief and Council Pay Information Released

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) released chief and council pay data today for the Makwa Sahgiehcan First Nation after a band member indicated they were denied such information from the band office. Read more »

AB: MLA transition allowances total $14.8 million

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) today released the estimated “transition allowances” paid to retired or defeated MLAs following the 2012 General Election. Downloadable Version:  2012 Alberta election transition allowance calculations.pdf Read more »