• Marks 4th Anniversary of McGuinty Promising NOT to Raise Taxes

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Toronto: Today, the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) marked the 4th anniversary of Dalton McGuinty signing the Taxpayers Protection Promise by launching its 'Honesty in Politics' (Honesty) campaign. The CTF marked the anniversary by hosting an event around the corner from where Dalton McGuinty signed the pledge in 2003. CTF Ontario Director Kevin Gaudet commented on the campaign saying, "voters are tired of politicians who promise one thing during an election and then do the exact opposite after they are elected. It is time for a return to honesty in politics."

The CTF invited the three main party leaders to the unveiling. Only PC leader, Mr. Tory chose to attend. The CTF gave Mr. Tory an original signed copy of Mr. McGuinty's pledge to remind him during the campaign of the importance of keeping his word. Colour photos of the event are available upon request.

During the last Ontario provincial election, on September 11, 2003, Dalton McGuinty signed the CTF pledge that stated, "I, Dalton McGuinty, leader of the Liberal Party of Ontario, promise, if my party is elected as the next government, that I will: Not raise taxes or implement any new taxes without the explicit consent of Ontario voters and will not run deficits. I promise to abide by the Taxpayer Protection and Balanced Budget Act."

In his very first budget, Mr. McGuinty broke this promise when he imposed the single largest tax hike in the history of Ontario in the form of the new Health Tax.

After Mr. McGuinty broke his promise the CTF took him to court, held a rally at Queen's Park and collected over 200,000 signatures on a petition demanding he keep his word.

Gaudet concluded, "the CTF vowed then, as we do now: voters will be reminded of Mr. McGuinty's broken promise. Voters should look for a leader who will keep his promises."

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For further information, please contact Kevin Gaudet at 416-203-0030.