After 6.5 years with the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, I’ve decided to step down from the Prairie Director position. My wife and I have decided to pursue new opportunities out west.

While my final day as Prairie Director has yet to be determined, I thought I’d take a moment now to say a few thanks and reflect on a few victories.

Without a doubt, I’m most proud about leading the CTF’s push to convince the federal government to table and pass the First Nations Financial Transparency Act.

I still remember putting the call for such a new law in a news release back in 2009. So many people along the way said to me “great idea, but it’ll never happen.” Well, here we are in 2014 and it’s not only law, it’s already having a positive impact. The new law is another great example of what can happen when Canadians speak out.

I especially tip my hat to the many brave whistleblowers from aboriginal reserves who spoke out in favour of the new law. I know how hard it can be for them to speak out, I really admire their courage.

I was also pleased to be a spokesman for the CTF in Manitoba and Saskatchewan during a number of other victories, including: helping to convince the Sask government to pay down debt and reduce income taxes, successfully pressuring the Manitoba government to raise the basic personal exemption and the property tax freeze and business tax cut at the City of Winnipeg.

Exposing Manitoba politicians scooping up Winnipeg Jets ticket from crown corporations, shining a light on the debacles at Red River College and helping to shelve SaskPower’s $143 million HQ renovation plan (including the part that included spending $65,000 to put moss on the walls near the elevators) are other victories I was proud to play a part in.

While I have been fortunate to be a spokesman for the CTF over the past 6.5 years, I can’t stress enough that there was a team behind each victory. A big thanks goes out to my colleagues at the CTF, the volunteers on the board and the thousands of people who donate to such a great cause.

Finally, I’d like to give a shout out to my wife. She not only helped me with a number of CTF activities over the years (handing out flyers, doorknocking in -20 weather, etc.), she was very patient when I worked on the weekends, traveled to Saskatchewan regularly for work and numerous other challenges that came with the job.

So with all that being said, who wants my job? The CTF is a great place to work, if you’re interested in the position please email Scott Hennig – [email protected]

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