News at the Top – MPs Stop Taking Our Lunch Money
In a truly rare event, MPs in Ottawa recently decided to stop making taxpayers foot the bill for their committee lunches. Federal Director Aaron Wudrick and B.C. Director Kris Sims discuss the surprising move.
Link: https://www.blacklocks.ca/mps-cheat-on-meal-tickets/
Deep Dive – Messy Military Purchases Cost Billions
Our Quebec Director Renaud Brossard speaks with Aaron about how Canada’s failed attempts at buying fighter jets, naval ships and pistols have cost taxpayers billions of dollars.
https://globalnews.ca/news/6600416/canada-fighter-jet-competition/
Waste Watch – Millions Thrown Away on Failed Security Seat Campaign
Newly-released government documents show how cabinet spent $2.4 million in its four-year campaign for a seat on the United Nations Security Council, which is nearly $23,000 for every vote Canada received in its failed bid. Alberta Director Franco Terrazano and Ontario Director Jasmine Moulton talk about the debacle.
Link: https://www.blacklocks.ca/lost-seat-at-u-n-cost-2-4m/
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Canadians have always had a tax exemption when they sell their primary residence and politicians swear they’ll never impose a home equity tax. So, what’s the problem? More than 100,000 taxpayers have signed our PETITION opposing a home equity tax because they’re not sure they can trust politicians. And when we dug into the details, there’s good reason for that skepticism. Check out the CANADIAN TAXPAYERS STORE! Like this show? Subscribe and give us 5-stars! This podcast is brought to you by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, Canada’s premier grassroots advocacy group pushing for lower taxes, less waste and accountable governments. Sign-up as a Canadian Taxpayers Federation supporter at no-charge TODAY: https://www.taxpayer.com/join. ...
News at the Top – Trudeau’s Tax Hikes If you drive a car, like to heat your home in the winter, and enjoy a cold beer on a nice sunny day, your taxes are going up, even though Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told us a few months ago that Canadians didn’t need higher taxes in the middle of the pandemic. LINK: https://globalnews.ca/news/7764150/canada-budget-2021-benefits-taxes-minimum-wage/ SIGN the PETITIONS: https://www.taxpayer.com/petitions/no-home-equity-tax https://www.taxpayer.com/petitions/stop-trudeau%E2%80%99s-debt-dive Deep Dive – O’Toole Carbon Tax Price Tag Conservative Party of Canada Leader Erin O’Toole promised to fight carbon taxes, but he blindsided Canadians when he announced he would impose his own carbon tax if he’s elected prime minister. We’re taking a close look at what this could mean for Canadian wallets. LINK: https://www.taxpayer.com/newsroom/o%E2%80%99toole-set-to-break-carbon-tax-pledge Waste Watch – One Expensive Toilet Vancouver’s municipal government is somehow set to spend $645,000 on a public toilet. LINK: https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/vancouvers-645000-public-toilet-raises-eyebrows Like this show? Subscribe and give us 5-stars! This podcast is brought to you by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, Canada’s premier grassroots advocacy group pushing for lower taxes, less waste and accountable governments. Sign-up as a Canadian Taxpayers Federation supporter at no-charge TODAY: https://www.taxpayer.com/join. ...
News at the Top – Cut Off Governors General The Canadian Taxpayers Federation has talked a lot about the expenses and pensions for retired governor generals. We even have a petition running calling on the federal government to scrap those benefits. Well, Ipsos Public Affairs did a poll, and it turn out most Canadians agree with us. Our B.C Director Kris Sims and Federal Director Aaron Wudrick talk about the results. Link: https://globalnews.ca/news/7634565/julie-payette-resignation-expenses/ SIGN THE PETITION: https://www.taxpayer.com/petitions/cut-off-expenses-when-a-governor-general-leaves-office Deep Dive – Wealth Tax Will Backfire Ottawa is spending a lot of money these days. The Liberals have said they won’t be raising taxes to pay for all of it, while the NDP is calling on them to make “the rich pay for the recovery” with a wealth tax. Our Ontario Director Jasmine Moulton and our Alberta Director Franco Terrazzano discuss that self-defeating idea. Links: https://www.taxpayer.com/newsroom/taxpayers-wealth-taxes-don%E2%80%99t-work http://www.taxpayer.com/media/CTF_wealth_tax_report.pdf Waste Watch – Montreal Buys Snow? Would Vancouver spend money to get more rain? Or Regina use taxpayer’s cash to get more wind? Well, at least one city in Canada would try something like that, with Montreal laying down $63,000 for snow in the middle of winter. Our Quebec Director Renaud Brossard talks about the head-scratching purchase with Prairie Director Todd MacKay. Link: https://www.taxpayer.com/newsroom/montreal-borough-spent-63,000-on-snowmaking-equipment-rental?id=18921 Like this show? Subscribe and give us 5-stars! This podcast is brought to you by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, Canada’s premier grassroots advocacy group pushing for lower taxes, less waste and accountable governments. Sign-up as a Canadian Taxpayers Federation supporter at no-charge TODAY: https://www.taxpayer.com/join. ...
