News at the Top – Gun Ban Gets More Expensive (and Weird)
The Trudeau government has officially introduced legislation to spend hundreds of millions to ban some guns, but there’s no evidence this move will make Canadians any safer.
Our B.C. Director Kris Sims and Prairie Director Todd MacKay break down the impact this will have on taxpayer’s wallets, and the lives of legal gunowners.
Link: https://globalnews.ca/news/7642893/assault-rifle-buyback-program-canada/
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Deep Dive – Ontario Politicians Laugh About Pay Cuts
Ontario politicians laughed at the idea of cutting salaries for politicians.
Our Ontario Director Jasmine Moulton discusses this flagrant disrespect for taxpayers with our Alberta Director Franco Terrazzano.
Links: https://www.durhamradionews.com/archives/133413
https://www.secondstreet.org/2020/08/26/the-last-government-pay-cut/
Waste Watch – Navy Ships Billions Overbudget
New ships for the Canadian Navy were supposed to cost $26 billion. But now, they’re going to cost at least $77 billion, and be at least five years late.
Our Federal Director Aaron Wudrick talks about the debacle with our Quebec Director Renaud Brossard.
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News at the Top – Governments Losing Money Selling Timmies It turns out, governments are bad at selling coffee and donuts. In fact, they’re losing millions of dollars doing it, according to a new report from SecondStreet.org. In Alberta, the province is getting local businesses involved with food service in hospitals instead. Links: https://www.secondstreet.org/2020/10/22/report-provincial-health-care-systems-bleeding-millions-through-cafeterias/ https://calgarysun.com/opinion/columnists/guest-opinion-taxpayers-should-be-complaining-not-union-bosses Deep Dive – Access to Information Shutdown Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has promised to improve Canada’s access to information system, and never made the changes that would actually help. COVID-19 has only made things worse. The CTF’s investigative reporter James Wood talks to B.C. Director Kris Sims about the current situation. Link: https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/canada/freedom-of-information-requests-languish-in-ottawa-572824952.html Waste Watch – Rideau Hall Renovation Costs Skyrocket Renovation costs for Governor General Julie Payette’s house in Ottawa are actually twice as high as previously reported, and she still hasn’t moved into the place. We have the exclusive story. Link: https://www.taxpayer.com/newsroom/new-costs-push-governor-general-julie-payette%E2%80%99s-home-renovation-bill-to-502,395?id=18718 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 – Ottawa Studies Home Tax The federal government is spending $250,000 on a study that that includes the idea of a hitting people with taxes when they sell their homes. The trial balloon didn’t last long and the Canadian Taxpayers Federation is committed to fighting back against any possible introduction of the zombie policy. Link: https://www.taxpayer.com/petitions/no-home-equity-tax Deep Dive – Atlantic Canada Has Tax Problems 5:55 When it comes to setting up a friendly environment for entrepreneurs, Atlantic provinces are playing catch-up with their American neighbours. Link: https://www.taxpayer.com/newsroom/atlantic-canada-at-tax-disadvantage-compared-to-neighbouring-new-england-states?id=18517 Waste Watch – Catherine McKenna Spends Thousands on Photo Shoots 18:20 Infrastructure Minister Catherine McKenna has a habit of billing taxpayers for pictures of herself and we found yet another example from a trip to New York last year. Like this show? Subscribe and give us 5-stars! ...
News at the Top – How High Can Carbon Taxes Go? Just how high can carbon taxes go? Our Alberta Director Franco Terrazano and our B.C. Director Kris Sims go through the impending damage to your bank account. Link: https://www.reddeeradvocate.com/opinion/second-carbon-tax-will-be-a-disaster/ https://torontosun.com/opinion/editorials/editorial-ready-for-a-300-carbon-tax SIGN the PETITION: https://www.taxpayer.com/petitions/stop-trudeau-s-second-carbon-tax Deep Dive – Trudeau Broke Our Debt Clock The Trudeau government has officially broken our debt clock. Our Federal Director Aaron Wudrick breaks down what it all means with Franco. Link: https://financialpost.com/opinion/aaron-wudrick-need-money-ottawa-rationalize-procurement HELP US GET A NEW DEBT CLOCK: https://www.taxpayer.com/donate/trudeau-broke-the-debt-clock Waste Watch – Corporate Welfare A World Away The Trudeau government sent $13 million in corporate welfare to a start up company in Kenya. Two days later, that company fired 150 employees. Aaron stays on to talk about this colossal waste of money with Todd MacKay. Link: https://www.blacklocks.ca/feds-creating-jobs-in-kenya/ 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. ...
