News at the Top – Energy Heads East
Alberta oil is going to New Brunswick (through the Panama Canal). Canadian taxpayers are losing a lot of money because pipelines are being blocked. But there’s a bit of good news.
Link: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/cenovus-oil-panama-canal-1.5635939
Deep Dive – We Join the Fight Against the Gun Ban 6:13
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is joining the court battle against the Trudeau government’s gun ban and buyback.
Link: https://www.taxpayer.com/petitions/scrap-the-gun-ban-and-buy-back
Waste Watch – Ottawa’s Stinking Station Problem 19:45
Taxpayers can smell waste from a mile away. In this case, they’re smelling it right from the brand-new train stations built in Ottawa’s downtown core. And the city’s attempt to freshen things up was a complete failure.
Link: https://www.taxpayer.com/newsroom/scent-error-at-smelly-ottawa-transit-station-cost-600?id=18488
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News at the Top – Conservative Candidates Pledge to Scrap Carbon Tax The Canadian Taxpayers Federation has secured signed pledges from all four candidates for the leadership of the Conservative Party of Canada to scrap the Trudeau carbon tax if they become prime minister. Link: https://www.taxpayer.com/newsroom/taxpayers-federation-secures-pledges-from-cpc-leadership-candidates-to-scrap-carbon-tax?id=18469 Deep Dive – Alberta to Vote on Equalization 5:33 Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announces a provincial referendum on the equalization program. Link: https://www.taxpayer.com/newsroom/fair-deal-panel-confirms-tackling-equalization-top-priority-in-alberta-s-fight-for-fairness Waste Watch – Canada’s failed UN Security Council Campaign 19:45 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spent a lot of time and money campaigning for a seat at the United Nations Security Council, but he lost badly and it cost taxpayers a lot of money. Link: https://www.taxpayer.com/newsroom/-24,170-put-towards-canadian-treats-for-un-diplomats?id=&idCat= 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. ...
Politicians think sugar taxes will make people skinnier in Newfoundland and Labrador, but this hasn’t worked before. And there’s a lot of unfairness to the tax. 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. ...
