News at the Top – WE Charity Scandal Deepens
Outrage over the prime minister’s ties to the WE Charity is growing. The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is calling for the auditor general to get involved.
Email auditor general Karen Hogan at: [email protected]
Link: https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/conservatives-investigation-we-charity-controversy-1.5646823
Deep Dive – Canada’s Deficit Skyrockets 7:44
The federal government unveiled its fiscal snapshot last week, and it wasn’t pretty. Federal Director Aaron Wudrick talks about what the massive deficit will mean for the country.
Link: https://www.taxpayer.com/petitions/scrap-the-gun-ban-and-buy-back
Waste Watch – Health Canada Spends Big Bucks on Oatmeal Photos 20:14
Health Canada spent a pile of money on pictures of bananas, oatmeal, and a man skating with a helmet on, all to up their Instagram game.
Link: https://www.taxpayer.com/newsroom/health-canada-drops-11,100-on-instagram-photography?id=18498
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News at the Top – Alberta Rolling Out Recall Legislation After a wave of bad press for Alberta Premier Jason Kenney over travelling MLAs and government staff, recall legislation is back on the table. Alberta Director Franco Terrazano tells Todd MacKay about the proposition. Link: https://edmontonsun.com/opinion/columnists/guest-column-sun-soaked-vacations-show-why-albertans-need-recall-legislation SIGN THE PETITION: https://www.taxpayer.com/petitions/mla-recall-in-alberta Deep Dive – Magic Carbon Tax Math Franco stays on to speak with Ontario Director Jasmine Moulton, about a new report from the federal government that undermines the line Ottawa’s key carbon tax line: that it would put more money back in our pockets. Turns out, it wasn’t even close. Link: https://www.taxpayer.com/newsroom/carbon-tax-not-revenue-neutral-last-year?id= SIGN THE PETITION: https://www.taxpayer.com/petitions/scrap-the-federal-carbon-tax Waste Watch – Montreal Pays for Snow The average person would think Montreal gets more than enough snow without their local government blowing taxpayers money on snowmaking equipment. Yet that’s exactly what the city did over the holidays. Our Quebec Director Renaud Brossard breaks it down for Todd. Links: https://twitter.com/renaudbrossard/status/1344018875223068679?s=21 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. ...
#6 Charlie Angus Blasts Regional Offices, Concerns Over CERB Fraud, and Montreal Blows Money on Mushroom Statues During Pandemic News at the Top – Charlie Angus Blasts Regional Offices Last week, the Canadian Taxpayers Federation reported on the high costs of useless offices being run by the federal government. NDP MP Charlie Angus dug up the records on those offices, and talks to us about the ridiculous cost. Todd MacKay and Kris Sims Link: https://www.taxpayer.com/newsroom/ministers%E2%80%99-regional-offices-cost-millions,-even-without-regional-ministers?id=18392 Deep Dive – Concerns Over CERB Fraud 5:14 The federal government will be slow-walking any attempts to investigate people defrauding the pandemic relief system, according to the National Post and CBC. We’re pushing the government to do better. Todd MacKay and Aaron Wudrick Petition: Protect Taxpayers Money From Fraud Link: https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/exclusive-new-memo-tells-staff-to-make-cerb-payment-even-if-claimant-quit-job-voluntarily-or-was-fired-for-cause Waste Watch – Montreal Blows Money on Mushroom Statues During Pandemic 18:26 While Montreal City Hall is crying out for financial help from the federal and provincial governments, they’re still finding a pile of cash to buy some oddly-shaped statues. Kris Sims and Renaud Brossard 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. ...
Newfoundland and Labrador’s Liberal Premier Andrew Furey is taking a swing at the federal carbon tax. READ MORE HERE: https://twitter.com/fureyandrew/status/1565791208210841601 https://www.taxpayer.com/newsroom/trudeau-government-not-serious-about-making-life-more-affordable Will Taxes Make You Skinny? Newfoundland and Labrador’s Liberal Premier Andrew Furey is bringing in a new hidden tax on sugary beverages in his province. READ MORE HERE: https://www.taxpayer.com/newsroom/furey%E2%80%99s-pop-tax-is-nothing-more-than-a-tax-grab Surprise Surprise: Home Equity Tax is Unpopular The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s own study found 95 per cent of social media comments are against a home equity tax, according to records dug up by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. READ MORE: https://www.taxpayer.com/newsroom/cmhc%E2%80%99s-own-study-finds-home-equity-tax-95-per-cent-unpopular 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. ...
