Ottawa’This government is not going to be interested in user fees’Having both raised and dismissed the possibility of new user fees last week, Industry Minister Tony Clement confirmed to reporters...
OttawaRead Tony’s lipsOn Wednesday, Tony Clement raised the option of user fees in a speech to members of the public service. Yesterday, in...
OttawaRead their lipsStephen Harper is on record as saying that, so long as he’s Prime Minister, "there will be no new taxes." Yesterday, Mr. Harper’s...
OttawaSheila Fraser’s straight talk expressThe Auditor General bids adieu. More here , here and here . Ms. Fraser has also released a final report looking back on her decade...
OttawaThe economists want inCanadian Business considers the emergence of economists in this election. For recent evidence, see Stephen Gordon on tax policy...
Ottawa’It’s just the beginning’The latest spot from the Conservative side. The Bull Meter has already taken this one apart . Michael Geist, meanwhile, questions...
OttawaPolicy alertStephen Harper promises expanded tax-free savings accounts. So long as he’s Prime Minister in 2015.
OttawaPolicy alertMichael Ignatieff promises various initiatives for rural Canada and a tax credit for firefighters. The Liberals have also released...
OttawaCorporate tax cut questionsThe Globe questions the effects of corporate tax cuts. The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives has similar doubts .