Editorial CTF targets MP pension reform in nationwide billboards
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation launches a coast to coast billboard campaign declaring MPs receive a lavish pension relative to taxpayers. Gregory Thomas urges a full overhaul, proposes a 1 to 1 pension match, and a Lavigne rule to bar convicted MPs from benefits. Taxpayer support texts and actions are urged as Parliament plans fall reforms.
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Canadian Taxpayers Federation
CTF
Vancouver
Calgary
Regina
Ottawa
Halifax
Gregory Thomas
Thomas
Enslaved by Taxes Not Necessarily
A discussion of tax havens and wealth concealment by the super rich cites James Henry’s The Price of Offshore Revisited estimating $21 to $32 trillion hidden overseas. It notes secrecy, offshore clients, and global deals with Britain, Switzerland, Germany, and the United States amid rising private banking activity. It mentions 92,000 owners holding a large share of the wealth and the impact on tax revenue.
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Hotblack Desiato
Douglas Adams
James Henry
McKinsey
Tax Tustice Network
Henry
Bank ‘For International Settlements
International Monetary Fund
World Bank
United States
Japan
Nigeria
Russia
China
West
Liechtenstein
Cayman Islands
Jersey
Switzerland
David Gauke
Treasury
Valens
Britain
Germany
Bundestag
Lori Douglas and Jack King cast pall over Canadian justice
Commentary questions the judgment and ethical standard of Lori Douglas and her husband Jack King amid a public inquiry into nude photos and alleged coercion. It notes the controversy has shadowed the justice system, raising questions of transparency, timing, and accountability within the judiciary.
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Lori Douglas
Jack King
Christian Grey
Winnipeg
Alex Chapman
Selection Committee
Douglas
Westman Seniors Council urged to join planning meetings
Letter to the Editor urges all seniors within a wide Manitoba region to join Westman Seniors Council decision making. It notes dissatisfaction with current operations, calls for education on playoff rules, and invites attendance at meetings held bi monthly at 1:00 p.m. in Brandon at the Provincial Building.
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the Future of
Westman Seniors Council
Manitoba
United States
Russell
Onanole
Saskatchewan
Highway #5
Westman
Brandon
9Th Street
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