Canadian Taxpayers Federation

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Name: Canadian Taxpayers Federation

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First Reported May 17 2012 - Updated May 17 2012 - 1 Documents

Canada museum raises sex exhibit admission age

A Canadian museum hosting a controversial sex exhibit for teens has raised the age limit for admission following outrage from parents and lawmakers."Sex: A Tell-All Exhibition," at Canada's Museum of Science and Technology in Ottawa, includes screens ... [ Published May 17 2012 by FOXNews.com ]

Entities: Sex, Admission, Ottawa

First Reported May 16 2012 - Updated May 17 2012 - 1 Documents

James Moore

Museum's sex show gets dressing down from feds

Curators hosting a raunchy sex exhibit for schools are getting a spanking from the heritage minister.The Museum of Science and Technology is hosting Sex: A Tell All Exhibition, which includes a climax room with a round leather bed, a screen showing aroused ... [ Published May 16 2012 by CNEWS ]

Entities: Sex, Canadian Taxpayers Federation, James Moore

First Reported May 14 2012 - Updated May 14 2012 - 1 Documents

Manitoba Liquor Control Commission

Beer and the Jets

A well-intended promotional scheme for the Winnipeg Jets at Manitoba’s government liquor outlets has apparently been serving up flat beer to customers.The provincial government popped the cork on a good idea this year by awarding some lucky customers ... [ Published May 14 2012 by Guelph Mercury ]

Entities: Canadian Taxpayers Federation, Winnipeg, Manitoba Liquor Control Commission, Jim Rondeau, National Hockey League

First Reported Apr 20 2012 - Updated Apr 20 2012 - 2 Documents

Film Tax Credit debate rages in Saskatchewan

SASKATOON - Supporters of the Saskatchewan film industry will be going door to door in Regina and Saskatoon this weekend.They will be getting signatures for a petition asking the province to create a new incentive program for film-makers.Saskatchewan ... [ Published Apr 20 2012 by MSN Canada ]

Entities: Saskatoon, Canadian Taxpayers Federation, Taxes

First Reported Apr 09 2012 - Updated Apr 09 2012 - 1 Documents

Lockheed Martin F-35

F-35 $10-billion fib eclipses fast ferries, convention centre, sponsorships, and Airbus—combined!

Prime Minister Stephen Harper and his cronies are trying to downplay the F-35 fighter-jet scandal.It's a bit tough to swallow when you compare it with other financial boondoggles in recent history.As has been widely reported, the auditor general revealed ... [ Published Apr 09 2012 by Georgia Straight ]

Entities: Canadian Taxpayers Federation, Lockheed Martin F-35, Airbus SAS, Ferry

First Reported Apr 03 2012 - Updated Apr 03 2012 - 1 Documents

Carole James

What does Premier Christy Clark really believe in?

Premier Christy Clark hasn't been able to connect with voters on specific issues. Ever since Christy Clark became premier, I've been wondering why she wanted the job.With most politicians, you can figure out what they really believe in. There are certain ... [ Published Apr 03 2012 by Georgia Straight ]

Entities: Christy Clark, Gordon Campbell, Carole James, Charlie Smith, Adrian Dix

First Reported Mar 30 2012 - Updated Mar 31 2012 - 1 Documents

Jim Flaherty

All but unscathed by federal cuts: MPs and their pensions

11:55 am 1 commentsOTTAWA -- So much for sharing the pain.Retirement just got harder for ordinary Canadians and for public servants, but the gold-plated pension plan enjoyed by members of Parliament has emerged virtually unscathed -- at least for now ... [ Published Mar 30 2012 by TheTyee.ca ]

Entities: Jim Flaherty, Community Service, Canadian Taxpayers Federation, Canadian Forces, Pension Plan

Quotes

"If you want to hold something like this that's fine, it can be done with private money, not tax dollars" said Derek Fildebrant of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation

Canada museum raises sex exhibit admission age [FOXNews.com - May 17 2012]

"It is clear this exhibit does not fit within that mandate. This content cannot be defended, and is insulting to taxpayers," Maunder said. "We have expressed our strong concerns to the president of the Museum, and we encourage Canadians who are concerned to do the same."

Museum's sex show gets dressing down from feds [CNEWS - May 16 2012]