The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) is pressing Premier Scott Moe to implement significant tax cuts and put an end to corporate welfare in Saskatchewan. In its 2024 pre-budget submission, the CTF laid out a series of recommendations aimed at easing the financial burden on Saskatchewan taxpayers.Gage Haubrich, the prairie director of the CTF, emphasized the urgency of providing relief to Saskatchewanians who have endured prolonged economic strain. "Saskatchewanians have gone too long without a tax cut," Haubrich stated. "Families are struggling to afford rent, gas and groceries. It’s time that the government put money back in the pockets of Saskatchewan taxpayers."The CTF's proposals include slashing the provincial sales tax (PST) by one percentage point, a move that could potentially save the average Saskatchewan family approximately $322 annually. Additionally, the CTF advocates for a permanent reduction in the small business tax, which could result in savings of around $2,000 per year for the average small business in the province.Haubrich criticized the government for its failure to provide substantial tax relief, attributing it to excessive spending habits. "The government is failing to provide tax relief because it’s hooked on wasting too much taxpayers’ money," Haubrich asserted. "The government needs to stop its wasteful spending and end taxpayer-funded corporate welfare handouts."To address this issue, the CTF's submission calls for the elimination of corporate welfare programs and an end to the government employee wage premium, which typically sees government workers earning 5.5% more than their counterparts in other sectors, according to the Fraser Institute.Furthermore, the CTF proposes the establishment of a non-renewable resource revenues heritage fund, aiming to ensure that the province sets aside funds for future needs and contingencies.The comprehensive pre-budget proposal put forth by the CTF outlines a series of measures designed to alleviate financial burdens on taxpayers and foster responsible fiscal management in Saskatchewan..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) is pressing Premier Scott Moe to implement significant tax cuts and put an end to corporate welfare in Saskatchewan. In its 2024 pre-budget submission, the CTF laid out a series of recommendations aimed at easing the financial burden on Saskatchewan taxpayers.Gage Haubrich, the prairie director of the CTF, emphasized the urgency of providing relief to Saskatchewanians who have endured prolonged economic strain. "Saskatchewanians have gone too long without a tax cut," Haubrich stated. "Families are struggling to afford rent, gas and groceries. It’s time that the government put money back in the pockets of Saskatchewan taxpayers."The CTF's proposals include slashing the provincial sales tax (PST) by one percentage point, a move that could potentially save the average Saskatchewan family approximately $322 annually. Additionally, the CTF advocates for a permanent reduction in the small business tax, which could result in savings of around $2,000 per year for the average small business in the province.Haubrich criticized the government for its failure to provide substantial tax relief, attributing it to excessive spending habits. "The government is failing to provide tax relief because it’s hooked on wasting too much taxpayers’ money," Haubrich asserted. "The government needs to stop its wasteful spending and end taxpayer-funded corporate welfare handouts."To address this issue, the CTF's submission calls for the elimination of corporate welfare programs and an end to the government employee wage premium, which typically sees government workers earning 5.5% more than their counterparts in other sectors, according to the Fraser Institute.Furthermore, the CTF proposes the establishment of a non-renewable resource revenues heritage fund, aiming to ensure that the province sets aside funds for future needs and contingencies.The comprehensive pre-budget proposal put forth by the CTF outlines a series of measures designed to alleviate financial burdens on taxpayers and foster responsible fiscal management in Saskatchewan..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.