Newfoundland and Labrador Finance Minister delivers a disappointing budget
April 26, 2012
Newfoundland and Labrador Finance Minister Tom Marshall delivered the province’s 2012-13 budget on April 24, 2012; a budget that failed to deliver on our greatest priorities. Consequently, we scored it a “D”; barely a passing grade. Read some of the highlights. | Provincial budget fails to eliminate payroll tax: graded a CMay 2, 2011CFIB Newfoundland and Labrador presented your priorities for Budget 2011/12, by calling on the provincial government to deliver a ‘Budget of Balance’. We declared that debt reduction must be made a priority, while using the province’s current financial situation to secure a strong future. We called on the provincial government to eliminate the health and post-secondary education tax (payroll tax) and show restraint on calls for increases to public sector pensions. |
Weighing the “fiscal fitness” of Canadian governments: The good, bad and ugly
March 16, 2011
A new CFIB report – Restoring Canada’s Fiscal Fitness – warns governments to either control their spending or risk following in the footsteps of Greece, Ireland and several US states that find themselves in financial crisis. Find out how your province and the federal government stack up against the rest.Tax increases for businesses in St. John's is unacceptable!
November 10, 2010
Government spending in St. John's is out of control - that's what's driving the call for tax increases. Find out what we're doing to push back against tax increases that will harm your bottom line. | CFIB gives provincial government an overall grade of C+ on Budget 2010/11May 7, 2010CFIB Newfoundland and Labrador sought action in Budget 2010/11 based on a theme of low-cost measures that government could implement to significantly improve the business climate without placing undue financial burden on the province’s revenues. |
