Taxpayers Push for Bold Spending Cuts | Calgary News

Canada’s fiscal future is heating up as the Canadian Taxpayers Federation unleashes a bold spending overhaul, targeting everything from high-speed rail and corporate carbon taxes to politician pay and public service bloating — all in the name of slashing the $1.27 trillion debt. Their plan includes cutting regional agencies, crown corporations, and even slashing National Capital Commission funding by half, while economists push back for tax cuts to boost competitiveness amid global trade headwinds. With PM Carney wooing investors and the budget showing a $66.9B deficit, the government faces a tough balancing act — between defense, infrastructure, and attracting capital — as taxpayer pressure mounts. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://calgaryherald.com/news/canada/taxpayer-group-calls-for-carney-to-cut-the-cord-on-cbc-senate-past-ggs More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/34f6ca53c2ee10f9 Report issues to [email protected].