Minister Pardy Responds to Canadian Taxpayers Federation’s Annual Report CardMinister Pardy Responds to Canadian Taxpayers Federation’s Annual Report Card

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation criticized the Newfoundland and Labrador government’s interest in a publicly owned grocery store, urging focus on cutting taxes instead. They argue government grocery stores are a long-standing failure and would burden taxpayers, while Finance Minister Craig Pardy indicated the government is open to the idea.

The Newfoundland and Labrador Liberals introduced the Fair Prices and Tax-Free Groceries Act, 2026, proposing to remove the provincial portion of the HST from prepared foods and non-alcoholic beverages and to study broader food affordability within six months. The government says the change would lower grocery costs, while the Department of Finance…

The Newfoundland and Labrador government has dropped its 2024 lawsuit challenging the federal equalization program. Premier Tony Wakeham's administration says it wants a collaborative relationship with Ottawa, and the move was celebrated by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation.

The Newfoundland and Labrador government has dropped its lawsuit challenging the federal equalization program. Premier Tony Wakeham’s administration says it aims to pursue a collaborative relationship with Ottawa, and the move was welcomed by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation.

The Newfoundland and Labrador government has dropped the lawsuit challenging the federal equalization program. The move, under the new Progressive Conservative government led by Premier Tony Wakeham, aims to foster a collaborative relationship with Ottawa; the decision was welcomed by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation.

The Newfoundland and Labrador government has dropped a 2024 lawsuit challenging the federal equalization program. Premier Tony Wakeham’s administration says it wants a collaborative relationship with Ottawa, and the move was celebrated by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation.

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation gave Newfoundland and Labrador Finance Minister Craig Pardy an overall grade of C on the Finance Minister Report Card, the highest in Atlantic Canada. The report highlights tax relief (A+), spending increase (B), and debt interest payments (F) as key factors, noting Pardy’s tax cuts but criticizing rising debt and…