Ever wonder where your tax dollars really go?In this episode of the Ship of Fools Podcast, host Steven Malkowich sits down with Carson Binda, BC Director for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, for a candid conversation on government waste, taxpayer accountability, and why every Canadian should care about how public money is spent.From eyebrow-raising spending reports to bureaucratic inefficiencies, Carson sheds light on how your money is used—and misused—by all levels of government.We dig into:
- The most outrageous examples of government waste in Canada
- What fiscal responsibility actually looks like
- How taxpayers can hold elected officials accountable
- Carson’s experience running in the federal election and serving as a Logistics Officer in the Canadian Armed Forces
- Why he believes in Canadian values rooted in individual success, hard work, and transparent governance“I’ve seen what happens when people stop paying attention to where their money goes. Canadians deserve better.” – Carson Binda
Learn more about the Canadian Taxpayers Federation: https://www.taxpayer.com
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