The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is an interesting organization. Pretty much guaranteed an open spot on the op-ed pages whenever it submits an opinion piece to the Globe and Mail or the National Post or other Postmedia newspapers, it likes to pass itself off as a membership-based grassroots organization.

In fact, it is nothing of the kind. Its financing and management is secretive and it is run by a half-dozen board members. Its contributors -- not members -- are free to send their money. In return, they have no vote and no voice.