Canadian politicians receive 4.4% pay raise, PM salary tops $400k
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Federal politicians in Canada are getting a 4.4% pay increase starting Monday. This brings the PM's salary to over $400k.
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The pay bump applies to MPs, senators, ministers, parliamentary secretaries, the Speaker, and other roles. MP salary now over $200k.
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The 4.4% increase is tied to an index tracking private sector pay increases per existing legislation.
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Special allowances for roles like party leaders, whips, etc. are also going up by the same percentage.
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The Canadian Taxpayers Federation has criticized the raises, saying MPs should provide tax relief not hike their own pay.