Trudeau, Poilievre Among Canadian Politicians Receiving Pay Raises as Carbon Tax Increases
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's salary will top $400K on April 1 as federal politicians get pay raises. His total compensation will increase from $389,200 to $406,200.
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Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's pay will also increase to $299,900 per year.
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On April 1, the base salary for Members of Parliament will go up 4.3% to $203,100.
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Other federal political leaders and officials will also see increases in their pay and allowances.
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The pay raises coincide with an increase in the federal carbon tax that has faced opposition from federal Conservatives and provincial premiers.