Alberta Director Scott Hennig discusses the pay, benefits and pensions of Alberta MLAs. In particular, he focusses on the transitional allowance for defeated and retiring MLAs. They receive 3 months salary for every year served, based on their three best years of service. Retiring MLAs such as Ken Kowalski received $1.3 million under this allowance and former premier Ed Stelmach $1 million. Scott adds that under the current rules MLAs set their own pay and benefits and this should be changed as it is a conflict of interest.