MLA compensation review for 2007 Commissioner for MLA Pay, Allowances and Retirement Benefits

Following the 2007 election, Mr. Michael D. Werier was appointed as Manitoba's Commissioner to study MLA compensation. Commissioner Werier is mandated to make recommendations to the legislative assembly about the appropriate salary, allowances and retirement benefits for Member of the Legislative Assembly. The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) is pleased to present our recommendations to the Commissioner.

Unlike Parliamentarians elsewhere in Canada, Manitoba's Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) have a reasonably simple and transparent compensation regime as they do not receive a tax-free allowance.

Since the Fox-Decent Commission of 1995 and the Backman Commission in 2004, there have been many reports across Canada dealing with the question of Legislative Member compensation ....

Download and read the full report.

Downloadable Version: 

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By: Adrienne Batra
Posted: October 11, 2007
Topic: Manitoba

Contact the regional director Colin Craig for further information.

Type: Presentations

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