Band leaders make more than premier

Author: Colin Craig 2010/01/11

At left, a January 8 APTN debate on the pay granted to Chief Glenn Hudson. CTF Prairie Director Colin Craig says Hudson's pay, which is more than the premier's, is too high. Other panelists actually defend Hudson.

See also

CTF Press Release (Dec. 21, 2009)
CBC National report (Dec. 21)
Global National report (Dec. 21)
Peguis chief defends lucrative salary (CBC, Dec. 21)
Pay, perks for Peguis politicians panned (CBC, Dec. 21)
Peguis residents outraged (Global Winnipeg, Dec. 21)
Peguis leaders' pay beats premier's (Winnipeg Free Press, Dec. 19)
Costly Band Council! (Part I) (Our blog, Dec. 16)
Costly Band Council! (Part II) (Our blog, Dec. 19)

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