Thank you, Mr. Chairman. As I had indicated during the election campaign and on several occasions subsequent to that, I do think that the pension plan, as it existed, was too lucrative and that MLAs should not expect a pension any different than what the Hay Plan people in the government service receive. I support that part of the recommendations. Also, I concur with Mr. Morin and Mr. Miltenberger that MLAs should be prepared to lead by example and to take a reduction in pay equal to, if not greater than, the public service. It remains to be seen what the public service will negotiate, but I think that we, without even knowing how that is going to turn out, need to clearly state that we are prepared to adjust our incomes to the fiscal times we are in. I will have further comments when we review the report, recommendation by recommendation. Thank you.
Jane Groenewegen on Tabled Document 1-13(3): Report Of The Commission On MLA Compensation
In the Legislative Assembly on March 21st, 1996. See this statement in context.
Tabled Document 1-13(3): Report Of The Commission On MLA Compensation
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
March 20th, 1996
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