Mr. Chairman, obviously we wanted to make sure this was done in the most cost-effective manner, as well, which is why we are extending the time in between commissions. There is a Supreme Court of Canada Commission that speaks to the need to have an independent commission established that sets judicial pay. I think if we were to try to step in and limit the budget of that independent commission, we would run into problems because we would be interfering with the independence of that commission. So this is one way for us to make sure we do this in a cost-effective manner. Obviously the money is spent on pension consultants and on actuaries and needs to be spent. That work needs to be done, but we think it can be done less frequently. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Brendan Bell on Item 16: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on February 28th, 2006. See this statement in context.
Item 16: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 16: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
February 28th, 2006
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