Of course, heaven forbid that anything untoward should ever happen to any Member of this House — or anybody, for that matter — but here is an example of where this difference in the enhanced benefit would come into play. If Mr. Roland and I were flying on the same airplane and if the airplane crashed and we both lost our lives, Mr. Roland’s family would receive a benefit of $750,000; my family would receive a benefit of $250,000. It is a discrepancy. I just don’t understand why it’s necessary. It doesn’t make sense to me. And, honestly, it costs the taxpayers, the public purse, money for that. Mr. Speaker, why the difference?
Jane Groenewegen on Question 6-16(3) Ministerial Benefits Policy
In the Legislative Assembly on October 22nd, 2008. See this statement in context.
Question 6-16(3) Ministerial Benefits Policy
Oral Questions
October 21st, 2008
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