Sneaky pay raise for MPs shocks taxpayers
A Canadian columnist argues Bill C-28 ties MPs and cabinet pay to judges, boosting MPs from 109000 to 141000 and cabinet ministers toward 208000 with the prime minister at 282000. The Judicial Compensation Commission's 10 percent judge raise triggers automatic MP raises, provoking taxpayer outrage and criticism of Parliament and the Liberal government.
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Chretien
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Canada
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Commission
Manitoba
Court of Queen’s Bench
Appeals
Federal Court of Canada
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Supreme Court of Canada
Ottawa
Ime
Martin
Boomers blamed for housing boom in Canada analysis
The piece argues Baby Boomers fuel surging prices as mortgage costs rise slowly, pushing average home values to new highs. It notes many buyers target trophy properties, questions long term liquidity, and suggests later generations face steeper barriers to entry in the market.
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