The increases, which are tied to inflation, could total up to an extra $10,000 for MLAs, who earn $115,000 a year in basic compensation
The B.C. Liberals asked the government Thursday to freeze next year’s MLA salary hikes, which are tied to inflation, in light of skyrocketing prices of gas, groceries and rent.
“Life has never been more unaffordable in British Columbia,” said B.C. Liberal MLA Todd Stone, who plans to introduce a private member’s bill next week calling for the freeze. “At times like this, British Columbians expect their elected officials, their MLAs, to lead by example.” “This Thanksgiving we will have the most families in the country forced to make changes to their Thanksgiving meals because they can’t afford the cost of food,” said Milobar.
At that time the committee will know what the inflationary rate is, because it changes throughout the year, “and a decision will be made,” he said.
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