N.S. premier reopening legislature to stop recommended pay hikes for its members
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston is reconvening the provincial legislature subsequent week to cease a beneficial pay elevate for its members.
Keith Bain, the Speaker of the legislature, introduced at the moment that an unbiased panel has beneficial a 12.6 per cent pay elevate for members, which might convey their annual base salaries to $100,481 from $89,235.
A consultant from his workplace confirmed that the panel’s suggestions are binding, and that they might come into impact retroactively as of Sept. 1, 2021.
Houston responded by saying he respects the panel’s work, however that pay raises are usually not applicable for legislature members as Nova Scotians grapple with hovering inflation and excessive fuel costs.
He says in a information launch his authorities will desk amendments to the Home of Meeting Act to stop the raises from going by.
Liberal Opposition Chief Zach Churchill says he agrees with Houston’s choice, however he accuses the Progressive Conservative premier of in any other case falling silent on the rising value of dwelling.
This report by The Canadian Press was first revealed July 19, 2022.
