Book Description

This volume contains seven research papers prepared to assist the Commission to Review Allowances of Members of Parliament in its deliberations. The research topics are as follows: previous commissions to review allowances of Members of Parliament; the allowances and benefits of Members of Parliament; the compensation of Canadian Parliamentarians compared with that of provincial and territorial legislators; job content and value; the value of members' compensation over time and compared with that of other occupations; the effects of service as an MP on Members' financial situation; and, review of pensions and benefits for members of parliament.