Jim Prentice announces 5% pay cut for top political staff

PremierJim Prentice has announced a five per cent cut for his top political staff, effective March 31.

As we address the budgetary challenges facing our province, my cabinet and my office will continue to lead by example. I appreciate my staffs willingness to step up," Prentice said in a statement on Wednesday.

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The cuts are expected to save more than $104,000 a year.

The most recent pay cut comes after Prentice, provincial ministers and MLAsagreed to reduce their salaries by five per cent.

Last week, the province announced it would close its foreign trade offices in Ottawa, Chicago and Munich, as well as suspend proposed locations in Brazil and California.