P.E.I. MLA pay going up

P.E.I.'s 27 MLAs will be getting a 1.5 per cent pay raise starting April 1.

The annual, binding report on MLA salaries, prepared by the Indemnities and Allowances Commission,was tabled Thursday in the legislature.

The base salary for MLAs will increase more than $1,000, and a cabinet minister's about $1,800.

Premier Wade MacLauchlanhas chosen to acceptonly a cabinet minister's salary, donating the remainder to the United Way.

The commission is an independent committee of three people appointed by the speaker. Its binding report is due by Dec. 1 each year.

In its report, the commission also outlines future work under consideration, including providing additional compensation for MLAs serving on legislative committees, along with a review of allowances and supports provided to MLAs.

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