New Brunswick MP Declines $8K Pay Raise

Miramichi—Grand Lake MP Mike Dawson has requested a freeze on his salary ahead of a scheduled 4.2% raise for Members of Parliament in April, citing the struggles of everyday Canadians with rising living costs. Dawson, a first-time federal MP and former provincial politician, expressed that accepting a pay increase feels inappropriate, as he did not hear calls for raises from constituents during his campaign. His stance has garnered support from the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, which praised his leadership. Currently, MPs earn a base salary of $209,800, with additional amounts for various roles.

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