Quebec Premier Francois Legault says courage was necessary to propose raising the salaries of provincial politicians by $30,000.
The unions are seeking a $100 per week increase or the consumer price index plus two per cent in year one, whichever is more advantageous, followed by a three and four per cent increase in subsequent years. The unions said they want to make the CPI figure permanent to avoid the loss of purchasing power of government workers against inflation.
The governing party’s caucus is unanimous in supporting the considerable increase, which was recommended by a committee earlier this year to attract strong candidates. The Liberal official Opposition said it supports the bill, while Quebec solidaire opposes it and the Parti Quebecois has expressed its discomfort.
Despite turmoil since the government’s decision to backtrack on a promise to allow cars in a proposed tunnel linking Quebec City with its south shore, party members say reneging on a major election promise toward voters in the capital region shouldn’t be an issue for the confidence vote. Jolin-Barrette says he was aware the appointment would cause a stir, but admitted he didn’t warn the premier’s office or the cabinet. He said an independent committee analyzes the applications then submits a shortlist to the minister, who makes the final call before the cabinet ratifies the appointment.
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