Last week we all received a cost-of-living increase of 4.9% as well as a $500 boost to our RRSP. The decision is made every year by the Member Services Committee of the Legislature. We have objected to the process of MLA’s setting their own salaries and requesting an independent committee. No change. I would be more comfortable with the annual increase if those in dire straits were also ‘indexed’ to the cost of living. Instead I am embarrassed to say that AISH recipients got a ‘boost’ last year from $900 to $1050/month – their first in many years. And the support to single mothers and families on welfare is equally pitiful without annual increase.

Is this moral leadership?

Let me know what you think.