Tell Ottawa: No More Automatic MP Raises While Canadians Fall Behind

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Goal: 15,000 signatures

Members of Parliament receive automatic salary increases every April 1, even as ordinary Canadians struggle with rising prices and stagnant wages. This year, backbench MPs are paid about $209,800, with ministers making about $311,500 and the Prime Minister about $419,600 — all before generous allowances and stipends for extra roles like committee chairs. These raises are built into law and keep arriving on schedule, no matter how households are doing.

We call on the federal government to freeze MP salaries and end automatic April 1 increases. Any future adjustments should be earned and tied to median wage growth and economic conditions, voted on transparently, and delayed until Canadians are actually getting ahead. Sign the petition if you agree MPs should lead by example — not pad their pay while you pay more.

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FACTS:

Automatic pay raise date: MP salaries are adjusted every April 1 under the Parliament of Canada Act, using an index of private-sector wage settlements published by Employment and Social Development Canada. See the law • House of Commons reference
Most recent pay (after Apr 1, 2025): Backbench MP ≈ $209,800; Cabinet Minister ≈ $311,500; Prime Minister ≈ $419,600. Source • Source
Extra pay for roles: Additional annual stipends (indexed each year) are paid for positions like Speaker, party leaders, committee chairs and vice-chairs. For example, the Parliament of Canada Act sets extra salaries for committee chairs and vice-chairs, which rise with the same index each year. See list of roles • Library of Parliament overview • Members’ Allowances & Services Manual
Next scheduled increase: April 1, 2026 (raises are annual on April 1 unless Parliament changes the law). Reference

Sources for Verification:

Parliament of Canada Act, Section 67.1 – establishes the annual April 1 indexing formula for MP salaries.
Parliament of Canada Act, Section 62.1 – lists additional salaries for Speaker, party leaders, committee chairs, and other roles.
House of Commons Procedure and Practice, Chapter 4 § 11 – confirms the automatic April 1 adjustments to MPs’ pay.
The Hill Times (May 2025) – reports post-raise salaries for the Prime Minister, opposition leaders, and MPs.
Canadian Taxpayers Federation (April 2025) – outlines the 2025 salary increases for MPs and ministers.
Members’ Allowances and Services Manual (House of Commons) – details allowances, stipends, and annual adjustments.
Library of Parliament – Salaries and Benefits Overview – lists current base and additional salaries for parliamentarians.

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Karen Walton followed this page 2025-11-05 22:10:42 -0500
Bruce Atchison commented 2025-11-05 19:17:09 -0500

MPs should be paid for what they accomplish. That would save a lot of tax money and get things done.
Bruce Atchison commented 2025-05-30 19:58:59 -0400

Pay those folks what they’re actually worth. That would save millions. And pay them according to the legislation they pass instead of a salary.

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