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Independent Commission seeks input on MLA compensation and benefits

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MLAs in the legislative assembly unanimously passed an additional $65.1 million allocation to the 2020-2021 NWT budget on Wednesday. Blair McBride/NNSL photo

The Independent Commision to review MLA compensation is calling on NWT residents to reach out with views and opinions on MLA salaries and benefits. 

Anyone with something to say about MLA compensation is invited to contact the Commision at info@nwtmlapay.ca or submit a web form at the Commission’s website by May 1, 2021.  

The Commission has been appointed by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly to review the current salaries, allowances, expenses and benefits provided to MLAs. The Commission, a team of three members including the Chair, is set to provide its recommendations to the Speaker by Aug. 20, 2021.
Information on expenses, allowances and other benefits owed to MLAs on top of their $107,940 annual salary, can be found on the NT Assembly website.