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Canadian Politicians Paid More But Less Value | Calgary News
Canadian provincial politicians are making nearly double what U.S. state legislators earn—$115K vs. $58K—and 70% of them earn over $100K, compared to just 18% in the U.S. But higher pay doesn’t translate to better outcomes for taxpayers: Texas, where lawmakers earn just over $10K, is wealthier per capita than any Canadian province. The report also links high politician salaries with higher taxes, and highlights Alberta and B.C. as examples where high pay and high taxes haven’t delivered strong economic results—B.C. even got a credit downgrade. Are we paying for quality—or just paying for the…
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