Stephanie Kusie at the Government Operations and Estimates Committee

On May 31st, 2023. See this statement in context.

May 31st, 2023 / 4:40 p.m.

Conservative

Stephanie Kusie Conservative Calgary Midnapore, AB

Did you get a good deal? I think Canadians are wondering whether you got a good deal.

I've read the PSAC summary, and for PSAC members, it's a 12% wage increase over four years, which is 12.6% compounded over four years, and a $2,500 pensionable lump-sum payment averaging 3.7% of salary. That's an average of $23,000 per public servant, and this excludes group-specific allowances as well as group-specific wage adjustments.

I think the question on every Canadian's mind right now is this: How much?

I'm very grateful that you reached these negotiations finally, and I look forward to their being ratified, but how much will this cost Canadians, Madam President? How much will this cost Canadians, please?

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