Mr. Speaker, I have always defended the compensation that members of Parliament receive.
I understand the Reform Party believes that they are overpaid. I do not understand why. They look at themselves and they think they are overpaid.
In the House of Commons on November 21st, 1994. See this statement in context.
Members Of Parliament Retiring Allowances ActOral Question Period
November 21st, 1994 / 2:20 p.m.
Saint-Maurice Québec
Liberal
Jean Chrétien LiberalPrime Minister
Mr. Speaker, I have always defended the compensation that members of Parliament receive.
I understand the Reform Party believes that they are overpaid. I do not understand why. They look at themselves and they think they are overpaid.
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