Mr. Chairman, I am wondering if the minister could talk a bit more about the severance allowance.
There are 301 members of the House and it appears that the remuneration of many members is different. It is not a level playing field. It is unequal. Having the severance allowance, or a golden handshake, makes the situation even worse because different members of the House of Commons would receive different compensation.
I would ask the minister when he anticipates the government will equalize all remuneration for every member of the House.