Independent commissioner approves 2.5-2.75% salary increases for Manitoba politicians, with premier's pay set to surpass $200,000.

Manitoba's independent commissioner approves pay and allowance increases for provincial politicians. Base pay for MLAs set to rise 2.5% next year and 2.75% the following year, currently $106,603. Additional raises for cabinet ministers, opposition leader, premier, etc., total pay for premier expected to reach over $200,000. Allowance for constituency office rent set to increase by $1,000 to $2,750 per month.

June 28, 2024
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