Want better MLAs? Pay them more, not less

We discourage skilled and experienced people from entering elected public life, since seeking office means forgoing significant income and often involves significant sacrifice to their families

Recently-announced pay cuts to members of Alberta’s legislature raise the important question of whether our elected representatives get paid too much or even enough.

Outside of political considerations, the question of salaries is important because we link attracting talent to pay.

With the new cuts, the Alberta premier will make around $167,000, cabinet …