‘Refreshing’ MP move

Dear Editor:

It is refreshing to learn that Mr. Mike Dawson, a Conservative MP from New Brunswick, has requested that he not be given the automatic pay raise on April 1.

My understanding is that in 2010, 13 members of parliament voted to not take pay raises for a period to help with deficits, etc. It is commendable that we have a Conservative MP taking steps to do this and show leadership in recognizing what the average Canadian is enduring with the economy and finances of our nation not doing well, and many people losing jobs and facing high prices.

I know the Conservatives understand how the country got to this state: with unchecked spending by the Liberal government.  Mr. Dawson, through a selfless action, has set a precedent  in these times of economic turndown in Canada, for common sense budgetary restraint in spending by our federal government and for all levels of our government to help.  

I recently heard news that our governor general was given another huge raise and also flew a large group of people along with her on a trip to Greenland. Why does the spending by the Liberals continue to go on? They just don’t stop, do they?

It is so refreshing for Canadians that a Conservative representative made the move to say to voters, you matter and the finances of Canada matter – and he committed to making a difference by refusing the pay raise.  

We need this type of leadership badly in our nation and we won’t get it from Liberals.

Carolann Krusky,
Fergus