MPs and all politicians should be paid the mean income of the people they represent. That way if they want a pay raise they actually have to work to increase the quality of life for the people who they represent.
Voting reform and people actually picking better candidates instead of trying to kick out whatever incumbent party out would go a long way for people actually worth their pay as well.
Letting mediocre politicians linger around the system to long is how we got Pierre.
While true, I think if the population they derive their income from isn’t merely of that of their riding, but the average of their region instead (entire city/province, not just the riding), then it will seriously minimize the impact.
But even without that, this would strengthen the vote of low income areas as there will be less competition, making those that represent high income areas worth less since they tend to be outnumbered by low income areas. You either get a high wage, or have an easier time not only getting voted in, but having more peers representing people in similar situations.
Still think spreading the average is better, but overall I think it can work better than it currently is either way.
MPs and all politicians should be paid the mean income of the people they represent. That way if they want a pay raise they actually have to work to increase the quality of life for the people who they represent.
Voting reform and people actually picking better candidates instead of trying to kick out whatever incumbent party out would go a long way for people actually worth their pay as well.
Letting mediocre politicians linger around the system to long is how we got Pierre.
Not just their salary, but that sweet sweet pension as well.
The problem I have with this is that richer ridings will have richer MPs so people will start treating those ridings like cabinet positions.
While true, I think if the population they derive their income from isn’t merely of that of their riding, but the average of their region instead (entire city/province, not just the riding), then it will seriously minimize the impact.
But even without that, this would strengthen the vote of low income areas as there will be less competition, making those that represent high income areas worth less since they tend to be outnumbered by low income areas. You either get a high wage, or have an easier time not only getting voted in, but having more peers representing people in similar situations.
Still think spreading the average is better, but overall I think it can work better than it currently is either way.
Nice points. I appreciate the perspective.