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Newfoundland And Labrador Resolution Says $32k Judges' Pay Hike Too Rich

The Canadian Press, 24 May, 2016 01:05 PM

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A resolution to be voted on by the Newfoundland and Labrador government says a $32,000 pay hike for provincial judges is too rich.

Justice Minister Andrew Parsons today gave notice in the legislature of the resolution rejecting a 14-per-cent salary increase recommended by an independent tribunal.

Debate and a vote are expected Thursday but it should easily pass as the governing Liberals hold majority power.

The resolution rejects the raise for 23 full-time judges and says they will continue to earn just under $216,000 through this fiscal year.

It says the province's finances are much worse since the previous Tory government appointed and reported to the three-person tribunal.

Lower prices have eroded offshore oil revenues as the province forecasts a $1.8-billion deficit this year despite tax and fee hikes.

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