Dozens of MPs also collecting government pensions

[Treblehook]

http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/mps-pay ... -1.4231986 refers.

There is an issue here? What is wrong with someone who served their country for 20 or 30 years in our military [or some other capacity] from wanting to further serve as a Member of Parliament? What kind of thinking would take issue with the fact they are being paid for their services as MP's while also drawing their hard earned pensions?

[bob vernon]

So you start working for the Federal government at age 25. At age 55 you have 30 years. You are eligible to retire and start collecting a pension of 30 years x 2% for every year of your final salary. Or 60%. And at age 55 you can go and work for a province, a private company, or whatever you want. Even as a contractor for the Feds. And build another pension, private or public, or as a contractor, pocket the whole thing.

There are many people in your community who are double dipping. There is no law against it. The door is open.

[Treblehook]

Absolutely.. at least they are working and contributing.