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^ 2007

2007.04.01


Royal Assent: 2005.04.21
Statute: S.C. 2005, c.16
Coming into Force: Salaries and allowances are no longer adjusted by reference to the increase in the annual salary of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada, but in accordance with the index of the average percentage increase in base-rate wages for each calendar year, resulting from major settlements negotiated with bargaining units of 500 or more employees in the private sector in Canada, as published by the Department of Human Resources Development.

Parliamentary FunctionType of IndemnitySalary
Senator Basic Sessional Indemnity Senators who occupy certain offices and positions are entitled to additional remuneration in accordance with the Parliament of Canada Act as listed. $125,800.00
Speaker of the Senate Salary $52,800.00
Speaker of the Senate Car Allowance $1,061.00
Speaker of the Senate Residence Allowance $3,000.00
Speaker pro tempore Salary $21,900.00
Leader of the Government in the Senate Salary $72,200.00
Leader of the Government in the Senate Car Allowance $2,122.00
Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate Salary $34,500.00
Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Salary $34,500.00
Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Salary $21,900.00
Government Whip Salary $10,700.00
Opposition Whip Salary $6,400.00
Deputy Government Whip in the Senate Salary $5,500.00
Deputy Opposition Whip in the Senate Salary $3,100.00
Government Caucus Chair Salary $6,400.00
Opposition Caucus Chair Salary $5,500.00
Chair of Standing Committee Salary excluding the Standing Joint Committee on the Library of Parliament $10,700.00
Vice-chair of Standing Committee Salary excluding the Standing Joint Committee on the Library of Parliament $5,500.00

^ 2006

2006.04.01


Royal Assent: 2005.04.21
Statute: S.C. 2005, c.16
Coming into Force: Salaries and allowances are no longer adjusted by reference to the increase in the annual salary of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada, but in accordance with the index of the average percentage increase in base-rate wages for each calendar year, resulting from major settlements negotiated with bargaining units of 500 or more employees in the private sector in Canada, as published by the Department of Human Resources Development.

Parliamentary FunctionType of IndemnitySalary
Senator Basic Sessional Indemnity $122,700.00
Speaker of the Senate Salary $51,800.00
Speaker of the Senate Car Allowance $1,061.00
Speaker of the Senate Residence Allowance $3,000.00
Speaker pro tempore Salary $21,500.00
Leader of the Government in the Senate Salary $70,800.00
Leader of the Government in the Senate Car Allowance $2,122.00
Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate Salary $33,800.00
Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Salary $33,800.00
Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Salary $21,500.00
Government Whip Salary $10,500.00
Opposition Whip Salary $6,300.00
Deputy Government Whip in the Senate Salary $5,400.00
Deputy Opposition Whip in the Senate Salary $3,100.00
Government Caucus Chair Salary $6,300.00
Opposition Caucus Chair Salary $5,400.00
Chair of Standing Committee Salary excluding the Standing Joint Committee on the Library of Parliament $10,500.00
Vice-chair of Standing Committee Salary excluding the Standing Joint Committee on the Library of Parliament $5,400.00

^ 2005

2005.04.01


Royal Assent: 2005.04.21
Statute: S.C. 2005, c.16
Coming into Force: Salaries and allowances are no longer adjusted by reference to the increase in the annual salary of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada, but in accordance with the index of the average percentage increase in base-rate wages for each calendar year, resulting from major settlements negotiated with bargaining units of 500 or more employees in the private sector in Canada, as published by the Department of Human Resources Development.

Parliamentary FunctionType of IndemnitySalary
Senator Basic Sessional Indemnity $119,300.00
Speaker of the Senate Salary $50,600.00
Speaker of the Senate Car Allowance $1,061.00
Speaker of the Senate Residence Allowance $3,000.00
Speaker pro tempore Salary $21,000.00
Leader of the Government in the Senate Salary $69,200.00
Leader of the Government in the Senate Car Allowance $2,122.00
Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate Salary $33,100.00
Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Salary $33,100.00
Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Salary $21,000.00
Government Whip Salary $10,300.00
Opposition Whip Salary $6,200.00
Deputy Government Whip in the Senate Salary $5,300.00
Deputy Opposition Whip in the Senate Salary $3,100.00
Government Caucus Chair Salary $6,200.00
Opposition Caucus Chair Salary $5,300.00
Chair of Standing Committee Salary excluding the Standing Joint Committee on the Library of Parliament $10,300.00
Vice-chair of Standing Committee Salary excluding the Standing Joint Committee on the Library of Parliament $5,300.00

^ 2004

2004.04.01


Royal Assent: 2005.04.21
Statute: S.C. 2005, c.16
Coming into Force: Salaries and allowances are no longer adjusted by reference to the increase in the annual salary of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada, but in accordance with the index of the average percentage increase in base-rate wages for each calendar year, resulting from major settlements negotiated with bargaining units of 500 or more employees in the private sector in Canada, as published by the Department of Human Resources Development.

Parliamentary FunctionType of IndemnitySalary
Senator Basic Sessional Indemnity $116,200.00
Speaker of the Senate Salary $49,600.00
Speaker of the Senate Car Allowance $1,061.00
Speaker of the Senate Residence Allowance $3,000.00
Speaker pro tempore Salary $20,600.00
Leader of the Government in the Senate Salary $67,800.00
Leader of the Government in the Senate Car Allowance $2,122.00
Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate Salary $32,400.00
Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Salary $32,400.00
Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Salary $20,600.00
Government Whip Salary $10,100.00
Opposition Whip Salary $6,100.00
Deputy Government Whip in the Senate Salary $5,200.00
Deputy Opposition Whip in the Senate Salary $3,100.00
Government Caucus Chair Salary $6,100.00
Opposition Caucus Chair Salary $5,200.00
Chair of Standing Committee Salary excluding the Standing Joint Committee on the Library of Parliament $10,100.00
Vice-chair of Standing Committee Salary excluding the Standing Joint Committee on the Library of Parliament $5,200.00

^ 2003

2003.04.01


Royal Assent: 2001.06.14
Statute: S.C. 2001, c.20.
Coming into Force: Since January 1, 2001, the remuneration reference amount is equal to the amount of the annual salary of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada.

Parliamentary FunctionType of IndemnitySalary
Senator Basic Sessional Indemnity $114,200.00
Speaker of the Senate Salary $48,900.00
Speaker of the Senate Car Allowance $1,061.00
Speaker of the Senate Residence Allowance $3,000.00
Speaker pro tempore Salary $20,300.00
Leader of the Government in the Senate Salary $66,816.00
Leader of the Government in the Senate Car Allowance $2,122.00
Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate Salary $32,000.00
Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Salary $32,000.00
Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Salary $20,300.00
Government Whip Salary $10,000.00
Opposition Whip Salary $6,100.00
Chair of Standing Committee Salary excluding the Standing Joint Committee on the Library of Parliament $10,000.00
Vice-chair of Standing Committee Salary excluding the Standing Joint Committee on the Library of Parliament $5,200.00

^ 2002

2002.04.01


Royal Assent: 2001.06.14
Statute: S.C. 2001, c.20.
Coming into Force: Since January 1, 2001, the remuneration reference amount is equal to the amount of the annual salary of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada.

Parliamentary FunctionType of IndemnitySalary
Senator Basic Sessional Indemnity $110,000.00
Speaker of the Senate Salary $47,500.00
Speaker of the Senate Car Allowance $1,061.00
Speaker of the Senate Residence Allowance $3,000.00
Speaker pro tempore Salary $19,700.00
Leader of the Government in the Senate Salary $64,824.00
Leader of the Government in the Senate Car Allowance $2,122.00
Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate Salary $31,000.00
Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Salary $31,000.00
Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Salary $19,700.00
Government Whip Salary $9,700.00
Opposition Whip Salary $5,900.00

^ 2001

2001.01.01


Royal Assent: 2001.06.14
Statute: S.C. 2001, c.20.
Coming into Force: Since January 1, 2001, the remuneration reference amount is equal to the amount of the annual salary of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada.

Parliamentary FunctionType of IndemnitySalary
Senator Basic Sessional Indemnity $106,400.00
Senator Non-Taxable Expense Allowance $0.00
Speaker of the Senate Salary $46,200.00
Speaker of the Senate Car Allowance $1,061.00
Speaker of the Senate Residence Allowance $3,000.00
Speaker pro tempore Salary $19,100.00
Leader of the Government in the Senate Salary $63,096.00
Leader of the Government in the Senate Car Allowance $2,122.00
Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate Salary $30,200.00
Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Salary $30,200.00
Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Salary $19,100.00
Government Whip Salary $9,400.00
Opposition Whip Salary $5,700.00

^ 2000

2000.01.01


Royal Assent: 1998.06.18
Statute: S.C. 1998, c.23 (2000)
Coming into Force: Indemnity, salaries and allowances have been increased by 2%, effective January 1, 2000.

Parliamentary FunctionType of IndemnitySalary
Senator Basic Sessional Indemnity $68,200.00
Senator Non-Taxable Expense Allowance $10,700.00
Speaker of the Senate Salary $38,100.00
Speaker of the Senate Car Allowance $1,061.21
Speaker of the Senate Residence Allowance $3,000.00
Speaker pro tempore Salary $10,900.00
Leader of the Government in the Senate Salary $49,300.00
Leader of the Government in the Senate Car Allowance $2,122.42
Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate Salary $15,700.00
Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Salary $25,000.00
Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Salary $9,700.00
Government Whip Salary $7,800.00
Opposition Whip Salary $4,800.00

^ 1999

1999.01.01


Royal Assent: 1998.06.18
Statute: S.C. 1998, c.23
Coming into Force: Indemnity, salaries and allowances have been increased by 2%, effective January 1, 1999.

Parliamentary FunctionType of IndemnitySalary
Senator Basic Sessional Indemnity $66,900.00
Senator Non-Taxable Expense Allowance $10,500.00
Speaker of the Senate Salary $37,400.00
Speaker of the Senate Car Allowance $1,040.40
Speaker of the Senate Residence Allowance $3,000.00
Speaker pro tempore Salary $10,700.00
Leader of the Government in the Senate Salary $48,400.00
Leader of the Government in the Senate Car Allowance $2,080.80
Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate Salary $15,400.00
Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Salary $24,600.00
Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Salary $9,600.00
Government Whip Salary $7,700.00
Opposition Whip Salary $4,800.00

^ 1998

1998.01.01


Royal Assent: 1998.06.18
Statute: S.C. 1998, c.23
Coming into Force: Indemnity, salaries and allowances have been increased by 2%, effective January 1, 1998.

Parliamentary FunctionType of IndemnitySalary
Senator Basic Sessional Indemnity $65,600.00
Senator Non-Taxable Expense Allowance $10,300.00
Speaker of the Senate Salary $36,700.00
Speaker of the Senate Car Allowance $1,000.00
Speaker of the Senate Residence Allowance $3,000.00
Leader of the Government in the Senate Salary $47,500.00
Leader of the Government in the Senate Car Allowance $2,000.00
Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate Salary $15,100.00
Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Salary $24,200.00
Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Salary $9,500.00
Government Whip Salary $7,600.00
Opposition Whip Salary $4,800.00

^ 1993

1993.01.01


Royal Assent: 1993.04.02
Statute: S.C. 1993, c. 13
Coming into Force: Indemnity, salaries and allowances are frozen for 1993, 1994 and 1995 at the 1992 levels.

Parliamentary FunctionType of IndemnitySalary
Senator Basic Sessional Indemnity $64,400.00
Senator Non-Taxable Expense Allowance $10,100.00
Speaker of the Senate Salary $31,000.00
Speaker of the Senate Car Allowance $1,000.00
Speaker of the Senate Residence Allowance $3,000.00
Leader of the Government in the Senate Salary $46,645.00
Leader of the Government in the Senate Car Allowance $2,000.00
Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate Salary $14,900.00
Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Salary $23,800.00
Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Salary $9,400.00
Government Whip Salary $7,500.00
Opposition Whip Salary $4,800.00

^ 1992

1992.04.01



Parliamentary FunctionType of IndemnitySalary
Leader of the Government in the Senate Salary 5% cut following the February 25,1992 Budget. $46,645.00

1992.01.01


Royal Assent: 1991.10.02
Statute: S.C. 1991, c.30
Coming into Force: Indemnity, salaries and allowances have been increased by 0%, effective January 1, 1992.

Parliamentary FunctionType of IndemnitySalary
Senator Basic Sessional Indemnity $64,400.00
Senator Non-Taxable Expense Allowance $10,100.00
Speaker of the Senate Salary $31,000.00
Speaker of the Senate Car Allowance $1,000.00
Speaker of the Senate Residence Allowance $3,000.00
Leader of the Government in the Senate Salary $49,100.00
Leader of the Government in the Senate Car Allowance $2,000.00
Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate Salary $14,900.00
Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Salary $23,800.00
Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Salary $9,400.00
Government Whip Salary $7,500.00
Opposition Whip Salary $4,800.00

^ 1991

1991.01.01



Parliamentary FunctionType of IndemnitySalary
Senator Basic Sessional Indemnity Indemnity, Salaries and Allowances have been increased by 3.78% effective January 1,1991. $64,400.00
Senator Non-Taxable Expense Allowance $10,100.00
Speaker of the Senate Salary $31,000.00
Speaker of the Senate Car Allowance $1,000.00
Speaker of the Senate Residence Allowance $3,000.00
Leader of the Government in the Senate Salary $49,100.00
Leader of the Government in the Senate Car Allowance $2,000.00
Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate Salary $14,900.00
Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Salary $23,800.00
Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Salary $9,400.00
Government Whip Salary $7,500.00
Opposition Whip Salary $4,800.00

^ 1990

1990.01.01



Parliamentary FunctionType of IndemnitySalary
Senator Basic Sessional Indemnity Indemnity, salaries and allowances increased by 3.05 percent effective January 1,1990. (Senate Pay Office) $62,100.00
Senator Non-Taxable Expense Allowance $9,800.00
Speaker of the Senate Salary $29,900.00
Speaker of the Senate Car Allowance $1,000.00
Speaker of the Senate Residence Allowance $3,000.00
Leader of the Government in the Senate Salary $47,400.00
Leader of the Government in the Senate Car Allowance $2,000.00
Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate Salary $14,400.00
Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Salary $23,000.00
Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Salary $9,100.00
Government Whip Salary $7,300.00
Opposition Whip Salary $4,700.00

^ 1989

1989.01.01



Parliamentary FunctionType of IndemnitySalary
Senator Basic Sessional Indemnity Indemnity, salaries and allowances increased by 3.05 percent, effective January 1,1989. (Senate Pay Office) $60,000.00
Senator Non-Taxable Expense Allowance $9,500.00
Speaker of the Senate Salary $28,900.00
Speaker of the Senate Car Allowance $1,000.00
Speaker of the Senate Residence Allowance $3,000.00
Leader of the Government in the Senate Salary $45,800.00
Leader of the Government in the Senate Car Allowance $2,000.00
Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate Salary $14,000.00
Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Salary $22,300.00
Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Salary $8,800.00
Government Whip Salary $7,100.00
Opposition Whip Salary $4,600.00

^ 1988

1988.01.01



Parliamentary FunctionType of IndemnitySalary
Senator Basic Sessional Indemnity $58,300.00
Senator Non-Taxable Expense Allowance $9,300.00
Speaker of the Senate Salary $28,100.00
Speaker of the Senate Car Allowance $1,000.00
Speaker of the Senate Residence Allowance $3,000.00
Leader of the Government in the Senate Salary $44,500.00
Leader of the Government in the Senate Car Allowance $2,000.00
Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate Salary $13,600.00
Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Salary $21,700.00
Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Salary $8,600.00
Government Whip Salary $6,900.00
Opposition Whip Salary $4,500.00

^ 1987

1987.01.01



Parliamentary FunctionType of IndemnitySalary
Senator Basic Sessional Indemnity $57,400.00
Senator Non-Taxable Expense Allowance $9,200.00
Speaker of the Senate Salary $27,700.00
Speaker of the Senate Car Allowance $1,000.00
Speaker of the Senate Residence Allowance $3,000.00
Leader of the Government in the Senate Salary $43,800.00
Leader of the Government in the Senate Car Allowance $2,000.00
Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate Salary $13,400.00
Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Salary $21,400.00
Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Salary $8,500.00
Government Whip Salary $6,800.00
Opposition Whip Salary $4,500.00

^ 1986

1986.01.01


Royal Assent: 1982.08.04
Statute: 1980-81-82-83, c.122
Coming into Force: This is the indemnity that Members and officials of the House of Commons were entitled to for 1982.

Parliamentary FunctionType of IndemnitySalary
Senator Basic Sessional Indemnity $56,100.00
Senator Non-Taxable Expense Allowance $9,000.00
Speaker of the Senate Salary $27,700.00
Speaker of the Senate Car Allowance $1,000.00
Speaker of the Senate Residence Allowance $3,000.00
Leader of the Government in the Senate Salary $37,530.00
Leader of the Government in the Senate Car Allowance $2,000.00
Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate Salary $13,100.00
Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Salary $21,000.00
Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Salary $8,400.00
Government Whip Salary $6,700.00
Opposition Whip Salary $4,400.00

^ 1985

1985.01.01


Royal Assent: 1982.08.04
Statute: 1980-81-82-83, c.122
Coming into Force: This is the indemnity that Members and officials of the House of Commons were entitled to for 1982.

Parliamentary FunctionType of IndemnitySalary
Senator Basic Sessional Indemnity $54,600.00
Senator Non-Taxable Expense Allowance $8,800.00
Speaker of the Senate Salary $25,600.00
Speaker of the Senate Car Allowance $1,000.00
Speaker of the Senate Residence Allowance $3,000.00
Leader of the Government in the Senate Salary $37,530.00
Leader of the Government in the Senate Car Allowance $2,000.00
Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate Salary $12,800.00
Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Salary $20,500.00
Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Salary $8,200.00
Government Whip Salary $6,600.00
Opposition Whip Salary $4,300.00

^ 1984

1984.01.01


Royal Assent: 1982.08.04
Statute: 1980-81-82-83, c.122
Coming into Force: This is the indemnity that Members and officials of the House of Commons were entitled to for 1982.

Parliamentary FunctionType of IndemnitySalary
Senator Basic Sessional Indemnity $52,800.00
Senator Non-Taxable Expense Allowance $8,600.00
Speaker of the Senate Salary $25,600.00
Speaker of the Senate Car Allowance $1,000.00
Speaker of the Senate Residence Allowance $3,000.00
Leader of the Government in the Senate Salary $40,400.00
Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate Salary $12,400.00
Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Salary $19,900.00
Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Salary $8,000.00
Government Whip Salary $6,400.00
Opposition Whip Salary $4,200.00

^ 1983

1983.01.01


Royal Assent: 1982.08.04
Statute: 1980-81-82-83, c.122
Coming into Force: This is the indemnity that Members and officials of the House of Commons were entitled to for 1982.

Parliamentary FunctionType of IndemnitySalary
Senator Basic Sessional Indemnity $50,300.00
Senator Non-Taxable Expense Allowance $8,200.00
Speaker of the Senate Salary $24,400.00
Speaker of the Senate Car Allowance $1,000.00
Speaker of the Senate Residence Allowance $3,000.00
Leader of the Government in the Senate Salary $38,500.00
Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate Salary $11,900.00
Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Salary $19,000.00
Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Salary $7,700.00
Government Whip Salary $6,000.00
Opposition Whip Salary $4,000.00

^ 1982

1982.01.01


Royal Assent: 1982.08.04
Statute: 1980-81-82-83, c.122
Coming into Force: This is the indemnity that Members and officials of the House of Commons were entitled to for 1982.

Parliamentary FunctionType of IndemnitySalary
Senator Basic Sessional Indemnity $48,600.00
Senator Non-Taxable Expense Allowance $7,900.00
Speaker of the Senate Salary $23,600.00
Speaker of the Senate Car Allowance $1,000.00
Speaker of the Senate Residence Allowance $3,000.00
Leader of the Government in the Senate Salary $26,600.00
Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate Salary $13,500.00
Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Salary $18,400.00
Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Salary $7,500.00
Government Whip Salary $5,900.00
Opposition Whip Salary $3,900.00

^ 1981

1981.01.01


Royal Assent: 1981.07.10
Statute: 1980-81-82-83, c.77, s.2(2)
Coming into Force:

Parliamentary FunctionType of IndemnitySalary
Senator Basic Sessional Indemnity $43,800.00
Senator Non-Taxable Expense Allowance $7,200.00
Speaker of the Senate Salary $21,300.00
Speaker of the Senate Car Allowance $1,000.00
Speaker of the Senate Residence Allowance $3,000.00
Leader of the Government in the Senate Salary $24,000.00
Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate Salary $10,400.00
Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Salary $16,600.00
Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Salary $6,800.00
Government Whip Salary $5,400.00
Opposition Whip Salary $3,600.00

^ 1980

1980.07.01


Royal Assent: 1981.07.10
Statute: 1980-81-82-83, c.77
Coming into Force: This is the indemnity that Members and officials of the House of Commons were entitled to as of the 1 January 1981.

Parliamentary FunctionType of IndemnitySalary
Senator Basic Sessional Indemnity This amount indicates a retroactive increase. $40,200.00
Senator Non-Taxable Expense Allowance $7,000.00
Speaker of the Senate Salary $19,600.00
Speaker of the Senate Car Allowance $1,000.00
Speaker of the Senate Residence Allowance $3,000.00
Leader of the Government in the Senate Salary $22,000.00
Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate Salary $9,600.00
Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Salary $15,300.00
Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Salary $6,300.00

1980.01.01



Parliamentary FunctionType of IndemnitySalary
Senator Basic Sessional Indemnity $30,700.00
Senator Non-Taxable Expense Allowance $6,600.00
Speaker of the Senate Salary $15,000.00
Speaker of the Senate Car Allowance $1,000.00
Speaker of the Senate Residence Allowance $3,000.00
Leader of the Government in the Senate Salary $16,600.00
Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate Salary $4,900.00
Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Salary $10,100.00
Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Salary $4,000.00

^ 1979

1979.01.01



Parliamentary FunctionType of IndemnitySalary
Senator Basic Sessional Indemnity $28,700.00
Senator Non-Taxable Expense Allowance $6,200.00
Speaker of the Senate Salary $14,100.00
Speaker of the Senate Car Allowance $1,000.00
Speaker of the Senate Residence Allowance $3,000.00
Leader of the Government in the Senate Salary $15,600.00
Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate Salary $4,600.00
Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Salary $9,500.00
Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Salary $3,800.00

^ 1978

1978.01.01



Parliamentary FunctionType of IndemnitySalary
Senator Basic Sessional Indemnity $27,000.00
Senator Non-Taxable Expense Allowance $5,900.00
Speaker of the Senate Salary $13,300.00
Speaker of the Senate Car Allowance $1,000.00
Speaker of the Senate Residence Allowance $3,000.00
Leader of the Government in the Senate Salary $14,700.00
Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate Salary $4,400.00
Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Salary $9,000.00
Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Salary $3,600.00

^ 1977

1977.01.01



Parliamentary FunctionType of IndemnitySalary
Senator Basic Sessional Indemnity Specific amounts shown as of January 1,1977 are received from the Senate Pay Office. $25,600.00
Senator Non-Taxable Expense Allowance $5,600.00
Speaker of the Senate Salary $12,500.00
Speaker of the Senate Car Allowance $1,000.00
Speaker of the Senate Residence Allowance $3,000.00
Leader of the Government in the Senate Salary $13,800.00
Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate Salary $4,200.00
Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Salary $8,500.00
Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Salary $3,400.00

^ 1975

1975.12.31


Royal Assent: 1976.06.15
Statute: 23-24-25 Eliz. II, c.99
Coming into Force: For the period commencing July 8, 1974 and ending Dec. 31, 1976.

Parliamentary FunctionType of IndemnitySalary
Senator Basic Sessional Indemnity $24,000.00

^ 1974

1974.07.08


Royal Assent: 1975.05.08
Statute: 23-24 Eliz. II, c.44
Coming into Force: For the period commencing July 8, 1974 and ending Dec. 31, 1975.

Parliamentary FunctionType of IndemnitySalary
Senator Basic Sessional Indemnity $24,000.00
Senator Non-Taxable Expense Allowance $5,300.00
Speaker of the Senate Salary $12,000.00
Leader of the Government in the Senate Salary $13,300.00
Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate Salary $4,000.00
Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Salary $8,000.00
Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Salary $3,200.00

^ 1970

1970.10.08


Royal Assent: 1971.06.10
Statute: 19-20 Eliz. II, c.45
Coming into Force:

Parliamentary FunctionType of IndemnitySalary
Senator Basic Sessional Indemnity $18,000.00
Senator Deduction Beyond 21 days $60.00
Senator Transportation, Travelling and Telecommunication $0.00
Senator Non-Taxable Expense Allowance $4,000.00 per anum
Leader of the Government in the Senate Salary $10,000.00
Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Salary $6,000.00

^ 1963

1963.04.08


Royal Assent: 1963.08.02
Statute: 12 Eliz. II, c.14
Coming into Force:

Parliamentary FunctionType of IndemnitySalary
Senator Basic Sessional Indemnity $12,000.00 per anum
Senator Deduction Beyond 21 days $60.00
Senator Transportation, Travelling and Telecommunication $0.00
Senator Non-Taxable Expense Allowance As of April 8,1963, the expense allowance to members of the Senate and the House of Commons was increased. Senate expenses allowance became non-taxable. $3,000.00 per anum
Speaker of the Senate Salary $9,000.00
Speaker of the Senate Car Allowance $1,000.00
Leader of the Government in the Senate Salary $10,000.00
Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Salary $6,000.00

^ 1953

1953.11.12


Royal Assent: 1954.02.16
Statute: 2-3 Eliz. II, c.10
Coming into Force: Pursuant to s.35 proclaimed in force November 12, 1953, the length of the session no longer applies. Members of the House of Commons receive annual salary paid monthly; s.43 proclaimed in force April 1, 1954.

Parliamentary FunctionType of IndemnitySalary
Senator Basic Sessional Indemnity $8,000.00 per anum
Senator Deduction Beyond 21 days $40.00
Senator Expense Allowance $2,000.00
Speaker of the Senate Salary $9,000.00
Leader of the Government in the Senate Salary Pursuant to section 43, in force 1954 04 01 $10,000.00
Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Salary Pursuant to section 43, in force 1954 04 01 $6,000.00

1953.11.12


Royal Assent: 1954.02.16
Statute: 2-3 Eliz. II, c.10, s.35
Coming into Force:

Parliamentary FunctionType of IndemnitySalary
Senator Basic Sessional Indemnity $8,000.00 per anum
Senator Deduction Beyond 21 days $40.00
Senator Expense Allowance $2,000.00
Speaker of the Senate Salary $9,000.00
Leader of the Government in the Senate Salary Pursuant to section 43, in force 1954 04 01 $10,000.00
Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Salary Pursuant to section 43, in force 1954 04 01 $6,000.00

^ 1945

1945.09.06


Royal Assent: 1945.12.18
Statute: 9-10 Geo. VI, c.29
Coming into Force: In accordande with this Act, the Member's expense allowance shall be non-taxable.

Parliamentary FunctionType of IndemnitySalary
Senator Basic Sessional Indemnity + 65 days $25.00 per diem
Senator Basic Sessional Indemnity - 65 days $4,000.00
Senator Deduction For each day beyond 15 sitting days $25.00
Senator Expense Allowance Taxable $2,000.00
Speaker of the Senate Car Allowance $1,000.00

^ 1931

1931.04.01


Royal Assent: 1931.08.03
Statute: 21-22 Geo. V, c.61, Sch.A Vote 352
Coming into Force:

Parliamentary FunctionType of IndemnitySalary
Speaker of the Senate Car Allowance $1,000.00

^ 1923

1923.01.31


Royal Assent: 1923.06.30
Statute: 13-14 Geo. V, c.68
Coming into Force:

Parliamentary FunctionType of IndemnitySalary
Senator Basic Sessional Indemnity + 65 days $25.00 per diem
Senator Basic Sessional Indemnity - 65 days $4,000.00
Senator Deduction For each day beyond 15 sitting days $25.00
Senator Travel Expense For Members residing at a greater distance than 400 miles from Ottawa $15.00 per diem
Speaker of the Senate Salary $6,000.00 per anum

^ 1920

1920.02.26


Royal Assent: 1920.07.01
Statute: 10-11 Geo. V, c.69
Coming into Force:

Parliamentary FunctionType of IndemnitySalary
Senator Basic Sessional Indemnity - 50 days $4,000.00
Senator Basic Sessional Indemnity + 50 days $25.00 per diem
Senator Deduction For each day beyond 15 $25.00
Senator Travel Expense For Members residing at a greater distance than 400 miles from Ottawa $15.00 per diem
Speaker of the Senate Salary $6,000.00 per anum

^ 1906

1906.03.08


Royal Assent: 1906.07.13
Statute: 6 Edw. VII, c.48
Coming into Force:

Parliamentary FunctionType of IndemnitySalary
Senator Basic Sessional Indemnity - 30 days $2,500.00
Senator Basic Sessional Indemnity + 30 days $20.00 per diem
Senator Deduction $15.00 per diem
Senator Travel Expense For Members residing at a greater distance than 400 miles from Ottawa $15.00 per diem
Speaker of the Senate Salary $4,000.00 per anum

^ 1905

1905.01.11


Royal Assent: 1905.07.20
Statute: 4-5 Edw. VII, c.43
Coming into Force:

Parliamentary FunctionType of IndemnitySalary
Senator Basic Sessional Indemnity - 30 days $2,500.00
Senator Basic Sessional Indemnity +30 days $20.00 per diem
Senator Deduction $15.00 per diem
Senator Moving or Transportation Expenses $0.00
Speaker of the Senate Salary $4,000.00 per anum

^ 1901

1901.02.06


Royal Assent: 1901.05.23
Statute: 1 Edw. VII , c.14
Coming into Force:

Parliamentary FunctionType of IndemnitySalary
Senator Basic Sessional Indemnity - 30 days $1,500.00
Senator Basic Sessional Indemnity +30 days $10.00 per diem
Senator Deduction $8.00 per diem
Senator Mileage For each mile $0.10
Speaker of the Senate Salary $4,000.00 per anum

^ 1873

1873.01.01


Royal Assent: 1873.05.23
Statute: 36 Vict., c.31
Coming into Force:

Parliamentary FunctionType of IndemnitySalary
Senator Basic Sessional Indemnity +30 days $10.00 per diem
Senator Basic Sessional Indemnity - 30 days $1,000.00
Senator Deduction $8.00 per diem
Senator Mileage For each mile $0.10
Speaker of the Senate Salary $4,000.00 per anum

^ 1867

1867.11.06


Royal Assent: 1867.12.21
Statute: 31 Vict., c.3
Coming into Force:

Parliamentary FunctionType of IndemnitySalary
Senator Basic Sessional Indemnity -30 days $600.00
Senator Basic Sessional Indemnity +30 days $6.00 per diem
Senator Deduction $5.00 per diem
Senator Mileage For each mile $0.10
Speaker of the Senate Salary $3,200.00 per anum
^

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