Political Patronage Jobs On Social Security Tribunal
From
The Canadian Press:
Up to a third of the people who landed cushy patronage
jobs on the new Social Security Tribunal gave money to the Conservative
party, public records show.
As many as 16 of the 48 people so far appointed to the tribunal
donated money to the party, riding associations or candidates, according
to Elections Canada records. None of the appointees appear to have
given money to any other political party. ...
The new tribunal will also hear appeals from Canada Pension Plan and old-age security claimants.
The Social Security Tribunal appointments are full-time jobs that come with hefty salaries.
Most full-time members of the new tribunal earn between $91,800 and
$107,900, while some earn between $105,900 and $124,500. Vice-chairs
earn up to $164,600, while the chair makes up to $231,500.
2 comments:
Not surprising.
In the US, one would expect more than 1/3 have made one or more contributions in the recent past to "the party" or related ideological group for any patronage appointment.
Most ambassadorships are given out based on patronage.
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