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- New Brunswick MP Mike Dawson publicly asked that his salary not increase, citing his "moral compass."
- He predicts the 2025 indexed pay raise will be about $10,000 and would donate it to local charities if he cannot refuse it.
- The Canadian Taxpayers Federation praised his courage for taking the stance.
- Backbench MPs began earning over $200,000 annually in 2024, with higher salaries for special offices.
