Au Service De La Democratie

This volume contains seven research papers prepared to assist the Commission to Review Allowances of Members of Parliament in its deliberations. The research topics are as follows: previous commissions to review allowances of Members of Parliament; the allowances and benefits of Members of Parliament; the compensation of Canadian Parliamentarians compared with that of provincial and territorial legislators; job content and value; the value of members' compensation over time and compared with that of other occupations; the effects of service as an MP on Members' financial situation; and, review of pensions and benefits for members of parliament.