On April 1st, all MLAs and cabinet ministers are scheduled to receive a 1.7% cost of living increase. This is according to the compensation formula set out by the Legislative Assembly’s all party Board of Internal Economy.

Premier Scott Moe says he is donating the entire sum of his increase to Saskatchewan charities. He is encouraging all MLAs and cabinet ministers to do the same.

NDP leader Ryan Meili is on board with the plan of donating the MLA wage increase to charity. He says for this month he will donate the extra 1.7% to the Lighthouse in Saskatoon.