Premier Darrell Dexter reaffirmed his openness to a review into the MLA pension plan, but again refused to shed any light as to if or when he’ll call for one.
Dexter said Thursday his position hadn’t changed from a week ago, when the Canadian Taxpayers Federation opened its Atlantic offices with a report on politician’s pension plans.
“I’m open to (a review),” said Dexter. “I think there should be a review at the appropriate time.”
According to the CTF, Nova Scotians contribute $22 for every $1 contributed by politicians.
Dexter said he’s interested to see what comes out of a similar review currently ongoing in New Brunswick.
He denied that he was in conflict when it came to ordering a review.
“That’s why we put it out to independent people,” he said. “When I sat on council, people used to ask me if I affect the tax rate, is my own tax rate affected. And of course those things are true. But I don’t think those as conflicts.”
