Conservative MP refusing pay bump was heckled, admonished by his colleagues | CBC News

This CBC News article reports on Conservative MP Mike Dawson's decision to refuse a pending parliamentary pay increase, which led to him being heckled and admonished by his colleagues. Dawson argued that it was distasteful for MPs to receive a raise while many working people have not seen a decent raise in decades. The party whip, MP Chris Warkentin, called Dawson out in front of the room during a caucus meeting, stating that the pay bump is set out in law and he's legally required to take it. Dawson plans to push ahead with his attempt to dodge the pay increase despite potential legal hurdles.