Canadian Taxpayers Federation Estimates Cost of Severance for Ex MPs at $3.3 Million

The Peace Tower on Parliament Hill in Ottawa is seen, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, on April 18, 2020. The Canadian Press/Justin Tang

OTTAWA—The Canadian Taxpayers Federation estimates that MPs who lost their seats or stood down before the election could get $3.3 million in “golden goodbyes.”

Fifty-one MPs, who lost their seats or decided not to stand again, qualify for a severance cheque worth half their salary—some $92,900 or more if they were a cabinet minister or chaired a committee.