QS and PQ MPs: £500,000+ Donations After Salary Rise
Québec Solidaire and Parti Québécois Donate Salary Increase to Organizations
Summary: Following a controversial 30% salary increase for members of the National Assembly in May 2023,Québec solidaire and the Parti Québécois have fulfilled their commitment to donate a portion of the increase to various organizations.
Key Details:
* Salary Increase: The CAQ government proposed a 30% salary increase (approximately $30,000) for National Assembly members in May 2023.
* Opposition: Québec solidaire and the Parti Québécois strongly opposed the increase.
* Commitment: Both parties pledged to donate at least a portion of the increase back to organizations.
* québec Solidaire Donations: As 2023, Québec solidaire’s 11 deputies have donated a total of $434,507 from their salary increases.
* Recipient Organizations: Funds were directed to organizations focused on:
* Fighting food insecurity and poverty
* Campaigning for Quebec independence
* Environmental initiatives
Timeline:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CAQ proposes salary increase | May 2023 |
| Parties commit to donating increase | Upon bill adoption |
| Québec Solidaire announces donations | December 23, 2025 |
Source: La Presse (published December 23, 2025, 10:26 AM EST)