Governor General Louise Arbour tells MPs she will rein in clothing allowance

Cut the salary: Governor General’s salary is now $393,800.

End the clothing allowance: A Governor General shouldn’t bill taxpayers for their own clothes.

End the lifetime expense account: A former Governor General can bill taxpayers up to $200,000 every year for the rest of their life and up to six months after their death.

No more pension: A retired Governor General takes an annual taxpayer-funded pension of $150,000 per year.

Governor General Louise Arbour tells MPs she will rein in clothing allowance.

That’s a first step, but we need to cut the Governor General’s lavish pay and perks.

Cut the salary: Governor General’s salary is now $393,800.

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