A secret policy granting large cash payments to outgoing cabinet ministers in Newfoundland and Labrador was quietly approved and then quickly rescinded after public backlash and media exposure.
The policy, which could have given ministers up to $48,000 upon leaving office, was criticized by taxpayers and opposition politicians as a 'golden handshake' and a misuse of public funds. Premier John Hogan claimed he was unaware of the policy until it was reported by the media, and acted to immediately revoke it once informed. The controversy has led to calls for greater transparency and accountability, with opposition leaders demanding further details and even the removal of ministers involved in approving the plan.
The incident has left a lingering sense of mistrust around the NL Liberal government’s handling of compensation for politicians.
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