Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre recently made headlines by asserting that NDP leader Jagmeet Singh’s continued support for the Trudeau government is driven by Singh’s impending eligibility for a full government pension. While Singh has vehemently denied this claim, Poilievre’s point warrants a closer look at the financial incentives at play. Members of Parliament (MPs) in Canada earn a base salary of $203,100, significantly higher than the average Canadian income. This substantial salary is a considerable financial incentive for any MP to remain in office. Additionally,