https://www.hilltimes.com/story/2026...-house/487362/
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Almost all Conservative sources interviewed for this article were surprised by Au’s decision to hold both positions. Most initially questioned whether it was legally permitted, and some expressed doubt about whether the information was accurate that the B.C. MP was in fact doing two full-time paid jobs.
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A senior Conservative interviewed for this article said that as is clear from the salary paid to MPs, being a Member of Parliament is a full-time job, and those who perform it properly by attending committee meetings and House sittings in person cannot realistically hold another full-time position. This is particularly challenging for MPs from B.C., given that it takes about five hours to fly to Ottawa one way. The source added that if Au was concerned about the cost of a byelection, he should have considered it before running for federal office.
“That’s ridiculous. MPs are remunerated as a full-time job. People should pick a lane,” said the source, who was not authorized to speak on the subject.
“If [Liberal MP] Chrystia Freeland cannot be collecting $209,800 from taxpayers while working for a foreign government, that’s [Au holding two positions] ridiculous. I don’t care what party someone represents, somebody should not be sitting in two different elected roles at the same time.”
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Yeah that's not kosher. Pick one. If the Freeland situation caused additional scrutiny on other conflicts of interest (and more egregious) that have been going on, all the better.