WINNIPEG – The former chief of staff to Manitoba Premier Greg Selinger has been given a six-figure severance package after less than three years on the job.
Documents obtained by the Opposition Progressive Conservatives show Liam Martin was paid out just over $146,000 when he parted ways with the premier in November.
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Martin left after a caucus revolt erupted and Selinger has hired a replacement as well as two new advisers.
Tory house leader Kelvin Goertzen said taxpayer dollars are being used by the premier to fight off an internal NDP battle.
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The premier’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The last time a chief of staff walked away with a six-figure severance package — in 2012 — the government said one year’s salary was a standard amount.
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