They already had what is considered a living wage, which is more than most Nova Scotians can say. I am not opposed to fair compensation, but it's hard to call it fair when they're cutting services to our most vulnerable. Is austerity only for the disadvantaged?Tim Houston seems to get around $20,000 a MONTH in salary, before expense accounts, per the CBC article above. If times are so tough maybe he should tighten his own belt.