John Douglas HAZEN

HAZEN, The Hon. Sir John Douglas, P.C., K.C., LL.D.
Personal Data
- Party
- Conservative (1867-1942)
- Constituency
- City and County of St. John (New Brunswick)
- Birth Date
- June 5, 1860
- Deceased Date
- December 27, 1937
- Website
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Douglas_Hazen
- PARLINFO
- http://www.parl.gc.ca/parlinfo/Files/Parliamentarian.aspx?Item=15b270da-620f-48bb-be53-9255fee3838d&Language=E&Section=ALL
- Profession
- lawyer
Parliamentary Career
- March 5, 1891 - April 24, 1896
- CONCity and County of St. John (New Brunswick)
- October 27, 1911 - October 6, 1917
- CONCity and County of St. John (New Brunswick)
- Minister of the Naval Service (October 10, 1911 - October 11, 1917)
- Minister of Marine and Fisheries (October 10, 1911 - October 11, 1917)
Most Recent Speeches (Page 1 of 930)
September 15, 1917
Mr. HAZEN:
There has been no change up to the present, but the Prime Minister has stated to the House that he intends under the War Measures Act to increase that amount, having regard to the advance m the cost of living and to other, considerations.
September 15, 1917
Mr. HAZEN:
According to the report made to the House last year, and made effective by Order in Council under the War Measures Act, in the event of total disability a private gets $480.'
September 15, 1917
Mr. HAZEN:
I have a statement from the Board of Pension Commissioners showing the amount that will be required for the year. The total amount required is $8,000,000, made us as follows:
1. Pensions already granted-
Amount paid for pensions in Canada and England for months of
April, May and June, 1917 $1,253,470
Estimate of pensions to be paid from July 1, 1917, to March 31, jgig , 3,021,637
2. New Pensions-
New pensions estimated at $1,800 per month from July 1, 1917, to March 31, 1918, at average of $400 per pension per month $2,700,000
The average of $400 per pension per month Is based on past business; 1,000 pensions for
April, 1917, working out at $450 per annum, and at the same number for May, 1917, working out at $380 (per annum.
3. Gratuities (for disability-Class 6)- Gratuities paid April, May
and June, 1917 $ 29,400
Estimates from July 1,
1917, to March 31, 1918, average $300 per month for 9 months, at $50 per
gratuity 135,000
$ 164,400
4. Estimated expenses of administering pensions-
Salaries, rentals, etc $ 470,000
The total has been put, in round figures, at $8,000,000. The amount of $2,000,000 is further required, in addition to the amount provided in the main estimates, in order to meet expenses up to March 31 next.
September 15, 1917
Mr. HAZEN:
*No, my hon. friend is mistaken.
September 15, 1917
Mr. HAZEN:
I said we had kept that amount in the estimates foi*some years. It is not in this year's main estimates.