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tl;dr: The 2025 Ontario Sunshine List dropped on March 27, 2026. A record 404,922 public sector employees made the cut – a 7% increase from 2024. Total disclosed salaries hit $54.64 billion. Ontario Power Generation dominated the top spots again,…
Every March, Ontario drops its annual list of public servants earning over $100,000. This year’s release, expected in days, will be more revealing — and more contested — than ever. It arrives like clockwork. Before the month of March is…
tl;dr: Ontario police chiefs and emergency services leaders are among the highest-paid public employees in the province. Many chiefs earn between $180,000 and over $300,000 annually, depending on the size of the service. Their salaries appear on the Ontario Sunshine…
tl;dr Municipal government salary trends in Ontario show steady wage growth, but not evenly. Larger cities pull ahead, public safety roles dominate top earnings, and smaller municipalities feel the squeeze first when budgets tighten. Introduction Municipal government salary trends in…
tl;dr Between 2015 and 2024, the number of employees appearing on Ontario’s Sunshine List grew sharply, especially within the same five sectors year after year. School Boards, Municipalities & Services, Hospitals, Universities, and Ontario Government Ministries consistently made up the…
TL;DR:University presidents and senior administrators in Ontario are among the highest-paid public sector leaders in the province, often earning well over $400,000 annually. Salaries are publicly disclosed through Ontario’s Sunshine List, which shows ranges and trends — with some institutions…
tl;dr Ontario hospital CEOs are among the highest-paid leaders in the public health system, with compensation often reaching the high six figures. Using Sunshine List data, this article breaks down who earns the most, why hospital executive pay looks the…
tl;dr: Ontario Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs) earn a base salary set by an independent body. With benefits and additional roles, most MPPs make significantly more than the base pay. This article explains exactly what they make, the extras they…
As Prime Minister of Canada, Mark Carney’s salary is determined by federal statute under the Salaries Act, which sets compensation for Members of Parliament and cabinet roles. Prime minister pay is standardized and does not vary by individual. According to…
Only a small share of Canadians earn $200,000 or more per year. Based on Statistics Canada income data, roughly 3 to 4 percent of tax filers fall into this income bracket. That represents several hundred thousand people nationwide, out of…