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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…
Jobs that pay $500,000 a year or more in Canada are extremely rare and concentrated at the top of specific professions. In the private sector, this income level is most common among senior corporate executives, investment bankers, private equity professionals,…
The highest-paid CEO in Canada changes from year to year, but the role is almost always held by the leader of a major bank, energy company, or multinational corporation. In recent years, CEOs of Canada’s largest financial institutions have topped…
Yes, some doctors are on the Ontario Sunshine List, but many are not and that’s where a lot of confusion comes from. The Sunshine List only includes public-sector employees who are paid directly by a public employer and earn more…
As of the most recent disclosures released in March 2025, the answer is clear. Kenneth Hartwick, President and Chief Executive Officer of Ontario Power Generation (OPG), is the highest paid public employee in Canada. According to the latest data, he…
If you’re browsing the Ontario Sunshine List and spot Doug Ford’s name, the next question is usually straightforward: how much does the premier actually get paid? Based on the Sunshine List data surfaced on PublicPayPulse, Doug Ford’s total reported compensation…