Ontario Sunshine List: Top Public Sector Earners

0:00The 2025 Ontario Sunshine List is out, showing salaries for over 400,000 public sector workers earning more than one. $100,000 a year. This list started back in 1996 under Premier Mike Harris and covers everyone from government staff to hospital leaders, school boards, I and universities. Ontario Power Generation employees dominate the top spots again, with former President Kenneth Hartwick leading at just over $1,900,000 as a special advisor. Current CEO Nicole Butcher earned nearly $1,600,000 and Chief Nuclear Officer Steve Gregoris came in third at about $1,093,000. Public interest always spikes around political pay. In this year, Premier Doug Ford's salary rose to $269,500, $67 from $208,974 the year before. Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow made $240,349 while police chief Myron Demkew pulled in $400, $45,366.

1:10Ford's office saw 50 people on the list. Up from 47 last year and other big names include TTCCEO Mandi Blali at $200, $88,461 despite starting mid-year. Plus university presidents and city managers topping $500,000 each. Overall, Ontario Power Generation and hospitals fill out the top 10 highlighting how energy and health sectors lead public pay in the province. Year. That's the story for today. Canada News Today, driven by AI. I'm Cory with the story.