Ontario Civil Service Executives get 35 % Pay raise before Christmas

"Just in time for Christmas, 8,500 managers, executives and deputy ministers in Ontario’s civil service are getting $125 million in pay hikes ...  The payouts — to come over the next four years — average $14,705 each, although individual amounts will vary. "

"That money will arrive in pay packets starting in the next two weeks, with 5-per-cent raises retroactive to April, officials said.

Treasury Board President Liz Sandals will announce the plan Wednesday on behalf of the Liberal government, which has been criticized for not doing enough to help consumers struggling with skyrocketing hydro bills.

Managers and staff ...  will get raises of 10 per cent; about 900 executives will qualify for 20-per-cent hikes; and a number of deputy ministers will enjoy up to 35 per cent."

Excerpts from ... TheStar.com