Government of Ontario – Legislative Assembly and Offices
Information And Privacy Commissioner salaries
118 people paid $100,000 or more in 2025. On the disclosure list every year from 2006 to 2025 (with gaps).
People on the 2025 list
118
+13.5% vs 2024
Median salary
$129,715
+1.1% vs 2024
Highest salary
$335,471
Total disclosed
$17.8M
Highest paid in 2025
Top 100 of 118
| # | Name | Salary | Benefits | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Patricia KosseimCommissioner / Commissaire | $335,471 | $392 | −$2,149 (−0.6%) |
| 2 | Manuela Di ReDirector, Legal and General Counsel / Directrice, Services juridiques et avocate générale | $312,059 | $386 | −$9,494 (−3.0%) |
| 3 | Michael MaddockAssistant Commissioner, Strategic Initiatives External Relations / Commissaire adjoint, initiatives stratégiques et relations extérieures | $310,231 | $384 | +$34,178 (+12.4%) |
| 4 | William ChallisLegal Counsel / Avocat | $302,434 | $365 | +$867 (+0.3%) |
| 5 | Brendan GrayLegal Counsel / Avocat | $282,740 | $335 | +$6,178 (+2.2%) |
| 6 | Dara LambieLegal Counsel / Avocate | $282,740 | $335 | +$3,016 (+1.1%) |
| 7 | Linda ChenLegal Counsel / Avocate | $277,756 | $335 | +$22,953 (+9.0%) |
| 8 | Stephen MccammonLegal Counsel / Avocat | $277,756 | $335 | −$5,262 (−1.9%) |
| 9 | Robert SamuelsLegal Counsel / Avocat | $277,756 | $335 | −$11,803 (−4.1%) |
| 10 | James SchneiderLegal Counsel / Avocat | $277,756 | $335 | +$26,926 (+10.7%) |
| 11 | Stephanie HalyDirector, Adjudication / Directrice, arbitrage | $259,895 | $289 | +$82,794 (+46.7%) |
| 12 | Marcus FoulonChief Operating Officer / Directeur général des opérations | $245,088 | $299 | +$8,011 (+3.4%) |
| 13 | Fida HindiLegal Counsel / Avocate | $229,097 | $288 | +$2,140 (+0.9%) |
| 14 | Andrea CorlettDirector, Communications / Directrice, communications | $202,744 | $268 | −$8,135 (−3.9%) |
| 15 | Suzanne BrocklehurstDirector, Early Resolution / Directrice, Règlement anticipé | $196,196 | $248 | +$5,157 (+2.7%) |
| 16 | Stephan LuciwAssistant Commissioner, Tribunal and Dispute Resolution / Commissaire adjoint, Services de tribunal administratif et de règlement des différends | $190,596 | $264 | new |
| 17 | Sandra FergusonDirector, Policy / Directrice, politiques | $183,024 | $242 | +$549 (+0.3%) |
| 18 | Jodi GentlesLegal Counsel / Avocate | $173,696 | $203 | new |
| 19 | Andrew DrummondDirector, Health Policy / Directeur, Politique de santé | $168,494 | $223 | +$1,445 (+0.9%) |
| 20 | Catherine CorbanManager, Adjudication / Chef, arbitrage | $168,278 | $213 | +$1,160 (+0.7%) |
| 21 | Jane LaughtonManager, Human Resources / Chef des ressources humaines | $167,754 | $213 | new |
| 22 | Lucy CostaManager, Investigation / Chef des enquêtes | $167,008 | $210 | −$1,567 (−0.9%) |
| 23 | Stella BallManager, Adjudication / Chef, arbitrage | $165,159 | $212 | +$2,592 (+1.6%) |
| 24 | Christopher ParsonsDirector, Technology Policy / Directeur, Politique technologique | $164,538 | $217 | +$20,017 (+13.9%) |
| 25 | Colin BhattacharjeeAdjudicator / Arbitre | $162,593 | $208 | +$27 (+0.0%) |
| 26 | Alec FadelAdjudicator / Arbitre | $162,593 | $208 | +$27 (+0.0%) |
| 27 | Steven FaughnanAdjudicator / Arbitre | $162,593 | $208 | +$27 (+0.0%) |
| 28 | Catherine HamiltonAdjudicator / Arbitre | $162,593 | $208 | +$71 (+0.0%) |
| 29 | Jessica KowalskiAdjudicator / Arbitre | $162,593 | $208 | +$27 (+0.0%) |
| 30 | Ji Hyun RyuAdjudicator / Arbitre | $162,593 | $208 | −$158 (−0.1%) |
| 31 | Marian SamiAdjudicator / Arbitre | $162,593 | $208 | −$145 (−0.1%) |
| 32 | Diane Smith DouglasAdjudicator / Arbitre | $162,593 | $208 | +$27 (+0.0%) |
| 33 | Anna TruongAdjudicator / Arbitre | $162,593 | $208 | +$821 (+0.5%) |
| 34 | Justine WaiAdjudicator / Arbitre | $162,593 | $208 | +$588 (+0.4%) |
| 35 | Lan AnAdjudicator / Arbitre | $162,261 | $208 | +$1,350 (+0.8%) |
| 36 | Jennifer JamesAdjudicator / Arbitre | $160,050 | $208 | −$1,422 (−0.9%) |
| 37 | Meganne CameronAdjudicator / Arbitre | $157,428 | $201 | +$12,472 (+8.6%) |
| 38 | Victoria FulfordAssistant Director, Strategic Communications / Directrice adjointe, Communications stratégiques | $155,721 | $196 | −$4,611 (−2.9%) |
| 39 | Lata SookooDirector, Communications / Directrice, communications | $153,412 | $189 | +$300 (+0.2%) |
| 40 | Andrea SchwartzDirector, Mediation / Directrice de la médiation | $153,198 | $216 | −$26,231 (−14.6%) |
| 41 | Andrew HiltsManager, Information Technology and Information Management / Chef, technologie de l'information et gestion de l'information | $152,303 | $202 | −$1,717 (−1.1%) |
| 42 | Suzanne HodgeDirector, Mediation / Directrice, médiation | $151,185 | $186 | +$6,935 (+4.8%) |
| 43 | Valerie SilvaManager, Expedited Appeals / Chef, équipe accélérée | $150,055 | $189 | +$5,970 (+4.1%) |
| 44 | Yan FengSenior Technology and Policy Advisor / Conseiller principal en technologies et politiques | $149,067 | $185 | +$10,766 (+7.8%) |
| 45 | Katherine BallAdjudicator / Arbitre | $147,656 | $186 | +$5,931 (+4.2%) |
| 46 | Nicole MinuttiSenior Health Policy Advisor / Conseillère principale en politiques de santé | $146,297 | $187 | −$2,062 (−1.4%) |
| 47 | Nathalie RiouxManager Early Resolution / Chef, Règlement anticipé | $143,823 | $179 | +$2,690 (+1.9%) |
| 48 | Fred CarterSenior Technology and Policy Advisor / Conseiller principal en technologies et politiques | $143,170 | $187 | −$3,102 (−2.1%) |
| 49 | Sherrie JinManager, Finance and Administration / Chef, Finances et Administration | $142,990 | $180 | +$10,391 (+7.8%) |
| 50 | Lorne SwartzRegistrar / Greffière | $140,976 | $192 | +$7,404 (+5.5%) |
| 51 | Jennifer OlijnykAdjudicator / Arbitre | $138,982 | $176 | +$5,556 (+4.2%) |
| 52 | Elana LaikenManager, Mediation / Chef, médiation | $137,961 | $175 | +$11,204 (+8.8%) |
| 53 | Miranda ClarkSenior Policy Advisor / Conseiller principal en politiques | $135,605 | $171 | +$11,462 (+9.2%) |
| 54 | Andrea RamsarranSenior Health Policy Advisor / Conseillère principale en politiques de santé | $134,279 | $170 | +$7,062 (+5.6%) |
| 55 | Paul BowserSenior Health Policy Advisor / Conseillère principale en politiques de santé | $133,454 | $169 | +$9,518 (+7.7%) |
| 56 | Vera ChiovittiSenior Labour Relations Advisor / Conseillère principale en relations de travail | $132,751 | $141 | new |
| 57 | Alexander FirbySenior Policy Advisor / Conseiller principal en politiques | $131,085 | $165 | +$11,080 (+9.2%) |
| 58 | Alanna MaloneyManager, Early Resolution / Chef, Règlement anticipé | $130,681 | $166 | +$6,384 (+5.1%) |
| 59 | Laurie VandervoortSenior Talent Management and Training Consultant / Consultant senior en gestion des talents et formation | $129,875 | $165 | +$9,177 (+7.6%) |
| 60 | Tanya KienappleMediator and Investigator / Médiatrice et enquêtrice | $129,556 | $159 | +$10,431 (+8.8%) |
| 61 | Lijuan YuSenior Policy Advisor / Conseiller principal en politiques | $129,311 | $164 | +$9,307 (+7.8%) |
| 62 | Victoria SklavosTeam Lead, Communications / Chef d'équipe, Communications | $128,972 | $163 | +$2,245 (+1.8%) |
| 63 | Javier Ruiz-SolerSenior Technology and Policy Advisor / Conseiller principal en technologies et politiques | $128,811 | $163 | +$13,316 (+11.5%) |
| 64 | Brenda McphailSenior Technology and Policy Advisor / Conseiller principal en technologies et politiques | $127,869 | $138 | new |
| 65 | Benjamin RheaultManager, Infrastructure Technology and Information Management / Chef, technologie de l'information et gestion de l'information | $127,659 | $164 | +$7,739 (+6.5%) |
| 66 | Patricia EdwardsSenior Advisor, Priorities and Planning / Conseiller principal, priorités et planification | $127,366 | $161 | +$4,766 (+3.9%) |
| 67 | Shaun SandersonManager, Mediation / Chef, médiation | $126,009 | $159 | new |
| 68 | Catherine FranklinMediator and Investigator / Médiatrice et enquêtrice | $125,611 | $158 | +$1,839 (+1.5%) |
| 69 | Jonathan DarlingAdjudication Review Officer / Agent de révision de l'arbitrage | $125,384 | $161 | −$3,556 (−2.8%) |
| 70 | John GayleMediator and Investigator / Médiateur et enquêteur | $125,384 | $161 | +$8,442 (+7.2%) |
| 71 | Soo-Hyun KimMediator and Investigator / Médiatrice et enquêtrice | $125,384 | $161 | +$19 (+0.0%) |
| 72 | Hema NagarBilingual Mediator and Investigator / Médiatrice et enquêtrice bilingue | $125,384 | $161 | +$3,244 (+2.7%) |
| 73 | Jason PapadimosSenior Communication Advisor / Conseiller principal en communications | $125,384 | $161 | +$19 (+0.0%) |
| 74 | Jennifer SchafferMediator and Investigator / Médiatrice et enquêtrice | $125,384 | $161 | +$481 (+0.4%) |
| 75 | Joseph SommerMediator and Investigator / Médiateur et enquêteur | $125,384 | $161 | +$19 (+0.0%) |
| 76 | Arielle ZomerCommunications and Media Relations Advisor / Conseillère en communications et relations avec les médias | $125,384 | $161 | +$3,814 (+3.1%) |
| 77 | Gemma DevirLegal Counsel / Avocate | $125,035 | $159 | new |
| 78 | Nichole VonkTeam Lead, Business Information Solutions / Chef d'équipe, Solutions d'information d'affaires | $124,984 | $160 | +$5,485 (+4.6%) |
| 79 | Alexandra MadolciuMediator and Investigator / Médiatrice et enquêtrice | $124,840 | $158 | +$6,713 (+5.7%) |
| 80 | Kim NguyenBilingual Mediator and Investigator / Médiatrice et enquêtrice bilingue | $122,785 | $156 | +$8,987 (+7.9%) |
| 81 | Bryony RickerMediator and Investigator / Médiatrice et enquêtrice | $122,695 | $155 | +$6,485 (+5.6%) |
| 82 | Jakub DalekSenior Technology Advisor / Conseiller principal en technologie | $122,081 | $129 | new |
| 83 | Stephanie MiklosMediator and Investigator / Médiatrice et enquêtrice | $121,748 | $0 | new |
| 84 | Kai Xuan WangSenior Technology Advisor / Conseiller principal en technologie | $121,282 | $160 | new |
| 85 | Irena PascoeManager, Mediation / Chef, médiation | $119,535 | $164 | −$8,034 (−6.3%) |
| 86 | Christopher AnzenbergerAdjudicator / Arbitre | $119,112 | $150 | +$6,480 (+5.8%) |
| 87 | Conor McguireMediator and Investigator / Médiateur et enquêteur | $118,444 | $150 | +$6,264 (+5.6%) |
| 88 | Charish MarajMediator and Investigator / Médiatrice et enquêtrice | $118,416 | $151 | −$480 (−0.4%) |
| 89 | Adrian EspinosaManager, Early Resolution / Chef, Règlement anticipé | $117,452 | $144 | +$7,463 (+6.8%) |
| 90 | Perry YipSystems Administrator / Administrateur de systèmes | $116,540 | $146 | −$7,014 (−5.7%) |
| 91 | Jackie HardyMediator and Investigator / Médiatrice et enquêtrice | $116,085 | $147 | +$1,622 (+1.4%) |
| 92 | Norma ThorneyAssistant Registrar / Greffière adjointe | $114,634 | $144 | +$611 (+0.5%) |
| 93 | Michelle JohnsonMediator and Investigator / Médiatrice et enquêtrice | $114,507 | $145 | −$3,102 (−2.6%) |
| 94 | Dara StefanovicApplication Administrator / Administrateur d'applications | $114,327 | $146 | −$2,213 (−1.9%) |
| 95 | Raymond BorjaAnalyst / Analyste | $113,677 | $146 | −$1,131 (−1.0%) |
| 96 | Carmen LesperanceAnalyst / Analyste | $113,677 | $146 | −$2,996 (−2.6%) |
| 97 | Tiffany KnowlesAnalyst / Analyste | $113,572 | $146 | +$444 (+0.4%) |
| 98 | Jesse CampbellSenior Policy Advisor / Conseiller principal en politiques | $113,299 | $168 | −$11,136 (−8.9%) |
| 99 | Anna KalinichenkoAdjudicator / Arbitre | $113,168 | $47 | new |
| 100 | Nanditha RamakanthBilingual Information Officer / Agent d'information bilingue | $112,798 | $143 | +$2,030 (+1.8%) |
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| 2007 | 27 |
| 2008 | 26 |
| 2009 | 29 |
| 2010 | 31 |
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| 2013 | 29 |
| 2014 | 31 |
| 2015 | 29 |
| 2016 | 27 |
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| 2018 | 59 |
| 2019 | 68 |
| 2020 | 66 |
| 2021 | 76 |
| 2022 | 71 |
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| 2024 | 104 |
| 2025 | 118 |
Median salary by year
What each job pays at Information And Privacy Commissioner, 2025
The most common jobs, with their median salary against the same title across the list.
| Job | People | Median | Ontario median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adjudicator / Arbitre | 18 | $162,593 | $162,427 | +0.1% |
| Mediator and Investigator / Médiatrice et enquêtrice | 17 | $121,748 | $121,748 | +0.0% |
| Legal Counsel / Avocat | 5 | $277,756 | $130,053 | +113.6% |
| Legal Counsel / Avocate | 5 | $229,097 | $149,700 | +53.0% |
| Senior Policy Advisor | 5 | $129,311 | $125,580 | +3.0% |
| Senior Technology and Policy Advisor / Conseiller principal en technologies et politiques | 5 | $128,811 | $128,811 | +0.0% |
| Analyst | 4 | $113,625 | $112,572 | +0.9% |
| Senior Health Policy Advisor / Conseillère principale en politiques de santé | 4 | $133,866 | — | |
| Case Lead / Responsable des cas | 3 | $100,846 | $191,779 | −47.4% |
| Manager, Mediation / Chef, médiation | 3 | $126,009 | — | |
| Manager, Adjudication / Chef, arbitrage | 2 | — | — | |
| Bilingual Mediator and Investigator / Médiatrice et enquêtrice bilingue | 2 | — | — | |
| Director, Communications | 2 | — | $156,569 | |
| Manager, Early Resolution / Chef, Règlement anticipé | 2 | — | — | |
| Director, Mediation / Directrice de la médiation | 2 | — | — | |
| Senior Technology Advisor / Conseiller principal en technologie | 2 | — | — | |
| Director, Adjudication / Directrice, arbitrage | 1 | — | — | |
| Adjudication Review Officer / Agent de révision de l'arbitrage | 1 | — | — | |
| Application Administrator / Administrateur d'applications | 1 | — | — | |
| Assistant Commissioner, Strategic Initiatives External Relations / Commissaire adjoint, initiatives stratégiques et relations extérieures | 1 | — | — | |
| Assistant Commissioner, Tribunal and Dispute Resolution / Commissaire adjoint, Services de tribunal administratif et de règlement des différends | 1 | — | — | |
| Assistant Registrar | 1 | — | $110,722 | |
| Bilingual Information Officer / Agent d'information bilingue | 1 | — | — | |
| Chief Operating Officer | 1 | — | $181,511 | |
| Commissioner / Commissaire | 1 | — | — | |
| Communications and Media Relations Advisor / Conseillère en communications et relations avec les médias | 1 | — | — | |
| Team Lead, Communications / Chef d'équipe, Communications | 1 | — | — | |
| Director, Legal and General Counsel / Directrice, Services juridiques et avocate générale | 1 | — | — | |
| Director, Early Resolution / Directrice, Règlement anticipé | 1 | — | — | |
| Executive Assistant | 1 | — | $108,069 | |
| Executive Assistant, Tribunal and Dispute Resolution / Adjointe exécutive, Tribunal et règlement des différends | 1 | — | — | |
| Manager, Expedited Appeals / Chef, équipe accélérée | 1 | — | — | |
| Director, Health Policy / Directeur, Politique de santé | 1 | — | — | |
| Human Resources Consultant / Consultante en ressources humaines | 1 | — | — | |
| Manager, Human Resources | 1 | — | $123,130 | |
| Information Management Specialist | 1 | — | $123,105 | |
| Manager, Investigation / Chef des enquêtes | 1 | — | — | |
| Manager Early Resolution / Chef, Règlement anticipé | 1 | — | — | |
| Manager, Finance and Administration | 1 | — | $131,084 | |
| Manager, Information Technology and Information Management / Chef, technologie de l'information et gestion de l'information | 1 | — | — |
Medians where 3 or more people share the title. Ontario median: everyone with the title on the 2025 list, at any employer.
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Questions and answers
How many people at Information And Privacy Commissioner were paid $100,000 or more in 2025?
118, +13.5% on 2024 (104 people).
What is the median salary at Information And Privacy Commissioner?
$129,715 among the people on the 2025 list, against $134,436 for government of ontario – legislative assembly and offices as a whole.
Who is the highest-paid employee at Information And Privacy Commissioner?
In 2025, Patricia Kosseim, Commissioner / Commissaire at Information And Privacy Commissioner, with a salary of $335,471.
What is the most common job at Information And Privacy Commissioner on the list?
Adjudicator / Arbitre, with 18 people in 2025.
How much does a Adjudicator / Arbitre at Information And Privacy Commissioner make?
The median salary of the 18 people with this title at Information And Privacy Commissioner was $162,593 in 2025, 0.1% above the $162,427 median for the title across Ontario.
How much does a Mediator and Investigator / Médiatrice et enquêtrice at Information And Privacy Commissioner make?
The median salary of the 17 people with this title at Information And Privacy Commissioner was $121,748 in 2025.
How much does a Legal Counsel / Avocat at Information And Privacy Commissioner make?
The median salary of the 5 people with this title at Information And Privacy Commissioner was $277,756 in 2025, 113.6% above the $130,053 median for the title across Ontario.
How long has Information And Privacy Commissioner been on the list?
Since 2006: 17 of the years from 2006 to 2025.
Where can I see everyone at Information And Privacy Commissioner on the list?
The full 2025 list has every name, job, salary and taxable benefit; earlier years are linked from the chart above.
What does “salary paid” include?
What the employer paid in the calendar year, so it can include overtime, retroactive pay, vacation payouts, severance or a partial year. Taxable benefits are listed separately. How the lists work
Why is someone not on the list?
Only people paid $100,000 or more in the year are listed, and only by the public employers the Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act, 1996 covers. Someone paid less that year, or working elsewhere, does not appear.
How do I report a mistake or ask for a record to be removed?
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