Government of Ontario – Ministries
Rural Affairs salaries, 2025
23 people paid $100,000 or more in 2025, as disclosed by Ontario under the Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act, 1996.
People in 2025
23
Median salary
$129,989
Highest salary
$242,996
Total disclosed
$3.2M
Everyone on the 2025 list
23 people
| # | Name | Salary | Benefits | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laurie MillerAssistant Deputy Minister, Rural Affairs Division | $242,996 | $264 | new |
| 2 | Scott DuffDirector, Rural Policy and Economic Development | $228,061 | $250 | +$40,452 (+21.6%) |
| 3 | Hannah AndersonChief of Staff | $188,488 | $138 | new |
| 4 | Christopher StackManager, Rural Policy and Engagement | $162,759 | $193 | +$9,214 (+6.0%) |
| 5 | Richard BerthiaumeManager, Rural Economic Development | $159,802 | $193 | new |
| 6 | George PidgeonDirector of Communications and Strategy | $143,613 | $180 | +$10,470 (+7.9%) |
| 7 | Catherine HarrisAssistant Director and Manager, Strategic Communications Unit | $142,830 | $167 | new |
| 8 | Mavis FungDirector, Rural Policy and Economic Development | $141,880 | $217 | new |
| 9 | Stephen MorrisTeam Lead | $135,677 | $167 | new |
| 10 | Karla UlianaSenior Policy Advisor | $135,677 | $167 | +$2,870 (+2.2%) |
| 11 | Michael FlorioSenior Policy Advisor | $131,850 | $162 | new |
| 12 | Tigist AbebeTeam Lead | $129,989 | $160 | +$4,193 (+3.3%) |
| 13 | Myles BuckSenior Program Analyst | $122,409 | $239 | +$14,158 (+13.1%) |
| 14 | Matthew NovakovicDirector of Issues Management and Stakeholder Relations | $120,705 | $149 | new |
| 15 | Lesley WintleExecutive Assistant to the Assistant Deputy Minister of Rural Affairs Division | $119,123 | $283 | +$8,598 (+7.8%) |
| 16 | Crystal EllisEconomic and Business Advisor | $118,748 | $40 | new |
| 17 | Pierrette DesrochersBilingual Economic and Business Advisor | $112,160 | $239 | −$1,890 (−1.7%) |
| 18 | Nick KinkelEconomic and Business Advisor | $112,160 | $239 | −$1,890 (−1.7%) |
| 19 | Carolyn PuterboughEconomic and Business Advisor | $112,160 | $478 | −$1,890 (−1.7%) |
| 20 | Chloe LangloisEconomic and Business Advisor | $111,179 | $205 | new |
| 21 | Shania BesteSenior Communications Strategist | $107,691 | $215 | new |
| 22 | Sonali ThakerProject Leader | $103,087 | $120 | new |
| 23 | Serena ViolaEconomic and Business Advisor | $102,116 | $204 | new |
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Questions and answers
Why is someone who works at Rural Affairs not on this list?
Only people paid $100,000 or more in 2025 are listed. Everyone else at Rural Affairs that year was paid less.
What are taxable benefits?
The benefits the employer reported as taxable for the year. They are listed separately and are not part of the salary figure.
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