A top executive at Enmax was paid a $1.1 million bonus in 2015 bringing his total compensation to $2.3 million, according to company documents. In the same period total compensation for the organization's top five executives exceeded $9 million. Rehn's bonus pushed his total $2.3 million pay packet past his boss, Enmax CEO Gianna Manes, who earned $2.2 million in salary and bonuses. When asked about the optics of such a bonus, Melchin points out Rehn's work is actually benefitting everyone. Bonus performance-triggeredHe was given his bonus for the successful completion of the Shepard Energy Centre, on budget and on time.

Source: CBC News May 20, 2016 06:30 UTC