Metrolinx proposes $118,000 boost for CEO Bruce McCuaig, which would see him earn a maximum of $479,500. Otherwise, “executives are now eligible for merit raises based on performance,” he added. “It’s up to the board of directors if any executives get raises.” The NDP is crying foul on proposed raises after years of calling for firm caps on compensation for public-sector executives. On Wednesday, the Progressive Conservatives said they would like to see a more open process when it comes to setting salaries. “Kathleen Wynne has allowed egregious public sector pay hike discussions, showing exactly how out of touch she and her Liberal government have become,” MPP Michael Harris (Kitchener-Conestoga) told reporters at Queen’s Park.

Source: thestar February 01, 2017 20:03 UTC