The Ontario Sunshine List - Public Sector Salary Disclosure
The names, positions, salaries and total taxable benefits of public sector employees paid $100,000 or more in a calendar year.
Michael Atlas
Michael Atlas served as the General Counsel at City of Toronto - Toronto Transit Commission in 2023, received an annual salary of $251,229.24 and a taxable benefit of $14,813.82, as indicated by the Government of Ontario's Sunshine list. Michael has held the same position since 2021 has been receiving six-figure yearly compensation.
$266,043.06
Total paid in 2023
$251,229.24
Salary
$14,813.82
Taxable Benefit
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Find Michael on LinkedIn| Job Title : | General Counsel |
| Employer : | City of Toronto - Toronto Transit Commission |
| Sector : | Municipalities and Services |
| Year : | 2023 |
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Between 2007 and 2023, Michael experienced an average annual increase of approximately 5.26% in annual salary, including taxable benefits at City of Toronto - Toronto Transit Commission. By 2023, Michael's total pay had risen by 123.85% compared to the pay in 2007. Notably, during Michael's tenure as General Counsel, there has been a significant 14.54% rise in compensation over the past 2 years. Additional information can be found in the chart and table presented below.
Yearly Total Paid
| Year | Job Title | Salary | Taxable Benefit | Raise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | General Counsel | $251,229 | $14,814 | ⇧ 5.13% |
| 2022 | General Counsel | $238,428 | $14,625 | ⇧ 8.95% |
| 2021 | General Counsel | $221,244 | $11,027 | ⇧ 10.47% |
| 2020 | Associate General Counsel | $206,297 | $3,964 | ⇩ -1.14% |
| 2019 | Associate General Counsel | $208,741 | $3,937 | ⇧ 9.87% |
| 2018 | Associate General Counsel | $189,751 | $3,818 | ⇧ 1.11% |
| 2017 | Associate General Counsel | $187,539 | $3,904 | ⇧ 5.91% |
| 2016 | Senior Solicitor | $176,911 | $3,854 | ⇩ -0.03% |
| 2015 | Senior Solicitor | $177,148 | $3,666 | ⇩ -2.90% |
| 2014 | Senior Solicitor | $182,551 | $3,661 | ⇧ 11.52% |
| 2013 | Senior Solicitor | $163,224 | $3,758 | ⇧ 0.86% |
| 2012 | Senior Solicitor | $162,097 | $3,457 | ⇧ 4.91% |
| 2011 | Senior Solicitor | $154,536 | $3,266 | ⇧ 4.02% |
| 2010 | Senior Solicitor | $148,445 | $3,253 | ⇧ 9.61% |
| 2009 | Senior Solicitor | $136,285 | $2,118 | ⇧ 8.89% |
| 2008 | Solicitor | $127,108 | $0 | ⇧ 6.95% |
| 2007 | Solicitor | $118,851 | $0 |
The 2023 Sunshine List has employee who held exactly same position title ( General Counsel ) in the City of Toronto - Toronto Transit Commission.
| Full Name | Salary | Taxable Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Atlas | $251,229 | $14,814 |
The 2023 Sunshine List has 109 employees who held comparable positions in Ontario.
10 out of 109 employees
| Full Name | Job Title | Employer | Total Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martine Band | Associate General Counsel | Ontario Energy Board | $325,627 |
| Dorothy F Wahl | Associate General Counsel | Metrolinx | $270,998 |
| Paloma Ellard | Associate General Counsel | Ontario Securities Commission | $256,424 |
| Michael Boll | Associate General Counsel Director Corporate Secretary | Independent Electricity System Operator | $283,931 |
| Carolyn Calwell | Chief Corporate Services Officer And General Counsel | Ontario Energy Board | $305,762 |
| Reesha Hosein | Director, Legal Services And Deputy General Counsel | Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario | $280,825 |
| Elissa Sinha | Director, Litigation And Enforcement And Deputy General Counsel | Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario | $283,497 |
| Jason Harris | Director, Policy And Rule Making And Deputy General Counsel | Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario | $263,262 |
| Naizam Kanji | General Counsel | Ontario Securities Commission | $363,134 |
| Lonny Knox | General Counsel | Queen’s University | $272,522 |