Tourism, Culture and Gaming Sunshine List 2025
Also filed as Tourism, Culture and Sport (2014, 2016–2019, 2023–2024), Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries (2020–2022), Tourism, Culture & Sport (2011–2013, 2015) and 1 more.
221 employees earning $100K+ · median $127,798 · average $134,750 · overview and trend →
Who makes the most at Tourism, Culture and Gaming in 2025?
Nancy Kennedy, Deputy Minister, was paid $417,837 in 2025 — the highest total compensation among 221 Tourism, Culture and Gaming employees on the Sunshine List; the median salary there was $127,798.
All Employees · 221 in 2025
| # | Name | Salary | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nancy KennedyDeputy Minister | $406,557 | $417,837 |
| 2 | Jill VienneauAssistant Deputy Minister, Gaming | $299,220 | $299,535 |
| 3 | Lisa LavecchiaAssistant Deputy Minister, Agency Relations and Accountability | $299,104 | $299,410 |
| 4 | Katherine KellyAssistant Deputy Minister, Tourism and Culture | $259,673 | $259,952 |
| 5 | Cameron WhiteheadDirector, Financial Performance and Strategy Office | $254,287 | $254,517 |
| 6 | Kristina LauesenDirector, Strategic Policy Development and Planning | $239,776 | $240,022 |
| 7 | Patrick MorashGeneral Manager, Fort William Historical Parks | $234,239 | $234,460 |
| 8 | William BairdGeneral Manager, Huronia Historical Parks | $227,740 | $227,990 |
| 9 | Liza KobrinskyDirector, Gaming Special Projects | $219,195 | $219,405 |
| 10 | Antony MarzottoDirector, Tourism Policy and Research | $209,821 | $210,059 |
| 11 | Lorraine DooleyDirector, Culture Policy | $207,286 | $207,510 |
| 12 | Hayley BerlinDirector, Investment and Development Office | $206,631 | $206,855 |
| 13 | Hena TyyebiDirector, Agency Relations and Accountability | $196,715 | $196,920 |
| 14 | Stephane Baffier-RochonnatDirector, Business Services Integration | $195,128 | $195,332 |
| 15 | Erin SarantisDirector, Human Resources and Strategic Business Unit | $192,843 | $193,049 |
| 16 | Ryan CorriganDirector, Corporate Finance | $190,951 | $191,152 |
| 17 | Estelle Marie Reine HalbachDirector, Communications | $187,184 | $187,391 |
| 18 | Creed AtkinsonChief of Staff | $186,283 | $186,421 |
| 19 | Roderick BrowningDirector, Strategy Policy Development and Planning | $179,254 | $179,458 |
| 20 | Akshay AwalManager, Business and Fiscal Planning | $175,909 | $176,101 |
| 21 | Darryl SoshyckiManager, Regional Tourism | $173,842 | $174,034 |
| 22 | Sarah HahnManager, Creative Cluster Policy | $172,626 | $172,819 |
| 23 | Deborah CopeManager, Culture Policy Unit | $172,120 | $172,305 |
| 24 | Valerie AndrewsManager, East Region | $171,670 | $171,863 |
| 25 | Kathryn NowinaManager, Strategic Policy Unit | $167,004 | $167,187 |
| 26 | John WestlakeManager, Agency Relations and Accountability | $166,976 | $167,158 |
| 27 | Alan NobleManager, Agency Appointments and Oversight | $165,321 | $165,503 |
| 28 | Nadia EidDirector, Corporate Finance | $165,190 | $165,357 |
| 29 | Kara RawsonDirector, Gaming Policy | $164,426 | $164,446 |
| 30 | Heather PersadManager, Special Projects | $163,988 | $164,167 |
| 31 | Tania HeitshuAssistant Director, Strategic Communications Planning and Event Manager | $162,983 | $163,176 |
| 32 | Wendy SavioliManager, Northern Region | $162,479 | $162,656 |
| 33 | Jennifer MacgowanExecutive Assistant | $162,446 | $162,628 |
| 34 | Rino SalvadorManager, Facilities, Information and Records Management | $160,345 | $160,521 |
| 35 | Willem PietroniroManager, Strategic Planning | $159,610 | $159,776 |
| 36 | Ying Fai WuManager, Corporate Planning | $158,812 | $158,983 |
| 37 | Jennifer GreenManager, Culture Grants Unit | $158,610 | $158,760 |
| 38 | Lauralee DamDirector, Regional Services | $157,477 | $157,647 |
| 39 | Xiuchee TranManager, Inclusion and Engagement | $156,898 | $157,083 |
| 40 | Allan O'HaganManager, Strategic Corporate Policy | $155,318 | $155,481 |
| 41 | Tamaris YakimishynManager, Discovery Harbour Operations | $154,335 | $154,500 |
| 42 | Karolina ZuchniakHuman Resources Business Advisor | $152,990 | $153,138 |
| 43 | Natasha PersaudManager, Inclusion and Engagement | $151,166 | $151,337 |
| 44 | Rebecca LangstaffSenior Policy Advisor | $149,350 | $149,522 |
| 45 | Brent ZacksChange Management Lead | $149,213 | $149,380 |
| 46 | Shannon BrennanManager, Business Integration | $149,152 | $149,319 |
| 47 | Ruth Elizabeth MerskeySenior Consultant | $148,179 | $148,347 |
| 48 | Eric HamiltonManager, Strategic Business Unit | $145,872 | $146,039 |
| 49 | Tania Cassin-KendallProject Management Lead | $145,398 | $145,683 |
| 50 | Rainu KhitriStrategic Project Lead | $145,046 | $145,214 |
| 51 | Valerie LeongDeputy Chief of Staff and Director of Strategic Communications | $144,887 | $145,069 |
| 52 | Linton TaylorDeputy Chief of Staff and Director of Policy | $144,887 | $145,069 |
| 53 | Steven VennerExecutive Assistant to Assistant Deputy Minister | $144,866 | $145,029 |
| 54 | Jitka ChristofManager, Corporate Services | $144,361 | $144,526 |
| 55 | Luxman ParamasivamManager, Agency Perfomance, Risk and Finance | $143,651 | $143,810 |
| 56 | Anastasia PokholokManager, Capital finance and Delivery | $143,350 | $143,519 |
| 57 | Kathleen FairnieSenior Coordinator | $142,241 | $142,472 |
| 58 | Lisa VentrellaManager, Corporate Affairs Risk Management | $141,925 | $142,097 |
| 59 | Farjana HashimLead, Strategic Advisor | $140,549 | $140,715 |
| 60 | Theresa HillisLead, Strategic Advisor | $139,549 | $139,708 |
| 61 | Sina MotamediTeam Leader, Research and Industry Competitiveness | $139,215 | $139,382 |
| 62 | Paul BlandSenior Consultant | $139,117 | $139,275 |
| 63 | Ruby ChauhanTeam Lead, Strategic Communications and Events | $139,046 | $139,203 |
| 64 | Yue HongSenior Policy Advisor | $138,866 | $139,024 |
| 65 | Joanna KaminskiManager, West Region | $138,668 | $138,881 |
| 66 | Shipra VyasManager, Tourism Policy | $137,802 | $137,965 |
| 67 | Roya GabrieleManager, Regional Support | $137,437 | $137,604 |
| 68 | Sean GresonSenior Strategic Communications Advisor | $136,970 | $137,128 |
| 69 | Ommar-Ud DinSenior Consultant Advisory Service | $136,528 | $136,681 |
| 70 | Scott GreenePolicy Team Lead | $135,677 | $135,845 |
| 71 | Jasmina KonopekPolicy Team Lead | $135,677 | $135,845 |
| 72 | John ParsonsLead Policy Advisor | $135,677 | $135,845 |
| 73 | John SandersonSenior Policy Coordinator | $135,677 | $135,845 |
| 74 | Deanna LytwynStrategic Project Lead | $135,654 | $135,821 |
| 75 | Mohammed Earfanul IslamManager, Product Development and Client Services | $134,311 | $134,468 |
| 76 | Chad MoreauSenior Manager, Operations | $134,059 | $134,186 |
| 77 | Joel LustigSenior Consultant | $133,152 | $133,152 |
| 78 | Denise VanekExecutive Assistant | $132,447 | $132,613 |
| 79 | Sara WillisTeam Lead, Corporate Advisory Services | $131,702 | $131,865 |
| 80 | Padmawattie De SouzaManager, Facilities, Information and Records Management | $131,344 | $131,505 |
| 81 | Javaad KhanControllership, Accounting and Reporting Lead | $130,944 | $131,016 |
| 82 | Deborah LeeSenior Policy Advisor | $130,796 | $130,958 |
| 83 | Sharon StewardsonManager, Corporate Initiatives | $130,651 | $130,813 |
| 84 | Rachael TreadgoldManager, Strategic Initiatives Unit | $130,003 | $130,163 |
| 85 | A Ram KimSenior Consultant | $129,751 | $129,904 |
| 86 | Daphne DufourSenior Strategic Initiative Lead | $129,607 | $129,762 |
| 87 | Darlene KulisSenior Emergency Management and Physical Security Specialist | $129,599 | $129,756 |
| 88 | Stephanie RhodenHuman Resources Business Advisor | $129,398 | $129,555 |
| 89 | Rajka OrabovicSenior Lead, Business and Fiscal Planning | $129,086 | $129,239 |
| 90 | Ann KavanaghSenior Policy Advisor | $129,071 | $129,222 |
| 91 | Mark SmithTeam Lead, Issues and Media Relations | $128,929 | $129,088 |
| 92 | Amy HungStrategic Project Lead | $128,729 | $128,888 |
| 93 | Deborah PerksHuman Resources Business Advisor | $128,674 | $128,813 |
| 94 | Zoi AngelisLead Strategic Advisor | $128,299 | $128,458 |
| 95 | Michael BrysonSenior Policy Advisor | $127,798 | $127,956 |
| 96 | Anthony Davidson FalconeSenior Policy and Program Advisor | $127,798 | $127,956 |
| 97 | Sarah GuarinoSenior Policy and Program Advisor | $127,798 | $127,956 |
| 98 | Kim HewittSenior Policy and Program Advisor | $127,798 | $127,956 |
| 99 | Adam KesekSenior Policy Advisor | $127,798 | $127,956 |
| 100 | Wing MaSenior Policy Advisor | $127,798 | $127,956 |
| 101 | Kim MacgregorSenior Tourism Advisor | $127,798 | $127,956 |
| 102 | Leah McclareSenior Consultant | $127,798 | $127,956 |
| 103 | Marco MonacoSenior Consultant | $127,798 | $127,956 |
| 104 | Celine PagnoudSenior Policy Advisor | $127,798 | $127,956 |
| 105 | Natalie PapoutsisSenior Policy Advisor | $127,798 | $127,956 |
| 106 | Shannon PinerSenior Consultant | $127,798 | $127,956 |
| 107 | Cindy RosolowichTeam Leader, Events | $127,798 | $127,956 |
| 108 | Narren SantosSenior Policy Advisor | $127,798 | $127,956 |
| 109 | John SchoalesSenior Policy Advisor | $127,798 | $127,956 |
| 110 | Evgeniya SmirnykhStrategic Planning Advisor | $127,798 | $127,956 |
| 111 | John SwinartonSenior Tourism Advisor | $127,798 | $127,956 |
| 112 | Rebecca WeinfeldSenior Policy Advisor | $127,798 | $127,938 |
| 113 | Wendy DixSenior Policy Advisor | $127,798 | $127,937 |
| 114 | Shawn WainoManager, Maintenance and Facility Services | $127,531 | $127,651 |
| 115 | Agnes BedorfHuman Resources Business Advisor | $126,743 | $126,899 |
| 116 | Janice LycoyretzosPublic Appointments Advisor | $126,342 | $126,487 |
| 117 | Laurie BrownleeCoordinator, Resource Based Tourism | $125,718 | $125,876 |
| 118 | Dimas TerronSenior Policy and Issues Coordinator | $125,640 | $125,797 |
| 119 | Armen Der GasparManager, Central Region | $125,232 | $125,349 |
| 120 | Lori BainSenior Coordinator | $124,802 | $124,954 |
| 121 | Maria YannelisSenior Policy Advisor | $124,357 | $124,509 |
| 122 | Courtney BattistoneTeam Lead, Internal Communications and Special Projects | $124,032 | $124,175 |
| 123 | Melissa Di CostanzoManager, Issues and Digital Media | $123,110 | $123,264 |
| 124 | Jennifer WanManager, Accounting and Controllership | $122,898 | $123,036 |
| 125 | Matthew FieldIndigenous Relations Policy Advisor | $122,112 | $122,259 |
| 126 | Anthony CassarSenior Program Consultant | $119,822 | $119,954 |
| 127 | Janet StanleyRegional Development Advisor | $119,714 | $119,953 |
| 128 | Vinci TangControllership, Accounting and Reporting Lead | $119,780 | $119,927 |
| 129 | Bhavika KotakStrategic Project Lead | $119,384 | $119,520 |
| 130 | Christopher DunnSenior Program Consultant | $119,155 | $119,404 |
| 131 | Jwan AzizSenior Policy Advisor | $118,625 | $118,772 |
| 132 | Jason BoescheManager, Program Development and Implementation | $118,630 | $118,770 |
| 133 | Megan GariepySenior Consultant | $118,322 | $118,468 |
| 134 | Carol SpellacyBusiness and Fiscal Planning Lead | $118,032 | $118,177 |
| 135 | Christine AndersonSenior Policy and Program Advisor | $117,749 | $117,996 |
| 136 | Vincent LaurellaPublic Appointments Advisor | $117,767 | $117,911 |
| 137 | Madhavi ManianHuman Resources Business Advisor and Strategic Workforce Planner | $116,602 | $116,748 |
| 138 | Sidonie Mead-PalermoDigital Media Lead | $116,455 | $116,697 |
| 139 | Christine DemchukRegional Development Advisor | $116,050 | $116,278 |
| 140 | Matthew RosenfeldPolicy Advisor | $115,865 | $116,008 |
| 141 | Gabrielle BernierSenior Policy Advisor | $115,839 | $115,970 |
| 142 | Douglas DaveyLibrary Services Advisor | $114,826 | $115,070 |
| 143 | Dawn WhitingRegional Development Advisor | $114,758 | $114,996 |
| 144 | Victoria MusialManager, Gaming Policy | $114,545 | $114,678 |
| 145 | Heather GushulakSenior Coordinator | $114,389 | $114,629 |
| 146 | Jean-Louis CharetteSenior Coordinator | $114,346 | $114,550 |
| 147 | Sherri GuptaSenior Coordinator | $114,033 | $114,174 |
| 148 | Michelle DavisSenior Strategic Communications Advisor | $113,521 | $113,661 |
| 149 | Scott MorphetSpecial Policy Advisor and Executive Assistant | $113,060 | $113,299 |
| 150 | Camila AlvesSenior Coordinator | $112,529 | $112,667 |
| 151 | Micheline BaxterRegional Development Advisor | $112,160 | $112,398 |
| 152 | Donna ClarkeRegional Development Advisor | $112,160 | $112,398 |
| 153 | Derek EthierRegional Development Advisor | $112,160 | $112,398 |
| 154 | Joel GauthierRegional Development Advisor | $112,160 | $112,398 |
| 155 | Carmen GooldRegional Development Advisor | $112,160 | $112,398 |
| 156 | Thandiwe GreggSenior Development Consultant | $112,160 | $112,398 |
| 157 | Jo-Ann HutchisonRegional Development Advisor | $112,160 | $112,398 |
| 158 | Irina KhvashchevskayaRegional Development Advisor | $112,160 | $112,398 |
| 159 | Darlene LeskovarRegional Development Advisor | $112,160 | $112,398 |
| 160 | Tanya LittRegional Development Advisor | $112,160 | $112,398 |
| 161 | Patricia LofstromRegional Development Advisor | $112,160 | $112,398 |
| 162 | Gordon MclachlanCulture Services Consultant | $112,160 | $112,398 |
| 163 | Sharon ProulxRegional Development Advisor | $112,160 | $112,398 |
| 164 | Mohamed BekkalRegional Development Advisor | $112,160 | $112,382 |
| 165 | Coral EthierRegional Development Advisor | $112,056 | $112,295 |
| 166 | Kimberly LacroixRegional Development Advisor | $112,056 | $112,295 |
| 167 | Kerry DelaneySenior Strategic Communications Advisor | $112,153 | $112,290 |
| 168 | Caroline AthertonRegional Development Advisor | $111,952 | $112,191 |
| 169 | Caitlin AndrewsRegional Development Advisor | $111,745 | $111,983 |
| 170 | Denelle BalfourMedia Relations Officer | $111,649 | $111,887 |
| 171 | Debbie SullivanRegional Development Advisor | $111,433 | $111,616 |
| 172 | Samantha TiongsonSenior Program Consultant | $111,328 | $111,568 |
| 173 | Tiffenni WilkinsonRegional Development Advisor | $110,975 | $111,209 |
| 174 | Danielle LisiPolicy Advisor | $110,695 | $110,827 |
| 175 | Katherine OxleyRegional Development Advisor | $110,564 | $110,802 |
| 176 | Samuel TwumasiSenior Capital Advisor | $110,664 | $110,664 |
| 177 | Kelly CosgroveRegional Development Advisor | $110,114 | $110,348 |
| 178 | Renan Gaspar ParavaniSenior Consultant | $109,727 | $109,862 |
| 179 | Corina BarbulRegional Development Advisor | $109,315 | $109,548 |
| 180 | Pamela CalandRegional Development Advisor | $109,315 | $109,548 |
| 181 | Andrea HopkinsRegional Development Advisor | $109,315 | $109,548 |
| 182 | Jessie OgerSenior Strategic Advisor | $109,391 | $109,522 |
| 183 | Ryan ShawTeam Lead, Policy | $108,966 | $109,116 |
| 184 | Bui Hai Anh LuongTeam Lead | $108,701 | $108,868 |
| 185 | Marissa BaranSenior Policy Advisor | $107,992 | $108,223 |
| 186 | Candice MoreauManager, Marketing and Sales | $107,924 | $108,103 |
| 187 | Jacqueline BelangerRegional Development Advisor | $107,882 | $108,097 |
| 188 | Usha SummanEmergency Management Program Advisor | $107,746 | $107,878 |
| 189 | Darren Winger EstateRegional Development Advisor | $106,897 | $107,096 |
| 190 | Erinne HillmanRegional Development Advisor | $106,765 | $106,991 |
| 191 | Louis BedardRegional Development Advisor | $106,407 | $106,634 |
| 192 | Jessica MarSenior Consultant | $106,190 | $106,321 |
| 193 | Chantale GagnonRegional Development Advisor | $105,995 | $106,228 |
| 194 | Cristina TorresSenior Development Consultant | $105,806 | $106,008 |
| 195 | Andrew SchoenhoferPolicy Coordinator | $105,614 | $105,743 |
| 196 | Aparna SahaManager, Strategic Planning | $105,571 | $105,715 |
| 197 | Jordyn MeriniSenior Coordinator | $105,459 | $105,604 |
| 198 | Aidan MccloryPolicy Coordinator | $105,271 | $105,400 |
| 199 | Christina DixonPolicy Analyst | $105,197 | $105,328 |
| 200 | Louise LauzonRegional Development Advisor | $104,679 | $104,902 |
| 201 | Kendra AdemaRegional Development Advisor | $104,682 | $104,901 |
| 202 | Rebecca GuidaDirector of Stakeholder and Community Relations | $104,526 | $104,657 |
| 203 | Kelsey HrappsteadDirector of Issues Management and Legislative Affairs | $104,526 | $104,657 |
| 204 | Amina PobalSenior Lead, Business and Fiscal Planning | $104,364 | $104,481 |
| 205 | Julia BennettManager, Issues and Digital Media | $104,238 | $104,400 |
| 206 | Mary Kathleen CrowleyRegional Development Advisor | $104,222 | $104,392 |
| 207 | Alain GirouardRegional Development Advisor | $103,597 | $103,816 |
| 208 | Sarah D'AngeloTeam Lead, Editorial and Correspondence | $103,623 | $103,748 |
| 209 | Jaclyn HogeveenDirector of Strategic Planning and Operations | $103,491 | $103,620 |
| 210 | Rebecca DyckSenior Policy Advisor | $103,416 | $103,543 |
| 211 | Monica Enriquez GoyesSenior Communications Advisor | $102,985 | $103,102 |
| 212 | Sally BabaieHuman Resources Business Advisor | $102,819 | $102,947 |
| 213 | Sarah ToupinRegional Development Advisor | $102,394 | $102,613 |
| 214 | Amanda ChrisanthusHuman Resources Business Advisor | $102,288 | $102,409 |
| 215 | Joshua RodriguezSenior Policy Advisor | $101,470 | $101,590 |
| 216 | Emily KatzSenior Policy Advisor | $101,203 | $101,325 |
| 217 | Jessica WertmanFreedom of Information Program Advisor | $101,051 | $101,051 |
| 218 | Jennifer McfarlaneManager, Marketing and Visitor Experience | $100,595 | $100,625 |
| 219 | Mia RobertsonRegional Development Advisor | $100,295 | $100,501 |
| 220 | Joel OliverIssues Coordinator | $100,078 | $100,288 |
| 221 | Priyanka Datta SinglaLead, Strategic Advisor | $100,124 | $100,251 |
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