Naizam Kanji

Ontario Securities Commission/General Counsel / Avocat général

At a Glance
2025

Latest Salary

$444,998

2025

Total Compensation

$446,745

Incl. $1,747 benefits

Employer Rank

Ontario Securities Commission

Years on List

2002–2025

Salary History

Full History
2002–2025

Year	Employer	Position	Salary	Benefits	Total
2025	Ontario Securities Commission	General Counsel / Avocat général	$444,998	$1,747	$446,745
2024	Ontario Securities Commission	General Counsel / Avocat général	$396,114	$1,892	$398,006
2023	Ontario Securities Commission / Commission des valeurs mobilières de l'Ontario	—	$360,182	$2,952	$363,134
2022	Ontario Securities Commission	General Counsel / Avocat général	$339,829	$3,030	$342,858
2021	Ontario Securities Commission	General Counsel / Avocat général	$330,638	$2,068	$332,706
2020	Ontario Securities Commission	General Counsel / Avocat général	$325,869	$2,473	$328,341
2019	Ontario Securities Commission	Director / Directeur	$305,842	$1,846	$307,688
2018	Ontario Securities Commission	Director / Directeur	$296,604	$1,781	$298,384
2017	Ontario Securities Commission / Commission Des Valeurs Mobilières De L'Ontario	Director / Directeur	$286,754	$1,757	$288,512
2016	Ontario Securities Commission	Director	$273,235	$1,750	$274,985
2015	Ontario Securities Commission	Director / Directeur	$280,408	$1,801	$282,209
2014	Ontario Securities Commission	Deputy Director / Sous-directeur	$263,223	$1,796	$265,020
2013	Ontario Securities Commission	Deputy Director	$249,820	$1,717	$251,537
2012	Ontario Securities Commission	Deputy Director	$239,487	$1,407	$240,895
2011	Ontario Securities Commission / Commission des valeurs mobilières de l'Ontario	Deputy Director / Sous-directeur	$234,961	$1,793	$236,754
2010	Ontario Securities Commission	Deputy Director, Take Over Bids, Mergers & Acquisitions	$228,739	$2,239	$230,978
2009	Ontario Securities Commission	Deputy Director, Take Over Bids, Mergers & Acquisitions	$222,804	$1,235	$224,038
2008	Ontario Securities Commission	Manager, Take Over Bids, Mergers & Acquisitions	$227,025	$1,638	$228,664
2007	Ontario Securities Commission	Manager, Take Over Bids Mergers & Acquisitions	$202,687	$576	$203,263
2006	Ontario Securities Commission	Manager, Take Over Bids, Mergers & Acquisitions	$188,761	$1,302	$190,062
2005	Ontario Securities Commission	Sr. Legal Counsel, Take Over Bids	$166,241	$280	$166,521
2004	Ontario Securities Commission	Sr. Legal Counsel, Take Over Bids	$150,989	$247	$151,236
2003	Ontario Securities Commission	Legal Counsel	$130,607	$219	$130,826
2002	Ontario Securities Commission	Legal Counsel	$112,380	$186	$112,566

Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate

In 2025, Naizam Kanji's $444,998 salary works out to roughly $246,749 after income tax, CPP and EI — an effective rate of about 43.3%. For comparison, the median General Counsel on the 2025 list was paid $262,041; this salary is about 70% more. Naizam Kanji has appeared on the list 24 times since 2002. Pension contributions — likely PSPP or OPTrust in the Crown Agencies sector — would typically trim another 7–10% off that figure.

Estimated net pay: ~$246,749
Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI): ~43.3%
CPP + EI contributions: ~$5,507
vs. 2025 General Counsel median: +70%

Where does $444,998 rank on the Sunshine List? →

Estimate only: 2025 federal and Ontario rates, basic personal amounts, Canada employment amount and CPP/EI credits; single, employment income only, salary treated as full-year income. Ignores pension contributions (OMERS, HOOPP, OTPP, OPTrust and similar plans lower actual take-home), union dues, RRSPs and benefits.

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