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The number of public servants pulling in six figures in Ontario continues to grow, costing the public purse almost $16 billion a year.

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According to the annual Sunshine List, released Friday, 123,410 broader-public service employees topped $100,000 in salary and benefits in 2016. That’s an increase of seven per cent over the 115,431 in 2015.

Who made the most?

Ontario Power Generation CEO Jeff Lyash topped the list, earning $1,165,701.85 in salary and taxable benefits. University of Toronto president William Moriarty was the only other one of the list to make over $1 million, pulling in $1,046,194.34 in total compensation.

Why is this information released?

The Sunshine list was created in 1996 under Mike Harris’ government to offer insight into just how much public servants make. Some argue it offers necessary transparency, especially among the highest-paid executives. The list’s critics say it amounts to salary porn that only serves to drive down public service wages.