Michael Friesen

$118,705.56asSenior Policy Advisor

Employed by Environment, Conservation and Parks in 2025, according to Government of Ontario public salary records.

Salary Information

Historical salary and taxable benefits from 2022 to 2025.

YearPositionSalaryBenefitsPerformance
2025
Senior Policy Advisor
$118,705.56
$148.35
2.48%
2024
Senior Program Advisor
$115,836.97
$140.04
14.45%
2022
Senior Policy Advisor
$101,210.18
$129.21

In 2025, Michael Friesen received a salary of $118,705.56 working as Senior Policy Advisor at Environment, Conservation and Parks, as disclosed on the Ontario Sunshine List. This represents a 2.48% increase over the previous year's reported salary. Michael Friesen has appeared on the Ontario Sunshine List 3 times between 2022 and 2025, with reported earnings peaking at $118,705.56 in 2025. In addition to salary, $148.35 in taxable benefits was disclosed for 2025. Environment, Conservation and Parks reports under the Government of Ontario – Ministries sector of Ontario's public sector salary disclosure.

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