The method of executive compensation in the Canadian public health system presently contains complex ethical issues related to transparency and fairness, not only within single organizations, but across provinces, and in comparison with other wage earners. The increasing interest of the public, elected officials, and health decision makers in public sector compensation will bring heightened scrutiny and intervention in the future. This article explores some of the current ethical issues of executive compensation and their implications and points to reform initiatives for the future.
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