The Truth about CEO and Worker Compensation finds that much of the sensationalism about CEO compensation is based on myths and misperceptions. In fact, CEO compensation in Canada largely reflects the nature of the job, the skills required and the global demand for top talent. And the pay gap between CEOs and workers identified in some studies is often overestimated—sometimes by as much as 81 per cent—as a result of faulty comparisons.
https://www.fraserinstitute.org/studies/the-truth-about-ceo-and-worker-compensation