Canada's big banks gave their traders and investment bankers a 15% raise this year.
$27.3 billion in "performance-based compensation".
Whaaat? And why?
Because tariff turmoil was awesome for Big Banks this year.
They're partying.
We're struggling.
You're right to be furious.
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Bankers’ bonuses rose in 2025 as capital markets, wealth management divisions pushed profits higher
Performance-based compensation at Canada’s biggest banks rose 15 per cent on average to a combined total of $27.3-billion this year