Multiple news outlets report that federal government executives received roughly $200 million in bonuses in 2025 even though performance targets were not met in about half of cases. The information is attributed to the group Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF). Citing the breakdown of compensation, the outlets say several different bonus categories were used, including a “bilingual bonus,” a “performance award,” and “at risk pay,” among others. The reporting indicates that the bonuses are tied to executive performance measures, but that those measures were only achieved for approximately half of the targets. The outlets also include criticism of the payouts, with CTF characterizing the bonuses as inappropriate given the level of missed targets. The articles describe the total amount reported for the year and highlight that the payments come from multiple bonus programs, rather than a single incentive. The coverage centers on the discrepancy between bonus payouts and target achievement, as presented by the CTF.