Expenditure Estimates for the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development (2017-18)
The 2017-2018 Expenditure Estimates set out details of the operating and capital spending requirements of the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development for the fiscal year commencing April 1, 2017.
Summary
The Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development is committed to developing the best workforce in the world, to ensure a competitive advantage in the knowledge economy by creating accessible, affordable and high quality learning opportunities and systems with enhanced accountability.
Ministry program summary
| Vote | Program | Estimates 2017-18 | Estimates 2016-17 | Difference between 2017-18 and 2016-17 | Actual 2015-16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating expense | |||||
| 3001 | Ministry Administration Program | $20,677,400 | $19,807,400 | $870,000 | $20,170,016 |
| 3002 | Postsecondary Education Program | $6,654,812,800 | $6,278,114,900 | $376,697,900 | $6,095,146,051 |
| 3003 | Employment Ontario Program | $1,237,442,600 | $1,327,142,900 | ($89,700,300) | $1,328,434,960 |
| 3004 | Strategic Policy and Programs | $22,825,200 | $22,876,200 | ($51,000) | $16,832,829 |
| Total operating expense to be voted | $7,935,758,000 | $7,647,941,400 | $287,816,600 | $7,460,583,856 | |
| Statutory appropriations | $61,606,014 | $63,605,014 | ($1,999,000) | $55,381,536 | |
| Ministry total operating expense | $7,997,364,014 | $7,711,546,414 | $285,817,600 | $7,515,965,392 | |
| Consolidation adjustment - Schools | ($64,084,700) | ($53,549,800) | ($10,534,900) | ($56,605,954) | |
| Consolidation adjustment - Colleges | ($166,465,200) | ($178,704,700) | $12,239,500 | ($247,842,738) | |
| Consolidation adjustment - Ontario Student Loan Trust | - | - | - | ($9,673,261) | |
| Operating expense adjustment - Student Assistance Interest Expense reclassification | ($48,979,900) | ($37,325,400) | ($11,654,500) | ($13,539,300) | |
| Operating expense adjustment – greenhouse gas reduction account reclassification | $24,000,000 | - | $24,000,000 | - | |
| Total including consolidation & other adjustments | $7,741,834,214 | $7,441,966,514 | $299,867,700 | $7,188,304,139 | |
| Operating assets | |||||
| 3002 | Postsecondary Education Program | $408,301,000 | $983,001,000 | ($574,700,000) | $916,654,136 |
| 3003 | Employment Ontario Program | $2,001,000 | $2,001,000 | - | $726,400 |
| Total operating assets to be voted | $410,302,000 | $985,002,000 | ($574,700,000) | $917,380,536 | |
| Ministry total operating assets | $410,302,000 | $985,002,000 | ($574,700,000) | $917,380,536 | |
| Capital expense | |||||
| 3002 | Postsecondary Education Program | $624,440,600 | $633,785,600 | ($9,345,000) | $269,907,500 |
| 3003 | Employment Ontario Program | $14,001,000 | $26,501,000 | ($12,500,000) | $26,492,308 |
| Total capital expense to be voted | $638,441,600 | $660,286,600 | ($21,845,000) | $296,399,808 | |
| Statutory appropriations | $5,992,300 | $5,350,300 | $642,000 | $5,194,948 | |
| Ministry total capital expense | $644,433,900 | $665,636,900 | ($21,203,000) | $301,594,756 | |
| Consolidation adjustment - Colleges | $51,077,900 | ($33,952,700) | $85,030,600 | $165,229,081 | |
| Capital expense adjustment – Greenhouse Gas Reduction Account reclassification | $100,000,000 | - | $100,000,000 | - | |
| Consolidation adjustment – Strategic Investment Fund | ($127,090,000) | - | ($127,090,000) | - | |
| Total including consolidation & other adjustments | $668,421,800 | $631,684,200 | $36,737,600 | $466,823,837 | |
| Capital assets | |||||
| 3002 | Postsecondary Education Program | $5,597,900 | $3,956,700 | $1,641,200 | $4,264,408 |
| Total capital assets to be voted | $5,597,900 | $3,956,700 | $1,641,200 | $4,264,408 | |
| Ministry total capital assets | $5,597,900 | $3,956,700 | $1,641,200 | $4,264,408 | |
| Ministry total operating and capital Including consolidation and other adjustments (not including assets) | $8,410,256,014 | $8,073,650,714 | $336,605,300 | $7,655,127,976 |
Reconciliation to previously published data
| Operating expense | 2016-17 Estimates | 2015-16 Actual |
|---|---|---|
| Total operating expense previously published | $7,711,440,414 | $7,494,912,022 |
| Government reorganization | ||
Transfer of functions from other Ministries | - | $21,944,681 |
Transfer of functions to other Ministries | ($994,000) | ($891,311) |
| Supplementary estimates | ||
2016-17 Supplementary estimates | $1,100,000 | - |
| Restated total operating expense | $7,711,546,414 | $7,515,965,392 |
| Capital expense | 2016-17 Estimates | 2015-16 Actual |
|---|---|---|
| Total capital expense previously published | $373,586,900 | $301,594,756 |
| Supplementary estimates | ||
2016-17 Supplementary estimates | $292,050,000 | - |
| Restated total capital expense | $665,636,900 | $301,594,756 |
Ministry Administration Program - vote 3001
To provide the overall direction required to enable the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development to meet its objectives; and to provide the administrative and support services for the operational programs of the ministry.
Vote summary
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2017-18 | Estimates 2016-17 | Difference between 2017-18 and 2016-17 | Actual 2015-16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating expense | |||||
| 1 | Ministry Administration | $20,677,400 | $19,807,400 | $870,000 | $20,170,016 |
| Total operating expense to be voted | $20,677,400 | $19,807,400 | $870,000 | $20,170,016 | |
| S | Minister’s salary, the Executive Council Act | $47,841 | $47,841 | - | - |
| S | Parliamentary assistant’s salary, the Executive Council Act | $16,173 | $16,173 | - | $16,667 |
| S | Bad debt expenses for administrative costs, the Financial Administration Act | - | $1,000 | ($1,000) | - |
| S | Bad debt expenses for administrative costs, the Financial Administration Act | $1,000 | - | $1,000 | - |
| Total statutory appropriations | $65,014 | $65,014 | - | $16,667 | |
| Total operating expense | $20,742,414 | $19,872,414 | $870,000 | $20,186,683 |
Standard account by item and sub-items
| Vote-item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating expense | |||
| 3001-1 | Ministry Administration | ||
Salaries and wages | $2,926,600 | ||
Employee benefits | $489,000 | ||
Transportation and communication | $153,800 | ||
Services | $17,046,400 | ||
Supplies and equipment | $61,600 | ||
| Total operating expense to be voted | $20,677,400 | ||
| Sub-items: | |||
| Main office | |||
Salaries and wages | $2,926,600 | ||
Employee benefits | $489,000 | ||
Transportation and communication | $153,800 | ||
Services | $552,500 | ||
Supplies and equipment | $61,600 | $4,183,500 | |
| Financial and administrative services | |||
Services | $8,252,200 | $8,252,200 | |
| Human resources | |||
Services | $1,290,700 | $1,290,700 | |
| Communications services | |||
Services | $4,057,500 | $4,057,500 | |
| Legal services | |||
Services | $1,223,000 | $1,223,000 | |
| Audit services | |||
Services | $1,271,500 | $1,271,500 | |
| Information systems | |||
Services | $399,000 | $399,000 | |
| Total operating expense to be voted | $20,677,400 | ||
| Statutory appropriations | |||
| Statutory | Minister’s salary, the Executive Council Act | $47,841 | |
| Statutory | Parliamentary assistant’s salary, the Executive Council Act | $16,173 | |
| Statutory appropriations | |||
Other transactions | |||
| Statutory | Bad debt expenses for administrative costs, the Financial Administration Act | $1,000 | |
| Total operating expense for Ministry Administration Program | $20,742,414 |
Postsecondary Education Program - vote 3002
The Postsecondary Education Division develops and implements operational policies and financial support for postsecondary education institutions and students in Ontario, in support of the government’s social and economic policy objectives with the goal of providing opportunities for high quality, accountable, relevant and accessible postsecondary education. The Postsecondary Education Division works in collaboration with the Strategic Policy and Programs Division to implement government strategies and policies for postsecondary education in Ontario.
Key components of the program include: Ontario Student Assistance Program; capital planning and evaluation; developing funding policy frameworks for colleges and universities; administration of operating and capital transfer payments to colleges and universities; managing financial and governance relationships with postsecondary education institutions; managing accountability mechanisms (such as enrolment, program and financial reporting, key performance indicators and Strategic Mandate Agreement annual report backs); regulating the public colleges of applied arts and technology and private career colleges in accordance with applicable statutes.
Note: recoveries under Capital Expense for Postsecondary Education include recoveries of $100,000,000 from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Account are based on forecasts of anticipated revenues and contingent upon a sufficient balance standing to the credit of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Account.
Vote summary
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2017-18 | Estimates 2016-17 | Difference between 2017-18 and 2016-17 | Actual 2015-16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating expense | |||||
| 1 | Colleges, Universities and student support | $6,654,812,800 | $6,278,114,900 | $376,697,900 | $6,095,146,051 |
| Total operating expense to be voted | $6,654,812,800 | $6,278,114,900 | $376,697,900 | $6,095,146,051 | |
| S | Bad debt expenses for defaulted student loans, the Financial Administration Act | $54,540,000 | $54,540,000 | - | $51,189,485 |
| S | Bad debt expenses for private career Colleges, the Financial Administration Act | $500,000 | $500,000 | - | - |
| S | Training Completion Assurance Fund, the Private Career Colleges Act | $1,000 | - | $1,000 | - |
| Total statutory appropriations | $55,041,000 | $55,040,000 | $1,000 | $51,189,485 | |
| Total operating expense | $6,709,853,800 | $6,333,154,900 | $376,698,900 | $6,146,335,536 | |
| Operating assets | |||||
| 4 | Colleges, Universities and student support | $408,301,000 | $983,001,000 | ($574,700,000) | $916,654,136 |
| Total operating assets to be voted | $408,301,000 | $983,001,000 | ($574,700,000) | $916,654,136 | |
| Total operating assets | $408,301,000 | $983,001,000 | ($574,700,000) | $916,654,136 | |
| Capital expense | |||||
| 3 | Support for postsecondary education | $624,440,600 | $633,785,600 | ($9,345,000) | $269,907,500 |
| Total capital expense to be voted | $624,440,600 | $633,785,600 | ($9,345,000) | $269,907,500 | |
| S | Amortization, the Financial Administration Act | $4,805,300 | $4,163,300 | $642,000 | $4,009,314 |
| Total statutory appropriations | $4,805,300 | $4,163,300 | $642,000 | $4,009,314 | |
| Total capital expense | $629,245,900 | $637,948,900 | ($8,703,000) | $273,916,814 | |
| Capital assets | |||||
| 6 | Colleges, Universities and student support | $5,597,900 | $3,956,700 | $1,641,200 | $4,264,408 |
| Total capital assets to be voted | $5,597,900 | $3,956,700 | $1,641,200 | $4,264,408 | |
| Total capital assets | $5,597,900 | $3,956,700 | $1,641,200 | $4,264,408 |
Standard account by item and sub-items
| Vote-item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating expense | |||
| 3002-1 | Colleges, Universities and student support | ||
Salaries and wages | $17,969,400 | ||
Employee benefits | $2,465,500 | ||
Transportation and communication | $1,578,800 | ||
Services | $34,896,800 | ||
Supplies and equipment | $2,869,100 | ||
Transfer payments | |||
Grants for College operating costs | $1,531,962,700 | ||
Grants for University operating costs | $3,595,124,900 | ||
Council of Ministers of Education, Canada | $748,200 | ||
Postsecondary transformation | $15,286,300 | ||
Student financial assistance programs | $1,451,912,100 | $6,595,034,200 | |
| Subtotal | $6,654,813,800 | ||
| Less: recoveries | $1,000 | ||
| Total operating expense to be voted | $6,654,812,800 | ||
| Statutory appropriations | |||
Other transactions | |||
| Statutory | Bad debt expenses for defaulted student loans, the Financial Administration Act | $54,540,000 | |
| Statutory | Bad debt expenses for private career Colleges, the Financial Administration Act | $500,000 | |
| Statutory appropriations | |||
Other transactions | |||
| Statutory | Training Completion Assurance Fund, the Private Career Colleges Act | $1,000 | |
| Total operating expense for Postsecondary Education Program | $6,709,853,800 | ||
| Operating assets | |||
| 3002-4 | Colleges, Universities and student support | ||
Advances and recoverable amounts | $1,000 | ||
Loans and Investments | |||
Student Loans | $406,300,000 | ||
Defaulted student loans | $2,000,000 | $408,300,000 | |
| Total operating assets to be voted | $408,301,000 | ||
| Total operating assets for Postsecondary Education Program | $408,301,000 | ||
| Capital expense | |||
| 3002-3 | Support for postsecondary education | ||
Transfer payments | |||
Strategic Investment Fund - federal | $391,973,300 | ||
Greenhouse Gas Reduction Account – Postsecondary Retrofit Program | $100,000,000 | ||
Capital grants - Colleges | $87,257,100 | ||
Capital grants - Universities | $145,209,200 | $724,439,600 | |
Other transactions | $1,000 | ||
| Subtotal | $724,440,600 | ||
| Less: recoveries | $100,000,000 | ||
| Total capital expense to be voted | $624,440,600 | ||
| Statutory appropriations | |||
Other transactions | |||
| Statutory | Amortization, the Financial Administration Act | $4,805,300 | |
| Total capital expense for Postsecondary Education Program | $629,245,900 | ||
| Capital assets | |||
| 3002-6 | Colleges, Universities and student support | ||
Business application software - asset costs | $5,597,900 | ||
| Total capital assets to be voted | $5,597,900 | ||
| Total capital assets for Postsecondary Education Program | $5,597,900 |
Employment Ontario Program - vote 3003
To remain competitive in the current and future economy, investments in education and skills training play a critical role in preparing people for jobs that ensure future prosperity in the knowledge- and technology-based economy.
The government’s Highly Skilled Workforce Strategy – led by the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development and implemented in partnership across government and with employers, education and other partners - will strengthen education and training so that every Ontarian has the opportunity to develop their skills and succeed in an inclusive, new economy.
Employment Ontario (EO), Ontario’s integrated employment and training network, makes it easier for Ontarians to find the employment and training programs and services they need.
EO's programs and services fall into four categories:
- Employment and Training;
- Apprenticeship;
- Foundational Skills; and,
- Labour Market.
The majority of EO programs and services are delivered through the EO network, comprised of Ontario’s community-based network of employment service providers, literacy providers, public colleges, ministry apprenticeship offices and training delivery agents. EO aims to deliver integrated, customer-focused and effective employment and training to advance Ontario’s economic advantage.
Note: recoveries under Operating Expense for Employment Ontario include recoveries of $24,000,000 from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Account are based on forecasts of anticipated revenues and contingent upon a sufficient balance standing to the credit of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Account.
Vote summary
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2017-18 | Estimates 2016-17 | Difference between 2017-18 and 2016-17 | Actual 2015-16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating expense | |||||
| 7 | Employment Ontario System | $1,237,442,600 | $1,327,142,900 | ($89,700,300) | $1,328,434,960 |
| Total operating expense to be voted | $1,237,442,600 | $1,327,142,900 | ($89,700,300) | $1,328,434,960 | |
| S | Bad debt expenses for Loans for Tools, the Financial Administration Act | $503,600 | $503,600 | - | $648,457 |
| S | Bad debt expenses - Other, the Financial Administration Act | $5,996,400 | $7,996,400 | ($2,000,000) | $3,526,927 |
| Total statutory appropriations | $6,500,000 | $8,500,000 | ($2,000,000) | $4,175,384 | |
| Total operating expense | $1,243,942,600 | $1,335,642,900 | ($91,700,300) | $1,332,610,344 | |
| Operating assets | |||||
| 9 | Employment Ontario System | $2,001,000 | $2,001,000 | - | $726,400 |
| Total operating assets to be voted | $2,001,000 | $2,001,000 | - | $726,400 | |
| Total operating assets | $2,001,000 | $2,001,000 | - | $726,400 | |
| Capital expense | |||||
| 10 | Employment Ontario System | $14,001,000 | $26,501,000 | ($12,500,000) | $26,492,308 |
| Total capital expense to be voted | $14,001,000 | $26,501,000 | ($12,500,000) | $26,492,308 | |
| S | Amortization, the Financial Administration Act | $1,187,000 | $1,187,000 | - | $1,185,634 |
| Total statutory appropriations | $1,187,000 | $1,187,000 | - | $1,185,634 | |
| Total capital expense | $15,188,000 | $27,688,000 | ($12,500,000) | $27,677,942 |
Standard account by item and sub-items
| Vote-item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating expense | |||
| 3003-7 | Employment Ontario System | ||
Salaries and wages | $66,034,900 | ||
Employee benefits | $10,090,900 | ||
Transportation and communication | $4,509,900 | ||
Services | $26,685,700 | ||
Supplies and equipment | $1,276,400 | ||
Transfer payments | |||
GGRA Low Carbon Building Skills | $24,000,000 | ||
Employment and Training | $945,198,600 | ||
Ontario Apprenticeship Training Tax Credit | $131,067,700 | ||
Ontario Co-operative Education Tax Credit | $52,578,500 | $1,152,844,800 | |
| Subtotal | $1,261,442,600 | ||
| Less: recoveries | $24,000,000 | ||
| Total operating expense to be voted | $1,237,442,600 | ||
| Statutory appropriations | |||
Other transactions | |||
| Statutory | Bad debt expenses for Loans for Tools, the Financial Administration Act | $503,600 | |
| Statutory | Bad debt expenses - Other, the Financial Administration Act | $5,996,400 | |
| Total operating expense for Employment Ontario Program | $1,243,942,600 | ||
| Operating assets | |||
| 3003-9 | Employment Ontario System | ||
Advances and recoverable amounts | $1,000 | ||
Loans and Investments | |||
Loans for Tools | $2,000,000 | ||
| Total operating assets to be voted | $2,001,000 | ||
| Total operating assets for Employment Ontario Program | $2,001,000 | ||
| Capital expense | |||
| 3003-10 | Employment Ontario System | ||
Transfer payments | |||
Apprenticeship Enhancement Fund | $14,000,000 | ||
Other transactions | $1,000 | ||
| Total capital expense to be voted | $14,001,000 | ||
| Statutory appropriations | |||
Other transactions | |||
| Statutory | Amortization, the Financial Administration Act | $1,187,000 | |
| Total capital expense for Employment Ontario Program | $15,188,000 |
Strategic Policy and Programs - vote 3004
The Strategic Policy and Programs Division leads cross-cutting strategic policy development and program design for postsecondary education and labour market training to strengthen Ontario’s current and future workforce. It performs key functions for the ministry including leading institutional differentiation (through Strategic Mandate Agreements), long-term enrolment forecasting, tuition policy planning and evaluation, quality assurance, and management of inter-jurisdictional relations, including the oversight of federal-provincial labour market agreements.
The division’s work contributes to the government’s goal of developing a highly knowledgeable and skilled workforce able to succeed in today’s changing economy by developing policies related to postsecondary education that are inclusive to all Ontarians (i.e. non-financial barriers, International Strategy, eLearning and Indigenous postsecondary education).
Vote summary
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2017-18 | Estimates 2016-17 | Difference between 2017-18 and 2016-17 | Actual 2015-16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating expense | |||||
| 1 | Strategic Policy and Programs | $22,825,200 | $22,876,200 | ($51,000) | $16,832,829 |
| Total operating expense to be voted | $22,825,200 | $22,876,200 | ($51,000) | $16,832,829 | |
| Total operating expense | $22,825,200 | $22,876,200 | ($51,000) | $16,832,829 |
Standard account by item and sub-items
| Vote-item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Operating expense | ||
| 3004-1 | Strategic Policy and Programs | |
Salaries and wages | $11,694,000 | |
Employee benefits | $1,995,900 | |
Transportation and communication | $428,400 | |
Services | $8,707,200 | |
Supplies and equipment | $199,700 | |
| Subtotal | $23,025,200 | |
| Less: recoveries | $200,000 | |
| Total operating expense to be voted | $22,825,200 | |
| Total operating expense for Strategic Policy and Programs | $22,825,200 |
Footnotes
- footnote[1] Back to paragraph Total operating expenseincludes statutory appropriations, special warrants and total operating expense to be voted.
- footnote[2] Back to paragraph Total capital expenseincludes statutory appropriations, special warrants and total capital expense to be voted.