Expenditure Estimates for the Ministry of Attorney General (2019-20)
The 2019-2020 Expenditure Estimates set out details of the operating and capital spending requirements of the Ministry of the Attorney General for the fiscal year commencing April 1, 2019.
Summary
The Ministry of the Attorney General is responsible for the administration and delivery of justice services to all communities in Ontario. The Ministry co-ordinates the administration of criminal, civil and family court services providing courtroom and judicial support services in approximately 161 court locations throughout Ontario. The Ministry prosecutes matters under the Criminal Code of Canada, the Youth Criminal Justice Act, and provincial statutes. The Ministry is building integrated and enhanced services to victims of crime by providing a range of victim services such as the Victim/Witness Assistance Program. The Ministry also delivers programs that provide critical supports to children and vulnerable persons, through the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee, and the Office of the Children's Lawyer. In addition, the Ministry provides expert legal services to government ministries, agencies, boards and commissions, including advice to the government on constitutional questions and civil litigation conducted on behalf of the Crown. Agencies, boards and commissions that are overseen by the Ministry include the Office for Victims of Crime, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, Tribunals Ontario, the Ontario Human Rights Commission, and the Human Rights Legal Support Centre. The Ministry also funds Legal Aid Ontario and administers the Special Investigations Unit and the Office of the Independent Police Review Director.
Ministry program summary
Vote | Program | Estimates | Estimates | Difference | Actual |
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| Operating expense |
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301 | $221,871,500 | $215,067,200 | $6,804,300 | $220,282,804 | |
302 | $277,075,500 | $285,015,200 | ($7,939,700) | $267,669,038 | |
303 | $547,784,800 | $685,721,000 | ($137,936,200) | $679,942,657 | |
304 | $30,674,600 | $35,358,900 | ($4,684,300) | $36,668,448 | |
305 | $421,465,800 | $430,898,900 | ($9,433,100) | $434,105,099 | |
306 | $183,813,400 | $198,940,300 | ($15,126,900) | $172,990,238 | |
307 | $7,940,600 | $12,164,600 | ($4,224,000) | $10,110,100 | |
| Total operating expense to be voted | $1,690,626,200 | $1,863,166,100 | ($172,539,900) | $1,821,768,384 |
| Statutory appropriations | $5,368,014 | $5,368,014 | - | $61,736,154 |
| Ministry total operating expense | $1,695,994,214 | $1,868,534,114 | ($172,539,900) | $1,883,504,538 |
| Consolidation adjustment - Legal Aid Ontario | $105,606,000 | $42,535,800 | $63,070,200 | $44,561,608 |
| Consolidation adjustment - Hospitals | ($1,019,500) | ($1,019,500) | - | ($1,160,336) |
| Total including consolidation & other adjustments | $1,800,580,714 | $1,910,050,414 | ($109,469,700) | $1,926,905,810 |
| Operating assets |
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301 | $2,000 | $2,000 | - | $22,922 | |
302 | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | $1,508,409 | |
303 | $3,000 | $3,000 | - | $118,620 | |
304 | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | $254,605 | |
305 | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | $78,452 | |
306 | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | $101,947 | |
| Total operating assets to be voted | $9,000 | $9,000 | - | $2,084,955 |
| Ministry total operating assets | $9,000 | $9,000 | - | $2,084,955 |
| Capital expense |
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301 | $81,923,800 | $53,098,000 | $28,825,800 | $66,097,595 | |
303 | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - | |
305 | $44,823,800 | $44,874,800 | ($51,000) | $44,760,570 | |
| Total capital expense to be voted | $126,748,600 | $97,973,800 | $28,774,800 | $110,858,165 |
| Statutory appropriations | $2,626,900 | $823,600 | $1,803,300 | $924,149 |
| Ministry total capital expense | $129,375,500 | $98,797,400 | $30,578,100 | $111,782,314 |
| Consolidation adjustment - Legal Aid Ontario | $3,704,000 | $3,710,000 | ($6,000) | $2,699,910 |
| Total including consolidation & other adjustments | $133,079,500 | $102,507,400 | $30,572,100 | $114,482,224 |
| Capital assets |
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301 | $16,710,100 | - | $16,710,100 | - | |
303 | $4,636,400 | $4,787,000 | ($150,600) | $5,134,089 | |
305 | $157,436,800 | $169,564,500 | ($12,127,700) | $25,981,700 | |
| Total capital assets to be voted | $178,783,300 | $174,351,500 | $4,431,800 | $31,115,789 |
| Ministry total capital assets | $178,783,300 | $174,351,500 | $4,431,800 | $31,115,789 |
| Ministry total operating and capital including consolidation and other adjustments (not including assets) | $1,933,660,214 | $2,012,557,814 | ($78,897,600) | $2,041,388,034 |
Ministry Administration Program - vote 301
The Ministry Administration Program includes the Attorney General's Office, Parliamentary Assistant's Office, the Deputy Attorney General's Office and the Communications Branch.
This program provides for the overall administration of the Ministry. The Corporate Services Management Division (CSMD) provides strategic support and advice in the areas of business and fiscal planning, human resources, diversity, inclusion and accessibility, emergency management, facilities management and oversight of the Ministry’s capital, accommodation and lease portfolio. CSMD also delivers shared services for the Justice Sector, including security support, freedom of information and French language services. As well, CSMD provides service management for the centrally delivered audit and assurance services.
In addition, the Modernization Division leads transformational change and works collaboratively across the divisions to assist the Ministry in modernizing and bringing efficiency to its services, both public and internal. This division provides strategic development, implementation and integration of key initiatives that support the Ministry's vision, and focuses on optimizing the delivery of Ministry services.
Vote summary
Item number | Item | Estimates | Estimates | Difference | Actual |
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| 1 | Ministry administration | $198,520,400 | $201,317,500 | ($2,797,100) | $204,054,902 |
| 6 | Modernization | $23,351,100 | $13,749,700 | $9,601,400 | $16,227,902 |
| Total operating expense to be voted | $221,871,500 | $215,067,200 | $6,804,300 | $220,282,804 |
| S | Minister's salary, the Executive Council Act | $47,841 | $47,841 | - | $49,301 |
| S | Parliamentary assistant's salary, the Executive Council Act | $16,173 | $16,173 | - | $16,667 |
| Total statutory appropriations | $64,014 | $64,014 | - | $65,968 |
| Total operating expense | $221,935,514 | $215,131,214 | $6,804,300 | $220,348,772 |
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| 5 | Law Society Fee Prepayment | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | $22,922 |
| 10 | Accounts receivable | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
| Total operating assets to be voted | $2,000 | $2,000 | - | $22,922 |
| Total operating assets | $2,000 | $2,000 | - | $22,922 |
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| 2 | Facilities Renewal | $81,923,800 | $53,098,000 | $28,825,800 | $66,097,595 |
| Total capital expense to be voted | $81,923,800 | $53,098,000 | $28,825,800 | $66,097,595 |
| S | Amortization, the Financial Administration Act | $1,693,400 | - | $1,693,400 | - |
| Total statutory appropriations | $1,693,400 | - | $1,693,400 | - |
| Total capital expense | $83,617,200 | $53,098,000 | $30,519,200 | $66,097,595 |
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| 7 | Modernization Initiative | $16,710,100 | - | $16,710,100 | - |
| Total capital assets to be voted | $16,710,100 | - | $16,710,100 | - |
| Total capital assets | $16,710,100 | - | $16,710,100 | - |
Standard account by item and sub-items
Vote- | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount | Amount |
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| Operating expense |
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301-1 | Ministry administration |
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| Salaries and wages |
| $18,557,000 |
| Employee benefits |
| $2,329,200 |
| Transportation and communication |
| $591,200 |
| Services |
| $176,862,400 |
| Supplies and equipment |
| $181,600 |
| Subtotal |
| $198,521,400 |
| Less: recoveries |
| $1,000 |
| Total operating expense to be voted |
| $198,520,400 |
| Sub-Items: |
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| Main Office |
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| Salaries and wages | $2,087,700 |
|
| Employee benefits | $246,400 |
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| Transportation and communication | $113,300 |
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| Services | $114,400 |
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| Supplies and equipment | $35,800 | $2,597,600 |
| Communications Services |
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| Salaries and wages | $2,650,000 |
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| Employee benefits | $315,500 |
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| Transportation and communication | $20,100 |
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| Services | $50,400 |
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| Supplies and equipment | $20,000 | $3,056,000 |
| Accommodation - Lease Costs |
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| Services | $167,361,700 | $167,361,700 |
| Corporate Services |
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| Salaries and wages | $13,819,300 |
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| Employee benefits | $1,767,300 |
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| Transportation and communication | $457,800 |
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| Services | $9,335,900 |
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| Supplies and equipment | $125,800 |
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| Subtotal | $25,506,100 |
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| Less: recoveries | $1,000 | $25,505,100 |
| Total operating expense to be voted |
| $198,520,400 |
| Statutory appropriations |
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| Statutory | Minister's salary, the Executive Council Act |
| $47,841 |
| Statutory | Parliamentary assistant's salary, the Executive Council Act |
| $16,173 |
301-6 | Modernization |
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| Salaries and wages |
| $7,156,500 |
| Employee benefits |
| $809,100 |
| Transportation and communication |
| $141,300 |
| Services |
| $15,204,700 |
| Supplies and equipment |
| $38,500 |
| Transfer payments |
|
|
| Innovation Projects |
| $1,000 |
| Total operating expense to be voted |
| $23,351,100 |
| Total operating expense for Ministry Administration Program |
| $221,935,514 |
| Operating assets |
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|
301-5 | Law Society Fee Prepayment |
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| Deposits and prepaid expenses |
| $1,000 |
| Total operating assets to be voted |
| $1,000 |
301-10 | Accounts receivable |
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| Advances and recoverable amounts |
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| Advances and recoverable - in-year recoveries |
| $1,000 |
| Total operating assets to be voted |
| $1,000 |
| Total operating assets for Ministry Administration Program |
| $2,000 |
| Capital expense |
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|
301-2 | Facilities renewal |
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| Other transactions |
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| Capital investments - asset renewal | $62,368,900 |
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| Capital investments - renewal expense | $19,554,900 | $81,923,800 |
| Total capital expense to be voted |
| $81,923,800 |
| Statutory appropriations |
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| Statutory | Amortization, the Financial Administration Act |
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| Other transactions |
| $1,693,400 |
| Total capital expense for Ministry Administration Program |
| $83,617,200 |
| Capital assets |
|
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301-7 | Modernization initiative |
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| Information technology hardware |
| $11,439,300 |
| Business application software - asset costs |
| $5,270,800 |
| Total capital assets to be voted |
| $16,710,100 |
| Total capital assets for Ministry Administration Program |
| $16,710,100 |
Prosecuting Crime Program - vote 302
This program is responsible for the prosecution of all criminal offences under the Criminal Code and other federal and provincial statutes, to inspire public confidence and uphold the Rule of Law. This program also provides legal representation for the Crown in right of Ontario in all criminal matters, including prosecuting criminal cases before all levels of courts, representing the Crown on appeal and providing legal advice to the Attorney General and Deputy Attorney General in all criminal law matters and to the police upon request.
Vote summary
Item number | Item | Estimates | Estimates | Difference | Actual |
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| 2 | Criminal Law | $277,075,500 | $285,015,200 | ($7,939,700) | $267,669,038 |
| Total operating expense to be voted | $277,075,500 | $285,015,200 | ($7,939,700) | $267,669,038 |
| S | Payments Under the Financial Administration Act | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | $207,632 |
| Total statutory appropriations | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | $207,632 |
| Total operating expense | $277,076,500 | $285,016,200 | ($7,939,700) | $267,876,670 |
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| 7 | Law Society Fee Prepayment | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | $1,508,409 |
| Total operating assets to be voted | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | $1,508,409 |
| Total operating assets | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | $1,508,409 |
Standard account by item and sub-items
Vote- | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating expense |
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302-2 | Criminal Law |
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| Salaries and wages |
| $223,292,800 |
| Employee benefits |
| $18,740,400 |
| Transportation and communication |
| $5,776,200 |
| Services |
| $18,119,000 |
| Supplies and equipment |
| $4,966,900 |
| Transfer payments |
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| Bail Safety | $1,000 |
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| Youth Justice Committees | $1,775,200 |
|
| Direct Accountability Programs | $3,604,000 |
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| Proceeds of Crime Victims Compensation | $800,000 | $6,180,200 |
| Total operating expense to be voted |
| $277,075,500 |
| Statutory appropriations |
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| Other transactions |
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| Statutory | Payments Under the Financial Administration Act |
| $1,000 |
| Total operating expense for Prosecuting Crime Program |
| $277,076,500 |
| Operating assets |
|
|
302-7 | Law Society Fee Prepayment |
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| Deposits and prepaid expenses |
| $1,000 |
| Total operating assets to be voted |
| $1,000 |
| Total operating assets for Prosecuting Crime Program |
| $1,000 |
Policy, Justice Programs and Agencies Program - vote 303
This program includes the Policy Division, which is organized around two core functions –agency and tribunal relations and justice policy development, and the Indigenous Justice Division.
The Agency and Tribunal Relations Branch (ATRB) manages the accountability relationship with the Ministry’s regulatory and operational agencies, adjudicative tribunals and programs. This includes: Tribunals Ontario, Legal Aid Ontario, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, the Ontario Human Rights Commission, the Human Rights Legal Support Centre, the Special Investigations Unit, the Office of the Independent Police Review Director, the Public Accountants Council and the Bail Verification and Supervision Program. ATRB provides strategic support, establishes the frameworks for, and collaborates on operational policy changes across government that affect agencies and tribunals.
The companion Program Modernization and Appointments Branch oversees the work of the Judicial/Justice of the Peace Appointments Advisory Committees and Order-In-Council appointments for all agencies within the ministry.
The Justice Policy Branch is responsible for the Ministry’s policy and legislative agenda, with a particular emphasis on civil, family and public law legal-policy issues. It provides strategic, legal and corporate policy advice, oversees policy initiatives, and offers support and expertise to other divisions within the Ministry. Other responsibilities include the establishment and oversight of public inquiries, development of Federal/Provincial/Territorial strategies, liaison with the Law Commission of Ontario and oversight of four self-regulated professions – lawyers, accountants, professional engineers and architects.
The Indigenous Justice Division is dedicated to addressing Indigenous justice issues, with a specific focus on reducing recidivism rates and the overrepresentation of Indigenous people in the justice system as victims, accused and offenders. The Division is committed to building strong and respectful relationships with Indigenous communities in Ontario in order to improve trust in, and understanding of, the justice system. The Division is currently engaged in work that includes overseeing Indigenous justice programs, facilitating Indigenous cultural competency training, legislative reform, policy development and Coroner’s Inquests. The Division also provides strategic advice to the Attorney General and Deputy Attorney General on matters tied to Indigenous justice. The Indigenous Justice Division works closely with and supports / informs the work of other ministries. In addition to this, the Indigenous Justice Division supports the Indigenous Justice Advisory Group and the Elders’ Council as they provide critical expert advice to the Attorney General and other ministries as requested.
Vote summary
Item number | Item | Estimates | Estimates | Difference | Actual |
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| 2 | Legal Aid Ontario | $323,323,500 | $436,119,700 | ($112,796,200) | $428,107,030 |
| 4 | Agency and Tribunal Relations | $185,641,300 | $209,946,900 | ($24,305,600) | $213,433,958 |
| 8 | Policy | $6,695,000 | $5,820,500 | $874,500 | $7,551,799 |
| 13 | Indigenous Justice | $32,125,000 | $33,833,900 | ($1,708,900) | $30,849,870 |
| Total operating expense to be voted | $547,784,800 | $685,721,000 | ($137,936,200) | $679,942,657 |
| S | Hearings under the Police Services Act | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | $523,976 |
| S | Bad debt expense, the Financial Administration Act | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | $36,579 |
| S | Far North Electoral Boundaries, the Representation Act | - | - | - | $1,283,100 |
| Total statutory appropriations | $2,000 | $2,000 | - | $1,843,655 |
| Total operating expense | $547,786,800 | $685,723,000 | ($137,936,200) | $681,786,312 |
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| 12 | Law Society Fee Prepayment | $3,000 | $3,000 | - | $118,620 |
| Total operating assets to be voted | $3,000 | $3,000 | - | $118,620 |
| Total operating assets | $3,000 | $3,000 | - | $118,620 |
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| 5 | Policy, Justice Programs and Agencies | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
| Total capital expense to be voted | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
| S | Amortization, the Financial Administration Act | $388,100 | $278,200 | $109,900 | $386,548 |
| Total statutory appropriations | $388,100 | $278,200 | $109,900 | $386,548 |
| Total capital expense | $389,100 | $279,200 | $109,900 | $386,548 |
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| 6 | Policy, Justice Programs and Agencies | $4,636,400 | $4,787,000 | ($150,600) | $5,134,089 |
| Total capital assets to be voted | $4,636,400 | $4,787,000 | ($150,600) | $5,134,089 |
| Total capital assets | $4,636,400 | $4,787,000 | ($150,600) | $5,134,089 |
Standard account by item and sub-items
Vote- | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating expense |
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303-2 | Legal Aid Ontario |
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| Transfer payments |
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| Legal Aid Ontario |
| $323,323,500 |
| Total operating expense to be voted |
| $323,323,500 |
303-4 | Agency and Tribunal Relations |
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| Salaries and wages |
| $149,401,600 |
| Employee benefits |
| $23,290,800 |
| Transportation and communication |
| $7,240,200 |
| Services |
| $33,634,000 |
| Supplies and equipment |
| $2,695,100 |
| Transfer payments |
|
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| Compensation to Victims of Crime | $23,000,000 |
|
| Local Planning Appeal Support Centre | $1,000 |
|
| Bail Verification and Supervision | $14,457,300 |
|
| Human Rights Legal Support Centre | $5,122,700 | $42,581,000 |
| Subtotal |
| $258,842,700 |
| Less: recoveries |
| $73,201,400 |
| Total operating expense to be voted |
| $185,641,300 |
| Sub-Items: |
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| Agency Relations/Program Management |
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| Salaries and wages | $2,569,800 |
|
| Employee benefits | $331,100 |
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| Transportation and communication | $214,000 |
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| Services | $1,312,800 |
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| Supplies and equipment | $4,300 |
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| Subtotal | $4,432,000 |
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| Less: recoveries | $180,000 | $4,252,000 |
| Bail Verification and Supervision |
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| Transfer payments |
|
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| Bail Verification and Supervision | $14,457,300 | $14,457,300 |
| Ontario Human Rights Commission |
|
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| Salaries and wages | $4,520,800 |
|
| Employee benefits | $362,200 |
|
| Transportation and communication | $193,200 |
|
| Services | $63,900 |
|
| Supplies and equipment | $28,200 | $5,168,300 |
| Human Rights Legal Support Centre |
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| Transfer payments |
|
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| Human Rights Legal Support Centre | $5,122,700 | $5,122,700 |
| Office of the Independent Police Review Director |
|
|
| Salaries and wages | $4,955,600 |
|
| Employee benefits | $542,500 |
|
| Transportation and communication | $295,300 |
|
| Services | $571,500 |
|
| Supplies and equipment | $100,000 | $6,464,900 |
| Special Investigations Unit |
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| Salaries and wages | $5,687,100 |
|
| Employee benefits | $753,700 |
|
| Transportation and communication | $215,000 |
|
| Services | $149,400 |
|
| Supplies and equipment | $61,700 | $6,866,900 |
| Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario |
|
|
| Salaries and wages | $68,892,200 |
|
| Employee benefits | $13,541,000 |
|
| Transportation and communication | $3,017,900 |
|
| Services | $21,713,600 |
|
| Supplies and equipment | $1,745,100 |
|
| Subtotal | $108,909,800 |
|
| Less: recoveries | $72,564,100 | $36,345,700 |
| Tribunals Ontario |
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|
| Salaries and wages | $62,776,100 |
|
| Employee benefits | $7,760,300 |
|
| Transportation and communication | $3,304,800 |
|
| Services | $9,820,800 |
|
| Supplies and equipment | $755,800 |
|
| Transfer payments |
|
|
| Compensation to Victims of Crime | $23,000,000 |
|
| Subtotal | $107,417,800 |
|
| Less: recoveries | $457,300 | $106,960,500 |
| Local Planning Appeal Support Centre |
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| Transfer payments |
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| Local Planning Appeal Support Centre | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Public Inquiries |
|
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| Services | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Royal Commissions |
|
|
| Services | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Total operating expense to be voted |
| $185,641,300 |
| Statutory appropriations |
|
|
| Other transactions |
|
|
| Statutory | Hearings under the Police Services Act |
| $1,000 |
| Statutory appropriations |
|
|
| Other transactions |
|
|
| Statutory | Bad debt expense, the Financial Administration Act |
| $1,000 |
303-8 | Policy |
|
|
| Salaries and wages |
| $5,177,200 |
| Employee benefits |
| $644,300 |
| Transportation and communication |
| $197,200 |
| Services |
| $611,200 |
| Supplies and equipment |
| $65,100 |
| Total operating expense to be voted |
| $6,695,000 |
| Sub-Items: |
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| Policy |
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| Salaries and wages | $5,177,200 |
|
| Employee benefits | $644,300 |
|
| Transportation and communication | $197,200 |
|
| Services | $611,200 |
|
| Supplies and equipment | $65,100 | $6,695,000 |
| Total operating expense to be voted |
| $6,695,000 |
303-13 | Indigenous Justice |
|
|
| Salaries and wages |
| $2,976,900 |
| Employee benefits |
| $344,200 |
| Transportation and communication |
| $336,700 |
| Services |
| $648,600 |
| Supplies and equipment |
| $42,700 |
| Transfer payments |
|
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| Indigenous Victims' Services | $10,430,000 |
|
| Ontario Indigenous Courtwork Program | $2,626,500 |
|
| Indigenous Justice Projects | $14,400,400 |
|
| Jury Roll | $319,000 | $27,775,900 |
| Total operating expense to be voted |
| $32,125,000 |
| Total operating expense for Policy, Justice Programs and Agencies Program |
| $547,786,800 |
| Operating assets |
|
|
303-12 | Law Society Fee Prepayment |
|
|
| Deposits and prepaid expenses |
| $3,000 |
| Total operating assets to be voted |
| $3,000 |
| Total operating assets for Policy, Justice Programs and Agencies Program |
| $3,000 |
| Capital expense |
|
|
303-5 | Policy, Justice Programs and Agencies |
|
|
| Other transactions |
| $1,000 |
| Total capital expense to be voted |
| $1,000 |
| Statutory appropriations |
|
|
| Other transactions |
|
|
| Statutory | Amortization, the Financial Administration Act |
| $388,100 |
| Total capital expense for Policy, Justice Programs and Agencies Program |
| $389,100 |
| Capital assets |
|
|
303-6 | Policy, Justice Programs and Agencies |
|
|
| Information technology hardware |
| $683,100 |
| Business application software - asset costs |
| $3,953,300 |
| Total capital assets to be voted |
| $4,636,400 |
| Total capital assets for Policy, Justice Programs and Agencies Program |
| $4,636,400 |
Legal Services Program - vote 304
This program includes the both the Civil Law Division and the Office of Legislative Counsel.
The Civil Law Division provides legal services in all civil law matters to the Attorney General, Deputy Attorney General, all ministries and many agencies in the Ontario Public Service. The Division supports the Attorney General in his duties as Chief Law Officer of the Crown, which includes conducting litigation for and against the Crown, ensuring that the rule of law is maintained and that Cabinet decisions are legally and constitutionally valid, and advising on matters of law connected to the government’s operations and priorities.
This program includes the work of the Office of Legislative Counsel which is responsible for legislative drafting in English and French. This includes drafting bills for the Government and members of the Legislative Assembly and drafting regulations. The Office also provides related legal advice and editing and publishing services, including providing the content for the e-Laws website.
Vote summary
Item number | Item | Estimates | Estimates | Difference | Actual |
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| 2 | Civil Law | $25,223,400 | $29,800,600 | ($4,577,200) | $32,854,235 |
| 3 | Legislative Counsel Services | $5,451,200 | $5,558,300 | ($107,100) | $3,814,213 |
| Total operating expense to be voted | $30,674,600 | $35,358,900 | ($4,684,300) | $36,668,448 |
| S | The Proceedings Against the Crown Act | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | $41,654,028 |
| Total statutory appropriations | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | $41,654,028 |
| Total operating expense | $30,675,600 | $35,359,900 | ($4,684,300) | $78,322,476 |
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| 6 | Law Society Fee Prepayment | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | $254,605 |
| Total operating assets to be voted | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | $254,605 |
| Total operating assets | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | $254,605 |
Standard account by item and sub-items
Vote- | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount | Amount | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating expense |
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304-2 | Civil Law |
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| Salaries and wages |
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| $129,178,100 |
| Employee benefits |
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| $11,293,400 |
| Transportation and communication |
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| $169,000 |
| Services |
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| $1,778,000 |
| Supplies and equipment |
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| $83,900 |
| Transfer payments |
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| Civil Remedies for Illicit Activities - Civil Remedies Act - Victims Compensation |
| $4,202,300 |
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| Civil Remedies for Illicit Activities - Civil Remedies Act - Cost Recovery |
| $1,000 |
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| Civil Remedies for Illicit Activities - Civil Remedies Act - Grants |
| $1,549,900 | $5,753,200 |
| Subtotal |
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| $148,255,600 |
| Less: recoveries |
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| $123,032,200 |
| Total operating expense to be voted |
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| $25,223,400 |
| Sub-Items: |
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| Civil and Constitutional Law |
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| Salaries and wages |
| $20,404,300 |
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| Employee benefits |
| $2,866,200 |
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| Transportation and communication |
| $169,000 |
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| Services |
| $1,778,000 |
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| Supplies and equipment |
| $83,900 |
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| Transfer payments |
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| Civil Remedies for Illicit Activities - Civil Remedies Act - Victims Compensation | $4,202,300 |
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| Civil Remedies for Illicit Activities - Civil Remedies Act - cost recovery | $1,000 |
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| Civil Remedies for Illicit Activities - Civil Remedies Act - grants | $1,549,900 | $5,753,200 |
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| Subtotal |
| $31,054,600 |
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| Less: recoveries |
| $5,832,200 | $25,222,400 |
| Seconded Legal Services |
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| Salaries and wages |
| $108,773,800 |
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| Employee benefits |
| $8,427,200 |
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| Subtotal |
| $117,201,000 |
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| Less: recoveries |
| $117,200,000 | $1,000 |
| Total operating expense to be voted |
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| $25,223,400 |
| Statutory appropriations |
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| Other transactions |
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| Statutory | The Proceedings Against the Crown Act |
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| $1,000 |
304-3 | Legislative Counsel Services |
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| Salaries and wages |
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| $6,546,800 |
| Employee benefits |
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| $661,400 |
| Transportation and communication |
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| $33,800 |
| Services |
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| $18,200 |
| Supplies and equipment |
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| $55,000 |
| Subtotal |
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| $7,315,200 |
| Less: recoveries |
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| $1,864,000 |
| Total operating expense to be voted |
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| $5,451,200 |
| Total operating expense for Legal Services Program |
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| $30,675,600 |
| Operating assets |
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304-6 | Law Society Fee Prepayment |
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| Deposits and prepaid expenses |
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| $1,000 |
| Total operating assets to be voted |
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| $1,000 |
| Total operating assets for Legal Services Program |
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| $1,000 |
Court Services Program - vote 305
This program is responsible for the administration and functioning of criminal, civil, family and small claims courts in Ontario. These services comprise three main components: court administration, judicial services and court construction. Court administration and judicial services provide judicial, courtroom and court operational support, and are divided into three key program areas: Court and Client Services, Program Support Services and Judicial Services. Court construction, which is delivered by Corporate Services Management Division (Facilities Management Branch), manages funding for new courthouses and large-scale renovations of existing court facilities to support a justice system that is modern, secure and accessible.
Vote summary
Item number | Item | Estimates | Estimates | Difference | Actual |
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| 1 | Administration of Justice | $240,745,000 | $251,141,700 | ($10,396,700) | $258,469,297 |
| 2 | Judicial Services | $180,720,800 | $179,757,200 | $963,600 | $175,635,802 |
| Total operating expense to be voted | $421,465,800 | $430,898,900 | ($9,433,100) | $434,105,099 |
| S | Bad debt expense, the Financial Administration Act | $5,300,000 | $5,300,000 | - | $17,964,871 |
| Total statutory appropriations | $5,300,000 | $5,300,000 | - | $17,964,871 |
| Total operating expense | $426,765,800 | $436,198,900 | ($9,433,100) | $452,069,970 |
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| 6 | Law Society Fee Prepayment | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | $78,452 |
| Total operating assets to be voted | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | $78,452 |
| Total operating assets | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | $78,452 |
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| 3 | Court Construction | $44,822,800 | $44,873,800 | ($51,000) | $44,760,570 |
| 4 | Court Services | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
| Total capital expense to be voted | $44,823,800 | $44,874,800 | ($51,000) | $44,760,570 |
| S | Amortization, the Financial Administration Act | $545,400 | $545,400 | - | $537,601 |
| Total statutory appropriations | $545,400 | $545,400 | - | $537,601 |
| Total capital expense | $45,369,200 | $45,420,200 | ($51,000) | $45,298,171 |
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| 5 | Court Services | $157,436,800 | $169,564,500 | ($12,127,700) | $25,981,700 |
| Total capital assets to be voted | $157,436,800 | $169,564,500 | ($12,127,700) | $25,981,700 |
| Total capital assets | $157,436,800 | $169,564,500 | ($12,127,700) | $25,981,700 |
Standard account by item and sub-items
Vote- | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount |
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| Operating expense |
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305-1 | Administration of Justice |
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| Salaries and wages | $162,527,200 |
| Employee benefits | $27,771,400 |
| Transportation and communication | $7,033,400 |
| Services | $35,058,200 |
| Supplies and equipment | $7,247,300 |
| Transfer payments |
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| Federal Contraventions Act support for French Language Services | $1,108,500 |
| Subtotal | $240,746,000 |
| Less: recoveries | $1,000 |
| Total operating expense to be voted | $240,745,000 |
| Statutory appropriations |
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| Other transactions |
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| Statutory | Bad debt expense, the Financial Administration Act | $5,300,000 |
305-2 | Judicial Services |
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| Salaries and wages | $158,062,400 |
| Employee benefits | $13,021,200 |
| Transportation and communication | $4,461,900 |
| Services | $4,453,300 |
| Supplies and equipment | $721,000 |
| Transfer payments |
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| Grants - National Judicial Institute/Ontario Conference of Judges | $1,000 |
| Total operating expense to be voted | $180,720,800 |
| Total operating expense for Court Services Program | $426,765,800 |
| Operating assets |
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305-6 | Law Society Fee Prepayment |
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| Deposits and prepaid expenses | $1,000 |
| Total operating assets to be voted | $1,000 |
| Total operating assets for Court Services Program | $1,000 |
| Capital expense |
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305-3 | Court Construction |
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| Transfer payments |
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| Land Transfers | $1,000 |
| Other transactions |
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| Major Infrastructure Projects - payments | $44,821,800 |
| Total capital expense to be voted | $44,822,800 |
305-4 | Court Services |
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| Other transactions | $1,000 |
| Total capital expense to be voted | $1,000 |
| Statutory appropriations |
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| Other transactions |
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| Statutory | Amortization, the Financial Administration Act | $545,400 |
| Total capital expense for Court Services Program | $45,369,200 |
| Capital assets |
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305-5 | Court Services |
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| Buildings – alternative financing and procurement | $157,436,800 |
| Total capital assets to be voted | $157,436,800 |
| Total capital assets for Court Services Program | $157,436,800 |
Victims and Vulnerable Persons Program - vote 306
This program delivers vital services to victims of crime and their families, children, and vulnerable persons. Victims of crime and their family member(s) are supported through the Ontario Victim Services branch, which offers a wide array of support services delivered both directly and through ministry funded community agencies. Mentally incapable adults receive personal and property guardianship services from the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee, and the Office of the Children's Lawyer protects the personal and property rights of children before courts and tribunals. The Office for Victims of Crime, a statutory advisory agency to Ontario’s Attorney General, is also included in this program.
Vote summary
Item number | Item | Estimates | Estimates | Difference | Actual |
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| 1 | Victims' Services | $75,528,200 | $89,354,900 | ($13,826,700) | $69,742,346 |
| 2 | Victim Witness Assistance | $21,258,900 | $21,733,800 | ($474,900) | $21,362,225 |
| 6 | Vulnerable Persons | $87,026,300 | $87,851,600 | ($825,300) | $81,885,667 |
| Total operating expense to be voted | $183,813,400 | $198,940,300 | ($15,126,900) | $172,990,238 |
| Total operating expense | $183,813,400 | $198,940,300 | ($15,126,900) | $172,990,238 |
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| 7 | Law Society Fee Prepayment | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | $101,947 |
| Total operating assets to be voted | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | $101,947 |
| Total operating assets | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | $101,947 |
Standard account by item and sub-items
Vote- | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount | Amount |
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| Operating expense |
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306-1 | Victims' Services |
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| Salaries and wages |
| $7,270,300 |
| Employee benefits |
| $962,400 |
| Transportation and communication |
| $636,600 |
| Services |
| $4,803,800 |
| Supplies and equipment |
| $106,200 |
| Transfer payments |
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| Drug Treatment Courts | $1,000,000 |
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| Grants for Partner Assault Response Programs | $10,590,700 |
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| Special Victims' Projects | $7,405,800 |
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| Grants for Sexual Assault Initiatives | $15,799,300 |
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| Child Victims' Program | $1,630,000 |
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| Specialized Services | $600,000 |
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| Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario | $16,783,400 |
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| Supervised Access | $7,939,700 | $61,748,900 |
| Total operating expense to be voted |
| $75,528,200 |
306-2 | Victim Witness Assistance |
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| Salaries and wages |
| $16,953,200 |
| Employee benefits |
| $2,647,400 |
| Transportation and communication |
| $721,500 |
| Services |
| $730,000 |
| Supplies and equipment |
| $206,800 |
| Total operating expense to be voted |
| $21,258,900 |
306-6 | Vulnerable Persons |
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| Salaries and wages |
| $42,168,100 |
| Employee benefits |
| $5,241,600 |
| Transportation and communication |
| $1,216,100 |
| Services |
| $37,773,900 |
| Supplies and equipment |
| $701,600 |
| Subtotal |
| $87,101,300 |
| Less: recoveries |
| $75,000 |
| Total operating expense to be voted |
| $87,026,300 |
| Sub-Items: |
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| Children's Lawyer |
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| Salaries and wages | $7,966,400 |
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| Employee benefits | $989,100 |
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| Transportation and communication | $240,800 |
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| Services | $31,118,100 |
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| Supplies and equipment | $153,000 |
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| Subtotal | $40,467,400 |
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| Less: recoveries | $75,000 | $40,392,400 |
| Public Guardian and Trustee/Accountant of the Ontario Court (General Division) |
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| Salaries and wages | $34,201,700 |
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| Employee benefits | $4,252,500 |
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| Transportation and communication | $975,300 |
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| Services | $6,655,800 |
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| Supplies and equipment | $548,600 | $46,633,900 |
| Total operating expense to be voted |
| $87,026,300 |
| Total operating expense for Victims and Vulnerable Persons Program |
| $183,813,400 |
| Operating assets |
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306-7 | Law Society Fee Prepayment |
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| Deposits and prepaid expenses |
| $1,000 |
| Total operating assets to be voted |
| $1,000 |
| Total operating assets for Victims and Vulnerable Persons Program |
| $1,000 |
Political Contribution Tax Credit - vote 307
The Political Contribution Tax Credit is a political contribution credit for contributions made to an Ontario party, constituency association or candidate registered under Ontario's Election Finances Act.
Vote summary
Item number | Item | Estimates | Estimates | Difference | Actual |
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| 1 | Political Contribution Tax Credit | $7,940,600 | $12,164,600 | ($4,224,000) | $10,110,100 |
| Total operating expense to be voted | $7,940,600 | $12,164,600 | ($4,224,000) | $10,110,100 |
| Total operating expense | $7,940,600 | $12,164,600 | ($4,224,000) | $10,110,100 |
Standard account by item and sub-items
Vote- | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount |
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| Operating expense |
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307-1 | Political Contribution Tax Credit |
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| Transfer payments |
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| Political Contribution Tax Credit | $7,940,600 |
| Total operating expense to be voted | $7,940,600 |
| Total operating expense for Political Contribution Tax Credit | $7,940,600 |