Expenditure Estimates for the Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries (2020-21)
The 2020-2021 Expenditure Estimates set out details of the operating and capital spending requirements of the Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries for the fiscal year commencing April 1, 2020.
Summary
The Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries funds a spectacular double bottom line by providing residents and visitors alike the opportunity to experience the best of the world in one province. The Ministry helps bring people together, showcases the authentic Ontario experience, celebrates our collective history and heritage, and supports Ontario’s diverse and thriving communities. This work drives billions of dollars in economic activity, creates thousands of jobs, and boosts local economies by creating an environment where businesses and their employees can thrive.
The Ministry supports cultural and tourism institutions and attractions, festivals and events, and multi-sport games that are a source of pride and celebration, while contributing to regional economic development and enriching the quality of life in a province defined by a diversity of experiences, cultural heritage and people.
Investments in ministry programs drive economic growth in communities across the province, provide jobs and opportunities for people and help Ontario’s communities thrive and succeed by showcasing their strengths to the world. These investments ensure that the Ministry remains a powerhouse that fuels a double bottom line – both the financial bottom line and the equally important bottom line of the province’s cultural fabric and identity.
Ministry program summary
Vote | Program | Estimates | Estimates | Difference | Actual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating expense |
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3801 | $24,653,400 | $26,307,300 | ($1,653,900) | $30,952,940 | |
3803 | $61,136,300 | $59,115,400 | $2,020,900 | $59,325,023 | |
3805 | $94,833,100 | $104,804,700 | ($9,971,600) | $136,172,328 | |
3806 | $103,497,000 | $103,497,000 | - | $100,000,000 | |
3808 | $704,341,500 | $614,141,200 | $90,200,300 | $627,822,379 | |
3811 | $240,270,500 | $234,913,100 | $5,357,400 | $249,204,963 | |
| Total operating expense to be voted | $1,228,731,800 | $1,142,778,700 | $85,953,100 | $1,203,477,633 |
| Statutory appropriations | $99,360 | $67,014 | $32,346 | $78,061 |
| Ministry total operating expense | $1,228,831,160 | $1,142,845,714 | $85,985,446 | $1,203,555,694 |
| Consolidation adjustment - Ontario Place Corporation | $10,190,000 | $9,755,000 | $435,000 | $11,127,105 |
| Consolidation adjustment - Metro Toronto Convention Centre | $54,603,500 | $52,987,000 | $1,616,500 | $49,684,829 |
| Consolidation adjustment - Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation | $1,363,000 | ($1,074,900) | $2,437,900 | ($5,512,963) |
| Consolidation adjustment - Ontario Science Centre | $11,184,900 | $7,607,300 | $3,577,600 | $8,487,092 |
| Consolidation adjustment - Ontario Trillium Foundation | $28,521,400 | $30,206,000 | ($1,684,600) | $40,524,679 |
| Consolidation adjustment - Royal Ontario Museum | $42,112,100 | $45,500,000 | ($3,387,900) | $41,127,620 |
| Consolidation adjustment - Ontario Arts Council | $1,292,400 | $697,200 | $595,200 | $4,219,124 |
| Consolidation adjustment - Niagara Parks Commission | $107,069,500 | $101,892,600 | $5,176,900 | $99,418,175 |
| Consolidation adjustment - Ottawa Convention Centre | $17,750,400 | $16,585,800 | $1,164,600 | $16,567,365 |
| Consolidation adjustment - Science North | $13,209,500 | $11,366,100 | $1,843,400 | $12,801,613 |
| Operating expense adjustment – Cap and Trade Wind Down Account Reclassification | - | - | - | $107,986 |
| St. Lawrence Parks – Operating Consolidation | $16,535,000 | - | $16,535,000 | - |
| Consolidation adjustment - General Real Estate Portfolio | ($221,500) | ($4,562,600) | $4,341,100 | ($4,424,925) |
| Consolidation adjustment - Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation | - | - | - | ($526,345) |
| Total including consolidation & other adjustments | $1,532,441,360 | $1,413,805,214 | $118,636,146 | $1,477,157,049 |
| Operating assets |
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3801 | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - | |
| Total operating assets to be voted | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
| Ministry total operating assets | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
| Capital expense |
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3801 | $4,000 | $4,000 | - | - | |
3803 | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - | |
3804 | $101,677,800 | $68,870,300 | $32,807,500 | $46,424,435 | |
3805 | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - | |
3811 | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - | |
| Total capital expense to be voted | $101,684,800 | $68,877,300 | $32,807,500 | $46,424,435 |
| Statutory appropriations | $4,000 | $4,000 | - | - |
| Ministry total capital expense | $101,688,800 | $68,881,300 | $32,807,500 | $46,424,435 |
| Consolidation adjustment - Ontario Place Corporation | $789,000 | ($17,800,000) | $18,589,000 | ($746,853) |
| Consolidation adjustment - Metro Toronto Convention Centre | $11,009,300 | $10,545,400 | $463,900 | $10,303,811 |
| Consolidation adjustment - Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation | $697,400 | $1,606,600 | ($909,200) | $2,144,688 |
| Consolidation adjustment - Ontario Science Centre | $2,347,000 | $721,000 | $1,626,000 | $2,220,000 |
| Consolidation adjustment - Ontario Trillium Foundation | $250,000 | $420,000 | ($170,000) | $377,882 |
| Consolidation adjustment - Royal Ontario Museum | $7,247,000 | $7,705,000 | ($458,000) | $5,880,000 |
| Consolidation adjustment - Ontario Arts Council | $270,000 | $390,000 | ($120,000) | $507,243 |
| Consolidation adjustment - Niagara Parks Commission | $13,653,700 | $11,728,100 | $1,925,600 | $9,754,885 |
| Consolidation adjustment - Ottawa Convention Centre | $5,703,400 | $5,525,000 | $178,400 | $5,271,805 |
| St. Lawrence Parks – Capital Consolidation | ($2,312,000) | - | ($2,312,000) | - |
| Consolidation adjustment - Science North | $2,697,200 | $1,965,500 | $731,700 | $3,955,747 |
| Consolidation adjustment - General Real Estate Portfolio | ($25,207,000) | ($5,257,000) | ($19,950,000) | ($836,957) |
| Total including consolidation & other adjustments | $118,833,800 | $86,430,900 | $32,402,900 | $85,256,686 |
| Capital assets |
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3801 | $3,000 | $3,000 | - | - | |
3805 | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - | |
3811 | $39,273,000 | $14,318,000 | $24,955,000 | - | |
| Total capital assets to be voted | $39,277,000 | $14,322,000 | $24,955,000 | - |
| Ministry total capital assets | $39,277,000 | $14,322,000 | $24,955,000 | - |
| Ministry total operating and capital including consolidation and other adjustments (not including assets) | $1,651,275,160 | $1,500,236,114 | $151,039,046 | $1,562,413,735 |
Reconciliation to previously published data
Operating expense | 2019-20 | 2018-19 |
|---|---|---|
| Total operating expense previously published
| $1,143,408,114 | $1,184,765,783 |
| Government reorganization
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Transfer of functions from other Ministries | - | $19,450,286 |
Transfer of functions to other Ministries | ($562,400) | ($660,375) |
| Restated total operating expense
| $1,142,845,714 | $1,203,555,694 |
Ministry Administration Program - vote 3801
The Ministry Administration Program includes the Offices of the Minister, Parliamentary Assistant and Deputy Minister as well as the Regional and Corporate Services Division and Communications Branch. The Program works to achieve ministry and government objectives by providing strategic advice and vital support services, including communications, legal services, human resources, regional program support, strategic corporate policy, corporate and fiscal planning, controllership activities, and information technology and business solutions. Some areas provide corporate support to several ministries and their agencies.
Vote summary
Item number | Item | Estimates | Estimates | Difference | Actual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1 | Ministry administration | $24,653,400 | $26,307,300 | ($1,653,900) | $30,952,940 |
| Total operating expense to be voted | $24,653,400 | $26,307,300 | ($1,653,900) | $30,952,940 |
S | Minister's salary, the Executive Council Act | $47,841 | $47,841 | - | $49,301 |
S | Parliamentary assistants' salaries, the Executive Council Act | $48,519 | $16,173 | $32,346 | $16,667 |
| Total statutory appropriations | $96,360 | $64,014 | $32,346 | $65,968 |
| Total operating expense | $24,749,760 | $26,371,314 | ($1,621,554) | $31,018,908 |
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10 | Accounts receivable | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
| Total operating assets to be voted | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
| Total operating assets | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
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3 | Ministry administration | $4,000 | $4,000 | - | - |
| Total capital expense to be voted | $4,000 | $4,000 | - | - |
S | Amortization, the Financial Administration Act | $2,000 | $2,000 | - | - |
| Total statutory appropriations | $2,000 | $2,000 | - | - |
| Total capital expense | $6,000 | $6,000 | - | - |
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2 | Ministry administration | $3,000 | $3,000 | - | - |
| Total capital assets to be voted | $3,000 | $3,000 | - | - |
| Total capital assets | $3,000 | $3,000 | - | - |
Standard account by item and sub-items
Vote- | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating expense |
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3801-1 | Ministry administration |
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| Salaries and wages |
| $16,813,500 |
| Employee benefits |
| $1,972,800 |
| Transportation and communication |
| $934,000 |
| Services |
| $4,348,200 |
| Supplies and equipment |
| $584,900 |
| Transfer payments |
|
|
| Summer Experience Program (SEP) |
| $1,000 |
| Subtotal |
| $24,654,400 |
| Less: recoveries |
| $1,000 |
| Total operating expense to be voted |
| $24,653,400 |
| Sub-items: |
|
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| Main office |
|
|
| Salaries and wages | $2,771,400 |
|
| Employee benefits | $313,200 |
|
| Transportation and communication | $204,700 |
|
| Services | $129,500 |
|
| Supplies and equipment | $83,400 | $3,502,200 |
| Communications services |
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| Salaries and wages | $2,473,400 |
|
| Employee benefits | $348,400 |
|
| Transportation and communication | $48,000 |
|
| Services | $190,600 |
|
| Supplies and equipment | $121,000 | $3,181,400 |
| Information Technology |
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| Services | $1,155,100 | $1,155,100 |
| Legal services |
|
|
| Salaries and wages | $207,400 |
|
| Employee benefits | $27,000 |
|
| Transportation and communication | $17,500 |
|
| Services | $1,868,100 |
|
| Supplies and equipment | $12,400 | $2,132,400 |
| Regional Services and Corporate Support |
|
|
| Salaries and wages | $6,013,800 |
|
| Employee benefits | $703,200 |
|
| Transportation and communication | $557,600 |
|
| Services | $457,400 |
|
| Supplies and equipment | $231,300 |
|
| Transfer payments |
|
|
| Summer Experience Program (SEP) | $1,000 |
|
| Subtotal | $7,964,300 |
|
| Less: recoveries | $1,000 | $7,963,300 |
| Human resources |
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|
| Salaries and wages | $1,218,200 |
|
| Employee benefits | $91,000 |
|
| Transportation and communication | $24,400 |
|
| Services | $99,200 |
|
| Supplies and equipment | $26,200 | $1,459,000 |
| Financial and audit services |
|
|
| Salaries and wages | $2,279,100 |
|
| Employee benefits | $284,500 |
|
| Transportation and communication | $53,600 |
|
| Services | $406,000 |
|
| Supplies and equipment | $91,100 | $3,114,300 |
| Strategic policy development and planning |
|
|
| Salaries and wages | $1,850,200 |
|
| Employee benefits | $205,500 |
|
| Transportation and communication | $28,200 |
|
| Services | $42,300 |
|
| Supplies and equipment | $19,500 | $2,145,700 |
| Total operating expense to be voted |
| $24,653,400 |
| Statutory appropriations |
|
|
Statutory | Minister's salary, the Executive Council Act |
| $47,841 |
Statutory | Parliamentary assistants' salaries, the Executive Council Act |
| $48,519 |
| Total operating expense for Ministry Administration Program |
| $24,749,760 |
| Operating assets |
|
|
3801-10 | Accounts receivable |
|
|
| Advances and recoverable amounts |
|
|
| Advances and recoverable - in-year recoveries |
| $1,000 |
| Total operating assets to be voted |
| $1,000 |
| Total operating assets for Ministry Administration Program |
| $1,000 |
| Capital expense |
|
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3801-3 | Ministry administration |
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| Other transactions |
| $4,000 |
| Total capital expense to be voted |
| $4,000 |
| Statutory appropriations |
|
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| Other transactions |
|
|
Statutory | Amortization, the Financial Administration Act |
| $2,000 |
| Total capital expense for Ministry Administration Program |
| $6,000 |
| Capital assets |
|
|
3801-2 | Ministry administration |
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|
| Land |
| $1,000 |
| Land and marine fleet - asset costs |
| $2,000 |
| Total capital assets to be voted |
| $3,000 |
| Total capital assets for Ministry Administration Program |
| $3,000 |
Sport, Recreation and Community Programs - vote 3803
The Ministry's sport, recreation and community programs are working to increase Ontarians' sport and physical activity participation levels and developing high performance athletes whose achievements inspire people across Ontario and Canada.
The Ministry’s support for amateur sport is focused on participation, development and excellence for athletes of all ages and abilities.
The Ministry leads Ontario's interests in recreation by providing funding for key partners to deliver projects that increase physical activity, including targeted supports to engage Indigenous communities; that provide after school programs for children and youth; and that provide coordination for provincial interests in trails, parkland, open space and water-based recreation resources.
The Ministry also has oversight and responsibility for amateur and professional combative sport, and works to make Ontario a leader in the area of sport safety.
Vote summary
Item number | Item | Estimates | Estimates | Difference | Actual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1 | Sport, Recreation and Community | $61,136,300 | $59,115,400 | $2,020,900 | $59,325,023 |
| Total operating expense to be voted | $61,136,300 | $59,115,400 | $2,020,900 | $59,325,023 |
S | Bad debt expense, the Financial Administration Act | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | $12,093 |
| Total statutory appropriations | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | $12,093 |
| Total operating expense | $61,137,300 | $59,116,400 | $2,020,900 | $59,337,116 |
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3 | Sport, Recreation and Community | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
| Total capital expense to be voted | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
| Total capital expense | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
Standard account by item and sub-items
Vote- | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating expense |
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3803-1 | Sport, Recreation and Community |
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| Salaries and wages |
| $4,824,600 |
| Employee benefits |
| $622,400 |
| Transportation and communication |
| $385,000 |
| Services |
| $1,781,600 |
| Supplies and equipment |
| $408,100 |
| Transfer payments |
|
|
| Sport | $30,766,200 |
|
| Active recreation | $22,347,400 |
|
| Recognition | $1,000 | $53,114,600 |
| Total operating expense to be voted |
| $61,136,300 |
| Statutory appropriations |
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| Other transactions |
|
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Statutory | Bad debt expense, the Financial Administration Act |
| $1,000 |
| Total operating expense for Sport, Recreation and Community Programs |
| $61,137,300 |
| Capital expense |
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|
3803-3 | Sport, Recreation and Community |
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| Transfer payments |
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| Grants in Support of Cycling Tourism Trails Infrastructure |
| $1,000 |
| Total capital expense to be voted |
| $1,000 |
| Total capital expense for Sport, Recreation and Community Programs |
| $1,000 |
Tourism and Culture Capital Program - vote 3804
The Ministry makes capital investments in its sectors which address repair and rehabilitation considerations, drive competitiveness and sustainability, and help Ontario enhance the visitor experience and its appeal as a regional, national and international tourist and cultural destination.
The Ministry leads the development of the Ontario Place site as a world-class year-round destination that will attract local, provincial and international visitors – with potential landmarks such as sports and entertainment attractions, and retail.
Vote summary
Item number | Item | Estimates | Estimates | Difference | Actual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1 | Tourism and Culture Capital | $101,677,800 | $68,870,300 | $32,807,500 | $46,424,435 |
| Total capital expense to be voted | $101,677,800 | $68,870,300 | $32,807,500 | $46,424,435 |
| Total capital expense | $101,677,800 | $68,870,300 | $32,807,500 | $46,424,435 |
Standard account by item and sub-items
Vote- | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital expense |
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3804-1 | Tourism and Culture Capital |
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| Services |
| $30,216,400 |
| Supplies and equipment |
| $1,000 |
| Transfer payments |
|
|
| Repairs and Rehabilitation Capital | $24,834,400 |
|
| Grants in Support of Sport and Recreation | $34,801,000 |
|
| Grants in Support of Culture | $11,825,000 | $71,460,400 |
| Total capital expense to be voted |
| $101,677,800 |
| Total capital expense for Tourism and Culture Capital Program |
| $101,677,800 |
Heritage, Tourism and Culture Programs - vote 3805
The Ministry is responsible for strategic policy, programs and services, and research initiatives related to the arts, cultural industries, archaeology, museums, heritage, public libraries and tourism in Ontario. The Ministry works with partners to: foster community capacity in the conservation of Ontario’s heritage; raise the profile of Ontario as a province rich in cultural, heritage and archaeological resources and attractions; encourage and promote Ontario’s cultural tourism products; cultivate growth in creative industries such as film, television, book and magazine publishing, music recording and digital media to make Ontario a leader in the knowledge-based economy; provide communities with greater access to information through their public libraries; attract private sector investment; and support regional planning and economic development through the Regional Tourism Organizations to build a stronger, more competitive tourism industry.
Vote summary
Item number | Item | Estimates | Estimates | Difference | Actual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1 | Heritage, Tourism and Culture Programs | $94,833,100 | $104,804,700 | ($9,971,600) | $136,172,328 |
| Total operating expense to be voted | $94,833,100 | $104,804,700 | ($9,971,600) | $136,172,328 |
S | Bad debt expense, the Financial Administration Act | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
| Total statutory appropriations | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
| Total operating expense | $94,834,100 | $104,805,700 | ($9,971,600) | $136,172,328 |
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3 | Heritage, Tourism and Culture Programs | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
| Total capital expense to be voted | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
S | Amortization, the Financial Administration Act | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
| Total statutory appropriations | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
| Total capital expense | $2,000 | $2,000 | - | - |
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2 | Heritage, Tourism and Culture Programs | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
| Total capital assets to be voted | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
| Total capital assets | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
Standard account by item and sub-items
Vote- | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating expense |
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3805-1 | Heritage, Tourism and Culture Programs |
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|
| Salaries and wages |
| $11,157,700 |
| Employee benefits |
| $1,286,100 |
| Transportation and communication |
| $804,400 |
| Services |
| $588,300 |
| Supplies and equipment |
| $671,400 |
| Transfer payments |
|
|
| Grants in Support for Tourism Regions | $19,955,200 |
|
| Festivals & Events | $19,500,000 |
|
| Grants in Support of Tourism Investment Development | $500,000 |
|
| Arts Sector Support | $2,245,800 |
|
| Heritage Sector Support | $5,730,600 |
|
| Libraries Sector Support | $25,394,600 |
|
| Ontario Music Fund | $7,000,000 | $80,326,200 |
| Subtotal |
| $94,834,100 |
| Less: recoveries |
| $1,000 |
| Total operating expense to be voted |
| $94,833,100 |
| Statutory appropriations |
|
|
| Other transactions |
|
|
Statutory | Bad debt expense, the Financial Administration Act |
| $1,000 |
| Total operating expense for Heritage, Tourism and Culture Programs |
| $94,834,100 |
| Capital expense |
|
|
3805-3 | Heritage, Tourism and Culture Programs |
|
|
| Other transactions |
| $1,000 |
| Total capital expense to be voted |
| $1,000 |
| Statutory appropriations |
|
|
| Other transactions |
|
|
Statutory | Amortization, the Financial Administration Act |
| $1,000 |
| Total capital expense for Heritage, Tourism and Culture Programs |
| $2,000 |
| Capital assets |
|
|
3805-2 | Heritage, Tourism and Culture Programs |
|
|
| Land and marine fleet - asset costs |
| $1,000 |
| Total capital assets to be voted |
| $1,000 |
| Total capital assets for Heritage, Tourism and Culture Programs |
| $1,000 |
Ontario Trillium Foundation Program - vote 3806
The Ontario Trillium Foundation is one of Canada's leading charitable grant-making foundations. The mission of the Foundation is to build healthy and vibrant communities throughout Ontario by strengthening the capacity of the voluntary sector, through investments in community-based initiatives.
Vote summary
Item number | Item | Estimates | Estimates | Difference | Actual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1 | Ontario Trillium Foundation | $103,497,000 | $103,497,000 | - | $100,000,000 |
| Total operating expense to be voted | $103,497,000 | $103,497,000 | - | $100,000,000 |
| Total operating expense | $103,497,000 | $103,497,000 | - | $100,000,000 |
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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3806-1 | Ontario Trillium Foundation |
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| Transfer payments |
|
| Ontario Trillium Foundation | $103,497,000 |
| Total operating expense to be voted | $103,497,000 |
| Total operating expense for Ontario Trillium Foundation Program | $103,497,000 |
Ontario cultural media tax credits - vote 3808
Ontario’s cultural media tax credits provide incentives and support for Ontario-based companies to produce films, television programs, interactive digital media products or books in Ontario. The tax credits help stimulate job creation and investment in the province’s creative industries.
The Canada Revenue Agency administers the program on behalf of Ontario through the federal income tax system.
Vote summary
Item number | Item | Estimates | Estimates | Difference | Actual |
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1 | Ontario cultural media tax credits | $704,341,500 | $614,141,200 | $90,200,300 | $627,822,379 |
| Total operating expense to be voted | $704,341,500 | $614,141,200 | $90,200,300 | $627,822,379 |
| Total operating expense | $704,341,500 | $614,141,200 | $90,200,300 | $627,822,379 |
Standard account by item and sub-items
Vote- | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating expense |
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3808-1 | Ontario cultural media tax credits |
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| Transfer payments |
|
|
| Ontario Book Publishing Tax Credit | $4,095,300 |
|
| Ontario Computer Animation and Special Effects Tax Credit | $50,305,500 |
|
| Ontario Film and Television Tax Credit | $240,642,900 |
|
| Ontario Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit | $84,489,300 |
|
| Ontario Production Services Tax Credit | $324,808,500 | $704,341,500 |
| Total operating expense to be voted |
| $704,341,500 |
| Total operating expense for Ontario Cultural Media Tax Credits |
| $704,341,500 |
Agency Programs - vote 3811
The Ministry’s attractions and agencies promote the cultural fabric of Ontario as well as its economic growth and job creation by offering a range of educational, recreational, cultural and entertainment programs for residents and visitors. The Agency Program is responsible for governance, appointments, accountability and operating funding for agencies and attractions within the ministry’s portfolio, including two directly operated attractions.
The Agency Program is also responsible for driving the ministry’s agency modernization and transformation initiatives.
Vote summary
Item number | Item | Estimates | Estimates | Difference | Actual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1 | Agency programs | $240,270,500 | $234,913,100 | $5,357,400 | $249,204,963 |
| Total operating expense to be voted | $240,270,500 | $234,913,100 | $5,357,400 | $249,204,963 |
S | Bad debt expense, the Financial Administration Act | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
| Total statutory appropriations | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
| Total operating expense | $240,271,500 | $234,914,100 | $5,357,400 | $249,204,963 |
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|
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|
| |
3 | Agency programs | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
| Total capital expense to be voted | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
S | Amortization, the Financial Administration Act | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
| Total statutory appropriations | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
| Total capital expense | $2,000 | $2,000 | - | - |
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|
|
|
| |
2 | Agency programs | $39,273,000 | $14,318,000 | $24,955,000 | - |
| Total capital assets to be voted | $39,273,000 | $14,318,000 | $24,955,000 | - |
| Total capital assets | $39,273,000 | $14,318,000 | $24,955,000 | - |
Standard account by item and sub-items
Vote- | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount | Amount | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating expense |
|
|
|
3811-1 | Agency programs |
|
|
|
| Salaries and wages |
|
| $9,646,800 |
| Employee benefits |
|
| $1,306,900 |
| Transportation and communication |
|
| $277,200 |
| Services |
|
| $2,404,200 |
| Supplies and equipment |
|
| $867,100 |
| Transfer payments |
|
|
|
| McMichael Canadian Collection |
| $3,328,800 |
|
| Ontario Arts Council |
| $59,937,400 |
|
| Ontario Media Development Corp |
| $28,450,300 |
|
| Ontario Heritage Trust |
| $3,809,300 |
|
| Ontario Science Centre |
| $19,364,100 |
|
| Royal Botanical Gardens |
| $4,036,000 |
|
| Royal Ontario Museum |
| $27,280,900 |
|
| Science North |
| $6,828,900 |
|
| Southern Ontario Library Service |
| $1,500,000 |
|
| Ontario Library Service North |
| $1,000,000 |
|
| St. Lawrence Parks Commission |
| $7,122,800 |
|
| Ontario Place Corporation |
| $2,070,000 |
|
| Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corp. |
| $32,967,500 |
|
| Heritage Initiative |
| $7,000,000 |
|
| Art Gallery of Ontario |
| $21,072,300 | $225,768,300 |
| Total operating expense to be voted |
|
| $240,270,500 |
| Sub-items: |
|
|
|
| Transformation and Delivery |
|
|
|
| Salaries and wages |
| $1,850,300 |
|
| Employee benefits |
| $228,200 |
|
| Transportation and communication |
| $75,200 |
|
| Services |
| $263,600 |
|
| Supplies and equipment |
| $54,000 | $2,471,300 |
| Agency Relations and Accountability |
|
|
|
| Salaries and wages |
| $7,796,500 |
|
| Employee benefits |
| $1,078,700 |
|
| Transportation and communication |
| $202,000 |
|
| Services |
| $2,140,600 |
|
| Supplies and equipment |
| $813,100 |
|
| Transfer payments |
|
|
|
| McMichael Canadian Collection | $3,328,800 |
|
|
| Ontario Arts Council | $59,937,400 |
|
|
| Ontario Media Development Corp | $28,450,300 |
|
|
| Ontario Heritage Trust | $3,809,300 |
|
|
| Ontario Science Centre | $19,364,100 |
|
|
| Royal Botanical Gardens | $4,036,000 |
|
|
| Royal Ontario Museum | $27,280,900 |
|
|
| Science North | $6,828,900 |
|
|
| Southern Ontario Library Service | $1,500,000 |
|
|
| Ontario Library Service North | $1,000,000 |
|
|
| St. Lawrence Parks Commission | $7,122,800 |
|
|
| Ontario Place Corporation | $2,070,000 |
|
|
| Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corp. | $32,967,500 |
|
|
| Heritage Initiative | $7,000,000 |
|
|
| Art Gallery of Ontario | $21,072,300 | $225,768,300 | $237,799,200 |
| Total operating expense to be voted |
|
| $240,270,500 |
| Statutory appropriations |
|
|
|
| Other transactions |
|
|
|
Statutory | Bad debt expense, the Financial Administration Act |
|
| $1,000 |
| Total operating expense for Agency Programs |
|
| $240,271,500 |
| Capital expense |
|
|
|
3811-3 | Agency programs |
|
|
|
| Other transactions |
|
| $1,000 |
| Total capital expense to be voted |
|
| $1,000 |
| Statutory appropriations |
|
|
|
| Other transactions |
|
|
|
Statutory | Amortization, the Financial Administration Act |
|
| $1,000 |
| Total capital expense for Agency Programs |
|
| $2,000 |
| Capital assets |
|
|
|
3811-2 | Agency programs |
|
|
|
| Land |
|
| $39,272,000 |
| Land and marine fleet - asset costs |
|
| $1,000 |
| Total capital assets to be voted |
|
| $39,273,000 |
| Total capital assets for Agency Programs |
|
| $39,273,000 |
Footnotes
- footnote[1] Back to paragraph Total operating expense includes statutory appropriations, special warrants and total operating expense to be voted.