Expenditure Estimates for the Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation (2017-18)
The 2017-2018 Expenditure Estimates set out details of the operating and capital spending requirements of the Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation for the fiscal year commencing April 1, 2017.
Summary
The Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation’s mandate is to: develop stronger, broader partnerships with Indigenous people, lead strategic policy and priority planning, resolve land claims and address rights, help Indigenous people access government programs, services and information, and enhance government awareness of Indigenous people, issues and best practices for consulting and engaging with Indigenous people.
Ministry program summary
| Vote | Program | Estimates 2017-18 | Estimates 2016-17 | Difference between 2017-18 and 2016-17 | Actual 2015-16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating expense | |||||
| 2001 | Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation Program | $87,295,100 | $78,920,400 | $8,374,700 | $76,075,868 |
| Total operating expense to be voted | $87,295,100 | $78,920,400 | $8,374,700 | $76,075,868 | |
| Statutory appropriations | $65,014 | $65,014 | - | $65,968 | |
| Ministry total operating expense | $87,360,114 | $78,985,414 | $8,374,700 | $76,141,836 | |
| Capital expense | |||||
| 2001 | Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation Program | $3,401,000 | $3,001,000 | $400,000 | $2,999,978 |
| Total capital expense to be voted | $3,401,000 | $3,001,000 | $400,000 | $2,999,978 | |
| Ministry total capital expense | $3,401,000 | $3,001,000 | $400,000 | $2,999,978 | |
| Ministry total operating and capital including consolidation and other adjustments (not including assets) | $90,761,114 | $81,986,414 | $8,774,700 | $79,141,814 |
Reconciliation to previously published data
| Operating expense | 2016-17 Estimates | 2015-16 Actual |
|---|---|---|
| Total operating expense previously published | $73,985,414 | $76,141,836 |
| Supplementary estimates | ||
2016-17 Supplementary estimates | $5,000,000 | - |
| Restated total operating expense | $78,985,414 | $76,141,836 |
Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation Program - vote 2001
The Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation’s mandate is to: develop stronger, broader partnerships with Indigenous people, lead strategic policy and priority planning, resolve land claims and address rights, help Indigenous people access government programs, services and information, and enhance government awareness of Indigenous people, issues and best practices for consulting and engaging with Indigenous people.
Vote summary
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2017-18 | Estimates 2016-17 | Difference between 2017-18 and 2016-17 | Actual 2015-16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating expense | |||||
| 4 | Ministry Administration | $12,216,700 | $11,455,800 | $760,900 | $11,402,236 |
| 1 | Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation | $70,076,400 | $67,462,600 | $2,613,800 | $60,162,532 |
| 2 | Land Claims and Self-Government Initiatives | $5,002,000 | $2,000 | $5,000,000 | $4,511,100 |
| Total operating expense to be voted | $87,295,100 | $78,920,400 | $8,374,700 | $76,075,868 | |
| 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 |
| S | Bad debt expense, the Financial Administration Act | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
| Total Statutory appropriations | $65,014 | $65,014 | - | $65,968 | |
| Total operating expense | $87,360,114 | $78,985,414 | $8,374,700 | $76,141,836 | |
| Capital expense | |||||
| 3 | Indigenous Relations Capital Program | $3,401,000 | $3,001,000 | $400,000 | $2,999,978 |
| Total capital expense to be voted | $3,401,000 | $3,001,000 | $400,000 | $2,999,978 | |
| Total capital expense | $3,401,000 | $3,001,000 | $400,000 | $2,999,978 |
Standard account by item and sub-items
| Vote-item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating expense | |||
| 2001-4 | Ministry Administration | ||
Salaries and wages | $4,110,000 | ||
Employee benefits | $462,100 | ||
Transportation and communication | $312,600 | ||
Services | $7,261,800 | ||
Supplies and equipment | $70,200 | ||
| Total operating expense to be voted | $12,216,700 | ||
| Statutory appropriations | |||
| Statutory | Minister’s salary, the Executive Council Act | $47,841 | |
| Statutory | Parliamentary Assistant’s salary, the Executive Council Act | $16,173 | |
| 2001-1 | Indigenous relations and reconciliation | ||
Salaries and wages | $10,473,600 | ||
Employee benefits | $1,202,400 | ||
Transportation and communication | $745,600 | ||
Services | $6,009,100 | ||
Supplies and equipment | $211,800 | ||
Transfer payments | |||
Ontario Indigenous Representative Organization fund | $1,924,900 | ||
Indigenous economic development fund | $10,000,000 | ||
Participation fund | $4,970,000 | ||
Support for community negotiations fund | $4,200,000 | ||
Support for Algonquin negotiation fund | $2,875,000 | ||
Six Nations fund | $650,000 | ||
Islington Grassy Narrows mercury disability fund | $1,104,000 | ||
Policy development engagement fund | $8,210,000 | ||
New relationship fund | $14,500,000 | ||
Métis economic development fund | $3,000,000 | $51,433,900 | |
| Total operating expense to be voted | $70,076,400 | ||
| Statutory appropriations | |||
Other transactions | |||
| Statutory | Bad debt expense, the Financial Administration Act | $1,000 | |
| 2001-2 | Land Claims and Self-Government Initiatives | ||
Transfer payments | |||
Land claim settlements | $5,001,000 | ||
Negotiated settlements | $1,000 | $5,002,000 | |
| Total operating expense to be voted | $5,002,000 | ||
| Total operating expense for indigenous relations and reconciliation program | $87,360,114 | ||
| Capital expense | |||
| 2001-3 | Indigenous Relations Capital Program | ||
Transfer payments | |||
Other capital projects | $400,000 | ||
Indigenous Community Capital Grants Program | $3,000,000 | ||
Negotiated settlements | $1,000 | $3,401,000 | |
| Total capital expense to be voted | $3,401,000 | ||
| Total capital expense for Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation Program | $3,401,000 |
Footnotes
- footnote[1] Back to paragraph Total operating expense includes statutory appropriations, special warrants and total operating expense to be voted.