Expenditure Estimates for the Ministry of Infrastructure (2023–24)
The 2023–2024 Expenditure Estimates set out details of the operating and capital spending requirements of the Ministry of Infrastructure for the fiscal year commencing April 1, 2023.
Summary
The Ministry of Infrastructure (MOI) is building Ontario by leading the overall development of infrastructure policy and planning to modernize the Province’s infrastructure and strengthen Ontario's communities and economy.
The ministry guides the Province's infrastructure plan by collecting, standardizing, and analyzing data to support evidence-based infrastructure planning and decision-making. As part of the effort to guide Ontario’s infrastructure plan and to ensure the government’s plan for long-term prosperity continues to move forward, MOI is responsible for developing, delivering and negotiating infrastructure programs, including federal-provincial and municipal infrastructure programs as well as implementing policies that support community infrastructure. The ministry oversees the Transit-Oriented Communities program to support complete and vibrant communities and leads the redevelopment of Ontario Place. MOI also leads the government’s commitment to connect communities to high-speed internet access. The ministry also manages the Unsolicited Proposals framework. In addition, the ministry is responsible for managing the government's General Real Estate Portfolio through policy work and program delivery.
As part of its agency oversight role, the ministry has legislative responsibility for Infrastructure Ontario, Waterfront Toronto and the Ontario Place Corporation.
The ministry also provides support with the Queens Park Restoration Project to ensure this historic heritage building where critical government business is conducted is brought to current building standards. It will ensure this landmark that symbolizes and facilitates the province’s democratic process is protected and remains safe for future use.
Ministry Program Summary
| Vote | Program | Estimates | Estimates | Difference | Actual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operating expense | |||||
| 4001 | Ministry Administration | $8,846,600 | $6,916,700 | $1,929,900 | $7,361,895 |
| 4003 | Infrastructure Policy, Planning, and Projects | $87,180,400 | $19,797,900 | $67,382,500 | $32,480,786 |
| 4006 | Government Real Estate | $334,723,600 | $345,579,100 | ($10,855,500) | $358,280,472 |
| 4007 | Infrastructure Partnership Projects & Agency Oversight | $12,847,200 | $8,977,900 | $3,869,300 | $7,102,390 |
| Total operating expense to be voted | $443,597,800 | $381,271,600 | $62,326,200 | $405,225,543 | |
| Statutory appropriations | $225,187 | $65,014 | $160,173 | $101,246 | |
| Ministry total operating expense | $443,822,987 | $381,336,614 | $62,486,373 | $405,326,789 | |
| Consolidation adjustment - General Real Estate Portfolio | $532,611,200 | $564,666,900 | ($32,055,700) | $576,091,388 | |
| Consolidation adjustment - Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation | $153,410,500 | $143,226,900 | $10,183,600 | $115,003,209 | |
| Consolidation adjustment - Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Corporation | $1,270,200 | $1,645,600 | ($375,400) | $1,895,885 | |
| Consolidation adjustment - Transmission Corridor Program | ($22,371,200) | ($32,180,800) | $9,809,600 | ($43,032,205) | |
| Consolidation adjustment - Ontario Place Corporation | $8,078,200 | $9,630,700 | ($1,552,500) | $3,922,228 | |
| Total including consolidation & other adjustments | $1,116,821,887 | $1,068,325,914 | $48,495,973 | $1,059,207,294 | |
Operating assets | |||||
| 4007 | Infrastructure Partnership Projects & Agency Oversight | $171,230,800 | - | $171,230,800 | - |
| Total operating assets to be voted | $171,230,800 | - | $171,230,800 | - | |
| Ministry total operating assets | $171,230,800 | - | $171,230,800 | - | |
Capital expense | |||||
| 4003 | Infrastructure Policy, Planning, and Projects | $1,650,275,100 | $1,924,698,500 | ($274,423,400) | $878,361,775 |
| 4006 | Government Real Estate | $125,916,100 | $98,068,200 | $27,847,900 | $95,602,249 |
| 4007 | Infrastructure Partnership Projects & Agency Oversight | $373,535,300 | $73,440,000 | $300,095,300 | $8,544,000 |
| Total capital expense to be voted | $2,149,726,500 | $2,096,206,700 | $53,519,800 | $982,508,024 | |
| Statutory appropriations | $430,500 | $3,000 | $427,500 | - | |
| Ministry total capital expense | $2,150,157,000 | $2,096,209,700 | $53,947,300 | $982,508,024 | |
| Consolidation adjustment - General Real Estate Portfolio | $198,507,600 | $203,365,900 | ($4,858,300) | $181,501,306 | |
| Consolidation adjustment - Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation | $4,000,000 | $3,511,000 | $489,000 | $2,284,257 | |
| Consolidation adjustment - Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Corporation | $19,300 | $20,001,900 | ($19,982,600) | $27,423 | |
| Consolidation adjustment - Ontario Place Corporation | $339,000 | $354,800 | ($15,800) | $168,320 | |
| Total including consolidation & other adjustments | $2,353,022,900 | $2,323,443,300 | $29,579,600 | $1,166,489,330 | |
Capital assets | |||||
| 4003 | Infrastructure Policy, Planning, and Projects | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
| 4006 | Government Real Estate | $366,892,100 | $360,743,700 | $6,148,400 | $244,633,682 |
| 4007 | Infrastructure Partnership Projects & Agency Oversight | $55,924,000 | $39,272,000 | $16,652,000 | - |
| Total capital assets to be voted | $422,817,100 | $400,016,700 | $22,800,400 | $244,633,682 | |
| Ministry total capital assets | $422,817,100 | $400,016,700 | $22,800,400 | $244,633,682 | |
| Ministry total operating and capital including consolidation and other adjustments (not including assets) | $3,469,844,787 | $3,391,769,214 | $78,075,573 | $2,225,696,624 | |
Reconciliation to previously published data
| Operating expense | Estimates | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| Total operating expense previously published | $29,166,414 | $40,769,539 |
| Government reorganization | ||
Transfer of functions from other Ministries | $352,170,200 | $364,557,250 |
| Restated total operating expense | $381,336,614 | $405,326,789 |
| Capital expense | Estimates | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| Total capital expense previously published | $1,924,699,500 | $878,361,775 |
| Government reorganization | ||
Transfer of functions from other Ministries | $171,510,200 | $104,146,249 |
| Restated total capital Expense | $2,096,209,700 | $982,508,024 |
| Capital assets | Estimates | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| Total capital assets previously published | $1,000 | - |
| Government reorganization | ||
Transfer of functions from other Ministries | $400,015,700 | $244,633,682 |
| Restated total capital assets | $400,016,700 | $244,633,682 |
Ministry Administration - vote 4001
The ministry’s internal Administration Program provides strategic and operational advice and support services to enable the ministry to achieve government objectives and fiscal priorities. The program provides financial, human resources, planning, legal, communication and other corporate services to support the Ministry's funding programs and initiatives.
Vote summary
Standard account by item and sub-items
| Vote- item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
Operating expense | |||
| 4001-1 | Ministry Administration | ||
Salaries and wages | $5,612,200 | ||
Employee benefits | $718,500 | ||
Transportation and communication | $94,400 | ||
Services | $2,348,500 | ||
Supplies and equipment | $73,000 | ||
| Total operating expense to be voted | $8,846,600 | ||
| Sub-items: | |||
| Main office | |||
Salaries and wages | $1,459,500 | ||
Employee benefits | $198,100 | ||
Transportation and communication | $34,400 | ||
Services | $70,600 | ||
Supplies and equipment | $34,400 | $1,797,000 | |
| Corporate Services | |||
Salaries and wages | $3,006,200 | ||
Employee benefits | $372,400 | ||
Transportation and communication | $13,300 | ||
Services | $466,000 | ||
Supplies and equipment | $13,300 | $3,871,200 | |
| Communications Services | |||
Salaries and wages | $1,009,900 | ||
Employee benefits | $131,300 | ||
Transportation and communication | $19,600 | ||
Services | $424,400 | ||
Supplies and equipment | $19,600 | $1,604,800 | |
| Legal Services | |||
Salaries and wages | $136,600 | ||
Employee benefits | $16,700 | ||
Transportation and communication | $27,100 | ||
Services | $1,387,500 | ||
Supplies and equipment | $5,700 | $1,573,600 | |
| Total operating expense to be voted | $8,846,600 | ||
| Statutory appropriations | |||
| Statutory | Minister’s Salary, the Executive Council Act | $47,841 | |
| Statutory | Parliamentary Assistant’s Salary, the Executive Council Act | $16,173 | |
| Total operating expense for Ministry Administration | $8,910,614 | ||
Infrastructure Policy, Planning, and Projects - vote 4003
The Infrastructure Policy and Planning Program (IPP) leads overall policy and direction across government to modernize the Province's infrastructure and to deliver on its investments. This infrastructure includes, but is not limited to: highways, roads, bridges, transit, hospitals, colleges, schools, courthouses, correctional facilities and other government buildings.
The program is the steward of provincial asset management planning and develops tools and supports to track current infrastructure assets and planned investments across government. IPP collects data and develops tools and analysis of infrastructure condition, capacity and modernization needs to help inform decision making on infrastructure investments across sectors. It also promotes provincial asset management best practices and advances infrastructure policy discussions with other ministries.
The program also manages the government's relationship with the federal and municipal governments on infrastructure investments, oversees the delivery of municipal infrastructure policy and programs to ensure alignment with broader provincial infrastructure policy, and develops regulations for asset management plans for municipalities to help them plan their infrastructure and to provide evidence to support provincial funding decisions.
In addition, the program is responsible for leading the government's commitment to provide access to high speed internet to communities across Ontario by the end of 2025.
Vote summary
Standard account by item and sub-items
| Vote- item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount | Amount | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operating expense | ||||
| 4003-1 | Infrastructure Policy, Planning, and Projects | |||
Salaries and wages | $14,554,600 | |||
Employee benefits | $1,918,200 | |||
Transportation and communication | $175,300 | |||
Services | $20,337,300 | |||
Supplies and equipment | $177,300 | |||
Transfer payments | ||||
Community Infrastructure Interest Incentives | $1,000 | |||
Broadband and Cellular Infrastructure - Operating | $48,650,000 | |||
Asset Management | $1,366,700 | $50,017,700 | ||
| Total operating expense to be voted | $87,180,400 | |||
| Sub-items: | ||||
| Infrastructure Programs and Projects | ||||
Salaries and wages | $10,982,800 | |||
Employee benefits | $1,488,000 | |||
Transportation and communication | $100,500 | |||
Services | $18,822,500 | |||
Supplies and equipment | $102,500 | |||
Transfer payments | ||||
Community Infrastructure Interest Incentives | $1,000 | |||
Broadband and Cellular Infrastructure - Operating | $48,650,000 | |||
Asset Management | $1,365,700 | $50,016,700 | $81,513,000 | |
| Infrastructure Strategy, Policy & Research | ||||
Salaries and wages | $3,571,800 | |||
Employee benefits | $430,200 | |||
Transportation and communication | $74,800 | |||
Services | $1,514,800 | |||
Supplies and equipment | $74,800 | |||
Transfer payments | ||||
Asset Management | $1,000 | $5,667,400 | ||
| Total operating expense to be voted | $87,180,400 | |||
| Statutory appropriations | ||||
Other transactions | ||||
| Statutory | Bad Debt Expense, the Financial Administration Act | $1,000 | ||
| Total operating expense for Infrastructure Policy, Planning, and Projects | $87,181,400 | |||
Capital expense | ||||
| 4003-2 | Infrastructure Policy, Planning and Projects | |||
Transfer payments | ||||
Rural and Northern Infrastructure – Federal Contribution | $57,463,800 | |||
Rural and Northern Infrastructure – Provincial Contribution | $23,658,100 | |||
Community, Culture and Recreation (Provincial Contributions) | $61,674,200 | |||
Community, Culture and Recreation (Federal Contributions) | $77,548,200 | |||
Green Infrastructure (Provincial Contributions) | $90,476,300 | |||
Green Infrastructure (Federal Contributions) | $128,714,400 | |||
Broadband and Cellular Infrastructure | $663,247,600 | |||
Strategic Priorities and Infrastructure Fund | $40,320,000 | |||
ICIP - COVID-19 Resilience (Provincial Contribution) | $21,545,900 | |||
ICIP - COVID-19 Resilience (Federal Contribution) | $78,611,300 | |||
Clean Water and Wastewater Fund – Federal Contributions | $1,226,500 | |||
Clean Water and Wastewater Fund – Provincial Contributions | $1,199,400 | |||
Federal – Provincial Infrastructure Programs – Federal Contributions | $1,596,100 | |||
Federal – Provincial Infrastructure Programs – Provincial Contributions | $2,449,000 | |||
Municipal Infrastructure Investment Initiative | $3,553,000 | |||
Municipal Infrastructure | $396,990,300 | $1,650,274,100 | ||
Other transactions | $1,000 | |||
| Total capital expense to be voted | $1,650,275,100 | |||
| Statutory appropriations | ||||
Other transactions | ||||
| Statutory | Amortization, the Financial Administration Act | $1,000 | ||
| Total capital expense for Infrastructure Policy, Planning, and Projects | $1,650,276,100 | |||
Capital assets | ||||
| 4003-8 | Infrastructure Policy, Planning, and Projects | |||
Machinery and equipment - asset costs | $1,000 | |||
| Total capital assets to be voted | $1,000 | |||
| Total capital assets for Infrastructure Policy, Planning, and Projects | $1,000 | |||
Government Real Estate - vote 4006
The Government Real Estate Program is responsible for managing the government's General Real Estate Portfolio through policy work and program delivery.
The program oversees real estate management activities of the Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation (Infrastructure Ontario) to implement real estate strategies, portfolio planning, multi-year acquisition and disposal of surplus properties, and capital planning. The ministry's Contaminated Sites Plan, the Forfeited Corporate Property Program, and the Transmission Corridor Program are managed by this program.
The program is responsible for optimizing the Province's office real estate and driving workplace transformation to reduce costs and get the greatest value from public sector real estate assets of government and agencies. This is achieved through better management of realty assets and service delivery, by eliminating costly third party leased office space, and by re-shaping how it uses office space where the Ontario Public Service works to deliver the best outcomes and services for Ontarians. Major realty projects are delivered through this program, including the Macdonald Block reconstruction and the Whitney Block rehabilitation.
The program also includes the oversight of the Queens Park Restoration Project.
Vote summary
Standard account by item and sub-items
| Vote- item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
Operating expense | |||
| 4006-1 | Government Real Estate | ||
Salaries and wages | $11,119,800 | ||
Employee benefits | $1,260,700 | ||
Transportation and communication | $130,800 | ||
Services | $340,436,900 | ||
Supplies and equipment | $147,600 | ||
Transfer payments | |||
Realty Transactions | $1,868,300 | ||
Other transactions | $8,178,700 | ||
| Subtotal | $363,142,800 | ||
| Less: recoveries | $29,376,900 | ||
| Total operating expense to be voted | $333,765,900 | ||
| Sub-items: | |||
| Realty | |||
Salaries and wages | $5,163,200 | ||
Employee benefits | $462,800 | ||
Transportation and communication | $123,800 | ||
Services | $262,711,800 | ||
Supplies and equipment | $132,800 | ||
Transfer payments | |||
Realty Transactions | $1,868,300 | ||
Other transactions | $8,178,700 | $278,641,400 | |
| Office Optimization | |||
Salaries and wages | $5,956,600 | ||
Employee benefits | $797,900 | ||
Transportation and communication | $7,000 | ||
Services | $77,725,100 | ||
Supplies and equipment | $14,800 | ||
Subtotal | $84,501,400 | ||
Less: recoveries | $29,376,900 | $55,124,500 | |
| Total operating expense to be voted | $333,765,900 | ||
| 4006-5 | Legislative Building Restoration | ||
Salaries and wages | $372,000 | ||
Employee benefits | $55,700 | ||
Services | $530,000 | ||
| Total operating expense to be voted | $957,700 | ||
| Statutory appropriations | |||
Other transactions | |||
| Statutory | Bad Debt Expense, the Financial Administration Act | $144,000 | |
| Statutory appropriations | |||
| Statutory | Parliamentary Assistant's Salary, the Executive Council Act | $16,173 | |
| Total operating expense for Government Real Estate | $334,883,773 | ||
Capital expense | |||
| 4006-2 | Government Real Estate | ||
Services | $125,722,600 | ||
Transfer payments | |||
Realty Transactions | $1,000 | ||
| Total capital expense to be voted | $125,723,600 | ||
| 4006-3 | Government Real Estate – Capital expense Related to Capital Assets | ||
Other transactions | $192,500 | ||
| Total capital expense to be voted | $192,500 | ||
| Statutory appropriations | |||
Other transactions | |||
| Statutory | Amortization, the Financial Administration Act | $429,500 | |
| Total capital expense for Government Real Estate | $126,345,600 | ||
Capital assets | |||
| 4006-4 | Government Real Estate | ||
Land | $26,945,100 | ||
Buildings – alternative financing and procurement | $312,834,300 | ||
Machinery and equipment - asset costs | $27,112,700 | ||
| Total capital assets to be voted | $366,892,100 | ||
| Total capital assets for Government Real Estate | $366,892,100 | ||
Infrastructure Partnership Projects & Agency Oversight - vote 4007
The Government Infrastructure Projects & Agency Oversight Program oversees the Transit-Oriented Communities program in partnership with Infrastructure Ontario and Metrolinx. The Transit-Oriented Communities program is part of the government’s plan to build vibrant, sustainable, mixed-use communities near transit, while reducing the cost to taxpayers to build transit station infrastructure. Transit-Oriented Communities will increase ridership, reduce congestion, and provide a mix of housing, including affordable housing options, while creating jobs.
The program is also working with Infrastructure Ontario on the redevelopment of Ontario Place as a world-class, year round destination that will include family-friendly entertainment, public and event spaces, parkland, and waterfront access.
As part of its agency oversight role, the program works closely with Infrastructure Ontario, the Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Corporation, and Ontario Place Corporation to ensure that their mandates are aligned with the province’s priorities.
Vote summary
Standard account by item and sub-items
| Vote- item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount | Amount | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operating expense | ||||
| 4007-1 | Infrastructure Partnership Projects & Agency Oversight | |||
Salaries and wages | $4,238,600 | |||
Employee benefits | $487,400 | |||
Transportation and communication | $229,700 | |||
Services | $5,330,100 | |||
Supplies and equipment | $91,400 | |||
Transfer payments | ||||
Ontario Place Corporation | $2,070,000 | |||
Ontario Place Redevelopment Operating expense | $400,000 | $2,470,000 | ||
| Total operating expense to be voted | $12,847,200 | |||
| Sub-items: | ||||
| Transit–Oriented Communities & Agency Oversight | ||||
Salaries and wages | $1,804,400 | |||
Employee benefits | $259,200 | |||
Transportation and communication | $154,500 | |||
Services | $5,139,300 | |||
Supplies and equipment | $37,400 | $7,394,800 | ||
| Ontario Place Redevelopment Secretariat | ||||
Salaries and wages | $2,434,200 | |||
Employee benefits | $228,200 | |||
Transportation and communication | $75,200 | |||
Services | $190,800 | |||
Supplies and equipment | $54,000 | |||
Transfer payments | ||||
Ontario Place Corporation | $2,070,000 | |||
Ontario Place Redevelopment Operating Expense | $400,000 | $2,470,000 | $5,452,400 | |
| Total operating expense to be voted | $12,847,200 | |||
| Total operating expense for Infrastructure Partnership Projects & Agency Oversight | $12,847,200 | |||
Operating assets | ||||
| 4007-4 | Infrastructure Partnership Projects | |||
Loans and Investments | $171,230,800 | |||
| Total operating assets to be voted | $171,230,800 | |||
| Total operating assets for Infrastructure Partnership Projects & Agency Oversight | $171,230,800 | |||
Capital expense | ||||
| 4007-2 | Infrastructure Partnership Projects | |||
Services | $40,026,200 | |||
Transfer payments | ||||
Ontario Place Redevelopment Capital expense | $284,100 | |||
East Harbour Transit-Oriented Communities | $333,225,000 | $333,509,100 | ||
| Total capital expense to be voted | $373,535,300 | |||
| Total capital expense for Infrastructure Partnership Projects & Agency Oversight | $373,535,300 | |||
Capital assets | ||||
| 4007-3 | Infrastructure Partnership Projects | |||
Dams and engineering structures - asset costs | $55,924,000 | |||
| Total capital assets to be voted | $55,924,000 | |||
| Total capital assets for Infrastructure Partnership Projects & Agency Oversight | $55,924,000 | |||
Footnotes
- footnote[1] Back to paragraph Total operating expense includes Statutory appropriations, Special Warrants and total operating expense to be voted.
- footnote[2] Back to paragraph Total capital expense includes Statutory appropriations, Special Warrants and total capital expense to be voted.
- footnote[3] Back to paragraph Total capital assets includes Statutory appropriations, Special Warrants and total capital assets to be voted.