Expenditure Estimates for the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (2023–24)
The 2023–2024 Expenditure Estimates set out details of the operating and capital spending requirements of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry for the fiscal year commencing April 1, 2023.
Summary
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) oversees the management of Ontario’s natural resources including forests, fisheries, wildlife, aggregates, petroleum resources and Crown lands. The Ministry envisions a healthy and naturally diverse environment that enables and contributes to responsible development in Ontario.
MNRF’s mission is to protect and manage our natural resources in a sustainable way to ensure that they are available for the enjoyment and use of future generations.
The Ministry strives to achieve its vision and mission by promoting knowledge of Ontario’s natural resources, their management and opportunities for enjoyment; strengthening management of natural resources to ensure environmental integrity and resilience; and increasing natural resource-related economic benefits through innovation and sustainable resource management.
MNRF provides support to the province, including frontline wildland fire management operations, in the delivery of emergency management responsibilities in Ontario, while providing services to protect people and economic values from wildland fires, floods, drought, subsurface gas migration and other natural hazards.
MNRF works with Indigenous communities, forest industry, aggregates sector and other partners to encourage responsible, sustainable development. The Ministry engages with Indigenous communities to fulfill the Crown’s legal duty to consult, in order to inform the development and implementation of economic policies, programs and initiatives. The Ministry also works to increase Indigenous partnership and participation in the forestry and aggregates sectors, including resource revenue sharing.
Ministry program summary
| Vote | Program | Estimates 2023-24 | Estimates 2022-23 | Difference between 2023-24 and 2022-23 | Actual 2021-22 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operating expense | |||||
| 2101 | Ministry Administration Program | $38,030,000 | $40,575,700 | ($2,545,700) | $35,347,920 |
| 2103 | Natural Resource Management Program | $375,386,600 | $292,081,600 | $83,305,000 | $331,185,957 |
| 2104 | Public Protection | $171,070,200 | $136,118,100 | $34,952,100 | $275,451,640 |
| 2105 | Land and Resources Information and Information Technology Cluster Program | $30,911,000 | $30,713,500 | $197,500 | $32,201,047 |
| Total operating expense to be voted | $615,397,800 | $499,488,900 | $115,908,900 | $674,186,564 | |
| Statutory appropriations | $5,167,014 | $5,167,014 | - | $10,696,698 | |
| Ministry total operating expense | $620,564,814 | $504,655,914 | $115,908,900 | $684,883,262 | |
| Operating expense Adjustment - Special Purpose Accounts for Fish and Wildlife | $75,000,000 | $75,000,000 | - | $69,638,792 | |
| Consolidation Adjustment - Algonquin Forest Authority | $25,990,000 | $24,579,500 | $1,410,500 | $19,023,758 | |
| Consolidation Adjustment - Forest Renewal Trust | $57,088,700 | $56,688,700 | $400,000 | $53,906,748 | |
| Operating expense Adjustment - Section 15 Recoveries | - | - | - | $10,410,693 | |
| Consolidation Adjustment - Forestry Futures Trust | $1,560,900 | - | $1,560,900 | - | |
| Consolidation Adjustment - Colleges | - | - | - | ($134,335) | |
| Consolidation Adjustment - Niagara Parks Commission | - | - | - | ($75,000) | |
| Consolidation Adjustment - General Real Estate Portfolio | ($23,093,400) | ($22,128,000) | ($965,400) | ($24,004,122) | |
| Consolidation Adjustment - Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation | - | - | - | ($22,840) | |
| Total including consolidation & other adjustments | $757,111,014 | $638,796,114 | $118,314,900 | $813,626,956 | |
Operating assets | |||||
| 2103 | Natural Resource Management Program | $3,967,800 | $2,806,900 | $1,160,900 | $2,003,961 |
| 2104 | Public Protection | $46,500 | $46,500 | - | $46,500 |
| Total operating assets to be voted | $4,014,300 | $2,853,400 | $1,160,900 | $2,050,461 | |
| Ministry total operating assets | $4,014,300 | $2,853,400 | $1,160,900 | $2,050,461 | |
Capital expense | |||||
| 2103 | Natural Resource Management Program | $33,193,800 | $26,152,300 | $7,041,500 | $227,275,438 |
| 2104 | Public Protection | $4,744,800 | $5,370,000 | ($625,200) | $3,835,908 |
| Total capital expense to be voted | $37,938,600 | $31,522,300 | $6,416,300 | $231,111,346 | |
| Statutory appropriations | $29,688,200 | $27,540,300 | $2,147,900 | $15,758,448 | |
| Ministry total capital expense | $67,626,800 | $59,062,600 | $8,564,200 | $246,869,794 | |
| Consolidation Adjustment - Algonquin Forest Authority | $110,000 | $140,000 | ($30,000) | $106,568 | |
| Capital Expense Adjustment – Capital Asset Reclassification | - | - | - | ($201,673,289) | |
| Consolidation Adjustment - General Real Estate Portfolio | ($1,641,800) | ($3,582,100) | $1,940,300 | ($1,221,944) | |
| Consolidation Adjustment - Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation | - | - | - | ($1,174,433) | |
| Total including consolidation & other adjustments | $66,095,000 | $55,620,500 | $10,474,500 | $42,906,696 | |
Capital assets | |||||
| 2103 | Natural Resource Management Program | $34,457,900 | $29,770,200 | $4,687,700 | $23,003,194 |
| 2104 | Public Protection | $27,490,100 | $29,654,900 | ($2,164,800) | $5,372,149 |
| Total capital assets to be voted | $61,948,000 | $59,425,100 | $2,522,900 | $28,375,343 | |
| Ministry total capital assets | $61,948,000 | $59,425,100 | $2,522,900 | $28,375,343 | |
| Ministry total operating and capital including consolidation and other adjustments (not including assets) | $823,206,014 | $694,416,614 | $128,789,400 | $856,533,652 | |
Reconciliation to previously published data
| Operating expense | Estimates 2022-23 | Actual 2021-22 |
|---|---|---|
| Total operating expense previously published | $855,663,714 | $687,155,940 |
| Government reorganization | ||
Transfer of functions to other ministries | ($351,007,800) | ($2,272,678) |
| Restated total operating expense | $504,655,914 | $684,883,262 |
| Operating assets | Estimates 2022-23 | Actual 2021-22 |
|---|---|---|
| Total operating assets previously published | $2,857,400 | $2,050,461 |
| Government reorganization | ||
Transfer of functions to other ministries | ($4,000) | - |
| Restated total operating assets | $2,853,400 | $2,050,461 |
| Capital expense | Estimates 2022-23 | Actual 2021-22 |
|---|---|---|
| Total capital expense previously published | $541,592,900 | $246,869,794 |
| Government reorganization | ||
Transfer of functions to other ministries | ($482,530,300) | - |
| Restated total capital expense | $59,062,600 | $246,869,794 |
| Capital assets | Estimates 2022-23 | Actual 2021-22 |
|---|---|---|
| Total capital assets previously published | $552,880,500 | $28,375,343 |
| Government reorganization | ||
Transfer of functions to other ministries | ($493,455,400) | - |
| Restated total capital assets | $59,425,100 | $28,375,343 |
Ministry Administration Program - Vote 2101
The Administration Program provides strategic management leadership and advice, legal counsel, communications and administrative services in support of business areas. The program also provides leadership and advice in business planning, financial management, controllership, human resource management and French Language Services.
Vote summary
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2023-24 | Estimates 2022-23 | Difference between 2023-24 and 2022-23 | Actual 2021-22 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operating expense | |||||
| 1 | Ministry Administration, Natural Resources and Forestry | $38,030,000 | $40,575,700 | ($2,545,700) | $35,347,920 |
| Total operating expense to be voted | $38,030,000 | $40,575,700 | ($2,545,700) | $35,347,920 | |
| S | Minister's Salary, the Executive Council Act | $47,841 | $47,841 | - | $10,545 |
| S | Parliamentary Assistant's Salary, the Executive Council Act | $16,173 | $16,173 | - | $10,463 |
| S | Bad Debt expense, the Financial Administration Act | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
| Total statutory appropriations | $65,014 | $65,014 | - | $21,008 | |
| Total operating expense | $38,095,014 | $40,640,714 | ($2,545,700) | $35,368,928 | |
Standard account by item and sub-items
| Vote- Item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount | Amount | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operating expense | ||||
| 2101-1 | Ministry Administration, Natural Resources and Forestry | |||
Salaries and wages | $16,296,200 | |||
Employee benefits | $4,969,500 | |||
Transportation and communication | $339,200 | |||
Services | $17,484,000 | |||
Supplies and equipment | $104,300 | |||
Transfer payments | ||||
Youth Employment Programs | $335,300 | |||
| Subtotal | $39,528,500 | |||
| Less: Recoveries | $1,498,500 | |||
| Total operating expense to be voted | $38,030,000 | |||
| Sub-Items: | ||||
| Main Office | ||||
Salaries and wages | $4,337,300 | |||
Employee benefits | $601,600 | |||
Transportation and communication | $178,000 | |||
Services | $4,919,400 | |||
Supplies and equipment | $29,900 | $10,066,200 | ||
| Finance and Administration | ||||
Salaries and wages | $3,520,100 | |||
Employee benefits | $505,200 | |||
Transportation and communication | $40,200 | |||
Services | $5,214,200 | |||
Supplies and equipment | $19,100 | $9,298,800 | ||
| Human Resources | ||||
Salaries and wages | $5,449,200 | |||
Employee benefits | $3,445,400 | |||
Transportation and communication | $46,500 | |||
Services | $417,100 | |||
Supplies and equipment | $25,200 | |||
Transfer payments | ||||
Youth Employment Programs | $335,300 | |||
Subtotal | $9,718,700 | |||
Less: Recoveries | $1,498,500 | $8,220,200 | ||
| Communications Services | ||||
Salaries and wages | $2,927,600 | |||
Employee benefits | $417,300 | |||
Transportation and communication | $27,300 | |||
Services | $601,800 | |||
Supplies and equipment | $12,100 | $3,986,100 | ||
| Legal Services | ||||
Salaries and wages | $62,000 | |||
Transportation and communication | $47,200 | |||
Services | $6,276,700 | |||
Supplies and equipment | $18,000 | $6,403,900 | ||
| Information Technology | ||||
Services | $54,800 | $54,800 | ||
| Total operating expense to be voted | $38,030,000 | |||
| Statutory appropriations | ||||
| Statutory | Minister's Salary, the Executive Council Act | $47,841 | ||
| Statutory | Parliamentary Assistant's Salary, the Executive Council Act | $16,173 | ||
| Statutory appropriations | ||||
Other transactions | ||||
| Statutory | Bad Debt expense, the Financial Administration Act | $1,000 | ||
| Total operating expense for Ministry Administration Program | $38,095,014 | |||
Natural Resource Management Program - Vote 2103
The Natural Resources Management Program provides leadership and oversight in the management of Ontario's forests, Crown land, water, renewable energy, aggregate and petroleum resources through the development, implementation and improvement of legislation, policies, programs, information systems and standards.
The Program endeavours to ensure a healthy, viable forest industry in Ontario, and foster a competitive business environment by promoting jobs and investment in the forestry sector.
The Natural Resources Management Program also provides leadership and oversight in the management of Ontario's fish and wildlife resources, as well as conservation authorities, in order to promote a healthy and sustainable environment, preserve biodiversity and enhance opportunities for outdoor recreation.
In addition, the Program provides leadership and oversight in the management of capital infrastructure assets such as fish culture facilities, Crown land, water and other infrastructure investments including the development and application of geographic and land information and infrastructure to share such information to deliver ministry programs.
Vote summary
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2023-24 | Estimates 2022-23 | Difference between 2023-24 and 2022-23 | Actual 2021-22 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operating expense | |||||
| 1 | Sustainable Resource Management | $375,386,600 | $292,081,600 | $83,305,000 | $331,185,957 |
| Total operating expense to be voted | $375,386,600 | $292,081,600 | $83,305,000 | $331,185,957 | |
| S | Forest Renewal Trust, Crown Forest Sustainability Act, 1994 | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
| S | Bad Debt expense, the Financial Administration Act | $5,091,000 | $5,091,000 | - | $10,675,690 |
| Total statutory appropriations | $5,092,000 | $5,092,000 | - | $10,675,690 | |
| Total operating expense | $380,478,600 | $297,173,600 | $83,305,000 | $341,861,647 | |
Operating assets | |||||
| 5 | Natural Resource Management – operating assets | $3,967,800 | $2,806,900 | $1,160,900 | $2,003,961 |
| Total operating assets to be voted | $3,967,800 | $2,806,900 | $1,160,900 | $2,003,961 | |
| Total operating assets | $3,967,800 | $2,806,900 | $1,160,900 | $2,003,961 | |
Capital expense | |||||
| 3 | Infrastructure for Natural Resource Management | $33,192,800 | $26,151,300 | $7,041,500 | $227,275,438 |
| 6 | Environmental Remediation | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
| Total capital expense to be voted | $33,193,800 | $26,152,300 | $7,041,500 | $227,275,438 | |
| S | Amortization, the Financial Administration Act | $18,391,900 | $18,064,600 | $327,300 | $10,335,496 |
| Total statutory appropriations | $18,391,900 | $18,064,600 | $327,300 | $10,335,496 | |
| Total capital expense | $51,585,700 | $44,216,900 | $7,368,800 | $237,610,934 | |
Capital assets | |||||
| 4 | Infrastructure for Natural Resource Management – capital assets | $34,457,900 | $29,770,200 | $4,687,700 | $23,003,194 |
| Total capital assets to be voted | $34,457,900 | $29,770,200 | $4,687,700 | $23,003,194 | |
| Total capital assets | $34,457,900 | $29,770,200 | $4,687,700 | $23,003,194 | |
Standard account by item and sub-items
| Vote- Item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount | Amount | Amount | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operating expense | |||||
| 2103-1 | Sustainable Resource Management | ||||
Salaries and wages | $173,322,500 | ||||
Employee benefits | $27,179,700 | ||||
Transportation and communication | $6,086,200 | ||||
Services | $136,194,100 | ||||
Supplies and equipment | $18,098,200 | ||||
Transfer payments | |||||
Resource Revenue Sharing for Forestry | $35,984,500 | ||||
Payments in Lieu of Municipal Taxation | $2,200,000 | ||||
Annuities and Bonuses – Treaty 9 | $110,000 | ||||
Resource Revenue Sharing for Aggregates | $1,003,500 | ||||
Natural Resources Policy and Resource Stewardship | $8,329,800 | ||||
Forestry Initiatives | $40,194,000 | ||||
Support to the operation of the Experimental Lakes Area | $1,900,000 | ||||
Provincial Services Resource Stewardship | $390,000 | ||||
Regional Operations Support Programs | $9,097,200 | ||||
Far North Program | $1,500,000 | ||||
Fish and Wildlife Resource Stewardship | $202,500 | $100,911,500 | |||
| Subtotal | $461,792,200 | ||||
| Less: Recoveries | $86,405,600 | ||||
| Total operating expense to be voted | $375,386,600 | ||||
| Sub-Items: | |||||
| Mapping and Geographic Information | |||||
Salaries and wages | $8,515,600 | ||||
Employee benefits | $1,332,600 | ||||
Transportation and communication | $87,500 | ||||
Services | $5,107,900 | ||||
Supplies and equipment | $160,500 | ||||
Subtotal | $15,204,100 | ||||
Less: Recoveries | $5,700,000 | $9,504,100 | |||
| Policy and Planning | |||||
Salaries and wages | $15,251,400 | ||||
Employee benefits | $2,073,600 | ||||
Transportation and communication | $111,700 | ||||
Services | $2,331,800 | ||||
Supplies and equipment | $60,000 | ||||
Transfer payments | |||||
Annuities and Bonuses – Treaty 9 | $110,000 | ||||
Resource Revenue Sharing for Aggregates | $1,003,500 | ||||
Natural Resources Policy and Resource Stewardship | $8,329,800 | $9,443,300 | |||
Subtotal | $29,271,800 | ||||
Less: Recoveries | $75,000 | $29,196,800 | |||
| Forest Industry | |||||
Salaries and wages | $7,984,600 | ||||
Employee benefits | $1,209,500 | ||||
Transportation and communication | $480,400 | ||||
Services | $51,691,200 | ||||
Supplies and equipment | $228,500 | ||||
Transfer payments | |||||
Resource Revenue Sharing for Forestry | $35,984,500 | ||||
Forestry Initiatives | $40,194,000 | $76,178,500 | $137,772,700 | ||
| Provincial Services, Science and Research | |||||
Salaries and wages | $32,459,500 | ||||
Employee benefits | $5,264,700 | ||||
Transportation and communication | $603,100 | ||||
Services | $19,366,700 | ||||
Supplies and equipment | $4,108,000 | ||||
Transfer payments | |||||
Support to the operation of the Experimental Lakes Area | $1,900,000 | ||||
Provincial Services Resource Stewardship | $390,000 | $2,290,000 | |||
Subtotal | $64,092,000 | ||||
Less: Recoveries | $2,275,000 | $61,817,000 | |||
| Regional Operations | |||||
Salaries and wages | $61,875,000 | ||||
Employee benefits | $10,039,200 | ||||
Transportation and communication | $2,638,900 | ||||
Services | $20,196,500 | ||||
Supplies and equipment | $10,733,700 | ||||
Transfer payments | |||||
Payments in Lieu of Municipal Taxation | $2,200,000 | ||||
Regional Operations Support Programs | $9,097,200 | ||||
Far North Program | $1,500,000 | $12,797,200 | |||
Subtotal | $118,280,500 | ||||
Less: Recoveries | $3,355,600 | $114,924,900 | |||
| Fish and Wildlife Special Purpose Funds | |||||
Salaries and wages | $45,118,800 | ||||
Employee benefits | $6,934,900 | ||||
Transportation and communication | $2,121,600 | ||||
Services | $17,846,700 | ||||
Supplies and equipment | $2,776,500 | ||||
Transfer payments | |||||
Fish and Wildlife Resource Stewardship | $202,500 | ||||
Subtotal | $75,001,000 | ||||
Less: Recoveries | $75,000,000 | $1,000 | |||
| Program Administration | |||||
Services | $14,647,600 | $14,647,600 | |||
| Niagara Escarpment Commission | |||||
Salaries and wages | $2,117,600 | ||||
Employee benefits | $325,200 | ||||
Transportation and communication | $43,000 | ||||
Services | $1,160,200 | ||||
Supplies and equipment | $31,000 | $3,677,000 | |||
| Information Technology | |||||
Services | $3,845,500 | $3,845,500 | |||
| Total operating expense to be voted | $375,386,600 | ||||
| Statutory appropriations | |||||
Transfer payments | |||||
| Statutory | Forest Renewal Trust, Crown Forest Sustainability Act, 1994 | $2,000 | |||
Less: Recoveries | $1,000 | ||||
| Statutory appropriations | |||||
Other transactions | |||||
| Statutory | Bad Debt expense, the Financial Administration Act | $5,091,000 | |||
| Total operating expense for Natural Resource Management Program | $380,478,600 | ||||
Operating assets | |||||
| 2103-5 | Natural Resource Management – operating assets | ||||
Deposits and prepaid expenses | $3,966,800 | ||||
Inventory held for resale | $1,000 | ||||
| Total operating assets to be voted | $3,967,800 | ||||
| Total operating assets for Natural Resource Management Program | $3,967,800 | ||||
Capital expense | |||||
| 2103-3 | Infrastructure for Natural Resource Management | ||||
Transportation and communication | $21,000 | ||||
Services | $26,510,400 | ||||
Supplies and equipment | $4,264,400 | ||||
Transfer payments | |||||
Conservation Authorities Infrastructure | $5,000,000 | ||||
Transfer of Real Property at Less Than Market Value | $1,000 | $5,001,000 | |||
| Subtotal | $35,796,800 | ||||
| Less: Recoveries | $2,604,000 | ||||
| Total capital expense to be voted | $33,192,800 | ||||
| Sub-Items: | |||||
| Provincial Services, Science and Research | |||||
Transportation and communication | $20,000 | ||||
Services | $504,000 | ||||
Supplies and equipment | $4,262,400 | $4,786,400 | |||
| Regional Operations | |||||
Transportation and communication | $1,000 | ||||
Services | $17,675,700 | ||||
Supplies and equipment | $1,000 | ||||
Transfer payments | |||||
Conservation Authorities Infrastructure | $5,000,000 | ||||
Subtotal | $22,677,700 | ||||
Less: Recoveries | $2,603,000 | $20,074,700 | |||
| Forest Industry | |||||
Services | $180,000 | $180,000 | |||
| Ministry Support Infrastructure | |||||
Services | $8,150,700 | ||||
Supplies and equipment | $1,000 | ||||
Transfer payments | |||||
Transfer of Real Property at Less Than Market Value | $1,000 | ||||
Subtotal | $8,152,700 | ||||
Less: Recoveries | $1,000 | $8,151,700 | |||
| Total capital expense to be voted | $33,192,800 | ||||
| Statutory appropriations | |||||
Other transactions | |||||
| Statutory | Amortization, the Financial Administration Act | $18,391,900 | |||
| 2103-6 | Environmental Remediation | ||||
Services | $1,000 | ||||
| Total capital expense to be voted | $1,000 | ||||
| Total capital expense for Natural Resource Management Program | $51,585,700 | ||||
Capital assets | |||||
| 2103-4 | Infrastructure for Natural Resource Management – capital assets | ||||
Buildings - asset costs | $3,320,200 | ||||
Transportation infrastructure - asset costs | $10,225,000 | ||||
Dams and engineering structures - asset costs | $17,750,000 | ||||
Machinery and equipment - asset costs | $1,460,000 | ||||
Land and marine fleet - asset costs | $1,702,700 | ||||
| Total capital assets to be voted | $34,457,900 | ||||
| Sub-Items: | |||||
| Provincial Services, Science and Research | |||||
Buildings - asset costs | $2,810,200 | ||||
Dams and engineering structures - asset costs | $100,000 | ||||
Machinery and equipment - asset costs | $702,000 | ||||
Land and marine fleet - asset costs | $1,702,700 | $5,314,900 | |||
| Regional Operations | |||||
Transportation infrastructure - asset costs | $4,225,000 | ||||
Dams and engineering structures - asset costs | $17,650,000 | $21,875,000 | |||
| Forest Industry | |||||
Transportation infrastructure - asset costs | $6,000,000 | ||||
Machinery and equipment - asset costs | $340,000 | $6,340,000 | |||
| Ministry Support Infrastructure | |||||
Buildings - asset costs | $510,000 | ||||
Machinery and equipment - asset costs | $418,000 | $928,000 | |||
| Total capital assets to be voted | $34,457,900 | ||||
| Total capital assets for Natural Resource Management Program | $34,457,900 | ||||
Public Protection - Vote 2104
The Public Protection Program provides leadership for the delivery of the Ministry's emergency management program for the protection of people and property affected by wildland fires, flood, drought, erosion, soil/bedrock instability, and crude and natural gas exploration including natural gas and hydrocarbon underground storage, salt solution mining emergencies and other provincially significant emergencies where assistance is requested.
The program also has responsibility for the planning and provision, directly or indirectly, of non-scheduled air transportation for the Government of Ontario.
Vote summary
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2023-24 | Estimates 2022-23 | Difference between 2023-24 and 2022-23 | Actual 2021-22 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operating expense | |||||
| 1 | Public Protection | $171,070,200 | $136,118,100 | $34,952,100 | $275,451,640 |
| Total operating expense to be voted | $171,070,200 | $136,118,100 | $34,952,100 | $275,451,640 | |
| S | Bad Debt expense, the Financial Administration Act | $10,000 | $10,000 | - | - |
| Total statutory appropriations | $10,000 | $10,000 | - | - | |
| Total operating expense | $171,080,200 | $136,128,100 | $34,952,100 | $275,451,640 | |
Operating assets | |||||
| 3 | Public Safety and Emergency Response – operating assets | $46,500 | $46,500 | - | $46,500 |
| Total operating assets to be voted | $46,500 | $46,500 | - | $46,500 | |
| Total operating assets | $46,500 | $46,500 | - | $46,500 | |
Capital expense | |||||
| 5 | Infrastructure for Public Safety and Emergency Response | $4,744,800 | $5,370,000 | ($625,200) | $3,835,908 |
| Total capital expense to be voted | $4,744,800 | $5,370,000 | ($625,200) | $3,835,908 | |
| S | Amortization, the Financial Administration Act | $11,296,300 | $9,475,700 | $1,820,600 | $5,422,952 |
| Total statutory appropriations | $11,296,300 | $9,475,700 | $1,820,600 | $5,422,952 | |
| Total capital expense | $16,041,100 | $14,845,700 | $1,195,400 | $9,258,860 | |
Capital assets | |||||
| 4 | Public Safety and Emergency Response – capital assets | $27,490,100 | $29,654,900 | ($2,164,800) | $5,372,149 |
| Total capital assets to be voted | $27,490,100 | $29,654,900 | ($2,164,800) | $5,372,149 | |
| Total capital assets | $27,490,100 | $29,654,900 | ($2,164,800) | $5,372,149 | |
Standard account by item and sub-items
| Vote- Item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount | Amount | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operating expense | ||||
| 2104-1 | Public Protection | |||
Salaries and wages | $86,528,400 | |||
Employee benefits | $10,285,300 | |||
Transportation and communication | $5,998,900 | |||
Services | $108,191,300 | |||
Supplies and equipment | $9,885,500 | |||
Transfer payments | ||||
Provincial Services Stewardship | $50,000 | |||
Ontario FireSmart Communities Initiative | $200,000 | $250,000 | ||
| Subtotal | $221,139,400 | |||
| Less: Recoveries | $50,069,200 | |||
| Total operating expense to be voted | $171,070,200 | |||
| Sub-Items: | ||||
| Public Safety and Emergency Response | ||||
Salaries and wages | $34,249,400 | |||
Employee benefits | $3,519,000 | |||
Transportation and communication | $1,900,000 | |||
Services | $31,815,600 | |||
Supplies and equipment | $3,653,000 | |||
Transfer payments | ||||
Provincial Services Stewardship | $50,000 | |||
Subtotal | $75,187,000 | |||
Less: Recoveries | $39,068,200 | $36,118,800 | ||
| Emergency Fire Fighting | ||||
Salaries and wages | $52,279,000 | |||
Employee benefits | $6,766,300 | |||
Transportation and communication | $4,098,900 | |||
Services | $76,375,700 | |||
Supplies and equipment | $6,232,500 | |||
Transfer payments | ||||
Ontario FireSmart Communities Initiative | $200,000 | |||
Subtotal | $145,952,400 | |||
Less: Recoveries | $11,001,000 | $134,951,400 | ||
| Total operating expense to be voted | $171,070,200 | |||
| Statutory appropriations | ||||
Other transactions | ||||
| Statutory | Bad Debt expense, the Financial Administration Act | $10,000 | ||
| Total operating expense for Public Protection | $171,080,200 | |||
Operating assets | ||||
| 2104-3 | Public Safety and Emergency Response – operating assets | |||
Deposits and prepaid expenses | $46,500 | |||
| Total operating assets to be voted | $46,500 | |||
| Total operating assets for Public Protection | $46,500 | |||
Capital expense | ||||
| 2104-5 | Infrastructure for Public Safety and Emergency Response | |||
Transportation and communication | $1,000 | |||
Services | $1,495,800 | |||
Supplies and equipment | $3,247,000 | |||
Other transactions | $1,000 | |||
| Total capital expense to be voted | $4,744,800 | |||
| Statutory appropriations | ||||
Other transactions | ||||
| Statutory | Amortization, the Financial Administration Act | $11,296,300 | ||
| Total capital expense for Public Protection | $16,041,100 | |||
Capital assets | ||||
| 2104-4 | Public Safety and Emergency Response – capital assets | |||
Buildings - salaries and wages | $253,800 | |||
Buildings - employee benefits | $25,000 | |||
Buildings - asset costs | $17,484,900 | |||
Dams and engineering structures - asset costs | $177,300 | |||
Machinery and equipment - asset costs | $1,000 | |||
Land and marine fleet - asset costs | $463,500 | |||
Aircraft - asset costs | $9,084,600 | |||
| Total capital assets to be voted | $27,490,100 | |||
| Total capital assets for Public Protection | $27,490,100 | |||
Land and Resources Information and Information Technology Cluster Program - Vote 2105
The Land and Resources I&IT Cluster program provides leadership and program delivery of information management and information technology solutions and service operations with partner ministries, including Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs; Energy; Environment, Conservation and Parks; Indigenous Affairs; Mines; Natural Resources and Forestry; and Northern Development.
The program is responsible for delivering digital technology solutions by applying agile and lean principles to enable innovative program delivery and business transformation. It is committed to furthering the province’s digital strategy that ensures Ontarians have a simple, reliable, and consistent experience powered by user-centred and secure technology, maximizing technology reuse and investment.
Vote summary
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2023-24 | Estimates 2022-23 | Difference between 2023-24 and 2022-23 | Actual 2021-22 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operating expense | |||||
| 1 | Land and Resources Information Technology Cluster | $30,911,000 | $30,713,500 | $197,500 | $32,201,047 |
| Total operating expense to be voted | $30,911,000 | $30,713,500 | $197,500 | $32,201,047 | |
| Total operating expense | $30,911,000 | $30,713,500 | $197,500 | $32,201,047 | |
Standard account by item and sub-items
| Vote- Item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount | |
|---|---|---|---|
Operating expense | |||
| 2105-1 | Land and Resources Information Technology Cluster | ||
Salaries and wages | $20,143,200 | ||
Employee benefits | $2,653,400 | ||
Transportation and communication | $834,500 | ||
Services | $48,430,200 | ||
Supplies and equipment | $94,900 | ||
| Subtotal | $72,156,200 | ||
| Less: Recoveries | $41,245,200 | ||
| Total operating expense to be voted | $30,911,000 | ||
| Total operating expense for Land and Resources Information and Information Technology Cluster Program | $30,911,000 | ||
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 operating assets includes statutory appropriations, special warrants and total operating assets to be voted.
- footnote[3] Back to paragraph Total capital expense includes statutory appropriations, special warrants and total capital expense to be voted.
- footnote[4] Back to paragraph Total capital assets includes statutory appropriations, special warrants and total capital assets to be voted.