Summary

The Ministry of Northern Development (MND) strives to make Northern Ontario strong, healthy, and prosperous by contributing responsible economic development support to communities and businesses, and by promoting the region and its assets internationally. The ministry advances economic development in Northern Ontario through collaborative partnerships and solutions that reflect the unique needs of northerners.

The ministry delivers economic development programs and serves as a voice for the North. MND’s programs support northern economic growth, and strong northern communities. The ministry’s Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation makes strategic investments that help expand economic opportunity in the North. The ministry applies a northern lens for policy review and development and champions Northern Ontario interests to advance economic development. Investments in Northern Ontario infrastructure, such as highways, improves the North’s linkages to the rest of Ontario, Canada, and beyond.

Ministry program summary

VoteProgramEstimates
2023-24		Estimates
2022-23		Difference
between
2023-24
and
2022-23		Actual
2021-22

Operating expense

2201Ministry Administration Program$6,513,800$6,054,100$459,700$5,547,896
2202Northern Development Program$206,130,200$211,174,600($5,044,400)$198,665,881
 Total operating expense to be voted$212,644,000$217,228,700($4,584,700)$204,213,777
 Statutory appropriations$166,014$101,000$65,014($89,023)
 Ministry total operating expense$212,810,014$217,329,700($4,519,686)$204,124,754
 Consolidation Adjustment - Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation$14,258,700$14,818,500($559,800)$34,911,850
 Consolidation Adjustment - General Real Estate Portfolio($190,300)($147,300)($43,000)($216,816)
 Total including consolidation & other adjustments$226,878,414$232,000,900($5,122,486)$238,819,788

Operating assets

2201Ministry Administration Program$1,000$1,000--
2202Northern Development Program$2,000$2,000--
 Total operating assets to be voted$3,000$3,000--
 Ministry total operating assets$3,000$3,000--

Capital expense

2201Ministry Administration Program$2,000$1,000$1,000-
2202Northern Development Program$106,503,000$91,453,000$15,050,000$88,505,997
 Total capital expense to be voted$106,505,000$91,454,000$15,051,000$88,505,997
 Statutory appropriations$392,071,800$379,583,300$12,488,500$358,275,404
 Ministry total capital expense$498,576,800$471,037,300$27,539,500$446,781,401
 Consolidation Adjustment - Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation($146,300)($325,700)$179,400($40,000,000)
 Total including consolidation & other adjustments$498,430,500$470,711,600$27,718,900$406,781,401

Capital assets

2201Ministry Administration Program$2,000$1,000$1,000-
2202Northern Development Program$592,917,500$492,654,400$100,263,100$583,057,008
 Total capital assets to be voted$592,919,500$492,655,400$100,264,100$583,057,008
 Ministry total capital assets$592,919,500$492,655,400$100,264,100$583,057,008
 Ministry total operating and capital including consolidation and other adjustments (not including assets)$725,308,914$702,712,500$22,596,414$645,601,189

Reconciliation to previously published data

Operating expenseEstimates
2022-23		Actual
2021-22
Total operating expense previously publishedfootnote 1-$6,957,707,492
Government reorganization  

Transfer of functions from other ministries

$217,337,400-

Transfer of functions to other ministries

($7,700)($6,753,582,738)
Restated total operating expense$217,329,700$204,124,754
Operating assetsEstimates
2022-23		Actual
2021-22
Total operating assets previously publishedfootnote 2-$279,600,000
Government reorganization  

Transfer of functions from other ministries

$3,000-

Transfer of functions to other ministries

-($279,600,000)
Restated total operating assets$3,000-
Capital expenseEstimates
2022-23		Actual
2021-22
Total capital expense previously publishedfootnote 3-$637,181,521
Government reorganization  

Transfer of functions from other ministries

$471,037,300-

Transfer of functions to other ministries

-($190,400,120)
Restated total capital expense$471,037,300$446,781,401
Capital assetsEstimates
2022-23		Actual
2021-22
Total capital assets previously publishedfootnote 4-$583,512,441
Government reorganization  

Transfer of functions from other ministries

$492,655,400-

Transfer of functions to other ministries

-($455,433)
Restated total capital assets$492,655,400$583,057,008

Ministry Administration Program - Vote 2201

This program provides executive direction as well as strategic business and resource planning services to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of ministry programs. It supports ministry operations through the provision of advice and services in the areas of human resources, financial planning, accounting and administration, and professional support services such as legal services. This program also provides core strategic support in the areas of corporate policy and communications.

Vote summary

Item numberItemEstimates
2023-24		Estimates
2022-23		Difference
between
2023-24
and
2022-23		Actual
2021-22

Operating expense

1Ministry Administration$6,513,800$6,054,100$459,700$5,547,896
 Total operating expense to be voted$6,513,800$6,054,100$459,700$5,547,896
SMinister's Salary, the Executive Council Act$47,841-$47,841$19,382
SParliamentary Assistant's Salary, the Executive Council Act$16,173-$16,173$8,333
SBad Debt expense, the Financial Administration Act$1,000-$1,000-
 Total statutory appropriations$65,014-$65,014$27,715
 Total operating expense$6,578,814$6,054,100$524,714$5,575,611

Operating assets

2Ministry Administration Program$1,000$1,000--
 Total operating assets to be voted$1,000$1,000--
 Total operating assets$1,000$1,000--

Capital expense

3Ministry Administration$2,000$1,000$1,000-
 Total capital expense to be voted$2,000$1,000$1,000-
SAmortization, the Financial Administration Act$2,000$1,000$1,000-
 Total statutory appropriations$2,000$1,000$1,000-
 Total capital expense$4,000$2,000$2,000-

Capital assets

4Ministry Administration capital assets$2,000$1,000$1,000-
 Total capital assets to be voted$2,000$1,000$1,000-
 Total capital assets$2,000$1,000$1,000-

Standard account by item and sub-items

Vote-
Item
number		Standard account by item and sub-itemsAmountAmount

Operating expense

2201-1Ministry Administration  
 

Salaries and wages

 $5,597,500
 

Employee benefits

 $574,400
 

Transportation and communication

 $336,400
 

Services

 $3,209,100
 

Supplies and equipment

 $165,900
 Subtotal $9,883,300
 Less: Recoveries $3,369,500
 Total operating expense to be voted $6,513,800
 Sub-Items:  
 Main Office  
 

Salaries and wages

$1,315,800 
 

Employee benefits

$143,900 
 

Transportation and communication

$92,100 
 

Services

$65,900 
 

Supplies and equipment

$34,400$1,652,100
 Financial and Administrative Services  
 

Salaries and wages

$2,093,100 
 

Employee benefits

$154,400 
 

Transportation and communication

$136,200 
 

Services

$1,398,000 
 

Supplies and equipment

$79,600 
 

Subtotal

$3,861,300 
 

Less: Recoveries

$2,526,100$1,335,200
 Human Resources  
 

Salaries and wages

$955,800 
 

Employee benefits

$158,700 
 

Transportation and communication

$50,200 
 

Services

$99,200 
 

Supplies and equipment

$26,200 
 

Subtotal

$1,290,100 
 

Less: Recoveries

$607,500$682,600
 Communications Services  
 

Salaries and wages

$701,300 
 

Employee benefits

$70,400 
 

Transportation and communication

$19,300 
 

Services

$153,300 
 

Supplies and equipment

$11,000$955,300
 Analysis and Planning  
 

Salaries and wages

$531,500 
 

Employee benefits

$47,000 
 

Transportation and communication

$24,100 
 

Services

$22,300 
 

Supplies and equipment

$7,200$632,100
 Legal Services  
 

Transportation and communication

$14,500 
 

Services

$1,040,300 
 

Supplies and equipment

$7,500$1,062,300
 Information Systems  
 

Services

$430,100 
 

Less: Recoveries

$235,900$194,200
 Total operating expense to be voted $6,513,800
 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 $6,578,814

Operating assets

2201-2Ministry Administration Program  
 

Loans and Investments

 $1,000
 Total operating assets to be voted $1,000
 Total operating assets for Ministry Administration Program $1,000

Capital expense

2201-3Ministry Administration  
 

Other transactions

 $2,000
 Total capital expense to be voted $2,000
 Statutory appropriations  
 

Other transactions

  
Statutory

Amortization, the Financial Administration Act

 $2,000
 Total capital expense for Ministry Administration Program $4,000

Capital assets

2201-4Ministry Administration capital assets  
 

Machinery and equipment - asset costs

 $2,000
 Total capital assets to be voted $2,000
 Total capital assets for Ministry Administration Program $2,000

Northern Development Program - Vote 2202

This program leads and assists in the development and delivery of policies, programs, and services that support Northern Ontario businesses and communities. In addition, the program strives to make Northern Ontario strong, healthy, and prosperous by providing business and community economic development support and access to government programs and services, promoting trade and investment, and addressing northern regional and local infrastructure needs. It also leads the implementation of provincial economic development growth strategies in the North.

The program provides strategic policy advice through research and analysis to support the development, delivery, and implementation of northern economic development programs on a range of issues and opportunities with respect to Northern Ontario. By engaging northerners in government initiatives, including policy and planning activities, this program also ensures northerners have a say in the development of government programs and services that affect them. The program is responsible for applying a northern lens for policy review and development and champions Northern Ontario interests to advance economic development.

This program invests in Northern Ontario infrastructure to support government priorities. Strategic investments in infrastructure through the Northern Highways Program, the Winter Roads Program, and the Northern Ontario Resource Development Support Fund are improving the North's linkages to the rest of Ontario, Canada, and beyond.

The ministry's network of advisors provides northern communities and businesses with access to government economic development programs and services. Ministry programs and services are also aimed at attracting trade and investment opportunities to help northern businesses develop and expand domestic and international markets, as well as attracting new business investment to the region.

The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation, an agency of the ministry, offers a variety of funding programs that support public and private sector economic growth, diversification, and job creation in Northern Ontario.

In addition, the ministry delivers other programs and initiatives that contribute to economic development in the North. The Northern Energy Advantage Program assists Northern Ontario’s largest industrial electricity consumers to reduce energy costs, sustain jobs, and maintain global competitiveness. Additionally, the Veterinary Assistance Program provides better access to veterinary services for agriculture producers with large animals, allowing for a healthy and strong agricultural sector in Northern Ontario.

Vote summary

Item numberItemEstimates
2023-24		Estimates
2022-23		Difference
between
2023-24
and
2022-23		Actual
2021-22

Operating expense

1Northern Economic Development$206,130,200$211,174,600($5,044,400)$198,665,881
 Total operating expense to be voted$206,130,200$211,174,600($5,044,400)$198,665,881
SBad Debt expense, the Financial Administration Act$101,000$101,000-($116,738)
 Total statutory appropriations$101,000$101,000-($116,738)
 Total operating expense$206,231,200$211,275,600($5,044,400)$198,549,143

Operating assets

3Northern Development operating assets$2,000$2,000--
 Total operating assets to be voted$2,000$2,000--
 Total operating assets$2,000$2,000--

Capital expense

2Northern Economic Development$106,503,000$91,453,000$15,050,000$88,505,997
 Total capital expense to be voted$106,503,000$91,453,000$15,050,000$88,505,997
SAmortization, the Financial Administration Act$392,069,800$379,582,300$12,487,500$358,275,404
 Total statutory appropriations$392,069,800$379,582,300$12,487,500$358,275,404
 Total capital expense$498,572,800$471,035,300$27,537,500$446,781,401

Capital assets

4Northern Development capital assets$592,917,500$492,654,400$100,263,100$583,057,008
 Total capital assets to be voted$592,917,500$492,654,400$100,263,100$583,057,008
 Total capital assets$592,917,500$492,654,400$100,263,100$583,057,008

Standard account by item and sub-items

Vote-
Item
number		Standard account by item and sub-itemsAmountAmount

Operating expense

2202-1Northern Economic Development  
 

Salaries and wages

 $11,520,200
 

Employee benefits

 $1,606,000
 

Transportation and communication

 $604,900
 

Services

 $7,211,600
 

Supplies and equipment

 $207,200
 

Transfer payments

  
 

Northern Energy Advantage Program

$141,470,000 
 

Community Services

$625,000 
 

Economic Development

$830,000 
 

Northern Ontario Heritage Fund

$50,000,000 
 

Small Business Enterprise Centres

$700,000$193,625,000
 Subtotal $214,774,900
 Less: Recoveries $8,644,700
 Total operating expense to be voted $206,130,200
 Statutory appropriations  
 

Other transactions

  
Statutory

Bad Debt expense, the Financial Administration Act

 $101,000
 Total operating expense for Northern Development Program $206,231,200

Operating assets

2202-3Northern Development operating assets  
 

Deposits and prepaid expenses

 $1,000
 

Loans and Investments

 $1,000
 Total operating assets to be voted $2,000
 Total operating assets for Northern Development Program $2,000

Capital expense

2202-2Northern Economic Development  
 

Services

 $25,102,000
 

Transfer payments

  
 

Northern Ontario Resource Development Support Fund

$15,000,000 
 

Winter Roads

$11,000,000 
 

Northern Ontario Heritage Fund

$50,000,000 
 

Railway Infrastructure Renewal

$1,800,000$77,800,000
 

Other transactions

  
 

Resource Access Roads

$3,600,000 
 

Northern Development

$1,000$3,601,000
 Total capital expense to be voted $106,503,000
 Statutory appropriations  
 

Other transactions

  
Statutory

Amortization, the Financial Administration Act

 $392,069,800
 Total capital expense for Northern Development Program $498,572,800

Capital assets

2202-4Northern Development capital assets  
 

Transportation infrastructure - asset costs

 $592,916,500
 

Machinery and equipment - asset costs

 $1,000
 Total capital assets to be voted $592,917,500
 Total capital assets for Northern Development Program $592,917,500