Expenditure Estimates for the Ministry of Seniors Affairs (2017-18)
The 2017-2018 Expenditure Estimates set out details of the operating and capital spending requirements of the Ministry of Seniors Affairs for the fiscal year commencing April 1, 2017.
Summary
The Ministry of Seniors Affairs supports, develops and delivers policies and public services to improve the quality of life for seniors and helps them lead safe, engaged, active and healthy lives. This includes fostering a societal shift which embraces a positive view of aging that reflects the government’s commitment to promoting an inclusive and age-friendly community.
Ministry program summary
Vote | Program | Estimates 2017-18 |
Estimates 2016-17 |
Difference between 2017-18 and 2016-17 |
Actual 2015-16 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operating expense |
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3501 |
$1,170,100 |
- |
$1,170,100 |
- |
|
3502 |
$27,075,800 |
$19,949,400 |
$7,126,400 |
$19,604,213 |
|
Total operating expense to be voted |
$28,245,900 |
$19,949,400 |
$8,296,500 |
$19,604,213 |
|
Statutory appropriations |
$64,014 |
- |
$64,014 |
- |
|
Ministry total operating expense |
$28,309,914 |
$19,949,400 |
$8,360,514 |
$19,604,213 |
|
Capital expense |
|||||
3501 |
$1,000 |
- |
$1,000 |
- |
|
3502 |
$7,001,000 |
- |
$7,001,000 |
- |
|
Total capital expense to be voted |
$7,002,000 |
- |
$7,002,000 |
- |
|
Statutory appropriations |
$2,000 |
- |
$2,000 |
- |
|
Ministry total capital expense |
$7,004,000 |
- |
$7,004,000 |
- |
|
Capital assets |
|||||
3501 |
$1,000 |
- |
$1,000 |
- |
|
3502 |
$1,000 |
- |
$1,000 |
- |
|
Total capital assets to be voted |
$2,000 |
- |
$2,000 |
- |
|
Ministry total capital assets |
$2,000 |
- |
$2,000 |
- |
|
Ministry total operating and capital including consolidation and other adjustments (not including assets) |
$35,313,914 |
$19,949,400 |
$15,364,514 |
$19,604,213 |
Reconciliation to previously published data
Operating expense |
2016-17 Estimates | 2015-16 Actual |
---|---|---|
Government Reorganization | ||
Transfer of functions from other Ministries |
$19,949,400 |
$19,604,213 |
Restated total operating expense | $19,949,400 | $19,604,213 |
Ministry Administration - vote 3501
Ministry Administration provides strategic management leadership and advice, communications, information technology and administrative services in support of Ministry and government priorities.
Vote summary
Item number | Item | Estimates 2017-18 |
Estimates 2016-17 |
Difference between 2017-18 and 2016-17 |
Actual 2015-16 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Ministry Administration |
$1,170,100 |
- |
$1,170,100 |
- |
Total operating expense to be voted |
$1,170,100 |
- |
$1,170,100 |
- |
|
S |
Ministers' salaries, the Executive Council Act |
$47,841 |
- |
$47,841 |
- |
S |
Parliamentary Assistants' salaries, the Executive Council Act |
$16,173 |
- |
$16,173 |
- |
Total statutory appropriations |
$64,014 |
- |
$64,014 |
- |
|
Total operating expense |
$1,234,114 |
- |
$1,234,114 |
- |
|
3 |
Seniors affairs capital |
$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 |
- |
|
2 |
Seniors affairs capital |
$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-item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount |
---|---|---|
Operating expense |
||
3501-1 |
Ministry Administration |
|
Salaries and wages |
$904,900 |
|
Employee benefits |
$110,200 |
|
Transportation and communication |
$14,400 |
|
Services |
$132,200 |
|
Supplies and equipment |
$8,400 |
|
Total operating expense to be voted |
$1,170,100 |
|
Statutory appropriations |
||
Statutory |
Ministers' salaries, the Executive Council Act |
$47,841 |
Statutory |
Parliamentary Assistants' salaries, the Executive Council Act |
$16,173 |
Total operating expense for Ministry Administration |
$1,234,114 |
|
Capital expense |
||
3501-3 |
Seniors affairs capital |
|
Other transactions |
$1,000 |
|
Total capital expense to be voted |
$1,000 |
|
Statutory appropriations |
||
Statutory |
Amortization, the Financial Administration Act |
|
Other transactions |
$1,000 |
|
Total capital expense for Ministry Administration |
$2,000 |
|
Capital assets |
||
3501-2 |
Seniors affairs capital |
|
Leasehold improvements |
$1,000 |
|
Total capital assets to be voted |
$1,000 |
|
Total capital assets for Ministry Administration |
$1,000 |
Seniors Affairs Program - vote 3502
The Seniors Affairs Program includes initiatives that foster senior-friendly communities and promotes safety and protection for seniors while maximizing their independence and dignity. Acting as an agent for positive change, the Ministry plays a leadership role in advising on the development of government policies and programs that impact seniors. This includes supporting and promoting local planning that enables seniors' engagement, participation and inclusion in their communities; providing seniors with the information they need about programs and services; promoting the contributions of seniors; supporting initiatives that ensure seniors’ safety; overseeing the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority; and leading policy, legislative and regulatory development related to the Retirement Homes Act, 2010 and the Elderly Persons Centres Act, R.S.O.1990.
Vote summary
Item number | Item | Estimates 2017-18 |
Estimates 2016-17 |
Difference between 2017-18 and 2016-17 |
Actual 2015-16 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Seniors Affairs Program |
$27,075,800 |
$19,949,400 |
$7,126,400 |
$19,604,213 |
Total operating expense to be voted |
$27,075,800 |
$19,949,400 |
$7,126,400 |
$19,604,213 |
|
Total operating expense |
$27,075,800 |
$19,949,400 |
$7,126,400 |
$19,604,213 |
|
3 |
Seniors Affairs Program |
$7,001,000 |
- |
$7,001,000 |
- |
Total capital expense to be voted |
$7,001,000 |
- |
$7,001,000 |
- |
|
S |
Amortization, the Financial Administration Act |
$1,000 |
- |
$1,000 |
- |
Total statutory appropriations |
$1,000 |
- |
$1,000 |
- |
|
Total capital expense |
$7,002,000 |
- |
$7,002,000 |
- |
|
2 |
Seniors Affairs Program |
$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-item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount |
---|---|---|
Operating expense |
||
3502-1 |
Seniors Affairs Program |
|
Salaries and wages |
$3,110,600 |
|
Employee benefits |
$349,000 |
|
Transportation and communication |
$35,400 |
|
Services |
$2,219,200 |
|
Supplies and equipment |
$53,000 |
|
Transfer payments |
||
Seniors Affairs Transfer Payment |
$21,308,600 |
|
Total operating expense to be voted |
$27,075,800 |
|
Total operating expense for Seniors Affairs Program |
$27,075,800 |
|
Capital expense |
||
3502-3 |
Seniors Affairs Program |
|
Transfer payments |
||
Safety and Security for Seniors Program |
$7,000,000 |
|
Other transactions |
$1,000 |
|
Total capital expense to be voted |
$7,001,000 |
|
Statutory Appropriation |
||
Statutory |
Amortization, the Financial Administration Act |
|
Other transactions |
$1,000 |
|
Total capital expense for Seniors Affairs Program |
$7,002,000 |
|
Capital assets |
||
3502-2 |
Seniors Affairs Program |
|
Investments in Tangible Capital Asset |
$1,000 |
|
Total capital assets to be voted |
$1,000 |
|
Total capital assets for Seniors Affairs Program |
$1,000 |
Footnotes
- footnote[1] Back to paragraph Total operating expense includes statutory appropriations, special warrants and total operating expense to be voted.