Expenditure Estimates for the Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility (2023–24)
The 2023–2024 Expenditure Estimates set out details of the operating and capital spending requirements of the Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility for the fiscal year commencing April 1, 2023.
Summary
The Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility supports the health and well-being of people with disabilities and older Ontarians, and strives to improve their quality of life by changing perceptions and promoting the benefits of an inclusive, age-diverse, and accessible Ontario where everyone is respected and able to participate. The ministry works across government with communities, businesses and other partners to deliver programs and services to create social and economic environments that: i) support older Ontarians in staying safe, healthy, active, independent, and engaged in their communities, and ii) create conditions to remove barriers so that people with disabilities can live independently and fully participate in their communities and economy. The ministry also oversees and/or administers the Seniors Active Living Centres Act, 2017, the Retirement Homes Act, 2010, the Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2001, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Senior Volunteer Appreciation Week Act, 2021.
Ministry program summary
| Vote | Program | Estimates | Estimates | Difference | Actual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operating expense | |||||
| 3501 | Ministry Administration Program | $7,562,700 | $7,562,600 | $100 | $7,027,536 |
| 3502 | Policy, Program, and Strategic Partnerships | $169,376,600 | $220,422,000 | ($51,045,400) | $112,593,478 |
| 3503 | Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities | $7,932,700 | $6,904,400 | $1,028,300 | $6,831,586 |
| Total operating expense to be voted | $184,872,000 | $234,889,000 | ($50,017,000) | $126,452,600 | |
| Statutory appropriations | $66,014 | $66,014 | - | $92,137 | |
| Ministry total operating expense | $184,938,014 | $234,955,014 | ($50,017,000) | $126,544,737 | |
| Total including consolidation & other adjustments | $184,938,014 | $234,955,014 | ($50,017,000) | $126,544,737 | |
Capital expense | |||||
| 3501 | Ministry Administration Program | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
| 3502 | Policy, Program, and Strategic Partnerships | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
| Total capital expense to be voted | $2,000 | $2,000 | - | - | |
| Statutory appropriations | $2,000 | $2,000 | - | - | |
| Ministry total capital expense | $4,000 | $4,000 | - | - | |
Capital assets | |||||
| 3501 | Ministry Administration Program | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
| 3502 | Policy, Program, and Strategic Partnerships | $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) | $184,942,014 | $234,959,014 | ($50,017,000) | $126,544,737 | |
Reconciliation to previously published data
| Operating expense | Estimates | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| Total operating expense previously published | $234,955,014 | $115,916,637 |
| Government reorganization | ||
Transfer of functions from other Ministries | - | $10,628,100 |
| Restated Total operating expense | $234,955,014 | $126,544,737 |
Ministry Administration Program - vote 3501
The Ministry Administration Program includes the Offices of the Minister and Deputy Minister, and provides strategic management, leadership and advice, communications, information technology, and administrative services in support of the ministry and government priorities.
Vote summary
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 | $5,523,300 | |
Employee benefits | $650,300 | |
Transportation and communication | $83,100 | |
Services | $1,279,900 | |
Supplies and equipment | $26,100 | |
| Total operating expense to be voted | $7,562,700 | |
| 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 Program | $7,626,714 | |
Capital expense | ||
| 3501-3 | Ministry Administration — Capital | |
Other transactions | $1,000 | |
| Total capital expense to be voted | $1,000 | |
| Statutory appropriations | ||
Other transactions | ||
| Statutory | Amortization, the Financial Administration Act | $1,000 |
| Total capital expense for Ministry Administration Program | $2,000 | |
Capital assets | ||
| 3501-2 | Ministry Administration — Capital | |
Leasehold improvements | $1,000 | |
| Total capital assets to be voted | $1,000 | |
| Total capital assets for Ministry Administration Program | $1,000 | |
Policy, Program, and Strategic Partnerships - vote 3502
The ministry develops, implements and evaluates policy, programs and strategic partnerships across governments to help older adults and people with disabilities stay independent, healthy, active, and socially connected in their communities and the economy. This includes initiatives that foster age-friendly and barrier free communities; support aging Ontarians in staying healthy, active, socially connected, and safe, while maximizing their ongoing learning, community engagement, independence and dignity (e.g., Seniors Community Grant program, Seniors Active Living Centres programs, etc.); partner with communities to prevent and address elder abuse; oversee the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority ensuring residents in retirement homes are safe and receive quality care; advance accessibility and educate stakeholders about the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 through the Enabling Change grant program and help people with disabilities realize their full potential; provide financial support to not-for-profit community organizations that service seniors and people with disabilities.
Vote summary
Standard account by item and sub-items
| Vote-item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
Operating expense | |||
| 3502-1 | Policy, Program, and Strategic Partnerships | ||
Salaries and wages | $6,528,300 | ||
Employee benefits | $756,100 | ||
Transportation and communication | $47,100 | ||
Services | $852,700 | ||
Supplies and equipment | $21,400 | ||
Transfer payments | |||
Accessibility Transfer Payment | $1,500,000 | ||
Home and Vehicle Modification Program | $15,628,100 | ||
Ontario Seniors Care at Home Tax Credit | $120,000,000 | ||
Seniors Affairs Transfer Payment | $24,042,900 | $161,171,000 | |
| Total operating expense to be voted | $169,376,600 | ||
| Statutory appropriations | |||
Other transactions | |||
| Statutory | Bad debt expense, the Financial Administration Act | $1,000 | |
| Total operating expense for Policy, Program, and Strategic Partnerships | $169,377,600 | ||
Capital expense | |||
| 3502-3 | Policy, Program, and Strategic Partnerships | ||
Other transactions | $1,000 | ||
| Total capital expense to be voted | $1,000 | ||
| Statutory appropriations | |||
Other transactions | |||
| Statutory | Amortization, the Financial Administration Act | $1,000 | |
| Total capital expense for Policy, Program, and Strategic Partnerships | $2,000 | ||
Capital assets | |||
| 3502-2 | Policy, Program, and Strategic Partnerships | ||
Investments in Tangible Capital Asset | $1,000 | ||
| Total capital assets to be voted | $1,000 | ||
| Total capital assets for Policy, Program, and Strategic Partnerships | $1,000 | ||
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities - vote 3503
The ministry oversees the development, implementation, and enforcement of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA, the Act) and its regulation O.Reg. 191/11 Integrated Accessibility Standards. This includes overall stewardship and operational support of the development and review of accessibility standards and regulations under the AODA, as required under the Act; the legislative review of the AODA itself, as required under the Act; and compliance and enforcement of the AODA. The ministry also has oversight of the Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2001 (ODA).
The ministry conducts a number of outreach and public education activities. These include providing practical support and training (e.g., tools, webinars and educational materials) for private, not-for-profit, and broader public sector organizations as well as the general public, to help them understand, advance, champion accessibility and comply with the AODA.
Vote summary
Standard account by item and sub-items
| Vote-item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount |
|---|---|---|
Operating expense | ||
| 3503-1 | Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities | |
Salaries and wages | $4,764,700 | |
Employee benefits | $515,200 | |
Transportation and communication | $129,500 | |
Services | $2,508,800 | |
Supplies and equipment | $14,500 | |
| Total operating expense to be voted | $7,932,700 | |
| Statutory appropriations | ||
Other transactions | ||
| Statutory | Bad debt expense, the Financial Administration Act | $1,000 |
| Total operating expense for Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities | $7,933,700 | |
Footnotes
- footnote[1] Back to paragraph Total operating expense includes statutory appropriations, special warrants and total operating expense to be voted.