Summary

The Ministry of the Solicitor General (the ministry) is committed to ensuring that all communities in Ontario are kept safe. To fulfill its mandate, the ministry’s responsibilities are divided into two distinct parts: community safety and correctional services. As part of its community safety mandate, the ministry is responsible for supporting crime prevention initiatives at a local and provincial level, establishing provincewide police standards and providing police oversight. The ministry coordinates public safety initiatives among municipal, fire and emergency services. The ministry also oversees the governance and licensing of private security guards and investigators and is directly responsible for Ontario’s animal welfare enforcement system.

Within the correctional services’ mandate, the ministry operates a safe, effective and accountable adult corrections system that includes correctional facilities and probation and parole offices across the province. The ministry is responsible for the safety and well-being of correctional services staff and those on remand or serving a custodial or community sentence.

Organizations within the ministry that contribute to community safety include the Ontario Provincial Police, the Office of the Chief Coroner, the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service, the Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM) and Correctional Services Oversight and Investigations. The ministry also delivers training for first responders and frontline staff through the Corrections Centre for Professional Advancement and Training and Ontario Police College, and develops training courses and operates live mobile fire training units for local fire services through the OFM.

Ministry program summary

VoteProgramEstimates
2024-25 $
Estimates
2023-24 $
Difference
between
2024-25
and
2023-24 $
Actual
2022-23 $

Operating expense

2601Ministry Administration64,303,80021,796,20042,507,60078,623,395
2603Public Safety Division477,820,300425,284,00052,536,300473,287,428
2604Ontario Provincial Police1,610,992,5001,449,409,500161,583,0001,390,108,123
2605Correctional Services1,101,111,6001,089,348,80011,762,8001,195,854,484
2606Justice Technology Services78,456,10081,310,200(2,854,100)63,429,617
2607Agencies, Boards and Commissions7,367,800892,6006,475,2001,037,497
2609Emergency Planning and Management113,664,50089,892,20023,772,30099,641,139
2610Strategic Policy Division6,922,3006,838,30084,0007,686,719
2612Inspectorate11,042,3008,669,1002,373,2007,577,867
2614Emergency Services Telecommunications278,234,300218,629,20059,605,100127,506,699
2615Data Insights and Strategic Initiatives8,650,9006,098,3002,552,60019,521,114
2616Health Services81,858,10028,095,20053,762,9004,872,134
2617Infrastructure163,725,700159,205,0004,520,700179,520,892
 Total operating expense to be voted4,004,150,2003,585,468,600418,681,6003,648,667,108
 Statutory appropriations132,1874,862,187(4,730,000)11,279,700
 Ministry total operating expense4,004,282,3873,590,330,787413,951,6003,659,946,808
 Consolidation Adjustment - Metrolinx---(2,945,354)
 Consolidation Adjustment - Ontario Health---(236,497)
 Consolidation Adjustment - School Boards---(497,408)
 Consolidation Adjustment - Colleges---(298,601)
 Consolidation Adjustment - Hospitals(29,373,300)(26,326,300)(3,047,000)(23,148,887)
 Consolidation Adjustment - General Real Estate Portfolio(191,819,600)(186,082,800)(5,736,800)(202,376,284)
 Total including consolidation and other adjustments3,783,089,4873,377,921,687405,167,8003,430,443,777

Operating assets

2606Justice Technology Services5,300,0005,000,000300,0004,099,652
2614Emergency Services Telecommunications2,908,5003,000,000(91,500)2,064,023
 Total operating assets to be voted8,208,5008,000,000208,5006,163,675
 Ministry total operating assets8,208,5008,000,000208,5006,163,675

Capital expense

2601Ministry Administration1,0001,000--
2603Public Safety Division40,522,00010,002,00030,520,00010,376,952
2604Ontario Provincial Police376,000376,000-323,898
2605Correctional Services2,0002,000--
2606Justice Technology Services1,0001,000--
2609Emergency Planning and Management1,0001,000--
2610Strategic Policy Division1,0001,000--
2614Emergency Services Telecommunications4,850,400956,4003,894,000-
2616Health Services1,000-1,000-
2617Infrastructure151,071,40067,661,30083,410,10077,805,883
 Total capital expense to be voted196,826,80079,001,700117,825,10088,506,733
 Statutory appropriations83,798,60041,816,20041,982,40019,276,524
 Ministry total capital expense280,625,400120,817,900159,807,500107,783,257
 Consolidation Adjustment - General Real Estate Portfolio(82,152,700)(62,891,800)(19,260,900)(62,008,963)
 Consolidation Adjustment - Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation(68,918,700)(4,769,500)(64,149,200)(4,366,672)
 Total including consolidation and other adjustments129,554,00053,156,60076,397,40041,407,622

Capital assets

2601Ministry Administration1,0001,000--
2603Public Safety Division2,644,6002,173,600471,0001,055,874
2604Ontario Provincial Police69,501,00049,763,30019,737,70026,385,415
2605Correctional Services151,000151,000-102,034,588
2606Justice Technology Services9,103,00010,120,300(1,017,300)5,696,605
2609Emergency Planning and Management33,648,1003,770,00029,878,100-
2614Emergency Services Telecommunications308,211,200332,164,500(23,953,300)63,661,213
2616Health Services1,000-1,000-
2617Infrastructure382,703,900296,302,80086,401,10079,982,568
 Total capital assets to be voted805,964,800694,446,500111,518,300278,816,263
 Ministry total capital assets805,964,800694,446,500111,518,300278,816,263
 Ministry total operating and capital including consolidation and other adjustments (not including assets)3,912,643,4873,431,078,287481,565,2003,471,851,399

Reconciliation to previously published data

Operating expenseEstimates
2023-24 $
Actual
2022-23 $
Total operating expense previously publishedfootnote 13,590,330,7873,682,865,436
Government reorganization  

Transfer of functions to other ministries

-(22,918,628)
Restated total operating expense3,590,330,7873,659,946,808

Ministry Administration - Vote 2601

Ministry Administration provides a broad range of management services with respect to the overall administration of the ministry including: human resources, business and financial planning, controllership, procurement and business improvement, communications, legal services, as well as other specialized and time-limited functions. The program shares Justice Sector services for freedom of information and French language services.

Vote summary

Item numberItemEstimates
2024-25 $
Estimates
2023-24 $
Difference
between
2024-25
and
2023-24 $
Actual
2022-23 $

Operating expense

1Ministry Administration64,303,80021,796,20042,507,60078,623,395
 Total operating expense to be voted64,303,80021,796,20042,507,60078,623,395
SMinister's Salary, the Executive Council Act47,84147,841-49,301
SParliamentary Assistants' Salaries, the Executive Council Act32,34632,346-29,260
SPayments under the Financial Administration Act1,0001,000-10,833,627
SBad Debt expense, the Financial Administration Act50,00050,000-50,000
 Total statutory appropriations131,187131,187-10,962,188
 Total operating expense64,434,98721,927,38742,507,60089,585,583

Capital expense

5Ministry Administration, expense related to capital assets1,0001,000--
 Total capital expense to be voted1,0001,000--
SAmortization, the Financial Administration Act1,0001,000--
 Total statutory appropriations1,0001,000--
 Total capital expense2,0002,000--

Capital assets

4Ministry Administration1,0001,000--
 Total capital assets to be voted1,0001,000--
 Total capital assets1,0001,000--

Standard account by item and sub-items

Vote-
Item
number
Standard account by item and sub-itemsAmount $Amount $

Operating expense

2601-1Ministry Administration  
 

Salaries and wages

 50,918,300
 

Employee benefits

 1,848,200
 

Transportation and communication

 634,300
 

Services

 10,395,600
 

Supplies and equipment

 507,400
 Total operating expense to be voted 64,303,800
 Sub-Items:  
 Main Office  
 

Salaries and wages

2,980,200 
 

Employee benefits

305,800 
 

Transportation and communication

72,600 
 

Services

241,100 
 

Supplies and equipment

80,3003,680,000
 Corporate Services  
 

Salaries and wages

44,943,500 
 

Employee benefits

1,158,200 
 

Transportation and communication

386,500 
 

Services

511,400 
 

Supplies and equipment

288,50047,288,100
 Communications Services  
 

Salaries and wages

2,969,600 
 

Employee benefits

380,800 
 

Transportation and communication

79,900 
 

Services

242,800 
 

Supplies and equipment

73,6003,746,700
 Legal Services  
 

Salaries and wages

25,000 
 

Employee benefits

3,400 
 

Transportation and communication

95,300 
 

Services

9,400,300 
 

Supplies and equipment

65,0009,589,000
 Total operating expense to be voted 64,303,800
 Statutory appropriations  
Statutory

Minister's Salary, the Executive Council Act

 47,841
Statutory

Parliamentary Assistants' Salaries, the Executive Council Act

 32,346
 Statutory appropriations  
 

Other transactions

  
Statutory

Payments under the Financial Administration Act

 1,000
 Statutory appropriations  
 

Other transactions

  
Statutory

Bad Debt expense, the Financial Administration Act

 50,000
 Total operating expense for Ministry Administration 64,434,987

Capital expense

2601-5Ministry Administration, expense related to capital assets  
 

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 2,000

Capital assets

2601-4Ministry Administration  
 

Information technology hardware

 1,000
 Total capital assets to be voted 1,000
 Total capital assets for Ministry Administration 1,000

Public Safety Division - Vote 2603

The Public Safety Division works with its policing, municipal, First Nation and community partners to promote community safety and well-being. Activities include: scientific analysis at the Centre of Forensic Sciences; oversight of the private security and investigative services industry; development and amendment of policing legislation, regulation and guidance; expert training delivery and support for police and other public safety personnel to meet law enforcement needs; program development and administration of community safety grants; implementation and support for community safety and well-being planning across the province; support for intelligence-led law enforcement operations; management of provincial appointments; delivery of Ontario Major Case Management; administration and enforcement of the Provincial Animal Welfare Services Act, including the protection of animals; and broader engagement, program development and administration of funding agreements with First Nations communities to support First Nations policing in Ontario.

Vote summary

Item numberItemEstimates
2024-25 $
Estimates
2023-24 $
Difference
between
2024-25
and
2023-24 $
Actual
2022-23 $

Operating expense

1Public Safety Division – Office of the Assistant Deputy Minister1,768,3001,050,300718,000839,209
5External Relations Branch374,114,400341,061,70033,052,700377,310,530
6Private Security and Investigation Services5,331,6003,706,8001,624,8004,715,779
7Centre of Forensic Sciences30,781,60031,660,100(878,500)31,745,263
10Ontario Police College38,560,60026,751,40011,809,20027,286,727
11Animal Welfare Services27,263,80021,053,7006,210,10031,389,920
 Total operating expense to be voted477,820,300425,284,00052,536,300473,287,428
SPayments under the Crown Attorneys Act-4,730,000(4,730,000)-
 Total statutory appropriations-4,730,000(4,730,000)-
 Total operating expense477,820,300430,014,00047,806,300473,287,428

Capital expense

9Public Safety Division40,522,00010,002,00030,520,00010,376,952
 Total capital expense to be voted40,522,00010,002,00030,520,00010,376,952
SAmortization, the Financial Administration Act1,002,2001,194,900(192,700)772,687
 Total statutory appropriations1,002,2001,194,900(192,700)772,687
 Total capital expense41,524,20011,196,90030,327,30011,149,639

Capital assets

8Public Safety Division2,644,6002,173,600471,0001,055,874
 Total capital assets to be voted2,644,6002,173,600471,0001,055,874
 Total capital assets2,644,6002,173,600471,0001,055,874

Standard account by item and sub-items

Vote-
Item
number
Standard account by item and sub-itemsAmount $Amount $

Operating expense

2603-1Public Safety Division – Office of the Assistant Deputy Minister  
 

Salaries and wages

 1,046,300
 

Employee benefits

 46,500
 

Transportation and communication

 18,900
 

Services

 645,300
 

Supplies and equipment

 11,300
 Total operating expense to be voted 1,768,300
2603-5External Relations Branch  
 

Salaries and wages

 9,150,200
 

Employee benefits

 1,127,100
 

Transportation and communication

 886,500
 

Services

 15,006,800
 

Supplies and equipment

 470,600
 

Transfer payments

  
 

First Nations Officer Fund

6,650,000 
 

Community Safety and Policing Grant

88,702,300 
 

Grants for Municipal Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) Programs

2,400,000 
 

Miscellaneous Grants - Policing Services

42,005,800 
 

Safer and Vital Communities Grant

855,000 
 

Federal-Provincial First Nations Policing Agreement

84,585,100 
 

Municipal Hate Crime Extremism Investigative Funding

750,000 
 

Ontario Association of Crime Stoppers

225,000 
 

Court Security

125,000,000351,173,200
 Subtotal 377,814,400
 Less: Recoveries 3,700,000
 Total operating expense to be voted 374,114,400
2603-6Private Security and Investigation Services  
 

Salaries and wages

 2,089,800
 

Employee benefits

 292,500
 

Transportation and communication

 202,500
 

Services

 1,659,900
 

Supplies and equipment

 1,086,900
 Total operating expense to be voted 5,331,600
2603-7Centre of Forensic Sciences  
 

Salaries and wages

 21,205,300
 

Employee benefits

 3,244,600
 

Transportation and communication

 527,800
 

Services

 2,217,200
 

Supplies and equipment

 3,586,700
 Total operating expense to be voted 30,781,600
2603-10Ontario Police College  
 

Salaries and wages

 15,932,200
 

Employee benefits

 1,637,400
 

Transportation and communication

 1,503,900
 

Services

 15,679,300
 

Supplies and equipment

 3,808,800
 Subtotal 38,561,600
 Less: Recoveries 1,000
 Total operating expense to be voted 38,560,600
2603-11Animal Welfare Services  
 

Salaries and wages

 19,283,900
 

Employee benefits

 1,483,700
 

Transportation and communication

 328,500
 

Services

 4,029,100
 

Supplies and equipment

 2,138,600
 Total operating expense to be voted 27,263,800
 Total operating expense for Public Safety Division 477,820,300

Capital expense

2603-9Public Safety Division  
 

Transfer payments

  
 

Policing Equipment

2,000,000 
 

Federal-Provincial First Nations Policing Agreements

38,520,00040,520,000
 

Other transactions

  
 

Capital Investments

1,000 
 

Loss on asset disposal

1,0002,000
 Total capital expense to be voted 40,522,000
 Statutory appropriations  
 

Other transactions

  
Statutory

Amortization, the Financial Administration Act

 1,002,200
 Total capital expense for Public Safety Division 41,524,200

Capital assets

2603-8Public Safety Division  
 

Machinery and equipment - asset costs

 2,643,600
 

Land and marine fleet - asset costs

 1,000
 Total capital assets to be voted 2,644,600
 Total capital assets for Public Safety Division 2,644,600

Ontario Provincial Police - Vote 2604

Reporting to the Commissioner of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), the OPP provides collaborative, preventative and responsive front-line policing services in hundreds of municipalities and First Nations communities throughout the province. With a multi-faceted mandate, the OPP also leads various province-wide strategies and initiatives to address the victimization caused by organized crime including gangs and illegal guns, auto theft, bail compliance, illicit drugs, child exploitation, human trafficking, money laundering, serious fraud, and cybercrime. In addition, the OPP patrols provincial highways and is responsible for safety on many of the waterways and trail systems in the province. The OPP maintains specialized provincial programs and information systems including Amber Alert, the Violent Crimes Linkages Analysis System, and the Ontario Sex Offender Registry. Under its provincial mandate, the OPP also conducts multijurisdictional strategic intelligence operations on matters involving international, domestic, and issue-specific terrorism and hate crimes. Mandated responsibilities further include emergency management response, oversight and support for critical incidents and major events, and specialized justice officials’ security and protection services for the Government of Ontario across the province.

Vote summary

Item numberItemEstimates
2024-25 $
Estimates
2023-24 $
Difference
between
2024-25
and
2023-24 $
Actual
2022-23 $

Operating expense

1Corporate and Strategic Services272,760,600241,539,60031,221,000226,235,509
2Chief Firearms Office7,165,5007,167,300(1,800)6,795,009
3Investigations and Organized Crime242,192,500207,746,50034,446,000194,588,837
4Field and Traffic Services981,919,400921,465,00060,454,400881,397,608
5Fleet Management106,954,50071,491,10035,463,40081,091,160
 Total operating expense to be voted1,610,992,5001,449,409,500161,583,0001,390,108,123
SPayments under the Community Safety and Policing Act, 20191,0001,000-317,512
 Total statutory appropriations1,0001,000-317,512
 Total operating expense1,610,993,5001,449,410,500161,583,0001,390,425,635

Capital expense

8Ontario Provincial Police376,000376,000-323,898
 Total capital expense to be voted376,000376,000-323,898
SAmortization, the Financial Administration Act21,528,50018,494,3003,034,20012,808,260
 Total statutory appropriations21,528,50018,494,3003,034,20012,808,260
 Total capital expense21,904,50018,870,3003,034,20013,132,158

Capital assets

7Ontario Provincial Police69,501,00049,763,30019,737,70026,385,415
 Total capital assets to be voted69,501,00049,763,30019,737,70026,385,415
 Total capital assets69,501,00049,763,30019,737,70026,385,415

Standard account by item and sub-items

Vote-
Item
number
Standard account by item and sub-itemsAmount $Amount $

Operating expense

2604-1Corporate and Strategic Services  
 

Salaries and wages

 152,694,900
 

Employee benefits

 11,175,000
 

Transportation and communication

 23,786,700
 

Services

 39,588,500
 

Supplies and equipment

 47,363,100
 Subtotal 274,608,200
 Less: Recoveries 1,847,600
 Total operating expense to be voted 272,760,600
2604-2Chief Firearms Office  
 

Salaries and wages

 4,194,600
 

Employee benefits

 560,400
 

Transportation and communication

 99,500
 

Services

 2,207,300
 

Supplies and equipment

 103,700
 Total operating expense to be voted 7,165,500
2604-3Investigations and Organized Crime  
 

Salaries and wages

 164,067,300
 

Employee benefits

 15,175,100
 

Transportation and communication

 10,494,800
 

Services

 44,253,800
 

Supplies and equipment

 11,710,100
 Subtotal 245,701,100
 Less: Recoveries 3,508,600
 Total operating expense to be voted 242,192,500
2604-4Field and Traffic Services  
 

Salaries and wages

 802,915,700
 

Employee benefits

 147,176,900
 

Transportation and communication

 12,155,400
 

Services

 41,045,000
 

Supplies and equipment

 13,147,800
 Subtotal 1,016,440,800
 Less: Recoveries 34,521,400
 Total operating expense to be voted 981,919,400
2604-5Fleet Management  
 

Transportation and communication

 188,100
 

Services

 22,003,200
 

Supplies and equipment

 88,287,800
 Subtotal 110,479,100
 Less: Recoveries 3,524,600
 Total operating expense to be voted 106,954,500
 Statutory appropriations  
 

Other transactions

  
Statutory

Payments under the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019

 1,000
 Total operating expense for Ontario Provincial Police 1,610,993,500

Capital expense

2604-8Ontario Provincial Police  
 

Other transactions

  
 

Capital Investments

1,000 
 

Loss on asset disposal

375,000376,000
 Total capital expense to be voted 376,000
 Statutory appropriations  
 

Other transactions

  
Statutory

Amortization, the Financial Administration Act

 21,528,500
 Total capital expense for Ontario Provincial Police 21,904,500

Capital assets

2604-7Ontario Provincial Police  
 

Machinery and equipment - asset costs

 33,843,700
 

Information technology hardware

 11,580,300
 

Land and marine fleet - asset costs

 24,077,000
 Total capital assets to be voted 69,501,000
 Total capital assets for Ontario Provincial Police 69,501,000

Correctional Services - Vote 2605

The ministry is committed to reforming Ontario’s adult correctional system to increase efficiency, enhance long-term outcomes and improve the experience of our frontline staff. This will be achieved by leveraging technology to automate and digitize business processes, providing alternatives to incarceration, developing leadership and other resources to better support frontline staff, implementing governance and review mechanisms and working collaboratively with other ministries, stakeholders and communities across Ontario. The reform of Ontario’s Correctional Services will contribute to creating an integrated, efficient and sustainable criminal justice system that supports prevention and successful reintegration of offenders, while promoting the protection of public safety.

Vote summary

Item numberItemEstimates
2024-25 $
Estimates
2023-24 $
Difference
between
2024-25
and
2023-24 $
Actual
2022-23 $

Operating expense

1Operational Support26,037,60023,046,7002,990,90023,289,414
2Corrections Centre for Professional Advancement and Training12,285,10013,169,100(884,000)18,743,174
3Institutional Services905,354,000903,150,2002,203,8001,007,351,082
4Community Correctional Services151,448,300144,146,2007,302,100140,933,740
5Correctional Services Oversight and Investigations5,986,6005,836,600150,0005,537,074
 Total operating expense to be voted1,101,111,6001,089,348,80011,762,8001,195,854,484
 Total operating expense1,101,111,6001,089,348,80011,762,8001,195,854,484

Capital expense

10Institutional Services, expense related to capital assets1,0001,000--
11Community Services, expense related to capital assets1,0001,000--
 Total capital expense to be voted2,0002,000--
SAmortization, Institutional Services, the Financial Administration Act836,100681,100155,000660,824
 Total statutory appropriations836,100681,100155,000660,824
 Total capital expense838,100683,100155,000660,824

Capital assets

8Institutional Services151,000151,000-102,034,588
 Total capital assets to be voted151,000151,000-102,034,588
 Total capital assets151,000151,000-102,034,588

Standard account by item and sub-items

Vote-
Item
number
Standard account by item and sub-itemsAmount $Amount $

Operating expense

2605-1Operational Support  
 

Salaries and wages

 19,045,200
 

Employee benefits

 2,819,600
 

Transportation and communication

 357,100
 

Services

 3,181,800
 

Supplies and equipment

 2,425,400
 

Transfer payments

  
 

Community Reintegration and Specialized Programming

1,076,000 
 

Community Works Program

2,212,4003,288,400
 Subtotal 31,117,500
 Less: Recoveries 5,079,900
 Total operating expense to be voted 26,037,600
2605-2Corrections Centre for Professional Advancement and Training  
 

Salaries and wages

 8,410,800
 

Employee benefits

 871,500
 

Transportation and communication

 283,600
 

Services

 1,993,600
 

Supplies and equipment

 725,600
 Total operating expense to be voted 12,285,100
2605-3Institutional Services  
 

Salaries and wages

 617,153,400
 

Employee benefits

 125,712,800
 

Transportation and communication

 14,445,800
 

Services

 69,979,700
 

Supplies and equipment

 71,844,600
 

Transfer payments

  
 

Compassionate allowances to permanently handicapped inmates

11,600 
 

Violence Awareness Program

192,300 
 

Offender Rehabilitation Programs

6,013,8006,217,700
 Total operating expense to be voted 905,354,000
2605-4Community Correctional Services  
 

Salaries and wages

 105,422,200
 

Employee benefits

 17,541,700
 

Transportation and communication

 3,125,000
 

Services

 7,623,100
 

Supplies and equipment

 1,136,400
 

Transfer payments

  
 

Assistance to Inmates - Rehabilitation Assistance

25,000 
 

Community Residential / Non-Residential Client Services

16,574,90016,599,900
 Total operating expense to be voted 151,448,300
2605-5Correctional Services Oversight and Investigations  
 

Salaries and wages

 4,718,000
 

Employee benefits

 591,700
 

Transportation and communication

 155,000
 

Services

 485,900
 

Supplies and equipment

 36,000
 Total operating expense to be voted 5,986,600
 Total operating expense for Correctional Services 1,101,111,600

Capital expense

2605-10Institutional Services, expense related to capital assets  
 

Other transactions

 1,000
 Total capital expense to be voted 1,000
2605-11Community Services, expense related to capital assets  
 

Other transactions

 1,000
 Total capital expense to be voted 1,000
 Statutory appropriations  
 

Other transactions

  
Statutory

Amortization, Institutional Services, the Financial Administration Act

 836,100
 Total capital expense for Correctional Services 838,100

Capital assets

2605-8Institutional Services  
 

Machinery and equipment - asset costs

 150,000
 

Land and marine fleet - asset costs

 1,000
 Total capital assets to be voted 151,000
 Total capital assets for Correctional Services 151,000

Justice Technology Services - Vote 2606

Justice Technology Services (JTS) provides information technology leadership and advice to its ministry partners. JTS delivers highly integrated, complex technology services and solutions; and reliable, responsive operational support. This is in alignment with the provincial Enterprise Technology Strategy that enables and supports business priorities and modernization across the Justice Sector ministries. Key support is provided in technology solutions, information management and planning, service management, security and project management.

Vote summary

Item numberItemEstimates
2024-25 $
Estimates
2023-24 $
Difference
between
2024-25
and
2023-24 $
Actual
2022-23 $

Operating expense

1Justice Technology Services78,456,10081,310,200(2,854,100)63,429,617
 Total operating expense to be voted78,456,10081,310,200(2,854,100)63,429,617
 Total operating expense78,456,10081,310,200(2,854,100)63,429,617

Operating assets

3Justice Technology Services5,300,0005,000,000300,0004,099,652
 Total operating assets to be voted5,300,0005,000,000300,0004,099,652
 Total operating assets5,300,0005,000,000300,0004,099,652

Capital expense

5Justice Technology Services, expense related to capital assets1,0001,000--
 Total capital expense to be voted1,0001,000--
SAmortization, the Financial Administration Act4,982,8004,327,600655,200272,400
 Total statutory appropriations4,982,8004,327,600655,200272,400
 Total capital expense4,983,8004,328,600655,200272,400

Capital assets

4Justice Technology Services9,103,00010,120,300(1,017,300)5,696,605
 Total capital assets to be voted9,103,00010,120,300(1,017,300)5,696,605
 Total capital assets9,103,00010,120,300(1,017,300)5,696,605

Standard account by item and sub-items

Vote-
Item
number
Standard account by item and sub-itemsAmount $

Operating expense

2606-1Justice Technology Services 
 

Salaries and wages

37,669,500
 

Employee benefits

4,984,400
 

Transportation and communication

21,596,900
 

Services

155,682,700
 

Supplies and equipment

5,372,600
 Subtotal225,306,100
 Less: Recoveries146,850,000
 Total operating expense to be voted78,456,100
 Total operating expense for Justice Technology Services78,456,100

Operating assets

2606-3Justice Technology Services 
 

Deposits and prepaid expenses

5,300,000
 Total operating assets to be voted5,300,000
 Total operating assets for Justice Technology Services5,300,000

Capital expense

2606-5Justice Technology Services, expense related to capital assets 
 

Other transactions

1,000
 Total capital expense to be voted1,000
 Statutory appropriations 
 

Other transactions

 
Statutory

Amortization, the Financial Administration Act

4,982,800
 Total capital expense for Justice Technology Services4,983,800

Capital assets

2606-4Justice Technology Services 
 

Information technology hardware

8,332,000
 

Business application software - asset costs

771,000
 Total capital assets to be voted9,103,000
 Total capital assets for Justice Technology Services9,103,000

Agencies, Boards and Commissions - Vote 2607

Agencies, Boards and Commissions supports the operation of ministry agencies including the Ontario Police Arbitration and Adjudication Commission and the Death Investigation Oversight Council.

Vote summary

Item numberItemEstimates
2024-25 $
Estimates
2023-24 $
Difference
between
2024-25
and
2023-24 $
Actual
2022-23 $

Operating expense

1Agencies, Boards and Commissions7,367,800892,6006,475,2001,037,497
 Total operating expense to be voted7,367,800892,6006,475,2001,037,497
 Total operating expense7,367,800892,6006,475,2001,037,497

Standard account by item and sub-items

Vote-
Item
number
Standard account by item and sub-itemsAmount $Amount $

Operating expense

2607-1Agencies, Boards and Commissions  
 

Salaries and wages

 1,424,500
 

Employee benefits

 203,300
 

Transportation and communication

 86,000
 

Services

 5,630,000
 

Supplies and equipment

 24,000
 Total operating expense to be voted 7,367,800
 Sub-Items:  
 Ontario Police Arbitration and Adjudication Commission  
 

Salaries and wages

983,200 
 

Employee benefits

147,900 
 

Transportation and communication

40,000 
 

Services

5,534,300 
 

Supplies and equipment

14,0006,719,400
 Death Investigation Oversight Council  
 

Salaries and wages

441,300 
 

Employee benefits

55,400 
 

Transportation and communication

46,000 
 

Services

95,700 
 

Supplies and equipment

10,000648,400
 Total operating expense to be voted 7,367,800
 Total operating expense for Agencies, Boards and Commissions 7,367,800

Emergency Planning and Management - Vote 2609

Emergency Planning and Management is dedicated to providing quality services related to public safety, security, and death investigations. This is achieved through the Office of the Chief Coroner/Ontario Forensic Pathology Service and the Office of the Fire Marshal. They are devoted to the identification of issues and their resolution through effective protection, prevention, response, scientific, investigative, training and public education initiatives. These sections strive to be leaders in ensuring that all of Ontario’s diverse communities are safe and secure thereby supporting the government in its priority of stronger, safer communities.

Vote summary

Item numberItemEstimates
2024-25 $
Estimates
2023-24 $
Difference
between
2024-25
and
2023-24 $
Actual
2022-23 $

Operating expense

5Office of the Chief Coroner and Ontario Forensic Pathology Service70,611,90064,210,9006,401,00068,729,904
8Office of the Fire Marshal43,052,60025,681,30017,371,30030,911,235
 Total operating expense to be voted113,664,50089,892,20023,772,30099,641,139
 Total operating expense113,664,50089,892,20023,772,30099,641,139

Capital expense

7Emergency Planning and Management1,0001,000--
 Total capital expense to be voted1,0001,000--
SAmortization, the Financial Administration Act3,468,600791,9002,676,700580,571
 Total statutory appropriations3,468,600791,9002,676,700580,571
 Total capital expense3,469,600792,9002,676,700580,571

Capital assets

6Emergency Planning and Management33,648,1003,770,00029,878,100-
 Total capital assets to be voted33,648,1003,770,00029,878,100-
 Total capital assets33,648,1003,770,00029,878,100-

Standard account by item and sub-items

Vote-
Item
number
Standard account by item and sub-itemsAmount $

Operating expense

2609-5Office of the Chief Coroner and Ontario Forensic Pathology Service 
 

Salaries and wages

25,998,500
 

Employee benefits

4,488,100
 

Transportation and communication

2,167,500
 

Services

35,275,000
 

Supplies and equipment

1,032,800
 

Transfer payments

 
 

Grants for Forensic Services

1,650,000
 Total operating expense to be voted70,611,900
2609-8Office of the Fire Marshal 
 

Salaries and wages

18,100,700
 

Employee benefits

2,886,700
 

Transportation and communication

692,500
 

Services

7,021,800
 

Supplies and equipment

1,185,900
 

Transfer payments

 
 

Grants for Fire Safety

13,165,000
 Total operating expense to be voted43,052,600
 Total operating expense for Emergency Planning and Management113,664,500

Capital expense

2609-7Emergency Planning and Management 
 

Other transactions

1,000
 Total capital expense to be voted1,000
 Statutory appropriations 
 

Other transactions

 
Statutory

Amortization, the Financial Administration Act

3,468,600
 Total capital expense for Emergency Planning and Management3,469,600

Capital assets

2609-6Emergency Planning and Management 
 

Machinery and equipment - asset costs

22,234,400
 

Land and marine fleet - asset costs

11,413,700
 Total capital assets to be voted33,648,100
 Total capital assets for Emergency Planning and Management33,648,100

Strategic Policy Division - Vote 2610

Strategic Policy Division is responsible for leading the development of evidenced-based policy, regulations and legislation, along with the coordination of justice sector intergovernmental activities to support ministry and government priorities.

Vote summary

Item numberItemEstimates
2024-25 $
Estimates
2023-24 $
Difference
between
2024-25
and
2023-24 $
Actual
2022-23 $

Operating expense

1Strategic Policy Division6,922,3006,838,30084,0007,686,719
 Total operating expense to be voted6,922,3006,838,30084,0007,686,719
 Total operating expense6,922,3006,838,30084,0007,686,719

Capital expense

4Strategic Policy Division, expense related to capital assets1,0001,000--
 Total capital expense to be voted1,0001,000--
SAmortization, the Financial Administration Act1,0001,000--
 Total statutory appropriations1,0001,000--
 Total capital expense2,0002,000--

Standard account by item and sub-items

Vote-
Item
number
Standard account by item and sub-itemsAmount $

Operating expense

2610-1Strategic Policy Division 
 

Salaries and wages

5,566,800
 

Employee benefits

761,200
 

Transportation and communication

240,900
 

Services

93,500
 

Supplies and equipment

231,500
 

Transfer payments

 
 

Miscellaneous Grants for Administrative Services

28,400
 Total operating expense to be voted6,922,300
 Total operating expense for Strategic Policy Division6,922,300

Capital expense

2610-4Strategic Policy Division, expense related to capital assets 
 

Other transactions

1,000
 Total capital expense to be voted1,000
 Statutory appropriations 
 

Other transactions

 
Statutory

Amortization, the Financial Administration Act

1,000
 Total capital expense for Strategic Policy Division2,000

Inspectorate - Vote 2612

The Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 (CSPA), and its regulations establish a modern legislative framework for public safety. A key component is the position of Inspector General of Policing (IG) with arm’s-length duties and authorities to be executed by a new modern regulatory entity – the Inspectorate of Policing (IoP) – to provide oversight of CSPA compliance. The IoP, the first of its kind in Canada, will drive improvements in public safety performance through a robust system of advising, monitoring, inspecting, and investigating supported by data collection, data analysis, and data interpretation. Once the CSPA is in force on April 1, 2024, the IoP will be fully operational to deliver on the IG’s duties and authorities as outlined in Part VII of the CSPA.

Vote summary

Item numberItemEstimates
2024-25 $
Estimates
2023-24 $
Difference
between
2024-25
and
2023-24 $
Actual
2022-23 $

Operating expense

2Inspectorate11,042,3008,669,1002,373,2007,577,867
 Total operating expense to be voted11,042,3008,669,1002,373,2007,577,867
 Total operating expense11,042,3008,669,1002,373,2007,577,867

Standard account by item and sub-items

Vote-
Item
number
Standard account by item and sub-itemsAmount $

Operating expense

2612-2Inspectorate 
 

Salaries and wages

6,534,300
 

Employee benefits

889,700
 

Transportation and communication

355,100
 

Services

2,998,100
 

Supplies and equipment

265,100
 Total operating expense to be voted11,042,300
 Total operating expense for Inspectorate11,042,300

Emergency Services Telecommunications - Vote 2614

Emergency Services Telecommunications Division (ESTD) provides dedicated oversight and support to the ministry’s three large-scale telecommunications programs that are currently underway: 1) Public Safety Radio Network (PSRN), 2) Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG 9-1-1) and 3) development of a Public Safety Broadband Network (PSBN). The Division is responsible for the delivery of the modernized PSRN to support critical first responders across the province with upgraded digital technology. ESTD is supporting the provincial transition to the new NG 9-1-1 network to meet Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) standards and keep Ontario safe. The Division is also leading the development of the Public Safety Broadband Network working with intergovernmental stakeholders and other ministry partners.

Vote summary

Item numberItemEstimates
2024-25 $
Estimates
2023-24 $
Difference
between
2024-25
and
2023-24 $
Actual
2022-23 $

Operating expense

1Emergency Services Telecommunications278,234,300218,629,20059,605,100127,506,699
 Total operating expense to be voted278,234,300218,629,20059,605,100127,506,699
 Total operating expense278,234,300218,629,20059,605,100127,506,699

Operating assets

3Emergency Services Telecommunications2,908,5003,000,000(91,500)2,064,023
 Total operating assets to be voted2,908,5003,000,000(91,500)2,064,023
 Total operating assets2,908,5003,000,000(91,500)2,064,023

Capital expense

2Emergency Services Telecommunications4,850,400956,4003,894,000-
 Total capital expense to be voted4,850,400956,4003,894,000-
SAmortization, the Financial Administration Act46,334,50011,432,80034,901,7001,844,461
 Total statutory appropriations46,334,50011,432,80034,901,7001,844,461
 Total capital expense51,184,90012,389,20038,795,7001,844,461

Capital assets

4Emergency Services Telecommunications308,211,200332,164,500(23,953,300)63,661,213
 Total capital assets to be voted308,211,200332,164,500(23,953,300)63,661,213
 Total capital assets308,211,200332,164,500(23,953,300)63,661,213

Standard account by item and sub-items

Vote-
Item
number
Standard account by item and sub-itemsAmount $

Operating expense

2614-1Emergency Services Telecommunications 
 

Salaries and wages

7,245,700
 

Employee benefits

902,700
 

Transportation and communication

217,579,300
 

Services

21,394,500
 

Supplies and equipment

2,114,100
 

Transfer payments

 
 

Next Generation 9-1-1

71,998,000
 Subtotal321,234,300
 Less: Recoveries43,000,000
 Total operating expense to be voted278,234,300
 Total operating expense for Emergency Services Telecommunications278,234,300

Operating assets

2614-3Emergency Services Telecommunications 
 

Deposits and prepaid expenses

2,908,500
 Total operating assets to be voted2,908,500
 Total operating assets for Emergency Services Telecommunications2,908,500

Capital expense

2614-2Emergency Services Telecommunications 
 

Other transactions

4,850,400
 Total capital expense to be voted4,850,400
 Statutory appropriations 
 

Other transactions

 
Statutory

Amortization, the Financial Administration Act

46,334,500
 Total capital expense for Emergency Services Telecommunications51,184,900

Capital assets

2614-4Emergency Services Telecommunications 
 

Dams and engineering structures - asset costs

129,441,300
 

Information technology hardware

178,769,900
 Total capital assets to be voted308,211,200
 Total capital assets for Emergency Services Telecommunications308,211,200

Data Insights and Strategic Initiatives - Vote 2615

The Data Insights and Strategic Initiatives division is focused on advancing Ontario’s criminal justice sector through innovation, digital integration, data and analysis, insights and client-focused project services and solutions. The division will continue to advance ministry capacity in project management, change management, digital literacy and maturity, and Lean.

Vote summary

Item numberItemEstimates
2024-25 $
Estimates
2023-24 $
Difference
between
2024-25
and
2023-24 $
Actual
2022-23 $

Operating expense

1Data Insights and Strategic Initiatives8,650,9006,098,3002,552,60019,521,114
 Total operating expense to be voted8,650,9006,098,3002,552,60019,521,114
 Total operating expense8,650,9006,098,3002,552,60019,521,114

Standard account by item and sub-items

Vote-
Item
number
Standard account by item and sub-itemsAmount $

Operating expense

2615-1Data Insights and Strategic Initiatives 
 

Salaries and wages

3,418,400
 

Employee benefits

575,300
 

Services

4,657,200
 Total operating expense to be voted8,650,900
 Total operating expense for Data Insights and Strategic Initiatives8,650,900

Health Services - Vote 2616

Health Services provides strategic leadership to advance an accredited health care model that supports a standard of care that is equivalent to community health care and considers health equity and culturally appropriate care. It is responsible for establishing clinical autonomy and independent oversight of health care resources and staff, liaising with health system partners to ensure access to care at points of transition and adoption of best practices, and supporting the mental health and wellness of public safety personnel through corporate wellness initiatives and the promotion of early intervention and access to specialized mental health services.

Vote summary

Item numberItemEstimates
2024-25 $
Estimates
2023-24 $
Difference
between
2024-25
and
2023-24 $
Actual
2022-23 $

Operating expense

1Health Services81,858,10028,095,20053,762,9004,872,134
 Total operating expense to be voted81,858,10028,095,20053,762,9004,872,134
 Total operating expense81,858,10028,095,20053,762,9004,872,134

Capital expense

2Health Services1,000-1,000-
 Total capital expense to be voted1,000-1,000-
SAmortization, the Financial Administration Act604,500-604,500-
 Total statutory appropriations604,500-604,500-
 Total capital expense605,500-605,500-

Capital assets

3Health Services1,000-1,000-
 Total capital assets to be voted1,000-1,000-
 Total capital assets1,000-1,000-

Standard account by item and sub-items

Vote-
Item
number
Standard account by item and sub-itemsAmount $Amount $

Operating expense

2616-1Health Services  
 

Salaries and wages

 2,518,900
 

Employee benefits

 358,500
 

Transportation and communication

 38,400
 

Services

 31,611,600
 

Supplies and equipment

 23,755,100
 

Transfer payments

  
 

Secure Treatment Unit

15,410,600 
 

Mental Health Services for Public Safety Personnel (PSP)

8,165,00023,575,600
 Total operating expense to be voted 81,858,100
 Total operating expense for Health Services 81,858,100

Capital expense

2616-2Health Services  
 

Other transactions

 1,000
 Total capital expense to be voted 1,000
 Statutory appropriations  
 

Other transactions

  
Statutory

Amortization, the Financial Administration Act

 604,500
 Total capital expense for Health Services 605,500

Capital assets

2616-3Health Services  
 

Information technology hardware

 1,000
 Total capital assets to be voted 1,000
 Total capital assets for Health Services 1,000

Infrastructure - Vote 2617

Infrastructure Division provides strategic leadership in the oversight of the Ministry's capital and infrastructure projects including leasing accommodations, from procurement to building completion, and in ensuring compliance with the Ministry's technical standards for architectural design and engineering needs. It is responsible for the long-term management of capital policies and standards and oversees the development of new facilities and the redevelopment of existing facilities through rapid, traditional and P3 infrastructure procurement delivery models in strategic collaboration with the Ministry of Infrastructure, Infrastructure Ontario and other partner ministries.

Vote summary

Item numberItemEstimates
2024-25 $
Estimates
2023-24 $
Difference
between
2024-25
and
2023-24 $
Actual
2022-23 $

Operating expense

1Infrastructure163,725,700159,205,0004,520,700179,520,892
 Total operating expense to be voted163,725,700159,205,0004,520,700179,520,892
 Total operating expense163,725,700159,205,0004,520,700179,520,892

Capital expense

2Infrastructure151,071,40067,661,30083,410,10077,805,883
 Total capital expense to be voted151,071,40067,661,30083,410,10077,805,883
SAmortization, the Financial Administration Act5,039,4004,891,600147,8002,337,321
 Total statutory appropriations5,039,4004,891,600147,8002,337,321
 Total capital expense156,110,80072,552,90083,557,90080,143,204

Capital assets

3Infrastructure382,703,900296,302,80086,401,10079,982,568
 Total capital assets to be voted382,703,900296,302,80086,401,10079,982,568
 Total capital assets382,703,900296,302,80086,401,10079,982,568

Standard account by item and sub-items

Vote-
Item
number
Standard account by item and sub-itemsAmount $Amount $

Operating expense

2617-1Infrastructure  
 

Salaries and wages

 2,019,500
 

Employee benefits

 311,700
 

Transportation and communication

 162,000
 

Services

 121,100,800
 

Supplies and equipment

 44,900
 

Other transactions

  
 

Public Private Partnership Financing Cost

 40,086,800
 Total operating expense to be voted 163,725,700
 Sub-Items:  
 Infrastructure  
 

Salaries and wages

2,019,500 
 

Employee benefits

311,700 
 

Transportation and communication

162,000 
 

Services

92,500 
 

Supplies and equipment

44,9002,630,600
 Charge For Accommodation Costs  
 

Services

88,789,40088,789,400
 P3 Projects Contractual Costs  
 

Services

32,218,900 
 

Other transactions

  
 

Public Private Partnership Financing Cost

40,086,80072,305,700
 Total operating expense to be voted 163,725,700
 Total operating expense for Infrastructure 163,725,700

Capital expense

2617-2Infrastructure  
 

Services

 38,415,200
 

Supplies and equipment

 4,000
 

Other transactions

 112,652,200
 Total capital expense to be voted 151,071,400
 Statutory appropriations  
 

Other transactions

  
Statutory

Amortization, the Financial Administration Act

 5,039,400
 Total capital expense for Infrastructure 156,110,800

Capital assets

2617-3Infrastructure  
 

Buildings - asset costs

 41,124,300
 

Buildings – alternative financing and procurement

 332,242,500
 

Machinery and equipment - asset costs

 500,000
 

Information technology hardware

 8,837,100
 Total capital assets to be voted 382,703,900
 Total capital assets for Infrastructure 382,703,900