Expenditure Estimates for the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport (2023–24)
The 2023–2024 Expenditure Estimates set out details of the operating and capital spending requirements of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport for the fiscal year commencing April 1, 2023.
Summary
The Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport (MTCS) promotes local economic growth and improves quality of life in communities by empowering its tourism, culture and sport sectors. The ministry supports tourism and cultural experiences, key attractions and agencies and the arts and cultural media industries. It also champions sport and recreation participation and events across the province.
The ministry promotes economic growth and improves quality of life by:
- Delivering programming for the tourism industry including through Ontario’s Regional Tourism Organizations.
- Encouraging private-sector investment and new product development, supporting festivals and events, undertaking research to aid business decisions, and marketing Ontario as a tourist destination.
- Overseeing programs supporting the cultural industries, artists and arts organizations, public libraries, community museums and not-for-profits and charities across Ontario.
- Overseeing twelve board-governed agencies, two operational transfer payment entities, and directly operating two historical tourism attractions.
- Supporting programming for provincial amateur sport and recreation not-for-profit organizations and overseeing professional combative sport events across Ontario.
The ministry funds, regulates and delivers many programs and initiatives directly and through its agencies and attractions in collaboration with partner ministries and in consultation with stakeholders. The ministry also provides oversight to provincial agencies in the tourism and culture sectors that enhance and contribute to Ontario’s economic and social well-being.
The ministry’s continued work, along with investments in its programs, will enable sector partners and stakeholders to grow their competitive advantage and achieve sustainable growth, promote economic development and modernization, create jobs and opportunities for people, and help communities thrive and succeed by showcasing their strengths and attracting potential visitors.
Ministry program summary
| Vote | Program | Estimates | Estimates | Difference | Actual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operating expense | |||||
| 3801 | Ministry Administration Program | $23,548,300 | $23,556,000 | ($7,700) | $26,774,691 |
| 3803 | Sport, Recreation and Community Programs | $57,814,200 | $57,591,400 | $222,800 | $83,867,216 |
| 3805 | Tourism and Culture Programs | $91,534,400 | $298,526,300 | ($206,991,900) | $312,538,505 |
| 3806 | Ontario Trillium Foundation Program | $103,557,000 | $103,557,000 | - | $178,557,000 |
| 3808 | Ontario cultural media tax credits | $906,067,300 | $816,922,600 | $89,144,700 | $777,248,336 |
| 3811 | Agency Programs | $223,530,300 | $226,961,300 | ($3,431,000) | $307,374,097 |
| Total operating expense to be voted | $1,406,051,500 | $1,527,114,600 | ($121,063,100) | $1,686,359,845 | |
| Statutory appropriations | $83,187 | $83,187 | - | $169,756 | |
| Ministry total operating expense | $1,406,134,687 | $1,527,197,787 | ($121,063,100) | $1,686,529,601 | |
| Consolidation adjustment - Metro Toronto Convention Centre | $47,015,700 | $45,965,700 | $1,050,000 | $1,064,540 | |
| Consolidation adjustment - Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation | ($901,000) | ($3,150,900) | $2,249,900 | $1,137,415 | |
| Consolidation adjustment - Ontario Science Centre | $16,499,400 | $9,971,000 | $6,528,400 | $3,458,533 | |
| Consolidation adjustment - Ontario Trillium Foundation | $22,037,000 | $24,185,100 | ($2,148,100) | $49,422,028 | |
| Consolidation adjustment - Royal Ontario Museum | $39,744,200 | $33,800,000 | $5,944,200 | $18,851,394 | |
| Consolidation adjustment - Ontario Arts Council | $2,011,100 | $1,130,300 | $880,800 | $956,849 | |
| Consolidation adjustment - Niagara Parks Commission | $89,372,900 | $57,588,600 | $31,784,300 | $46,421,583 | |
| Consolidation adjustment - Ottawa Convention Centre | $16,187,800 | $12,114,100 | $4,073,700 | ($4,259,556) | |
| Consolidation adjustment - Science North | $7,096,200 | $6,823,000 | $273,200 | $6,191,884 | |
| Consolidation adjustment - St. Lawrence Parks | $14,352,700 | $9,921,400 | $4,431,300 | $9,746,946 | |
| Consolidation adjustment - General Real Estate Portfolio | ($935,400) | ($899,900) | ($35,500) | ($1,227,038) | |
| Consolidation adjustment - Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation | - | - | - | ($159,245) | |
| Total including consolidation & other adjustments | $1,658,615,287 | $1,724,646,187 | ($66,030,900) | $1,818,134,934 | |
Capital expense | |||||
| 3801 | Ministry Administration Program | $4,000 | $4,000 | - | - |
| 3804 | Tourism and Culture Capital Program | $42,668,400 | $35,448,400 | $7,220,000 | $48,368,715 |
| 3805 | Tourism and Culture Programs | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
| 3811 | Agency Programs | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
| Total capital expense to be voted | $42,674,400 | $35,454,400 | $7,220,000 | $48,368,715 | |
| Statutory appropriations | $4,000 | $4,000 | - | - | |
| Ministry total capital expense | $42,678,400 | $35,458,400 | $7,220,000 | $48,368,715 | |
| Consolidation adjustment - Metro Toronto Convention Centre | $11,000,000 | $10,700,000 | $300,000 | $8,511,754 | |
| Consolidation adjustment - Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation | $584,000 | $1,014,800 | ($430,800) | $826,354 | |
| Consolidation adjustment - Ontario Science Centre | $2,743,200 | $1,631,100 | $1,112,100 | $2,222,120 | |
| Consolidation adjustment - Ontario Trillium Foundation | $81,000 | $140,000 | ($59,000) | $188,701 | |
| Consolidation adjustment - Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation | - | - | - | ($11,774,844) | |
| Consolidation adjustment - Royal Ontario Museum | $14,100,000 | $8,100,000 | $6,000,000 | $9,362,000 | |
| Consolidation adjustment - Ontario Arts Council | $222,300 | $210,000 | $12,300 | $215,134 | |
| Consolidation adjustment - Niagara Parks Commission | $12,929,900 | $13,149,900 | ($220,000) | $11,673,627 | |
| Consolidation adjustment - Ottawa Convention Centre | $4,830,000 | $744,300 | $4,085,700 | $3,232,469 | |
| Consolidation adjustment - Science North | $3,010,600 | $2,847,600 | $163,000 | $4,289,601 | |
| Consolidation adjustment - St. Lawrence Parks | ($4,530,800) | ($3,453,100) | ($1,077,700) | ($2,222,481) | |
| Total including consolidation & other adjustments | $87,648,600 | $70,543,000 | $17,105,600 | $74,893,150 | |
Capital assets | |||||
| 3801 | Ministry Administration Program | $3,000 | $3,000 | - | - |
| 3805 | Tourism and Culture Programs | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
| 3811 | Agency Programs | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
| Total capital assets to be voted | $5,000 | $5,000 | - | - | |
| Ministry total capital assets | $5,000 | $5,000 | - | - | |
| Ministry total operating and capital including consolidation and other adjustments (not including assets) | $1,746,263,887 | $1,795,189,187 | ($48,925,300) | $1,893,028,084 | |
Reconciliation to previously published data
| Operating expense | Estimates | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| Total operating expense previously published | $1,541,739,887 | $1,703,100,089 |
| Government reorganization | ||
Transfer of functions to other Ministries | ($14,542,100) | ($16,570,488) |
| Restated total operating expense | $1,527,197,787 | $1,686,529,601 |
| Capital expense | Estimates | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| Total capital expense previously published | $108,898,400 | $56,912,715 |
| Government reorganization | ||
Transfer of functions to other Ministries | ($73,440,000) | ($8,544,000) |
| Restated total capital expense | $35,458,400 | $48,368,715 |
| Capital assets | Estimates | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| Total capital assets previously published | $41,777,000 | - |
| Government reorganization | ||
Transfer of functions to other Ministries | ($41,772,000) | - |
| Restated total capital assets | $5,000 | - |
Ministry Administration Program - vote 3801
The Ministry Administration Program includes the Offices of the Minister, Parliamentary Assistant and Deputy Minister, as well as the Regional and Corporate Services Division, Communications Branch and Legal Services Branch. The Program works to achieve ministry and government objectives by providing strategic advice and vital support services, including communications, legal services, human resources, regional program delivery and support, strategic policy, corporate and fiscal planning, controllership activities, and information technology and business solutions. Regional and Corporate Services Division and Legal Services Branch serve multiple client ministries.
Vote summary
| Item number | Item | Estimates | Estimates | Difference | Actual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operating expense | |||||
| 1 | Ministry Administration | $23,548,300 | $23,556,000 | ($7,700) | $26,774,691 |
| Total operating expense to be voted | $23,548,300 | $23,556,000 | ($7,700) | $26,774,691 | |
| S | Minister's salary, the Executive Council Act | $47,841 | $47,841 | - | $49,301 |
| S | Parliamentary assistants' salaries, the Executive Council Act | $32,346 | $32,346 | - | $37,859 |
| Total statutory appropriations | $80,187 | $80,187 | - | $87,160 | |
| Total operating expense | $23,628,487 | $23,636,187 | ($7,700) | $26,861,851 | |
Capital expense | |||||
| 3 | Ministry Administration | $4,000 | $4,000 | - | - |
| Total capital expense to be voted | $4,000 | $4,000 | - | - | |
| S | Amortization, the Financial Administration Act | $2,000 | $2,000 | - | - |
| Total statutory appropriations | $2,000 | $2,000 | - | - | |
| Total capital expense | $6,000 | $6,000 | - | - | |
Capital assets | |||||
| 2 | Ministry Administration | $3,000 | $3,000 | - | - |
| Total capital assets to be voted | $3,000 | $3,000 | - | - | |
| Total capital assets | $3,000 | $3,000 | - | - | |
Standard account by item and sub-items
Sport, Recreation and Community Programs - vote 3803
The sport and recreation sectors are important to the physical, social and economic well-being of Ontarians. The ministry’s programs champion sport and recreation activities across the province.
The ministry leads Ontario's interests in recreation by providing funding for key partners to deliver programs that increase physical activity, including targeted supports to engage Indigenous communities; provide after school programs for children and youth; and provide coordination for provincial interests in trails, parkland, open space and water-based recreation resources.
Support for amateur sport is focused on participation, development and excellence in collaboration with sector partners. The goal is to support a strong sport system that promotes and increases opportunities for athletes of all ages and abilities.
The ministry also has oversight and responsibility for amateur and professional combative sport and works to make Ontario a leader in the area of sport safety.
Vote summary
| Item number | Item | Estimates | Estimates | Difference | Actual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operating expense | |||||
| 1 | Sport, Recreation and Community | $57,814,200 | $57,591,400 | $222,800 | $83,867,216 |
| Total operating expense to be voted | $57,814,200 | $57,591,400 | $222,800 | $83,867,216 | |
| S | Bad debt expense, the Financial Administration Act | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
| Total statutory appropriations | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - | |
| Total operating expense | $57,815,200 | $57,592,400 | $222,800 | $83,867,216 | |
Standard account by item and sub-items
Tourism and Culture Capital Program - vote 3804
The ministry makes capital investments in its sectors that address repair and rehabilitation considerations, drive competitiveness and sustainability, and help Ontario enhance the visitor experience and its appeal as a regional, national and international tourist and cultural destination.
Vote summary
| Item number | Item | Estimates | Estimates | Difference | Actual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Capital expense | |||||
| 1 | Tourism and Culture Capital | $42,668,400 | $35,448,400 | $7,220,000 | $48,368,715 |
| Total capital expense to be voted | $42,668,400 | $35,448,400 | $7,220,000 | $48,368,715 | |
| Total capital expense | $42,668,400 | $35,448,400 | $7,220,000 | $48,368,715 | |
Standard account by item and sub-items
Tourism and Culture Programs - vote 3805
The ministry is responsible for strategic policy, programs and services, and research initiatives related to the arts, cultural industries, museums, public libraries and tourism in Ontario. The ministry works with partners to: raise the profile of Ontario as a province rich in cultural resources and attractions; encourage and promote Ontario's cultural tourism products; cultivate growth in creative industries such as film, television, book and magazine publishing, music recording and digital media to make Ontario a leader in the knowledge-based economy; provide communities with greater access to information through their public libraries; attract private sector investment; and support regional planning and economic development through the Regional Tourism Organizations to build a stronger, more competitive tourism industry.
Vote summary
| Item number | Item | Estimates | Estimates | Difference | Actual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operating expense | |||||
| 1 | Tourism and Culture Programs | $91,534,400 | $298,526,300 | ($206,991,900) | $312,538,505 |
| Total operating expense to be voted | $91,534,400 | $298,526,300 | ($206,991,900) | $312,538,505 | |
| S | Bad debt expense, the Financial Administration Act | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | $82,596 |
| Total statutory appropriations | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | $82,596 | |
| Total operating expense | $91,535,400 | $298,527,300 | ($206,991,900) | $312,621,101 | |
Capital expense | |||||
| 3 | Tourism and Culture Programs | $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 | - | - | |
Capital assets | |||||
| 2 | Tourism and Culture Programs | $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
Ontario Trillium Foundation Program - vote 3806
The Ontario Trillium Foundation has a mission to build healthy and vibrant communities throughout Ontario by investing in community-based initiatives and strengthening the impact of Ontario’s non-profit sector.
Vote summary
| Item number | Item | Estimates | Estimates | Difference | Actual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operating expense | |||||
| 1 | Ontario Trillium Foundation | $103,557,000 | $103,557,000 | - | $178,557,000 |
| Total operating expense to be voted | $103,557,000 | $103,557,000 | - | $178,557,000 | |
| Total operating expense | $103,557,000 | $103,557,000 | - | $178,557,000 | |
Standard account by item and sub-items
Ontario cultural media tax credits - vote 3808
Ontario's cultural media tax credits provide incentives and support for Ontario-based companies to produce films, television programs, interactive digital media products or books in Ontario. The tax credits help stimulate job creation and investment in the province's creative industries.
The Canada Revenue Agency administers the program on behalf of Ontario through the federal income tax system.
Vote summary
| Item number | Item | Estimates | Estimates | Difference | Actual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operating expense | |||||
| 1 | Ontario cultural media tax credits | $906,067,300 | $816,922,600 | $89,144,700 | $777,248,336 |
| Total operating expense to be voted | $906,067,300 | $816,922,600 | $89,144,700 | $777,248,336 | |
| Total operating expense | $906,067,300 | $816,922,600 | $89,144,700 | $777,248,336 | |
Standard account by item and sub-items
Agency Programs - vote 3811
The ministry's attractions and agencies promote the cultural fabric of Ontario as well as its economic growth and job creation by offering a range of educational, recreational, cultural and entertainment programs for residents and visitors. The Agency Program is responsible for governance, appointments, accountability and oversight of operating and capital funding for agencies and attractions within the ministry's portfolio, including two directly operated attractions.
Vote summary
| Item number | Item | Estimates | Estimates | Difference | Actual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operating expense | |||||
| 1 | Agency Programs | $223,530,300 | $226,961,300 | ($3,431,000) | $307,374,097 |
| Total operating expense to be voted | $223,530,300 | $226,961,300 | ($3,431,000) | $307,374,097 | |
| S | Bad debt expense, the Financial Administration Act | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
| Total statutory appropriations | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - | |
| Total operating expense | $223,531,300 | $226,962,300 | ($3,431,000) | $307,374,097 | |
Capital expense | |||||
| 3 | Agency Programs | $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 | - | - | |
Capital assets | |||||
| 2 | Agency Programs | $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
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 capital expense includes statutory appropriations, special warrants and total capital expense to be voted.
- footnote[3] Back to paragraph Total capital expense includes statutory appropriations, special warrants and total capital expense to be voted.