Summary

The ministry leads and manages the province’s multi-modal transportation network to provide safe, equitable, efficient, sustainable, and convenient mobility choices for the people of Ontario.

The ministry is a world leader in customer-centric mobility, working to ensure people and businesses can easily access the places, opportunities and services that help them thrive. Through policies, programs, and strategic investments – including maintenance, renewal and expansion – the ministry helps build a healthy economy, future resiliency, and drives important social outcomes across Ontario.

Major programs include planning and investing in future-ready transportation infrastructure, ensuring the highest standard of public safety, and delivering world-class mobility services for the public and industry to enhance quality of life and Ontario’s competitiveness.

The ministry works in partnership with its customers and users, agencies, other ministries, Indigenous communities, municipalities, neighbouring jurisdictions, the federal government, and other stakeholders to fulfil its mandate.

Ministry program summary

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

Operating expense

2701Ministry Administration Program42,218,00041,161,9001,056,10047,118,562
2702Transit1,008,659,5001,040,634,600(31,975,100)1,670,193,995
2703Transportation Safety114,328,400105,347,3008,981,100141,388,112
2704Transportation Infrastructure Management56,293,00030,939,50025,353,50050,924,607
2705Labour and Transportation Cluster63,108,70066,486,000(3,377,300)74,010,267
2706Integrated Policy and Planning28,185,60027,255,600930,00023,555,593
2707Operations651,961,600603,163,30048,798,300675,841,826
2708Oversight and Agency Governance131,187,100101,917,20029,269,900177,925,237
 Total operating expense to be voted2,095,941,9002,016,905,40079,036,5002,860,958,199
 Statutory appropriations343,716,792343,716,792-303,989,458
 Ministry total operating expense2,439,658,6922,360,622,19279,036,5003,164,947,657
 Consolidation Adjustment - Hospitals---(192,241)
 Consolidation Adjustment - Ontario Northland Transportation Commission121,763,400116,023,5005,739,90074,717,823
 Consolidation Adjustment - Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation(5,206,100)(5,206,100)-(1,807,858)
 Consolidation Adjustment - Metrolinx713,396,700778,350,800(64,954,100)517,991,276
 Consolidation Adjustment - General Real Estate Portfolio(9,391,800)(8,994,000)(397,800)(9,809,291)
 Total including consolidation and other adjustments3,260,220,8923,240,796,39219,424,5003,745,847,366

Operating assets

2701Ministry Administration Program1,0001,000--
2702Transit1,0001,000--
2703Transportation Safety1,0001,000--
2704Transportation Infrastructure Management1,0001,000--
2705Labour and Transportation Cluster1,0001,000--
2706Integrated Policy and Planning1,0001,000--
2707Operations1,0001,000--
2708Oversight and Agency Governance1,0001,000--
 Total operating assets to be voted8,0008,000--
 Ministry total operating assets8,0008,000--

Capital expense

2701Ministry Administration Program1,0001,000--
2702Transit9,728,803,1007,869,088,4001,859,714,7005,858,082,118
2703Transportation Safety1,0001,000-74,813
2704Transportation Infrastructure Management167,739,50049,323,000118,416,5001,096,978
2707Operations65,520,00050,521,00014,999,00046,943,177
2708Oversight and Agency Governance1,0001,000--
 Total capital expense to be voted9,962,065,6007,968,935,4001,993,130,2005,906,197,086
 Statutory appropriations1,348,498,9001,311,367,20037,131,7001,221,934,732
 Ministry total capital expense11,310,564,5009,280,302,6002,030,261,9007,128,131,818
 Consolidation Adjustment - Ontario Northland Transportation Commission(239,821,900)(76,629,100)(163,192,800)(71,014,415)
 Other Adjustment - Asset Retirement Obligation Revaluation---638,718
 Consolidation Adjustment - Metrolinx(7,232,229,500)(5,317,688,200)(1,914,541,300)(4,171,083,806)
 Total including consolidation and other adjustments3,838,513,1003,885,985,300(47,472,200)2,886,672,315

Capital assets

2701Ministry Administration Program23,682,80022,640,9001,041,90020,792,759
2702Transit1,0001,000--
2703Transportation Safety72,693,70089,802,800(17,109,100)24,558,686
2704Transportation Infrastructure Management3,070,004,2002,551,633,700518,370,5002,087,639,340
2707Operations1,000-1,000-
2708Oversight and Agency Governance1,0001,000--
 Total capital assets to be voted3,166,383,7002,664,079,400502,304,3002,132,990,785
 Ministry total capital assets3,166,383,7002,664,079,400502,304,3002,132,990,785
 Ministry total operating and capital including consolidation and other adjustments (not including assets)7,098,733,9927,126,781,692(28,047,700)6,632,519,681

Reconciliation to previously published data

Operating expenseEstimates
2023-24 $		Actual
2022-23 $
Total operating expense previously publishedfootnote 12,144,606,3922,863,482,025
Government reorganization  

Transfer of functions from other ministries

-(527,120)

Transfer of functions to other ministries

(1,943,200)(1,905,100)
Change in Accounting  

Change in Accounting

-303,897,852
Supplementary Estimates  

2023-24 Supplementary Estimates

217,959,000-
Restated total operating expense2,360,622,1923,164,947,657
Capital expenseEstimates
2023-24 $		Actual
2022-23 $
Total capital expense previously publishedfootnote 28,109,705,9007,114,378,918
Government reorganization  

Transfer of functions from other ministries

2,096,70013,752,900
Supplementary Estimates  

2023-24 Supplementary Estimates

1,168,500,000-
Restated total capital expense9,280,302,6007,128,131,818
Capital assetsEstimates
2023-24 $		Actual
2022-23 $
Total capital assets previously publishedfootnote 32,661,982,7002,130,990,785
Government reorganization  

Transfer of functions from other ministries

2,096,7002,000,000
Restated total capital assets2,664,079,4002,132,990,785

Ministry Administration Program - Vote 2701

The Ministry Administration Program provides leadership and advice, legal counsel, communications and specialized, cost effective, value-added business support services to help the ministry achieve its overall goals.

The program provides strategic support and advice in the areas of corporate finance, strategic human resources, business supports and oversees the Ontario Public Service’s fleet vehicle program.

Vote summary

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

Operating expense

1Business Support42,218,00041,161,9001,056,10047,118,562
 Total operating expense to be voted42,218,00041,161,9001,056,10047,118,562
SMinister's Salary, the Executive Council Act47,84147,841-49,301
SMinister without Portfolio's Salary, the Executive Council Act22,37822,378-22,378
SParliamentary Assistant's Salary, the Executive Council Act16,17316,173-16,667
SBad Debt expense, the Financial Administration Act1,0001,000--
 Total statutory appropriations87,39287,392-88,346
 Total operating expense42,305,39241,249,2921,056,10047,206,908

Operating assets

2Business Support1,0001,000--
 Total operating assets to be voted1,0001,000--
 Total operating assets1,0001,000--

Capital expense

4Ministry Administration1,0001,000--
 Total capital expense to be voted1,0001,000--
SAmortization, the Financial Administration Act14,620,60014,395,800224,80013,973,446
 Total statutory appropriations14,620,60014,395,800224,80013,973,446
 Total capital expense14,621,60014,396,800224,80013,973,446

Capital assets

3Ministry Administration23,682,80022,640,9001,041,90020,792,759
 Total capital assets to be voted23,682,80022,640,9001,041,90020,792,759
 Total capital assets23,682,80022,640,9001,041,90020,792,759

Standard account by item and sub-items

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

Operating expense

2701-1Business Support  
 

Salaries and wages

 22,251,200
 

Employee benefits

 2,619,000
 

Transportation and communication

 736,500
 

Services

 15,897,100
 

Supplies and equipment

 1,340,200
 Subtotal 42,844,000
 Less: Recoveries 626,000
 Total operating expense to be voted 42,218,000
 Sub-Items:  
 Main Office  
 

Salaries and wages

1,361,200 
 

Employee benefits

189,800 
 

Transportation and communication

95,900 
 

Services

53,700 
 

Supplies and equipment

37,700 
 

Subtotal

1,738,300 
 

Less: Recoveries

1,0001,737,300
 Financial and Administrative Services  
 

Salaries and wages

9,065,400 
 

Employee benefits

1,067,500 
 

Transportation and communication

155,000 
 

Services

4,461,100 
 

Supplies and equipment

119,400 
 

Subtotal

14,868,400 
 

Less: Recoveries

2,00014,866,400
 Facilities and Business Services  
 

Salaries and wages

5,428,700 
 

Employee benefits

543,800 
 

Transportation and communication

342,100 
 

Services

8,050,700 
 

Supplies and equipment

1,022,700 
 

Subtotal

15,388,000 
 

Less: Recoveries

620,00014,768,000
 Communications Services  
 

Salaries and wages

3,793,300 
 

Employee benefits

486,500 
 

Transportation and communication

60,200 
 

Services

753,700 
 

Supplies and equipment

57,200 
 

Subtotal

5,150,900 
 

Less: Recoveries

1,0005,149,900
 Human Resources Services  
 

Salaries and wages

2,602,600 
 

Employee benefits

331,400 
 

Transportation and communication

43,300 
 

Services

157,200 
 

Supplies and equipment

39,500 
 

Subtotal

3,174,000 
 

Less: Recoveries

1,0003,173,000
 Legal Services  
 

Transportation and communication

40,000 
 

Services

2,420,700 
 

Supplies and equipment

63,700 
 

Subtotal

2,524,400 
 

Less: Recoveries

1,0002,523,400
 Total operating expense to be voted 42,218,000
 Statutory appropriations  
Statutory

Minister's Salary, the Executive Council Act

 47,841
Statutory

Minister without Portfolio's Salary, the Executive Council Act

 22,378
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 42,305,392

Operating assets

2701-2Business Support  
 

Deposits and prepaid expenses

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

Capital expense

2701-4Ministry Administration  
 

Other transactions

 501,000
 Less: Recoveries 500,000
 Total capital expense to be voted 1,000
 Statutory appropriations  
 

Other transactions

  
Statutory

Amortization, the Financial Administration Act

 16,620,600
 

Less: Recoveries

 2,000,000
 Total capital expense for Ministry Administration Program 14,621,600

Capital assets

2701-3Ministry Administration  
 

Land and marine fleet - asset costs

 23,682,800
 Total capital assets to be voted 23,682,800
 Total capital assets for Ministry Administration Program 23,682,800

Transit - Vote 2702

The Transit Program oversees the design, delivery and decision-making of the Province’s investments in public transit. The program is responsible for the development and implementation of strategies and funding programs that support and optimize public transit across the province. The program provides oversight of the delivery of transit capital projects as well as the design and execution of strategies for the planning, funding and delivery of provincial and municipal transit projects across Ontario. The program is also responsible for intergovernmental negotiations for transit investments with federal and municipal governments.

Vote summary

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

Operating expense

1Transit Administration12,532,70011,090,4001,442,30019,117,544
2Transit996,126,8001,029,544,200(33,417,400)1,651,076,451
 Total operating expense to be voted1,008,659,5001,040,634,600(31,975,100)1,670,193,995
SMunicipal Public Transportation Funding, the Dedicated Funding for Public Transportation Act343,323,400343,323,400-303,897,852
SBad Debt expense, the Financial Administration Act1,0001,000--
 Total statutory appropriations343,324,400343,324,400-303,897,852
 Total operating expense1,351,983,9001,383,959,000(31,975,100)1,974,091,847

Operating assets

4Transit1,0001,000--
 Total operating assets to be voted1,0001,000--
 Total operating assets1,0001,000--

Capital expense

3Transit9,728,803,1007,869,088,4001,859,714,7005,858,082,118
 Total capital expense to be voted9,728,803,1007,869,088,4001,859,714,7005,858,082,118
SAmortization, the Financial Administration Act1,0001,000--
 Total statutory appropriations1,0001,000--
 Total capital expense9,728,804,1007,869,089,4001,859,714,7005,858,082,118

Capital assets

7Transit1,0001,000--
 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

2702-1Transit Administration  
 

Salaries and wages

 9,876,000
 

Employee benefits

 588,800
 

Transportation and communication

 80,100
 

Services

 1,949,600
 

Supplies and equipment

 39,200
 Subtotal 12,533,700
 Less: Recoveries 1,000
 Total operating expense to be voted 12,532,700
2702-2Transit  
 

Transfer payments

  
 

Metrolinx operating Subsidies

914,656,300 
 

Dedicated Funding for Public Transportation

343,323,400 
 

Ontario Northland Transportation Commission

73,848,300 
 

Ontario Seniors Public Transit Tax Credit

4,208,200 
 

Owen Sound Transportation Company

3,363,000 
 

Transportation Programs Fund

50,000 
 

Community Transportation Grant Program

1,0001,339,450,200
 Less: Recoveries 343,323,400
 Total operating expense to be voted 996,126,800
 Dedicated Funding for Public Transportation  
 

Other transactions

  
Statutory

Municipal Public Transportation Funding, the Dedicated Funding for Public Transportation Act

 343,323,400
 Statutory appropriations  
 

Other transactions

  
Statutory

Bad Debt expense, the Financial Administration Act

 1,000
 Total operating expense for Transit 1,351,983,900

Operating assets

2702-4Transit  
 

Deposits and prepaid expenses

 1,000
 Total operating assets to be voted 1,000
 Total operating assets for Transit 1,000

Capital expense

2702-3Transit  
 

Transfer payments

  
 

Metrolinx

8,614,886,000 
 

Municipal Transit

816,585,700 
 

Ontario Northland Transportation Commission

266,600,400 
 

Transportation Electrification

20,000,000 
 

Owen Sound Transportation Company

10,730,0009,728,802,100
 

Other transactions

 1,000
 Total capital expense to be voted 9,728,803,100
 Statutory appropriations  
 

Other transactions

  
Statutory

Amortization, the Financial Administration Act

 1,000
 Total capital expense for Transit 9,728,804,100

Capital assets

2702-7Transit  
 

Transportation infrastructure - asset costs

 1,000
 Total capital assets to be voted 1,000
 Total capital assets for Transit 1,000

Transportation Safety - Vote 2703

The Transportation Safety Program develops and manages the delivery of all transportation safety programs, operational policies, legislation and regulations, monitors compliance and undertakes enforcement activities under provincial jurisdiction. This includes driver and vehicle licensing, registration, research, commercial carrier and motor vehicle safety and compliance, pilot programs, driver improvement and public awareness and education.

The program leads and actively participates in developing, promoting and evaluating transportation safety initiatives and best practices. The program works with many partners, including law enforcement agencies, safety organizations, the medical community, academic researchers and the insurance industry to reduce collisions, fatalities and injuries on all provincial roads and modes of transportation.

Vote summary

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

Operating expense

1Transportation Safety114,328,400105,347,3008,981,100141,388,112
 Total operating expense to be voted114,328,400105,347,3008,981,100141,388,112
SBad Debt expense, the Financial Administration Act300,000300,000--
 Total statutory appropriations300,000300,000--
 Total operating expense114,628,400105,647,3008,981,100141,388,112

Operating assets

2Transportation Safety1,0001,000--
 Total operating assets to be voted1,0001,000--
 Total operating assets1,0001,000--

Capital expense

4Transportation Safety1,0001,000-74,813
 Total capital expense to be voted1,0001,000-74,813
SAmortization, the Financial Administration Act24,007,80027,126,500(3,118,700)29,871,550
 Total statutory appropriations24,007,80027,126,500(3,118,700)29,871,550
 Total capital expense24,008,80027,127,500(3,118,700)29,946,363

Capital assets

3Transportation Safety72,693,70089,802,800(17,109,100)24,558,686
 Total capital assets to be voted72,693,70089,802,800(17,109,100)24,558,686
 Total capital assets72,693,70089,802,800(17,109,100)24,558,686

Standard account by item and sub-items

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

Operating expense

2703-1Transportation Safety  
 

Salaries and wages

 63,171,100
 

Employee benefits

 10,315,900
 

Transportation and communication

 2,557,100
 

Services

 35,521,300
 

Supplies and equipment

 2,413,000
 

Transfer payments

  
 

Community Safety Grants

200,000 
 

Research Grants

150,000 
 

Transportation Safety Initiatives

1,000351,000
 Subtotal 114,329,400
 Less: Recoveries 1,000
 Total operating expense to be voted 114,328,400
 Statutory appropriations  
 

Other transactions

  
Statutory

Bad Debt expense, the Financial Administration Act

 300,000
 Total operating expense for Transportation Safety 114,628,400

Operating assets

2703-2Transportation Safety  
 

Deposits and prepaid expenses

 1,000
 Total operating assets to be voted 1,000
 Total operating assets for Transportation Safety 1,000

Capital expense

2703-4Transportation Safety  
 

Other transactions

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

Other transactions

  
Statutory

Amortization, the Financial Administration Act

 24,007,800
 Total capital expense for Transportation Safety 24,008,800

Capital assets

2703-3Transportation Safety  
 

Business application software - salaries and wages

 22,647,800
 

Business application software - employee benefits

 3,510,500
 

Business application software - asset costs

 46,535,400
 Total capital assets to be voted 72,693,700
 Total capital assets for Transportation Safety 72,693,700

Transportation Infrastructure Management - Vote 2704

The Transportation Infrastructure Management Program is responsible for collaborating with other divisions and ministries to ensure effective monitoring of the condition of transportation infrastructure owned and operated by the province and delivering capital improvements through standard setting, asset management, design and engineering and capital delivery activities. The core infrastructure managed by this program is the provincial highway network, which enables the safe transportation of people and goods, and promotes economic, environmental, and social sustainability in Ontario.

Program activities include investment planning, engineering and design, property acquisition, new construction planning, asset rehabilitation and renewal, contract management, environmental assessments, and the production of the Ontario Road Map.

Vote summary

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

Operating expense

1Transportation Infrastructure Operations56,293,00030,939,50025,353,50050,924,607
 Total operating expense to be voted56,293,00030,939,50025,353,50050,924,607
SBad Debt expense, the Financial Administration Act1,0001,000--
 Total statutory appropriations1,0001,000--
 Total operating expense56,294,00030,940,50025,353,50050,924,607

Operating assets

5Transportation Infrastructure Management1,0001,000--
 Total operating assets to be voted1,0001,000--
 Total operating assets1,0001,000--

Capital expense

2Engineering and Construction167,737,50049,321,000118,416,5001,096,978
4Highway Work-In-Progress1,0001,000--
6Environmental Remediation1,0001,000--
 Total capital expense to be voted167,739,50049,323,000118,416,5001,096,978
SAmortization, Engineering and Construction, the Financial Administration Act1,309,067,1001,269,042,50040,024,6001,177,288,345
 Total statutory appropriations1,309,067,1001,269,042,50040,024,6001,177,288,345
 Total capital expense1,476,806,6001,318,365,500158,441,1001,178,385,323

Capital assets

3Transportation Infrastructure Management3,070,004,2002,551,633,700518,370,5002,087,639,340
 Total capital assets to be voted3,070,004,2002,551,633,700518,370,5002,087,639,340
 Total capital assets3,070,004,2002,551,633,700518,370,5002,087,639,340

Standard account by item and sub-items

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

Operating expense

2704-1Transportation Infrastructure Operations  
 

Salaries and wages

 9,622,600
 

Employee benefits

 5,723,000
 

Transportation and communication

 572,300
 

Services

 34,299,700
 

Supplies and equipment

 420,700
 

Transfer payments

  
 

Payments in lieu of municipal taxation

 5,655,700
 

Other transactions

 29,053,200
 Subtotal 85,347,200
 Less: Recoveries 29,054,200
 Total operating expense to be voted 56,293,000
 Statutory appropriations  
 

Other transactions

  
Statutory

Bad Debt expense, the Financial Administration Act

 1,000
 Total operating expense for Transportation Infrastructure Management 56,294,000

Operating assets

2704-5Transportation Infrastructure Management  
 

Deposits and prepaid expenses

 1,000
 Total operating assets to be voted 1,000
 Total operating assets for Transportation Infrastructure Management 1,000

Capital expense

2704-2Engineering and Construction  
 

Transfer payments

  
 

Third Party Works for Highways

150,000,000 
 

Highways and Land Transfers

17,381,000 
 

Community and Environmental Improvements

1,000167,382,000
 

Other transactions

 356,500
 Subtotal 167,738,500
 Less: Recoveries 1,000
 Total capital expense to be voted 167,737,500
2704-4Highway Work-In-Progress  
 

Salaries and wages

 110,326,700
 

Employee benefits

 17,558,300
 

Transportation and communication

 2,100,000
 

Services

 8,169,800
 

Supplies and equipment

 1,000,000
 Subtotal 139,154,800
 Less: Recoveries 139,153,800
 Total capital expense to be voted 1,000
2704-6Environmental Remediation  
 

Services

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

Other transactions

  
Statutory

Amortization, Engineering and Construction, the Financial Administration Act

 1,309,067,100
 Total capital expense for Transportation Infrastructure Management 1,476,806,600

Capital assets

2704-3Transportation Infrastructure Management  
 

Land

 599,805,800
 

Transportation infrastructure - salaries and wages

 1,000
 

Transportation infrastructure - employee benefits

 1,000
 

Transportation infrastructure - asset costs

 3,073,975,500
 

Machinery and equipment - asset costs

 750,000
 

Business application software - asset costs

 10,000,000
 

Land and marine fleet - asset costs

 5,201,000
 Subtotal 3,689,734,300
 Less: Recoveries 619,730,100
 Total capital assets to be voted 3,070,004,200
 Total capital assets for Transportation Infrastructure Management 3,070,004,200

Labour and Transportation Cluster - Vote 2705

The Labour and Transportation Cluster provides leadership in the use of information and information technology (I&IT) for the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development and the Ministry of Transportation.

The cluster helps ministries deliver modern, high-quality, accessible, cost-efficient and sustainable services by supporting the effective management of I&IT resources, optimizing I&IT investments and enabling new business opportunities.

Vote summary

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

Operating expense

1Information and Information Technology Services63,011,20066,388,500(3,377,300)73,952,002
3Other Ministry Recoveries97,50097,500-58,265
 Total operating expense to be voted63,108,70066,486,000(3,377,300)74,010,267
SBad Debt expense, the Financial Administration Act1,0001,000-66
 Total statutory appropriations1,0001,000-66
 Total operating expense63,109,70066,487,000(3,377,300)74,010,333

Operating assets

2Information and Information Technology1,0001,000--
 Total operating assets to be voted1,0001,000--
 Total operating assets1,0001,000--

Standard account by item and sub-items

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

Operating expense

2705-1Information and Information Technology Services 
 

Salaries and wages

36,607,600
 

Employee benefits

4,795,600
 

Transportation and communication

617,700
 

Services

99,096,500
 

Supplies and equipment

561,700
 Subtotal141,679,100
 Less: Recoveries78,667,900
 Total operating expense to be voted63,011,200
2705-3Other Ministry Recoveries 
 

Salaries and wages

1,260,300
 

Employee benefits

161,900
 

Transportation and communication

50,000
 

Services

9,145,600
 

Supplies and equipment

7,900
 Subtotal10,625,700
 Less: Recoveries10,528,200
 Total operating expense to be voted97,500
 Statutory appropriations 
 

Other transactions

 
Statutory

Bad Debt expense, the Financial Administration Act

1,000
 Total operating expense for Labour and Transportation Cluster63,109,700

Operating assets

2705-2Information and Information Technology 
 

Deposits and prepaid expenses

1,000
 Total operating assets to be voted1,000
 Total operating assets for Labour and Transportation Cluster1,000

Integrated Policy and Planning - Vote 2706

The Integrated Policy and Planning Program develops strategic transportation policies and plans to ensure that the mobility needs of Ontarians are integrated and addressed to support an efficient multi-modal transportation system.

The program develops tools and policies to optimize infrastructure investments to support economic and community development while supporting a safe, sustainable, modern, convenient, and accessible transportation system.

Vote summary

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

Operating expense

1Integrated Policy and Planning28,185,60027,255,600930,00023,555,593
 Total operating expense to be voted28,185,60027,255,600930,00023,555,593
SBad Debt expense, the Financial Administration Act1,0001,000-3,194
 Total statutory appropriations1,0001,000-3,194
 Total operating expense28,186,60027,256,600930,00023,558,787

Operating assets

2Integrated Policy and Planning1,0001,000--
 Total operating assets to be voted1,0001,000--
 Total operating assets1,0001,000--

Standard account by item and sub-items

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

Operating expense

2706-1Integrated Policy and Planning 
 

Salaries and wages

17,995,700
 

Employee benefits

1,575,600
 

Transportation and communication

824,200
 

Services

6,962,200
 

Supplies and equipment

228,900
 

Transfer payments

 
 

Participation and Awareness Grants

600,000
 Subtotal28,186,600
 Less: Recoveries1,000
 Total operating expense to be voted28,185,600
 Statutory appropriations 
 

Other transactions

 
Statutory

Bad Debt expense, the Financial Administration Act

1,000
 Total operating expense for Integrated Policy and Planning28,186,600

Operating assets

2706-2Integrated Policy and Planning 
 

Deposits and prepaid expenses

1,000
 Total operating assets to be voted1,000
 Total operating assets for Integrated Policy and Planning1,000

Operations - Vote 2707

The Operations Program integrates the delivery of ministry services in all regions in Ontario, including managing stakeholder relationships, corridor management, emergency management, infrastructure preservation and protection of 16,900 kilometers of provincial highways and 2,800 bridges year-round, and maintenance and operations.

The program is responsible for 29 remote airports in Ontario’s far North, 16 ferry services in locations across the province, First Nations road and municipal Connecting Links funding, local road improvements in unincorporated areas, and highway service centres (ONroute Centres). It manages the contractual relationship with the 407 Express Toll Route (407 ETR) and leads initiatives such as the Tow Zone Pilot. The program ensures a continuous flow of people, goods, and services to facilitate economic prosperity.

Vote summary

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

Operating expense

1Operations and Maintenance651,961,600603,163,30048,798,300675,841,826
 Total operating expense to be voted651,961,600603,163,30048,798,300675,841,826
SBad Debt expense, the Financial Administration Act1,0001,000--
 Total statutory appropriations1,0001,000--
 Total operating expense651,962,600603,164,30048,798,300675,841,826

Operating assets

3Operations1,0001,000--
 Total operating assets to be voted1,0001,000--
 Total operating assets1,0001,000--

Capital expense

2Transportation User Services65,520,00050,521,00014,999,00046,943,177
 Total capital expense to be voted65,520,00050,521,00014,999,00046,943,177
SAmortization, the Financial Administration Act1,000-1,000-
 Total statutory appropriations1,000-1,000-
 Total capital expense65,521,00050,521,00015,000,00046,943,177

Capital assets

4Operations1,000-1,000-
 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 $Amount $

Operating expense

2707-1Operations and Maintenance   
 

Salaries and wages

  70,303,700
 

Employee benefits

  10,594,200
 

Transportation and communication

  4,228,900
 

Services

  585,862,300
 

Supplies and equipment

  13,849,500
 

Transfer payments

   
 

Third Party operating Highway Works

 6,901,000 
 

Municipal Ferries

 3,820,000 
 

Active Transportation

 1,00010,722,000
 Subtotal  695,560,600
 Less: Recoveries  43,599,000
 Total operating expense to be voted  651,961,600
 Sub-Items:   
 Operations and Maintenance   
 

Salaries and wages

 63,298,500 
 

Employee benefits

 9,647,600 
 

Transportation and communication

 3,138,700 
 

Services

 580,480,900 
 

Supplies and equipment

 11,195,600 
 

Transfer payments

   
 

Third Party operating Highway Works

6,901,000  
 

Municipal Ferries

3,820,000  
 

Active Transportation

1,00010,722,000 
 

Subtotal

 678,483,300 
 

Less: Recoveries

 43,499,000634,984,300
 Remote Aviation   
 

Salaries and wages

 7,005,200 
 

Employee benefits

 946,600 
 

Transportation and communication

 1,090,200 
 

Services

 5,381,400 
 

Supplies and equipment

 2,653,900 
 

Subtotal

 17,077,300 
 

Less: Recoveries

 100,00016,977,300
 Total operating expense to be voted  651,961,600
 Statutory appropriations   
 

Other transactions

   
Statutory

Bad Debt expense, the Financial Administration Act

  1,000
 Total operating expense for Operations  651,962,600

Operating assets

2707-3Operations   
 

Deposits and prepaid expenses

  1,000
 Total operating assets to be voted  1,000
 Total operating assets for Operations  1,000

Capital expense

2707-2Transportation User Services   
 

Transportation and communication

  300,000
 

Services

  3,720,000
 

Supplies and equipment

  1,000,000
 

Transfer payments

   
 

Connecting Links

 30,000,000 
 

Transition Fund

 25,000,000 
 

First Nations

 5,500,00060,500,000
 Total capital expense to be voted  65,520,000
 Sub-Items:   
 Operations Transfer Payments   
 

Transfer payments

   
 

Connecting Links

30,000,000  
 

Transition Fund

25,000,000  
 

First Nations

5,500,00060,500,00060,500,000
 Remote Aviation   
 

Transportation and communication

 300,000 
 

Services

 3,720,000 
 

Supplies and equipment

 1,000,0005,020,000
 Total capital expense to be voted  65,520,000
 Statutory appropriations   
 

Other transactions

   
Statutory

Amortization, the Financial Administration Act

  1,000
 Total capital expense for Operations  65,521,000

Capital assets

2707-4Operations   
 

Transportation infrastructure - asset costs

  1,000
 Total capital assets to be voted  1,000
 Total capital assets for Operations  1,000

Oversight and Agency Governance - Vote 2708

The Oversight and Agency Governance Program focuses on third-party and agency oversight. The program acts as a centre of excellence for best practices related to third-party service management, accountability, compliance and ensuring quality of service and stewardship of taxpayer funds. It also leads the ministry’s oversight of its agencies, including Metrolinx, Owen Sound Transportation Company and Ontario Northland Transportation Commission, through leading effective governance management mechanisms and oversight frameworks.

Vote summary

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

Operating expense

1Oversight and Agency Governance131,187,100101,917,20029,269,900177,925,237
 Total operating expense to be voted131,187,100101,917,20029,269,900177,925,237
SBad Debt expense, the Financial Administration Act1,0001,000--
 Total statutory appropriations1,0001,000--
 Total operating expense131,188,100101,918,20029,269,900177,925,237

Operating assets

2Oversight and Agency Governance1,0001,000--
 Total operating assets to be voted1,0001,000--
 Total operating assets1,0001,000--

Capital expense

4Oversight and Agency Governance1,0001,000--
 Total capital expense to be voted1,0001,000--
SAmortization, the Financial Administration Act801,400801,400-801,391
 Total statutory appropriations801,400801,400-801,391
 Total capital expense802,400802,400-801,391

Capital assets

3Oversight and Agency Governance1,0001,000--
 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 $

Operating expense

2708-1Oversight and Agency Governance 
 

Salaries and wages

8,438,800
 

Employee benefits

855,200
 

Transportation and communication

64,600
 

Services

133,225,600
 

Supplies and equipment

19,600
 Subtotal142,603,800
 Less: Recoveries11,416,700
 Total operating expense to be voted131,187,100
 Statutory appropriations 
 

Other transactions

 
Statutory

Bad Debt expense, the Financial Administration Act

1,000
 Total operating expense for Oversight and Agency Governance131,188,100

Operating assets

2708-2Oversight and Agency Governance 
 

Deposits and prepaid expenses

1,000
 Total operating assets to be voted1,000
 Total operating assets for Oversight and Agency Governance1,000

Capital expense

2708-4Oversight and Agency Governance 
 

Other transactions

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

Other transactions

 
Statutory

Amortization, the Financial Administration Act

801,400
 Total capital expense for Oversight and Agency Governance802,400

Capital assets

2708-3Oversight and Agency Governance 
 

Business application software - asset costs

1,000
 Total capital assets to be voted1,000
 Total capital assets for Oversight and Agency Governance1,000