Expenditure Estimates for Office of the Premier (2018-19)
The 2018-2019 Expenditure Estimates set out details of the operating and capital spending requirements of the Office of the Premier for the fiscal year commencing April 1, 2018.
Summary
The Office of the Premier personnel provide essential support for the Premier of Ontario in their role as head of the Executive Council and head of the Ontario government.
Ministry program summary
| Vote | Program | Estimates 2018-19 | Estimates 2017-18 | Difference between 2018-19 and 2017-18 | Actual 2016-17 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating expense | |||||
| 2401 | Office of the Premier Program | $2,597,100 | $2,597,100 | - | $2,511,570 |
| Total operating expense to be voted | $2,597,100 | $2,597,100 | - | $2,511,570 | |
| Statutory appropriations | $105,861 | $105,861 | - | $109,091 | |
| Ministry total operating expense | $2,702,961 | $2,702,961 | - | $2,620,661 | |
| Ministry total operating and capital Including consolidation and other adjustments (not including assets) | $2,702,961 | $2,702,961 | - | $2,620,661 |
Office of the Premier Program - vote 2401
The program covers the operation and administration of the Premier’s Office.
Vote summary
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2018-19 | Estimates 2017-18 | Difference between 2018-19 and 2017-18 | Actual 2016-17 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating expense | |||||
| 1 | Office of the Premier | $2,597,100 | $2,597,100 | - | $2,511,570 |
| Total operating expense to be voted | $2,597,100 | $2,597,100 | - | $2,511,570 | |
| S | Premier’s salary, the Executive Council Act | $89,688 | $89,688 | - | $92,424 |
| S | Parliamentary Assistant’s salary, the Executive Council Act | $16,173 | $16,173 | - | $16,667 |
| Total statutory appropriations | $105,861 | $105,861 | - | $109,091 | |
| Total operating expense | $2,702,961 | $2,702,961 | - | $2,620,661 |
Standard account by item and sub-items
| Vote-item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Operating expense | ||
| 2401-1 | Office of the Premier | |
Salaries and wages | $2,246,300 | |
Employee benefits | $238,200 | |
Transportation and communication | $73,100 | |
Services | $19,400 | |
Supplies and equipment | $20,100 | |
| Total operating expense to be voted | $2,597,100 | |
| Statutory appropriations | ||
| Statutory | Premier’s salary, the Executive Council Act | $89,688 |
| Statutory | Parliamentary Assistant’s salary, the Executive Council Act | $16,173 |
| Total operating expense for Office of the Premier Program | $2,702,961 |
Updated: January 15, 2026
Published: April 23, 2018