Expenditure Estimates for the Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade (2019-20)
The 2019-2020 Expenditure Estimates set out details of the operating and capital spending requirements of the Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade for the fiscal year commencing April 1, 2019.
Summary
The Ministry supports economic growth and job creation focussed on delivering value for money, enhanced accountability and improved transparency for all Ontarians by: helping companies launch, grow and scale, harnessing the right talent, fostering strategic research partnerships, lowering business costs and reducing burdens/barriers to business growth, and providing programs and services that help increase Ontario’s overall productivity and competitiveness.
The Ministry also ensures Ontario’s interests are represented during federally led international trade agreement negotiations. The Ministry promotes Ontario as a top-tier investment destination, showing the world how we are making it easier to invest and do business here, and we help Ontario companies sell their products and services worldwide.
Ministry program summary
Vote | Program | Estimates | Estimates | Difference | Actual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operating expense | |||||
901 | $22,169,600 | $26,039,500 | ($3,869,900) | $25,298,280 | |
902 | $730,310,300 | $942,424,900 | ($212,114,600) | $922,186,995 | |
Total operating expense to be voted | $752,479,900 | $968,464,400 | ($215,984,500) | $947,485,275 | |
Statutory appropriations | $507,187 | $619,042 | ($111,855) | $15,330,448 | |
Ministry total operating expense | $752,987,087 | $969,083,442 | ($216,096,355) | $962,815,723 | |
Consolidation adjustment - Ontario Immigrant Investor Corporation | $222,200 | $1,130,000 | ($907,800) | $4,089,339 | |
Consolidation adjustment - Hospitals | ($14,994,000) | ($14,649,000) | ($345,000) | ($13,515,519) | |
Consolidation adjustment - Ontario Capital Growth Corporation | ($30,321,200) | ($36,522,900) | $6,201,700 | ($85,597,852) | |
Operating expense adjustment – Cap and Trade Wind Down Account Reclassification | - | $51,000,000 | ($51,000,000) | $68,391,813 | |
Total including consolidation & other adjustments | $707,894,087 | $970,041,542 | ($262,147,455) | $936,183,504 | |
Operating assets | |||||
901 | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - | |
902 | $10,000,000 | $40,001,000 | ($30,001,000) | $3,730,273 | |
Total operating assets to be voted | $10,001,000 | $40,002,000 | ($30,001,000) | $3,730,273 | |
Ministry total operating assets | $10,001,000 | $40,002,000 | ($30,001,000) | $3,730,273 | |
Capital expense | |||||
902 | $93,403,000 | $100,203,000 | ($6,800,000) | $82,090,665 | |
Total capital expense to be voted | $93,403,000 | $100,203,000 | ($6,800,000) | $82,090,665 | |
Statutory appropriations | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - | |
Ministry total capital expense | $93,404,000 | $100,204,000 | ($6,800,000) | $82,090,665 | |
Consolidation adjustment - Hospitals | ($15,886,000) | ($21,131,400) | $5,245,400 | ($11,463,880) | |
Consolidation adjustment - Colleges | ($3,178,000) | ($1,996,600) | ($1,181,400) | ($2,259,962) | |
Total including consolidation & other adjustments | $74,340,000 | $77,076,000 | ($2,736,000) | $68,366,823 | |
Capital assets | |||||
902 | $2,000 | $2,000 | - | - | |
Total capital assets to be voted | $2,000 | $2,000 | - | - | |
Ministry total capital assets | $2,000 | $2,000 | - | - | |
Ministry total operating and capital including consolidation and other adjustments (not including assets) | $782,234,087 | $1,047,117,542 | ($264,883,455) | $1,004,550,327 |
Reconciliation to previously published data
Operating expense | 2018-19 | 2017-18 |
|---|---|---|
Total operating expense previously published | $995,472,628 | $983,530,205 |
Government reorganization | ||
Transfer of functions from other Ministries | $74,603,514 | $78,700,514 |
Transfer of functions to other Ministries | ($100,992,700) | ($99,414,996) |
| Restated total operating expense | $969,083,442 | $962,815,723 |
Operating assets | 2018-19 | 2017-18 |
|---|---|---|
Total operating assetsr previously published | $40,001,000 | $3,730,273 |
Government reorganization | ||
Transfer of functions from other Ministries | $1,000 | - |
| Restated total operating assets | $40,002,000 | $3,730,273 |
Capital expense | 2018-19 | 2017-18 |
|---|---|---|
Total capital expense previously published | $100,202,000 | $79,400,000 |
Government reorganization | ||
Transfer of functions from other Ministries | $2,000 | $2,690,665 |
Restated total capital expense | $100,204,000 | $82,090,665 |
Capital assets | 2018-19 | 2017-18 |
|---|---|---|
Total capital assets previously published | $1,000 | - |
Government reorganization | ||
Transfer of functions from other Ministries | $1,000 | - |
Restated total capital assets | $2,000 | - |
Ministry Administration Program - vote 901
This program provides financial, human resources, planning, legal, and other corporate services for the operational programs and certain agencies of the Ministry.
Vote summary
Item number | Item | Estimates | Estimates | Difference | Actual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Ministry Administration | $22,169,600 | $26,039,500 | ($3,869,900) | $25,298,280 |
Total operating expense to be voted | $22,169,600 | $26,039,500 | ($3,869,900) | $25,298,280 | |
S | Minister’s Salary, the Executive Council Act | $47,841 | $143,523 | ($95,682) | $147,903 |
S | Parliamentary Assistants' Salaries, the Executive Council Act | $32,346 | $48,519 | ($16,173) | $33,334 |
S | Bad Debt Expense, the Financial Administration Act | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
Total statutory appropriations | $81,187 | $193,042 | ($111,855) | $181,237 | |
Total operating expense | $22,250,787 | $26,232,542 | ($3,981,755) | $25,479,517 | |
10 | Accounts receivable | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
Total operating assets to be voted | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - | |
Total operating assetsr | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
Standard account by item and sub-items
Vote- | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
Operating expense | |||
901-1 | Ministry Administration | ||
Salaries and wages | $12,786,800 | ||
Employee benefits | $1,330,000 | ||
Transportation and communication | $630,000 | ||
Services | $6,968,700 | ||
Supplies and equipment | $454,100 | ||
Other transactions | $100,000 | ||
Subtotal | $22,269,600 | ||
Less: recoveries | $100,000 | ||
Total operating expense to be voted | $22,169,600 | ||
Sub-items: | |||
Main office | |||
Salaries and wages | $4,854,600 | ||
Employee benefits | $462,300 | ||
Transportation and communication | $185,000 | ||
Services | $676,900 | ||
Supplies and equipment | $75,000 | $6,253,800 | |
Planning and Finance | |||
Salaries and wages | $3,673,100 | ||
Employee benefits | $428,300 | ||
Transportation and communication | $350,000 | ||
Services | $2,008,800 | ||
Supplies and equipment | $192,500 | ||
Other transactions | $100,000 | ||
Subtotal | $6,752,700 | ||
Less: recoveries | $100,000 | $6,652,700 | |
Human Resources | |||
Salaries and wages | $1,069,400 | ||
Employee benefits | $105,400 | ||
Transportation and communication | $40,000 | ||
Services | $183,000 | ||
Supplies and equipment | $20,000 | $1,417,800 | |
Communications Services | |||
Salaries and wages | $3,154,700 | ||
Employee benefits | $332,000 | ||
Transportation and communication | $35,000 | ||
Services | $700,000 | ||
Supplies and equipment | $40,000 | $4,261,700 | |
Legal Services | |||
Salaries and wages | $35,000 | ||
Employee benefits | $2,000 | ||
Transportation and communication | $20,000 | ||
Services | $2,465,000 | ||
Supplies and equipment | $126,600 | $2,648,600 | |
Audit Services | |||
Services | $935,000 | $935,000 | |
Total operating expense to be voted | $22,169,600 | ||
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 | Bad Debt Expense, the Financial Administration Act | $1,000 | |
Total operating expense for Ministry Administration Program | $22,250,787 | ||
Operating assets | |||
901-10 | Accounts receivable | ||
Advances and recoverable amounts | |||
Advances and recoverable - in-year recoveries | $1,000 | ||
Total operating assets to be voted | $1,000 | ||
Total operating assets for Ministry Administration Program | $1,000 |
Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade Program - vote 902
This program supports economic growth and job creation in Ontario by: attracting and growing investment in key business clusters, regions and sectors, and delivering and managing related funding programs; collaborating with partner ministries to develop policies and strategies to improve business competitiveness; ensuring Ontario’s interests are well-represented in all trade matters and negotiations, developing investment and trade strategies to increase Ontario’s competitiveness domestically and internationally, and providing investment services and valuable connections for investors looking to establish their businesses in Ontario; developing strategies for priority industries in Ontario to ensure long-term viability, job growth and investment, advancing Foreign Direct Investment in Ontario and developing strategies to grow and secure opportunities, building strategic partnerships with leading companies and stakeholders within key sectors of Ontario’s economy; increasing awareness of programs and services to help businesses grow and scale, and promoting Ontario as a place where businesses grow and thrive both domestically and internationally to secure global partnerships in trade, investment and innovation; developing regional economies, working to ensure improved employment across the province through jobs and skills training, and delivering investment, job creation and talent programs; supporting world-class research across Ontario, building strong relationships with members of the entrepreneurial ecosystem to provide them with access to capital and services to scale up the growth of their businesses and create jobs, and building Ontario’s capacity to innovate and improve the province’s economic, scientific and technological future; providing businesses with advice, services and supports to reduce barriers and maximize success both in Ontario and globally.
Vote summary
Item number | Item | Estimates | Estimates | Difference | Actual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
13 | Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade | $730,310,300 | $942,424,900 | ($212,114,600) | $922,186,995 |
Total operating expense to be voted | $730,310,300 | $942,424,900 | ($212,114,600) | $922,186,995 | |
S | Bad Debt Expense, the Financial Administration Act | $426,000 | $426,000 | - | $15,149,211 |
Total statutory appropriations | $426,000 | $426,000 | - | $15,149,211 | |
Total operating expense | $730,736,300 | $942,850,900 | ($212,114,600) | $937,336,206 | |
14 | Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade | $10,000,000 | $40,001,000 | ($30,001,000) | $3,730,273 |
Total operating assets to be voted | $10,000,000 | $40,001,000 | ($30,001,000) | $3,730,273 | |
Total operating assetsr | $10,000,000 | $40,001,000 | ($30,001,000) | $3,730,273 | |
21 | Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade | $93,403,000 | $100,203,000 | ($6,800,000) | $82,090,665 |
Total capital expense to be voted | $93,403,000 | $100,203,000 | ($6,800,000) | $82,090,665 | |
S | Amortization, the Financial Administration Act | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
Total statutory appropriations | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - | |
Total capital expense | $93,404,000 | $100,204,000 | ($6,800,000) | $82,090,665 | |
22 | Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade | $2,000 | $2,000 | - | - |
Total capital assets to be voted | $2,000 | $2,000 | - | - | |
Total capital assets | $2,000 | $2,000 | - | - |
Standard account by item and sub-items
Vote- | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount | Amount | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operating expense | ||||
902-13 | Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade | |||
Salaries and wages | $56,553,200 | |||
Employee benefits | $6,920,400 | |||
Transportation and communication | $6,026,100 | |||
Services | $48,693,900 | |||
Supplies and equipment | $2,508,900 | |||
Transfer payments | ||||
5G/Next Generation Networks | $15,000,000 | |||
Advanced Manufacturing Consortium | $7,000,000 | |||
Auto Assemblers Investments | $41,600,000 | |||
Automotive Plan | $7,900,000 | |||
Business Research Institution Tax Credit | $18,321,200 | |||
Commercialization and Innovation Network Support | $31,522,200 | |||
Communitech Hub | $3,900,000 | |||
Connected/Autonomous Vehicle Project | $10,000,000 | |||
Entrepreneurship Programs | $4,500,000 | |||
Grants in Support of Research and Innovation | $4,500,000 | |||
Investment Ready: Certified Site | $350,000 | |||
Jobs and Prosperity Fund | $160,759,700 | |||
Small Business Enterprise Centres | $4,301,000 | |||
Neurotrauma Program | $4,680,000 | |||
Next Generation Baycrest Initiative | $4,700,000 | |||
Ontario Capital Growth Corporation – Fund Investments | $25,000,000 | |||
Ontario Capital Growth Corporation - Operating | $2,000,000 | |||
Ontario Emerging Technologies Fund | $5,000,000 | |||
Ontario Innovation Tax Credit | $156,174,600 | |||
Ontario Institute for Regenerative Medicine | $5,000,000 | |||
Ontario Research Fund | $67,094,100 | |||
Perimeter Institute | $10,000,000 | |||
Research Talent Programs | $7,500,000 | |||
Sector Support Grants | $7,907,900 | |||
Student Entrepreneurship Experience - Summer Company | $2,100,000 | |||
Toronto Global | $2,500,000 | |||
Trillium Network for Advanced Manufacturing | $500,000 | $609,810,700 | ||
Subtotal | $730,513,200 | |||
Less: recoveries | $202,900 | |||
Total operating expense to be voted | $730,310,300 | |||
Sub-items: | ||||
Economic Development and Investment | ||||
Salaries and wages | $19,819,500 | |||
Employee benefits | $2,532,400 | |||
Transportation and communication | $2,587,700 | |||
Services | $10,585,200 | |||
Supplies and equipment | $1,406,600 | |||
Transfer payments | ||||
Auto Assemblers Investments | $41,600,000 | |||
Automotive Plan | $7,900,000 | |||
Investment Ready: Certified Site | $350,000 | |||
Jobs and Prosperity Fund | $160,759,700 | |||
Sector Support Grants | $7,907,900 | |||
Toronto Global | $2,500,000 | |||
Trillium Network for Advanced Manufacturing | $500,000 | $221,517,600 | $258,449,000 | |
Strategy and Policy | ||||
Salaries and wages | $8,224,300 | |||
Employee benefits | $1,008,600 | |||
Transportation and communication | $613,800 | |||
Services | $4,993,200 | |||
Supplies and equipment | $330,700 | |||
Subtotal | $15,170,600 | |||
Less: recoveries | $202,900 | $14,967,700 | ||
Start-ups and Scale-ups | ||||
Salaries and wages | $6,800,000 | |||
Employee benefits | $885,000 | |||
Transportation and communication | $415,600 | |||
Services | $3,011,500 | |||
Supplies and equipment | $229,000 | |||
Transfer payments | ||||
Entrepreneurship Programs | $4,500,000 | |||
Small Business Enterprise Centres | $4,301,000 | |||
Student Entrepreneurship Experience - Summer Company | $2,100,000 | $10,901,000 | $22,242,100 | |
Trade and Immigration | ||||
Salaries and wages | $21,709,400 | |||
Employee benefits | $2,494,400 | |||
Transportation and communication | $2,409,000 | |||
Services | $30,104,000 | |||
Supplies and equipment | $542,600 | $57,259,400 | ||
Research, Innovation and Science | ||||
Transfer payments | ||||
5G/Next Generation Networks | $15,000,000 | |||
Advanced Manufacturing Consortium | $7,000,000 | |||
Business Research Institution Tax Credit | $18,321,200 | |||
Commercialization and Innovation Network Support | $31,522,200 | |||
Communitech Hub | $3,900,000 | |||
Connected/Autonomous Vehicle Project | $10,000,000 | |||
Grants in Support of Research and Innovation | $4,500,000 | |||
Neurotrauma Program | $4,680,000 | |||
Next Generation Baycrest Initiative | $4,700,000 | |||
Ontario Capital Growth Corporation – Fund Investments | $25,000,000 | |||
Ontario Capital Growth Corporation - Operating | $2,000,000 | |||
Ontario Emerging Technologies Fund | $5,000,000 | |||
Ontario Innovation Tax Credit | $156,174,600 | |||
Ontario Institute for Regenerative Medicine | $5,000,000 | |||
Ontario Research Fund | $67,094,100 | |||
Perimeter Institute | $10,000,000 | |||
Research Talent Programs | $7,500,000 | $377,392,100 | $377,392,100 | |
Total operating expense to be voted | $730,310,300 | |||
Statutory appropriations | ||||
Other transactions | ||||
Statutory | Bad Debt Expense, the Financial Administration Act | $426,000 | ||
Total operating expense for Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade Program | $730,736,300 | |||
Operating assets | ||||
902-14 | Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade | |||
Loans and Investments | ||||
Jobs and Prosperity Fund | $10,000,000 | |||
Total operating assets to be voted | $10,000,000 | |||
Total operating assets for Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade Program | $10,000,000 | |||
Capital expense | ||||
902-21 | Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade | |||
Transfer payments | ||||
Ontario Research Fund | $93,400,000 | |||
Other transactions | $3,000 | |||
Total capital expense to be voted | $93,403,000 | |||
Statutory appropriations | ||||
Other transactions | ||||
Statutory | Amortization, the Financial Administration Act | $1,000 | ||
Total capital expense for Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade Program | $93,404,000 | |||
Capital assets | ||||
902-22 | Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade | |||
Investments in Tangible Capital Asset | $1,000 | |||
Land and marine fleet - asset costs | $1,000 | |||
Total capital assets to be voted | $2,000 | |||
Total capital assets for Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade Program | $2,000 |
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 operating assets includes statutory appropriations, special warrants and total operating assets to be voted.
- footnote[3] Back to paragraph Total capital expense includes statutory appropriations, special warrants and total capital expense to be voted.
- footnote[4] Back to paragraph Total capital assets includes statutory appropriations, special warrants and total capital assets to be voted.