Summary

The Ministry of the Attorney General is responsible for the administration and delivery of justice services to all communities in Ontario. The Ministry co-ordinates the administration of criminal, civil and family court services providing courtroom and judicial support services in approximately 156 court locations throughout Ontario. The Ministry prosecutes matters under the Criminal Code of Canada, the Youth Criminal Justice Act, and provincial statutes. The Ministry delivers integrated and enhanced services to victims of crime by providing a range of victim services such as the Victim/Witness Assistance Program. The Ministry also delivers programs that provide critical supports to children and vulnerable persons, through the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee, and the Office of the Children's Lawyer. In addition, the Ministry provides expert legal services to government ministries, agencies, boards and commissions, including advice to the government on constitutional questions and civil litigation conducted on behalf of the Crown. Agencies, boards and commissions that are overseen by the Ministry include the Office for Victims of Crime, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, Tribunals Ontario, the Ontario Human Rights Commission, and the Human Rights Legal Support Centre. The Ministry also funds Legal Aid Ontario and administers the Special Investigations Unit and the Office of the Independent Police Review Director.

Ministry program summary

VoteProgram

Estimates
2022-23

Estimates
2021-22

Difference
between
2022-23
and
2021-22

Actual
2020-21

Operating expense

301Ministry Administration Program$229,272,100$199,850,600$29,421,500$252,223,206
302Prosecuting Crime Program$338,417,300$297,118,600$41,298,700$290,942,082
303Policy, Justice Programs and Agencies Program$579,545,200$537,314,600$42,230,600$603,241,481
304Legal Services Program$31,043,500$26,634,300$4,409,200$27,087,194
305Court Services Program$468,655,300$445,886,100$22,769,200$430,149,153
306Victims and Vulnerable Persons Program$155,814,100$145,723,500$10,090,600$122,112,304
307Political Contribution Tax Credit$16,028,000$13,641,900$2,386,100$8,964,172
308Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario Program$39,869,700$1,000$39,868,700-
 Total operating expense to be voted$1,858,645,200$1,666,170,600$192,474,600$1,734,719,592
 Statutory appropriations$5,368,014$5,369,014($1,000)$262,786,223
 Ministry total operating expense$1,864,013,214$1,671,539,614$192,473,600$1,997,505,815
 Consolidation adjustment - Legal Aid Ontario$174,435,700$115,735,800$58,699,900$41,926,674
 Consolidation adjustment - Hospitals($1,019,500)($1,019,500)--
 Consolidation adjustment - Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation-($1,050,600)$1,050,600-
 Consolidation adjustment - Centre for Addiction and Mental Health---($666,750)
 Consolidation adjustment - Health Sciences North---($371,891)
 Consolidation adjustment - General Real Estate Portfolio($217,467,300)($190,181,500)($27,285,800)($282,635,438)
 Total including consolidation & other adjustments$1,819,962,114$1,595,023,814$224,938,300$1,755,758,410

Operating assets

301Ministry Administration Program$2,000$2,000-$7,024
302Prosecuting Crime Program$1,000$1,000-$1,302,900
303Policy, Justice Programs and Agencies Program$3,000$3,000-$89,200
304Legal Services Program$1,000$1,000-$199,711
305Court Services Program$1,000$1,000-$73,800
306Victims and Vulnerable Persons Program$1,000$1,000-$83,583
308Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario Program$1,000$1,000--
 Total operating assets to be voted$10,000$10,000-$1,756,218
 Ministry total operating assets$10,000$10,000-$1,756,218

Capital expense

301Ministry Administration Program$53,364,400$50,966,600$2,397,800$42,359,551
303Policy, Justice Programs and Agencies Program$1,000$1,000--
305Court Services Program$49,391,700$39,840,400$9,551,300$50,598,104
308Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario Program$1,000$1,000--
 Total capital expense to be voted$102,758,100$90,809,000$11,949,100$92,957,655
 Statutory appropriations$9,839,400$5,872,500$3,966,900$2,370,132
 Ministry total capital expense$112,597,500$96,681,500$15,916,000$95,327,787
 Consolidation adjustment - Legal Aid Ontario$1,200,000$1,500,000($300,000)$893,340
 Consolidation adjustment - Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation$313,700-$313,700($1,071,689)
 Consolidation adjustment - General Real Estate Portfolio($98,331,400)($79,388,400)($18,943,000)-
 Total including consolidation & other adjustments$15,779,800$18,793,100($3,013,300)$95,149,438

Capital assets

301Ministry Administration Program$39,794,000$32,309,800$7,484,200$15,204,681
303Policy, Justice Programs and Agencies Program-$7,863,000($7,863,000)$1,802,574
304Legal Services Program$1,880,000$3,320,000($1,440,000)-
305Court Services Program$115,222,000$234,473,500($119,251,500)$191,892,799
306Victims and Vulnerable Persons Program-$8,400,000($8,400,000)-
308Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario Program$3,774,100$1,000$3,773,100-
 Total capital assets to be voted$160,670,100$286,367,300($125,697,200)$208,900,054
 Ministry total capital assets$160,670,100$286,367,300($125,697,200)$208,900,054
 Ministry total operating and capital including consolidation and other adjustments (not including assets)$1,835,741,914$1,613,816,914$221,925,000$1,850,907,848

Reconciliation to previously published data

Operating expense

2021-22
Estimates

2020-21
Actual

Total operating expense previously published footnote 1$1,732,686,814$2,067,789,629
Government reorganization  

Transfer of functions from other Ministries

$430,000-

Transfer of functions to other Ministries

($61,578,200)($70,283,814)
Supplementary estimates  

2021-22 Supplementary estimates

$1,000-
Restated total operating expense$1,671,539,614$1,997,505,815
Operating assets

2021-22
Estimates

2020-21
Actual

Total operating assets previously published footnote 2$9,000$1,756,218
Supplementary Estimates  

2021-22 Supplementary Estimates

$1,000-
Restated total operating assets$10,000$1,756,218
Capital expense

2021-22
Estimates

2020-21
Actual

Total capital expense previously published footnote 3$96,680,500$95,327,787
Supplementary estimates  

2021-22 Supplementary estimates

$1,000-
Restated total capital expense$96,681,500$95,327,787
Capital assets

2021-22
Estimates

2020-21
Actual

Total capital assets previously published footnote 4$286,366,300$208,900,054
Supplementary estimates  

2021-22 Supplementary estimates

$1,000-
Restated total capital assets$286,367,300$208,900,054

Ministry Administration Program - vote 301

The Ministry Administration Program includes the Attorney General's Office, Parliamentary Assistant's Office, the Deputy Attorney General's Office and the Communications Branch.

This program provides for the overall administration of the Ministry. The Corporate Services Management Division (CSMD) provides strategic support and advice in the areas of business and fiscal planning, human resources, diversity, inclusion and accessibility, emergency management, project management, data and analytics, facilities management and oversight of the Ministry’s capital, accommodation and lease portfolio. CSMD also delivers shared services for the Justice Sector, including security support, freedom of information and French language services.

Vote summary

Item numberItem

Estimates
2022-23

Estimates
2021-22

Difference
between
2022-23
and
2021-22

Actual
2020-21

Operating expense

1Ministry Administration$229,272,100$199,850,600$29,421,500$252,223,206
 Total operating expense to be voted$229,272,100$199,850,600$29,421,500$252,223,206
SMinister's Salary, the Executive Council Act$47,841$47,841-$49,301
SParliamentary Assistant's Salary, the Executive Council Act$16,173$16,173-$16,667
 Total statutory appropriations$64,014$64,014-$65,968
 Total operating expense$229,336,114$199,914,614$29,421,500$252,289,174

Operating assets

5Law Society Fee Prepayment$1,000$1,000-$7,024
10Accounts Receivable$1,000$1,000--
 Total operating assets to be voted$2,000$2,000-$7,024
 Total operating assets$2,000$2,000-$7,024

Capital expense

2Facilities Renewal$53,364,400$50,966,600$2,397,800$42,359,551
 Total capital expense to be voted$53,364,400$50,966,600$2,397,800$42,359,551
SAmortization, the Financial Administration Act$4,547,200$1,643,600$2,903,600-
 Total statutory appropriations$4,547,200$1,643,600$2,903,600-
 Total capital expense$57,911,600$52,610,200$5,301,400$42,359,551

Capital assets

7Modernization Initiative$39,794,000$32,309,800$7,484,200$15,204,681
 Total capital assets to be voted$39,794,000$32,309,800$7,484,200$15,204,681
 Total capital assets$39,794,000$32,309,800$7,484,200$15,204,681

Standard account by item and sub-items

Vote-
item
number
Standard account by item and sub-itemsAmountAmount

Operating expense

301-1Ministry Administration  
 

Salaries and wages

 $26,325,600
 

Employee benefits

 $3,288,400
 

Transportation and communication

 $640,000
 

Services

 $198,819,900
 

Supplies and equipment

 $198,200
 

Transfer payments

  
 

Innovation Projects

 $1,000
 Subtotal $229,273,100
 Less: recoveries $1,000
 Total operating expense to be voted $229,272,100
 Sub-items:  
 Main office  
 

Salaries and wages

$2,931,900 
 

Employee benefits

$346,400 
 

Transportation and communication

$113,300 
 

Services

$108,600 
 

Supplies and equipment

$35,800$3,536,000
 Communications Services  
 

Salaries and wages

$2,577,600 
 

Employee benefits

$306,000 
 

Transportation and communication

$18,900 
 

Services

$172,000 
 

Supplies and equipment

$10,000$3,084,500
 Accommodation - Lease Costs  
 

Services

$173,975,200$173,975,200
 Corporate Services  
 

Salaries and wages

$20,816,100 
 

Employee benefits

$2,636,000 
 

Transportation and communication

$507,800 
 

Services

$24,564,100 
 

Supplies and equipment

$152,400 
 

Transfer payments

  
 

Innovation Projects

$1,000 
 

Subtotal

$48,677,400 
 

Less: recoveries

$1,000$48,676,400
 Total operating expense to be voted $229,272,100
 Statutory appropriations  
Statutory

Minister's Salary, the Executive Council Act

 $47,841
Statutory

Parliamentary Assistant's Salary, the Executive Council Act

 $16,173
 Total operating expense for Ministry Administration Program $229,336,114

Operating assets

301-5Law Society Fee Prepayment  
 

Deposits and prepaid expenses

 $1,000
 Total operating assets to be voted $1,000
301-10Accounts receivable  
 

Advances and recoverable amounts

 $1,000
 Total operating assets to be voted $1,000
 Total operating assets for Ministry Administration Program $2,000

Capital expense

301-2Facilities Renewal  
 

Other transactions

  
 

Capital Investments - Asset Renewal

$36,672,300 
 

Capital Investments - Renewal Expense

$16,692,100$53,364,400
 Total capital expense to be voted $53,364,400
 Statutory appropriations  
 

Other transactions

  
Statutory

Amortization, the Financial Administration Act

 $4,547,200
 Total capital expense for Ministry Administration Program $57,911,600

Capital assets

301-7Modernization Initiative  
 

Information technology hardware

 $15,624,800
 

Business application software - asset costs

 $24,169,200
 Total capital assets to be voted $39,794,000
 Total capital assets for Ministry Administration Program $39,794,000

Prosecuting Crime Program - vote 302

This program is responsible for the prosecution of all criminal offences under the Criminal Code and other federal and provincial statutes, to inspire public confidence and uphold the Rule of Law. This program also provides legal representation for the Crown in Right of Ontario in all criminal matters, including prosecuting criminal cases before all levels of courts, representing the Crown on appeal and providing legal advice to the Attorney General and Deputy Attorney General in all criminal law matters and to the police upon request.

Vote summary

Item numberItem

Estimates
2022-23

Estimates
2021-22

Difference
between
2022-23
and
2021-22

Actual
2020-21

Operating expense

2Criminal Law$338,417,300$297,118,600$41,298,700$290,942,082
 Total operating expense to be voted$338,417,300$297,118,600$41,298,700$290,942,082
SPayments Under the Financial Administration Act$1,000$1,000-$455,288
 Total statutory appropriations$1,000$1,000-$455,288
 Total operating expense$338,418,300$297,119,600$41,298,700$291,397,370

Operating assets

7Law Society Fee Prepayment$1,000$1,000-$1,302,900
 Total operating assets to be voted$1,000$1,000-$1,302,900
 Total operating assets$1,000$1,000-$1,302,900

Standard account by item and sub-items

Vote-
item
number
Standard account by item and sub-itemsAmountAmount

Operating expense

302-2Criminal Law  
 

Salaries and wages

 $276,021,100
 

Employee benefits

 $23,466,400
 

Transportation and communication

 $6,718,900
 

Services

 $21,083,800
 

Supplies and equipment

 $5,922,100
 

Transfer payments

  
 

Bail Safety

$1,000 
 

Justice Centre – Community Partnerships

$600,000 
 

Direct Accountability Programs

$3,604,000 
 

Proceeds of Crime Victims Compensation

$1,000,000$5,205,000
 Total operating expense to be voted $338,417,300
 Statutory appropriations  
 

Other transactions

  
Statutory

Payments Under the Financial Administration Act

 $1,000
 Total operating expense for Prosecuting Crime Program $338,418,300

Operating assets

302-7Law Society Fee Prepayment  
 

Deposits and prepaid expenses

 $1,000
 Total operating assets to be voted $1,000
 Total operating assets for Prosecuting Crime Program $1,000

Policy, Justice Programs and Agencies Program - vote 303

This program includes the Policy Division and the Indigenous Justice Division. The Policy Division is responsible for developing legislation, regulations and policy initiatives to respond to diverse issues in areas such as civil, family, human rights, administrative and commercial law, as well as regulation of the liquor, gaming, horseracing and retail cannabis sectors. It is also responsible for policy oversight and partnership building relating to the ministry's regulatory and operational agencies, adjudicative tribunals and programs. This includes: Tribunals Ontario, Ontario Land Tribunal, Legal Aid Ontario, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, the Ontario Human Rights Commission, the Human Rights Legal Support Centre, the Special Investigations Unit, the Office of the Independent Police Review Director, and the Bail Verification and Supervision Program. The Policy Division also leads the development and implementation of Ontario's provincial policy and framework for the regulation of recreational cannabis. In addition, the Division administers ministry public appointments to all agencies and adjudicative tribunals and manages legal appointments, providing direct service delivery to non-lawyer notary and commissioner applicants. The Division also provides administrative and other support to the two judicial appointment committees that make recommendations to the Attorney General for judge and justices of the peace appointments in Ontario.

The Indigenous Justice Division is dedicated to addressing Indigenous justice issues, with a specific focus on reducing recidivism rates and the overrepresentation of Indigenous people in the justice system as victims, accused and offenders. The Division is committed to building strong and respectful relationships with Indigenous communities in Ontario in order to improve trust in, and understanding of, the justice system. The Division is currently engaged in work that includes overseeing Indigenous justice programs, facilitating Indigenous cultural competency training, legislative reform, policy development and Coroner's Inquests. The Division also provides strategic advice to the Attorney General and Deputy Attorney General on matters tied to Indigenous justice. The Division works closely with and supports / informs the work of other divisions within the Ministry of the Attorney General, other ministries including Ministry of the Solicitor General and Ministry of Indigenous Affairs, the Ontario Provincial Police and First Nations Police Services within the province. In addition to this, the Division supports the Indigenous Justice Advisory Group and the Elders' Council as they provide critical expert advice to the Attorney General and other ministries as requested.

Vote summary

Item numberItem

Estimates
2022-23

Estimates
2021-22

Difference
between
2022-23
and
2021-22

Actual
2020-21

Operating expense

2Legal Aid Ontario$388,864,300$326,864,300$62,000,000$353,628,511
4Agency and Tribunal Relations$142,208,900$165,009,400($22,800,500)$205,304,652
8Policy$6,721,400$6,469,900$251,500$7,392,528
13Indigenous Justice$41,750,600$38,971,000$2,779,600$36,915,790
 Total operating expense to be voted$579,545,200$537,314,600$42,230,600$603,241,481
SHearings under the Police Services Act$1,000$1,000-$1,080,104
SBad debt expense, the Financial Administration Act$1,000$1,000-$68,234
 Total statutory appropriations$2,000$2,000-$1,148,338
 Total operating expense$579,547,200$537,316,600$42,230,600$604,389,819

Operating assets

12Law Society Fee Prepayment$3,000$3,000-$89,200
 Total operating assets to be voted$3,000$3,000-$89,200
 Total operating assets$3,000$3,000-$89,200

Capital expense

5Policy, Justice Programs and Agencies$1,000$1,000--
 Total capital expense to be voted$1,000$1,000--
SAmortization, the Financial Administration Act-$3,129,700($3,129,700)$1,831,556
 Total statutory appropriations-$3,129,700($3,129,700)$1,831,556
 Total capital expense$1,000$3,130,700($3,129,700)$1,831,556

Capital assets

-Policy, Justice Programs and Agencies-$7,863,000($7,863,000)$1,802,574
 Total capital assets to be voted-$7,863,000($7,863,000)$1,802,574
 Total capital assets-$7,863,000($7,863,000)$1,802,574

Standard account by item and sub-items

Vote-
item
number
Standard account by item and sub-itemsAmountAmount

Operating expense

303-2Legal Aid Ontario  
 

Transfer payments

  
 

Legal Aid Ontario

 $388,864,300
 Total operating expense to be voted $388,864,300
303-4Agency and Tribunal Relations  
 

Salaries and wages

 $83,807,800
 

Employee benefits

 $10,373,100
 

Transportation and communication

 $4,018,100
 

Services

 $25,710,200
 

Supplies and equipment

 $841,900
 

Transfer payments

  
 

Bail Verification and Supervision

$12,758,900 
 

Human Rights Legal Support Centre

$5,336,200$18,095,100
 Subtotal $142,846,200
 Less: recoveries $637,300
 Total operating expense to be voted $142,208,900
 Sub-items:  
 Agency Relations/Program Management  
 

Salaries and wages

$2,679,000 
 

Employee benefits

$347,400 
 

Transportation and communication

$214,000 
 

Services

$1,252,700 
 

Supplies and equipment

$4,300 
 

Subtotal

$4,497,400 
 

Less: recoveries

$180,000$4,317,400
 Bail Verification and Supervision  
 

Transfer payments

  
 

Bail Verification and Supervision

$12,758,900$12,758,900
 Ontario Human Rights Commission  
 

Salaries and wages

$4,472,700 
 

Employee benefits

$393,600 
 

Transportation and communication

$193,200 
 

Services

$401,100 
 

Supplies and equipment

$28,200$5,488,800
 Human Rights Legal Support Centre  
 

Transfer payments

  
 

Human Rights Legal Support Centre

$5,336,200$5,336,200
 Office of the Independent Police Review Director  
 

Salaries and wages

$5,833,300 
 

Employee benefits

$647,500 
 

Transportation and communication

$295,300 
 

Services

$588,500 
 

Supplies and equipment

$100,000$7,464,600
 Special Investigations Unit  
 

Salaries and wages

$8,520,100 
 

Employee benefits

$1,142,200 
 

Transportation and communication

$215,000 
 

Services

$613,000 
 

Supplies and equipment

$61,700$10,552,000
 Tribunals Ontario  
 

Salaries and wages

$51,410,600 
 

Employee benefits

$6,487,300 
 

Transportation and communication

$2,661,200 
 

Services

$20,021,400 
 

Supplies and equipment

$556,800 
 

Subtotal

$81,137,300 
 

Less: recoveries

$457,300$80,680,000
 Ontario Land Tribunals  
 

Salaries and wages

$10,892,100 
 

Employee benefits

$1,355,100 
 

Transportation and communication

$439,400 
 

Services

$2,831,500 
 

Supplies and equipment

$90,900$15,609,000
 Public Inquiries  
 

Services

$1,000$1,000
 Royal Commissions  
 

Services

$1,000$1,000
 Total operating expense to be voted $142,208,900
 Statutory appropriations  
 

Other transactions

  
Statutory

Hearings under the Police Services Act

 $1,000
 Statutory appropriations  
 

Other transactions

  
Statutory

Bad debt expense, the Financial Administration Act

 $1,000
303-8Policy  
 

Salaries and wages

 $5,543,400
 

Employee benefits

 $651,100
 

Transportation and communication

 $195,400
 

Services

 $268,500
 

Supplies and equipment

 $63,000
 Total operating expense to be voted $6,721,400
 Sub-items:  
 Policy  
 

Salaries and wages

$5,543,400 
 

Employee benefits

$651,100 
 

Transportation and communication

$195,400 
 

Services

$268,500 
 

Supplies and equipment

$63,000$6,721,400
 Total operating expense to be voted $6,721,400
303-13Indigenous Justice  
 

Salaries and wages

 $3,233,000
 

Employee benefits

 $345,600
 

Transportation and communication

 $396,900
 

Services

 $657,900
 

Supplies and equipment

 $53,500
 

Transfer payments

  
 

Indigenous Victims' Services

$12,182,500 
 

Ontario Indigenous Courtwork Program

$4,464,400 
 

Indigenous Justice Projects

$20,097,800 
 

Jury Roll

$319,000$37,063,700
 Total operating expense to be voted $41,750,600
 Total operating expense for Policy, Justice Programs and Agencies Program $579,547,200

Operating assets

303-12Law Society Fee Prepayment  
 

Deposits and prepaid expenses

 $3,000
 Total operating assets to be voted $3,000
 Total operating assets for Policy, Justice Programs and Agencies Program $3,000

Capital expense

303-5Policy, Justice Programs and Agencies  
 

Other transactions

 $1,000
 Total capital expense to be voted $1,000
 Total capital expense for Policy, Justice Programs and Agencies Program $1,000

Legal Services Program - vote 304

This program includes both the Civil Law Division and the Office of Legislative Counsel.

The Civil Law Division provides legal services in all civil law matters to the Attorney General, Deputy Attorney General, all ministries and many agencies in the Ontario Public Service. The Division supports the Attorney General in his duties as Chief Law Officer of the Crown, which includes conducting litigation for and against the Crown, ensuring that the rule of law is maintained and that Cabinet decisions are legally and constitutionally valid, and advising on matters of law connected to the government’s operations and priorities.

The Office of Legislative Counsel is responsible for legislative drafting in English and French. This includes drafting bills for the Government and members of the Legislative Assembly and drafting regulations. The Office also provides related legal advice and editing and publishing services, including providing the content for the e-Laws website.

Vote summary

Item numberItem

Estimates
2022-23

Estimates
2021-22

Difference
between
2022-23
and
2021-22

Actual
2020-21

Operating expense

2Civil Law$25,540,400$21,335,100$4,205,300$23,026,962
3Legislative Counsel Services$5,503,100$5,299,200$203,900$4,060,232
 Total operating expense to be voted$31,043,500$26,634,300$4,409,200$27,087,194
SSettlements - Other, the Crown Liability and Proceedings Act$1,000$1,000-$60,275,139
SSettlements - Direct Payments, the Crown Liability and Proceedings Act-$1,000($1,000)-
 Total statutory appropriations$1,000$2,000($1,000)$60,275,139
 Total operating expense$31,044,500$26,636,300$4,408,200$87,362,333

Operating assets

6Law Society Fee Prepayment$1,000$1,000-$199,711
 Total operating assets to be voted$1,000$1,000-$199,711
 Total operating assets$1,000$1,000-$199,711

Capital assets

5Legal Services$1,880,000$3,320,000($1,440,000)-
 Total capital assets to be voted$1,880,000$3,320,000($1,440,000)-
 Total capital assets$1,880,000$3,320,000($1,440,000)-

Standard account by item and sub-items

Vote-
item
number
Standard account by item and sub-itemsAmountAmount

Operating expense

304-2Civil Law  
 

Salaries and wages

 $145,190,000
 

Employee benefits

 $12,846,700
 

Transportation and communication

 $295,200
 

Services

 $6,163,000
 

Supplies and equipment

 $288,900
 Subtotal $164,783,800
 Less: recoveries $139,243,400
 Total operating expense to be voted $25,540,400
 Sub-items:  
 Central Branches  
 

Salaries and wages

$34,126,000 
 

Employee benefits

$4,148,600 
 

Transportation and communication

$295,200 
 

Services

$6,150,900 
 

Supplies and equipment

$288,900 
 

Subtotal

$45,009,600 
 

Less: recoveries

$19,470,200$25,539,400
 Seconded Legal Services Branches  
 

Salaries and wages

$111,064,000 
 

Employee benefits

$8,698,100 
 

Services

$12,100 
 

Subtotal

$119,774,200 
 

Less: recoveries

$119,773,200$1,000
 Total operating expense to be voted $25,540,400
 Statutory appropriations  
 

Other transactions

  
Statutory

Settlements - Other, the Crown Liability and Proceedings Act

 $1,000
304-3Legislative Counsel Services  
 

Salaries and wages

 $6,542,600
 

Employee benefits

 $671,600
 

Transportation and communication

 $13,800
 

Services

 $114,100
 

Supplies and equipment

 $25,000
 Subtotal $7,367,100
 Less: recoveries $1,864,000
 Total operating expense to be voted $5,503,100
 Total operating expense for Legal Services Program $31,044,500

Operating assets

304-6Law Society Fee Prepayment  
 

Deposits and prepaid expenses

 $1,000
 Total operating assets to be voted $1,000
 Total operating assets for Legal Services Program $1,000

Capital assets

304-5Legal Services  
 

Business application software - asset costs

 $1,880,000
 Total capital assets to be voted $1,880,000
 Total capital assets for Legal Services Program $1,880,000

Court Services Program - vote 305

This program is responsible for the administration and functioning of criminal, civil, family and small claims courts in Ontario. These services comprise of three main components: court administration, judicial services and court construction. Court administration and judicial services provide judicial, courtroom and court operational support, and are divided into three key program areas: Court and Client Services, Program Support Services and Judicial Services. Court construction, which is delivered by Corporate Services Management Division (Facilities Management Branch), manages funding for new courthouses and large-scale renovations of existing court facilities to support a justice system that is modern, secure and accessible.

Vote summary

Item numberItem

Estimates
2022-23

Estimates
2021-22

Difference
between
2022-23
and
2021-22

Actual
2020-21

Operating expense

1Administration of Justice$265,922,500$244,475,600$21,446,900$250,040,352
2Judicial Services$202,732,800$201,410,500$1,322,300$180,108,801
 Total operating expense to be voted$468,655,300$445,886,100$22,769,200$430,149,153
SBad debt expense, the Financial Administration Act$5,300,000$5,300,000-$200,841,490
 Total statutory appropriations$5,300,000$5,300,000-$200,841,490
 Total operating expense$473,955,300$451,186,100$22,769,200$630,990,643

Operating assets

6Law Society Fee Prepayment$1,000$1,000-$73,800
 Total operating assets to be voted$1,000$1,000-$73,800
 Total operating assets$1,000$1,000-$73,800

Capital expense

3Court Construction$49,390,700$39,839,400$9,551,300$50,598,104
4Court Services$1,000$1,000--
 Total capital expense to be voted$49,391,700$39,840,400$9,551,300$50,598,104
SAmortization, the Financial Administration Act$1,758,300$1,099,200$659,100$538,576
 Total statutory appropriations$1,758,300$1,099,200$659,100$538,576
 Total capital expense$51,150,000$40,939,600$10,210,400$51,136,680

Capital assets

5Court Services$115,222,000$234,473,500($119,251,500)$191,892,799
 Total capital assets to be voted$115,222,000$234,473,500($119,251,500)$191,892,799
 Total capital assets$115,222,000$234,473,500($119,251,500)$191,892,799

Standard account by item and sub-items

Vote-
item
number
Standard account by item and sub-itemsAmountAmount

Operating expense

305-1Administration of Justice  
 

Salaries and wages

 $173,616,600
 

Employee benefits

 $29,581,400
 

Transportation and communication

 $11,961,800
 

Services

 $41,500,300
 

Supplies and equipment

 $7,460,000
 

Transfer payments

  
 

Modernization Projects

$365,000 
 

Federal Contraventions Act Support for French Language Services

$1,438,400$1,803,400
 Subtotal $265,923,500
 Less: recoveries $1,000
 Total operating expense to be voted $265,922,500
 Statutory appropriations  
 

Other transactions

  
Statutory

Bad debt expense, the Financial Administration Act

 $5,300,000
305-2Judicial Services  
 

Salaries and wages

 $174,206,600
 

Employee benefits

 $14,653,700
 

Transportation and communication

 $4,561,100
 

Services

 $8,589,400
 

Supplies and equipment

 $721,000
 

Transfer payments

  
 

Grants - National Judicial Institute/Ontario Conference of Judges

 $1,000
 Total operating expense to be voted $202,732,800
 Total operating expense for Court Services Program $473,955,300

Operating assets

305-6Law Society Fee Prepayment  
 

Deposits and prepaid expenses

 $1,000
 Total operating assets to be voted $1,000
 Total operating assets for Court Services Program $1,000

Capital expense

305-3Court Construction  
 

Transfer payments

  
 

Land Transfers

 $1,000
 

Other transactions

  
 

Major Infrastructure Projects - Payments

 $49,389,700
 Total capital expense to be voted $49,390,700
305-4Court Services  
 

Other transactions

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

Other transactions

  
Statutory

Amortization, the Financial Administration Act

 $1,758,300
 Total capital expense for Court Services Program $51,150,000

Capital assets

305-5Court Services  
 

Buildings – alternative financing and procurement

 $95,649,900
 

Machinery and equipment - asset costs

 $19,572,100
 Total capital assets to be voted $115,222,000
 Total capital assets for Court Services Program $115,222,000

Victims and Vulnerable Persons Program - vote 306

This program delivers vital services to victims of crime and their families, children, and vulnerable persons.  Victims of crime and their family member(s) are supported through the Ontario Victim Services Branch, which offers a wide array of support services delivered both directly and through ministry funded community agencies.  Mentally incapable adults receive personal and property guardianship services from the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee, and the Office of the Children's Lawyer protects the personal and property rights of children before courts and tribunals.  The Office for Victims of Crime, a statutory advisory agency to Ontario’s Attorney General, is also included in this program.

Vote summary

Item numberItem

Estimates
2022-23

Estimates
2021-22

Difference
between
2022-23
and
2021-22

Actual
2020-21

Operating expense

1Victims' Services$27,022,400$25,924,800$1,097,600$24,337,639
2Victim Witness Assistance$24,639,000$21,486,300$3,152,700$22,080,028
6Vulnerable Persons$104,152,700$98,312,400$5,840,300$75,694,637
 Total operating expense to be voted$155,814,100$145,723,500$10,090,600$122,112,304
 Total operating expense$155,814,100$145,723,500$10,090,600$122,112,304

Operating assets

7Law Society Fee Prepayment$1,000$1,000-$83,583
 Total operating assets to be voted$1,000$1,000-$83,583
 Total operating assets$1,000$1,000-$83,583

Capital assets

-Modernization Initiative-$8,400,000($8,400,000)-
 Total capital assets to be voted-$8,400,000($8,400,000)-
 Total capital assets-$8,400,000($8,400,000)-

Standard account by item and sub-items

Services

Vote-
item
number
Standard account by item and sub-itemsAmountAmount

Operating expense

306-1Victims' Services  
 

Salaries and wages

 $5,760,500
 

Employee benefits

 $699,400
 

Transportation and communication

 $584,300
 

Services

 $2,043,300
 

Supplies and equipment

 $38,900
 

Transfer payments

  
 

Drug Treatment Courts

$1,000,000 
 

Civil Remedies for Illicit Activities - Civil Remedies Act - Victims Compensation

$1,000,000 
 

Outstanding Criminal Injuries Compensation Board Orders

$1,410,700 
 

Grants for Partner Assault Response Programs

$10,590,700 
 

Special Victims' Projects

$2,076,800 
 

Child Victims' Program

$1,467,800 
 

Specialized Services

$350,000$17,896,000
 Total operating expense to be voted $27,022,400
306-2Victim Witness Assistance  
 

Salaries and wages

 $19,480,000
 

Employee benefits

 $3,129,500
 

Transportation and communication

 $792,700
 

Services

 $923,900
 

Supplies and equipment

 $312,900
 Total operating expense to be voted $24,639,000
306-6Vulnerable Persons  
 

Salaries and wages

 $44,163,800
 

Employee benefits

 $5,585,800
 

Transportation and communication

 $1,038,800
 

Services

 $52,742,300
 

Supplies and equipment

 $697,000
 Subtotal $104,227,700
 Less: recoveries $75,000
 Total operating expense to be voted $104,152,700
 Sub-items:  
 Children's Lawyer  
 

Salaries and wages

$8,560,600 
 

Employee benefits

$1,048,700 
 

Transportation and communication

$240,800 
 $30,924,000 
 

Supplies and equipment

$153,000 
 

Subtotal

$40,927,100 
 

Less: recoveries

$75,000$40,852,100
 Public Guardian and Trustee/Accountant of the Ontario Court (General Division)  
 

Salaries and wages

$35,603,200 
 

Employee benefits

$4,537,100 
 

Transportation and communication

$798,000 
 

Services

$21,818,300 
 

Supplies and equipment

$544,000$63,300,600
 Total operating expense to be voted $104,152,700
 Total operating expense for Victims and Vulnerable Persons Program  $155,814,100

Operating assets

306-7Law Society Fee Prepayment  
 

Deposits and prepaid expenses

 $1,000
 Total operating assets to be voted $1,000
 Total operating assets for Victims and Vulnerable Persons Program  $1,000

Political Contribution Tax Credit - vote 307

The Political Contribution Tax Credit is a political contribution credit for contributions made to an Ontario party, constituency association or candidate registered under Ontario's Election Finances Act.

Vote summary

Item numberItem

Estimates
2022-23

Estimates
2021-22

Difference
between
2022-23
and
2021-22

Actual
2020-21

Operating expense

1Political Contribution Tax Credit$16,028,000$13,641,900$2,386,100$8,964,172
 Total operating expense to be voted$16,028,000$13,641,900$2,386,100$8,964,172
 Total operating expense$16,028,000$13,641,900$2,386,100$8,964,172

Standard account by item and sub-items

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

Operating expense

307-1Political Contribution Tax Credit 
 

Transfer payments

 
 

Political Contribution Tax Credit

$16,028,000
 Total operating expense to be voted$16,028,000
 Total operating expense for Political Contribution Tax Credit $16,028,000

Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario Program - vote 308

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is a regulatory agency with responsibility for administering the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario Act, 2019, the Liquor Licence and Control Act, 2019, the Gaming Control Act, 1992, the Charitable Gaming Order-in-Council 1413/08, the Cannabis Licence Act, 2018 and the Horse Racing Licence Act, 2015. The agency was established in 1998 with the merger of the Liquor Licence Board of Ontario and the Gaming Control Commission.

The AGCO’s primary mandate is to regulate the liquor, gaming, cannabis and horse racing sectors in accordance with the principles of honesty and integrity, and in the public interest. It regulates the following activities:

  • the sale of beer in grocery stores;
  • the sale and service of beverage alcohol at licensed premises and Special Occasion Permit (SOP) events;
  • liquor delivery services;
  • liquor manufacturers, representatives and ferment on premise facilities;
  • lottery schemes conducted by charitable and religious organizations;
  • commercial gaming including casinos and slot machine facilities at racetracks;
  • lotteries operated by the provincial government;
  • the sale and distribution of recreational cannabis by authorized cannabis retailers.

Vote summary

Item numberItem

Estimates
2022-23

Estimates
2021-22

Difference
between
2022-23
and
2021-22

Actual
2020-21

Operating expense

1Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario$39,869,700$1,000$39,868,700-
 Total operating expense to be voted$39,869,700$1,000$39,868,700-
 Total operating expense$39,869,700$1,000$39,868,700-

Operating assets

3Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario$1,000$1,000--
 Total operating assets to be voted$1,000$1,000--
 Total operating assets$1,000$1,000--

Capital expense

2Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario$1,000$1,000--
 Total capital expense to be voted$1,000$1,000--
SAmortization, the Financial Administration Act$3,533,900-$3,533,900-
 Total statutory appropriations$3,533,900-$3,533,900-
 Total capital expense$3,534,900$1,000$3,533,900-

Capital assets

4Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario$3,774,100$1,000$3,773,100-
 Total capital assets to be voted$3,774,100$1,000$3,773,100-
 Total capital assets$3,774,100$1,000$3,773,100-

Standard account by item and sub-items

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

Operating expense

308-1Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario 
 

Salaries and wages

$76,016,700
 

Employee benefits

$15,467,500
 

Transportation and communication

$3,347,600
 

Services

$22,062,000
 

Supplies and equipment

$2,069,600
 

Transfer payments

 
 

Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario

$1,000
 Subtotal$118,964,400
 Less: recoveries$79,094,700
 Total operating expense to be voted$39,869,700
 Total operating expense for Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario Program$39,869,700

Operating assets

308-3Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario 
 

Deposits and prepaid expenses

 
 

Deposits and prepaid expenses

$1,000
 Total operating assets to be voted$1,000
 Total operating assets for Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario Program$1,000

Capital expense

308-2Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario 
 

Other transactions

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

Other transactions

 
Statutory

Amortization, the Financial Administration Act

$3,533,900
 Total capital expense for Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario Program$3,534,900

Capital assets

308-4Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario 
 

Information technology hardware

$3,774,100
 Total capital assets to be voted$3,774,100
 Total capital assets for Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario Program$3,774,100