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 151 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's dedicated Indigenous Justice Division provides advice on justice issues impacting Indigenous peoples in all aspects of the justice system in Ontario. 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 Land Tribunal, 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 Law Enforcement Complaints Agency.

Ministry Program Summary

Operating Expense
VoteProgramEstimates
2025–26 $
Estimates
2024–25 $
Difference
Between
2025–26
and
2024–25 $
Actual
2023–24 $
301Ministry Administration Program246,324,800248,498,700(2,173,900)229,689,217
302Prosecuting Crime Program435,213,200381,332,70053,880,500379,451,430
303Policy, Justice Programs and Agencies Program538,232,100526,448,90011,783,200557,616,637
304Legal Services Program41,363,10031,368,5009,994,60045,697,565
305Court Services Program626,236,300555,655,90070,580,400620,898,687
306Victims and Vulnerable Persons Program161,910,700149,923,20011,987,500152,354,791
307Political Contribution Tax Credit21,319,60010,346,40010,973,20011,955,350
308Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario Program86,948,30077,235,9009,712,40078,347,746
309Courts Technology and Transformation Program12,552,000-12,552,00013,613,800
 Total Operating Expense to be Voted2,170,100,1001,980,810,200189,289,9002,089,625,223
 Statutory Appropriations5,391,3925,369,01422,37851,140,865
 Ministry Total Operating Expense2,175,491,4921,986,179,214189,312,2782,140,766,088
 Consolidation Adjustment — Legal Aid Ontario305,331,900178,298,500127,033,400184,939,416
 Consolidation Adjustment — Hospitals(1,280,400)(872,400)(408,000)(1,130,218)
 Consolidation Adjustment — Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario---46,902,731
 Other Adjustments — Bill 124---(22,927,460)
 Consolidation Adjustment — Children’s Aid Societies(378,200)(376,700)(1,500)(390,009)
 Consolidation Adjustment — General Real Estate Portfolio(218,034,000)(221,700,500)3,666,500(295,853,911)
 Consolidation Adjustment — Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation---(99,719)
 Total Including Consolidation & Other Adjustments2,261,130,7921,941,528,114319,602,6782,052,206,918
Operating Assets
VoteProgramEstimates
2025–26 $
Estimates
2024–25 $
Difference
Between
2025–26
and
2024–25 $
Actual
2023–24 $
301Ministry Administration Program1,0001,000-7,400
302Prosecuting Crime Program1,0001,000-1,681,536
303Policy, Justice Programs and Agencies Program3,0003,000-120,344
304Legal Services Program1,0001,000-228,513
305Court Services Program1,0001,000-88,184
306Victims and Vulnerable Persons Program1,0001,000-91,680
308Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario Program1,200,0001,0001,199,0001,112,956
 Total Operating Assets to be Voted1,208,0009,0001,199,0003,330,613
 Ministry Total Operating Assets1,208,0009,0001,199,0003,330,613
Capital expense
VoteProgramEstimates
2025–26 $
Estimates
2024–25 $
Difference
Between
2025–26
and
2024–25 $
Actual
2023–24 $
301Ministry Administration Program51,504,40067,625,900(16,121,500)65,795,437
303Policy, Justice Programs and Agencies Program1,0001,000--
304Legal Services Program1,0001,000--
305Court Services Program8,283,5006,796,7001,486,8006,186,275
308Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario Program1,0001,000--
309Courts Technology and Transformation Program1,000-1,000-
 Total Capital Expense to be Voted59,791,90074,425,600(14,633,700)71,981,712
 Statutory Appropriations32,020,50017,901,40014,119,1006,346,634
 Ministry Total Capital Expense91,812,40092,327,000(514,600)78,328,346
 Consolidation Adjustment — Legal Aid Ontario4,000,0005,500,000(1,500,000)3,284,699
 Consolidation Adjustment — General Real Estate Portfolio(77,181,200)(71,633,200)(5,548,000)-
 Consolidation Adjustment — Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation(55,900)(55,900)--
 Total Including Consolidation & Other Adjustments18,575,30026,137,900(7,562,600)81,613,045
Capital assets
VoteProgramEstimates
2025–26 $
Estimates
2024–25 $
Difference
Between
2025–26
and
2024–25 $
Actual
2023–24 $
301Ministry Administration Program46,935,00040,876,3006,058,70012,158,907
305Court Services Program3,974,0004,862,800(888,800)29,290,303
308Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario Program1,884,7002,019,000(134,300)1,327,380
309Courts Technology and Transformation Program1,000-1,000-
 Total Capital Assets to be Voted52,794,70047,758,1005,036,60042,776,590
 Ministry Total Capital Assets52,794,70047,758,1005,036,60042,776,590
 Ministry Total Operating and Capital Including Consolidation and Other Adjustments (not including Assets)2,279,706,0921,967,666,014312,040,0782,133,819,963

Reconciliation to Previously Published Data

Operating expenseEstimates
2025–26 $
Actual
2023–24 $
Total operating expense previously published footnote 11,984,329,2142,139,292,188
Government Reorganization  

Transfer of functions from other Ministries

1,850,0001,473,900
Restated total operating expense1,986,179,2142,140,766,088

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

Operating Expense
Item numberItemEstimates
2025–26 $
Estimates
2024–25 $
Difference
Between
2025–26
and
2024–25 $
Actual
2023–24 $
1Ministry Administration246,324,800248,498,700(2,173,900)229,689,217
 Total Operating Expense to be Voted246,324,800248,498,700(2,173,900)229,689,217
SMinister's Salary, the Executive Council Act47,84147,841-49,301
SMinister without Portfolio's Salary, the Executive Council Act22,378-22,378-
SParliamentary Assistant's Salary, the Executive Council Act16,17316,173-16,667
 Total Statutory Appropriations86,39264,01422,37865,968
 Total Operating Expense246,411,192248,562,714(2,151,522)229,755,185
Operating Assets
Item numberItemEstimates
2025–26 $
Estimates
2024–25 $
Difference
Between
2025–26
and
2024–25 $
Actual
2023–24 $
5Prepaid Assets1,0001,000-7,400
 Total Operating Assets to be Voted1,0001,000-7,400
 Total Operating Assets1,0001,000-7,400
Capital Expense
Item numberItemEstimates
2025–26 $
Estimates
2024–25 $
Difference
Between
2025–26
and
2024–25 $
Actual
2023–24 $
2Facilities Renewal51,503,40067,624,900(16,121,500)58,271,237
8Modernization Initiative1,0001,000-7,524,200
 Total Capital Expense to be Voted51,504,40067,625,900(16,121,500)65,795,437

S

Amortization, the Financial Administration Act25,377,60011,204,50014,173,1002,629,511
 Total Statutory Appropriations25,377,60011,204,50014,173,1002,629,511
 Total Capital Expense76,882,00078,830,400(1,948,400)68,424,948
Capital Assets
ItemItem numberEstimates
2025–26 $
Estimates
2024–25 $
Difference
Between
2025–26
and
2024–25 $
Actual
2023–24 $
7Modernization Initiative46,935,00040,876,3006,058,70012,158,907
 Total Capital Assets to be Voted46,935,00040,876,3006,058,70012,158,907
 Total Capital Assets46,935,00040,876,3006,058,70012,158,907

Standard account by item and sub-items

Operating expense
Vote-
item
number
Standard account by item and sub-itemsAmount $Amount $
301-1

Ministry Administration

  
 

Salaries and wages

 32,301,600
 

Employee benefits

 3,281,600
 

Transportation and communication

 675,200
 

Services

 209,841,100
 

Supplies and equipment

 226,300
 

Transfer payments

  
 

Innovation Projects

 1,000
 

Subtotal

 246,326,800
 

Less: Recoveries

 2,000
 

Total Operating Expense to be Voted

 246,324,800
 Sub-Items:  
 Main Office  
 

Salaries and wages

3,747,600 
 

Employee benefits

427,000 
 

Transportation and communication

113,300 
 

Services

127,700 
 

Supplies and equipment

35,8004,451,400
 Communications Services  
 

Salaries and wages

2,779,600 
 

Employee benefits

335,000 
 

Transportation and communication

26,600 
 

Services

175,800 
 

Supplies and equipment

10,0003,327,000
 Accommodation — Lease Costs  
 

Services

190,791,900 
 

Less: Recoveries

1,000190,790,900
 Corporate Services  
 

Salaries and wages

25,774,400 
 

Employee benefits

2,519,600 
 

Transportation and communication

535,300 
 

Services

18,745,700 
 

Supplies and equipment

180,500 
 Transfer payments  
 

Innovation Projects

1,000 
 

Subtotal

47,756,500 
 

Less: Recoveries

1,00047,755,500
 

Total Operating Expense to be Voted

 246,324,800
 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
 

Total Operating Expense for Ministry Administration Program

 246,411,192

Standard account by item and sub-items

Operating assets
Vote-
item
number
Standard account by item and sub-itemsAmount $
301-5Prepaid Assets 
 Deposits and prepaid expenses1,000
 Total Operating Assets to be Voted1,000
 Total Operating Assets for Ministry Administration Program1,000
Capital expense
Vote-
item
number
Standard account by item and sub-itemsAmount $Amount $
301-2

Facilities Renewal

  
 

Other transactions

  
 

Capital Investments — Asset Renewal

34,162,300 
 

Capital Investments — Renewal Expense

17,342,10051,504,400
 

Less: Recoveries

 1,000
 

Total Capital Expense to be Voted

 51,503,400
301-8Modernization Initiative  
 

Other transactions

 1,000
 

Total Capital Expense to be Voted

 1,000
 Statutory Appropriations  
 Other transactions  
Statutory

Amortization, the Financial Administration Act

 25,377,600
 

Total Capital Expense for Ministry Administration Program

 76,882,000
Capital assets
Vote-
item
number
Standard account by item and sub-itemsAmount $
301-7Modernization Initiative 
 

Information technology hardware

30,631,000
 

Business application software — asset costs

16,304,000
 

Total Capital Assets to be Voted

46,935,000
 

Total Capital Assets for Ministry Administration Program

46,935,000

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 in the administration of justice and uphold the Rule of Law. This program 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 government, the Attorney General and Deputy Attorney General in all criminal law matters and to the police upon request.

Vote Summary

Operating Expense
Item numberItemEstimates
2025–26 $
Estimates
2024–25 $
Difference
Between
2025–26
and
2024–25 $
Actual
2023–24 $

2

Criminal Law435,213,200381,332,70053,880,500379,451,430
 Total Operating Expense to be Voted435,213,200381,332,70053,880,500379,451,430

S

Payments Under the Financial Administration Act1,0001,000-366,884
 Total Statutory Appropriations1,0001,000-366,884
 Total Operating Expense435,214,200381,333,70053,880,500379,818,314
Operating Assets
Item numberItemEstimates
2025–26 $
Estimates
2024–25 $
Difference
Between
2025–26
and
2024–25 $
Actual
2023–24 $
7Prepaid Assets1,0001,000-1,681,536
 Total Operating Assets to be Voted1,0001,000-1,681,536
 Total Operating Assets1,0001,000-1,681,536

Standard Account by Item and Sub-Items

Operating Expense
Vote-
item
number
Standard Account by Item and Sub-ItemsAmount $Amount $
302-2Criminal Law  
 

Salaries and wages

 350,519,300
 

Employee benefits

 32,173,600
 

Transportation and communication

 8,649,800
 

Services

 25,650,000
 

Supplies and equipment

 7,819,000
 Transfer payments  
 

Bail Safety

1,334,000 
 

Justice Centre — Community Partnerships

3,463,500 
 

Direct Accountability Programs

3,604,000 
 

Proceeds of Crime Victims Compensation

2,000,00010,401,500
 

Total Operating Expense to be Voted

 435,213,200
 Statutory Appropriations  
 Other transactions  
Statutory

Payments Under the Financial Administration Act

 1,000
 

Total Operating Expense for Prosecuting Crime Program

 435,214,200
Operating Assets
Vote-
item
number
Standard Account by Item and Sub-ItemsAmount $
302-7Prepaid Assets 
 

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 alcohol, gaming, horse racing and private cannabis retail industries. It is also responsible for policy oversight and partnership building relating to the Ministry's regulatory and operational agencies, adjudicative tribunals and programs. The agencies, tribunals and programs in the division include: Tribunals Ontario, Ontario Land Tribunal, Legal Aid Ontario, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, iGaming Ontario, the Ontario Human Rights Commission, the Human Rights Legal Support Centre, the Special Investigations Unit, the Law Enforcement Complaints Agency, and the Bail Verification and Supervision Program. In addition, the Division administers ministry public appointments to all agencies and adjudicative tribunals, manages the notaries and commissioners’ program that provides direct service delivery to non-lawyer / non-paralegal notary and commissioner applicants, and provides administrative support to the two judicial appointment advisory committees that make recommendations to the Attorney General for judges 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 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 related to Indigenous justice. The Division collaborates closely with and supports the work of other divisions within the Ministry of the Attorney General, as well as other ministries and agencies within the province including the Ministry of the Solicitor General, the Ministry of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation, the Ontario Provincial Police and First Nations Police Services. Additionally, the Division supports the Indigenous Justice Group and the Elders' Council, who provide critical expert advice to the Attorney General and other ministries as requested.

Vote summary

Operating expense
Item numberItemEstimates
2025–26 $
Estimates
2024–25 $
Difference
Between
2025–26
and
2024–25 $
Actual
2023–24 $

2

Legal Aid Ontario316,100,900316,681,100(580,200)338,343,282

4

Agency and Tribunal Relations166,498,700158,595,8007,902,900166,854,563

8

Policy7,540,4007,077,700462,7007,611,962

13

Indigenous Justice48,092,10044,094,3003,997,80044,806,830
 Total Operating Expense to be Voted538,232,100526,448,90011,783,200557,616,637

S

Hearings under the Community Safety and Policing Act, 20191,0001,000-751,991

S

Bad Debt Expense, the Financial Administration Act1,0001,000-26,222
 Total Statutory Appropriations2,0002,000-778,213
 Total Operating Expense538,234,100526,450,90011,783,200558,394,850
Operating assets
Item numberItemEstimates
2025–26 $
Estimates
2024–25 $
Difference
Between
2025–26
and
2024–25 $
Actual
2023–24 $

12

Prepaid Assets3,0003,000-120,344
 Total Operating Assets to be Voted3,0003,000-120,344
 Total Operating Assets3,0003,000-120,344
Capital expense
Item numberItemEstimates
2025–26 $
Estimates
2024–25 $
Difference
Between
2025–26
and
2024–25 $
Actual
2023–24 $

5

Policy, Justice Programs and Agencies1,0001,000--
 Total Capital Expense to be Voted1,0001,000--
 Total Capital Expense1,0001,000--
Operating expense
Vote-
item
number
Standard account by item and sub-itemsAmount $Amount $
303-2Legal Aid Ontario  
 Transfer payments  
 

Legal Aid Ontario

 316,100,900
 

Total Operating Expense to be Voted

 316,100,900
303-4

Agency and Tribunal Relations

  
 

Salaries and wages

 107,141,700
 

Employee benefits

 13,169,300
 

Transportation and communication

 4,092,800
 

Services

 22,931,800
 

Supplies and equipment

 792,200
 Transfer payments  
 

Bail Verification and Supervision

13,473,000 
 

Human Rights Legal Support Centre

5,336,20018,809,200
 

Subtotal

 166,937,000
 

Less: Recoveries

 438,300
 

Total Operating Expense to be Voted

 166,498,700
 Sub-Items:  
 Agency Relations/Program Management  
 

Salaries and wages

3,201,600 
 

Employee benefits

394,300 
 

Transportation and communication

228,500 
 

Services

1,267,600 
 

Supplies and equipment

18,8005,110,800
 Bail Verification and Supervision  
 Transfer payments  
 

Bail Verification and Supervision

13,473,00013,473,000
 Ontario Human Rights Commission  
 

Salaries and wages

4,860,100 
 

Employee benefits

427,800 
 

Transportation and communication

193,200 
 

Services

404,900 
 

Supplies and equipment

28,2005,914,200
 Human Rights Legal Support Centre  
 Transfer payments  
 

Human Rights Legal Support Centre

5,336,2005,336,200
 Law Enforcement Complaints Agency  
 

Salaries and wages

6,323,700 
 

Employee benefits

670,700 
 

Transportation and communication

195,300 
 

Services

738,100 
 

Supplies and equipment

50,0007,977,800
 Special Investigations Unit  
 

Salaries and wages

9,230,600 
 

Employee benefits

1,142,400 
 

Transportation and communication

386,000 
 

Services

812,000 
 

Supplies and equipment

61,700 
 

Subtotal

11,632,700 
 

Less: Recoveries

1,00011,631,700
 Tribunals Ontario  
 

Salaries and wages

68,867,000 
 

Employee benefits

8,850,400 
 

Transportation and communication

2,650,400 
 

Services

14,880,300 
 

Supplies and equipment

542,600 
 

Subtotal

95,790,700 
 

Less: Recoveries

437,30095,353,400
 Public Inquiries  
 

Services

1,0001,000
 Royal Commissions  
 

Services

1,0001,000
 Ontario Land Tribunal  
 

Salaries and wages

14,658,700 
 

Employee benefits

1,683,700 
 

Transportation and communication

439,400 
 

Services

4,826,900 
 

Supplies and equipment

90,90021,699,600
 Total Operating Expense to be Voted 166,498,700
303-8Policy  
 

Salaries and wages

 6,314,900
 

Employee benefits

 675,000
 

Transportation and communication

 201,000
 

Services

 280,900
 

Supplies and equipment

 68,600
 

Total Operating Expense to be Voted

 7,540,400
303-13Indigenous Justice  
 

Salaries and wages

 3,154,000
 

Employee benefits

 310,700
 

Transportation and communication

 268,000
 

Services

 651,000
 

Supplies and equipment

 28,100
 Transfer payments  
 

Indigenous Victims' Services

15,439,900 
 

Ontario Indigenous Courtwork Program

4,948,100 
 

Indigenous Justice Projects

22,973,300 
 

Jury Roll

319,00043,680,300
 

Total Operating Expense to be Voted

 48,092,100
 Statutory Appropriations  
 Other transactions  
Statutory

Hearings under the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019

 1,000
 Statutory Appropriations  
 Other transactions  
Statutory

Bad Debt Expense, the Financial Administration Act

 1,000
 

Total Operating Expense for Policy, Justice Programs and Agencies Program

 538,234,100
Operating assets
Vote-
item
number
Standard account by item and sub-itemsAmount $
303-12Prepaid Assets 
 

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
Vote-
item
number
Standard account by item and sub-itemsAmount $
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. 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 administration of public affairs is in accordance with the law, and providing legal advice on civil matters 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

Operating expense
Item numberItemEstimates
2025–26 $
Estimates
2024–25 $
Difference
Between
2025–26
and
2024–25 $
Actual
2023–24 $

2

Civil Law35,284,90025,802,7009,482,20039,755,350

3

Legislative Counsel Services6,078,2005,565,800512,4005,942,215
 Total Operating Expense to be Voted41,363,10031,368,5009,994,60045,697,565

S

Settlements — Other, the Crown Liability and Proceedings Act1,0001,000-26,948,329
 Total Statutory Appropriations1,0001,000-26,948,329
 Total Operating Expense41,364,10031,369,5009,994,60072,645,894
Operating assets
Item numberItemEstimates
2025–26 $
Estimates
2024–25 $
Difference
Between
2025–26
and
2024–25 $
Actual
2023–24 $

6

Prepaid Assets1,0001,000-228,513
 Total Operating Assets to be Voted1,0001,000-228,513
 Total Operating Assets1,0001,000-228,513
Capital expense
Item numberItemEstimates
2025–26 $
Estimates
2024–25 $
Difference
Between
2025–26
and
2024–25 $
Actual
2023–24 $

4

Civil Law1,0001,000--
 Total Capital Expense to be Voted1,0001,000--

S

Amortization, the Financial Administration Act1,0001,000--
 Total Statutory Appropriations1,0001,000--
 Total Capital Expense2,0002,000--

Standard account by item and sub-items

Operating expense
Vote-
item
number
Standard account by item and sub-itemsAmount $Amount $
304-2Civil Law  
 

Salaries and wages

 156,459,600
 

Employee benefits

 13,055,300
 

Transportation and communication

 300,400
 

Services

 10,697,700
 

Supplies and equipment

 288,900
 

Subtotal

 180,801,900
 

Less: Recoveries

 145,517,000
 

Total Operating Expense to be Voted

 35,284,900
 Sub-Items:  
 Central Branches  
 

Salaries and wages

34,100,300 
 

Employee benefits

4,003,600 
 

Transportation and communication

300,400 
 

Services

10,685,600 
 

Supplies and equipment

288,900 
 

Subtotal

49,378,800 
 

Less: Recoveries

22,964,80026,414,000
 Seconded Legal Services Branches  
 

Salaries and wages

122,359,300 
 

Employee benefits

9,051,700 
 

Services

12,100 
 

Subtotal

131,423,100 
 

Less: Recoveries

122,552,2008,870,900
 

Total Operating Expense to be Voted

 35,284,900
304-3Legislative Counsel Services  
 

Salaries and wages

 7,055,300
 

Employee benefits

 730,200
 

Transportation and communication

 13,800
 

Services

 117,900
 

Supplies and equipment

 25,000
 

Subtotal

 7,942,200
 

Less: Recoveries

 1,864,000
 

Total Operating Expense to be Voted

 6,078,200
 Statutory Appropriations  
 Other transactions  
Statutory

Settlements — Other, the Crown Liability and Proceedings Act

 1,000
 

Total Operating Expense for Legal Services Program

 41,364,100
Operating assets
Vote-
item
number
Standard account by item and sub-itemsAmount $
304-6Prepaid Assets 
 

Deposits and prepaid expenses

1,000
 

Total Operating Assets to be Voted

1,000
 

Total Operating Assets for Legal Services Program

1,000
Capital expense
Vote-
item
number
Standard account by item and sub-itemsAmount $
304-4Civil Law 
 

Other transactions

1,000
 

Total Capital Expense to be Voted

1,000
 Statutory Appropriations 
 Other transactions 
Statutory

Amortization, the Financial Administration Act

1,000
 

Total Capital Expense for Legal Services Program

2,000

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 are comprised 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

Operating expense
Item numberItemEstimates
2025–26 $
Estimates
2024–25 $
Difference
Between
2025–26
and
2024–25 $
Actual
2023–24 $
1Administration of Justice357,703,200323,043,20034,660,000368,084,204

2

Judicial Services268,533,100232,612,70035,920,400252,814,483
 Total Operating Expense to be Voted626,236,300555,655,90070,580,400620,898,687

S

Bad Debt Expense, the Financial Administration Act5,300,0005,300,000-22,981,471
 Total Statutory Appropriations5,300,0005,300,000-22,981,471
 Total Operating Expense631,536,300560,955,90070,580,400643,880,158
Operating assets
Item numberItemEstimates
2025–26 $
Estimates
2024–25 $
Difference
Between
2025–26
and
2024–25 $
Actual
2023–24 $
6Prepaid Assets1,0001,000-88,184
 Total Operating Assets to be Voted1,0001,000-88,184
 Total Operating Assets1,0001,000-88,184
Capital expense
Item numberItemEstimates
2025–26 $
Estimates
2024–25 $
Difference
Between
2025–26
and
2024–25 $
Actual
2023–24 $

3

Court Construction8,282,5006,795,7001,486,8006,186,275

4

Court Services1,0001,000--
 Total Capital Expense to be Voted8,283,5006,796,7001,486,8006,186,275

S

Amortization, the Financial Administration Act4,249,6004,218,50031,1001,599,797
 Total Statutory Appropriations4,249,6004,218,50031,1001,599,797
 Total Capital Expense12,533,10011,015,2001,517,9007,786,072
Capital assets
Item numberItemEstimates
2025–26 $
Estimates
2024–25 $
Difference
Between
2025–26
and
2024–25 $
Actual
2023–24 $
5Court Services3,974,0004,862,800(888,800)29,290,303
 Total Capital Assets to be Voted3,974,0004,862,800(888,800)29,290,303
 Total Capital Assets3,974,0004,862,800(888,800)29,290,303

Standard account by item and sub-items

Operating expense
Vote-
item
number
Standard account by item and sub-itemsAmount $Amount $
305-1Administration of Justice  
 

Salaries and wages

 204,919,900
 

Employee benefits

 32,514,700
 

Transportation and communication

 19,423,100
 

Services

 42,341,100
 

Supplies and equipment

 7,369,600
 

Transfer payments

  
 

Court Support Programs

7,561,000 
 

Modernization Projects

205,000 
 

Federal Contraventions Act Support for French Language Services

1,438,4009,204,400
 

Other transactions

 41,931,400
 

Subtotal

 357,704,200
 

Less: Recoveries

 1,000
 

Total Operating Expense to be Voted

 357,703,200
305-2Judicial Services  
 

Salaries and wages

 231,296,300
 

Employee benefits

 19,400,000
 

Transportation and communication

 5,363,600
 

Services

 10,643,900
 

Supplies and equipment

 1,828,300
 Transfer payments  
 

Grants — National Judicial Institute/Ontario Conference of Judges

 1,000
 

Total Operating Expense to be Voted

 268,533,100
 Statutory Appropriations  
 Other transactions  
Statutory

Bad Debt Expense, the Financial Administration Act

 5,300,000
 

Total Operating Expense for Court Services Program

 631,536,300
Operating assets
Vote-
item
number
Standard account by item and sub-itemsAmount $
305-6Prepaid Assets 
 

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
Vote-
item
number
Standard account by item and sub-itemsAmount $
305-3Court Construction 
 Transfer payments 
 

Land Transfers

1,000
 

Other transactions

 
 

Major Infrastructure Projects — Payments

8,281,500
 

Total Capital Expense to be Voted

8,282,500
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

4,249,600
 Total Capital Expense for Court Services Program12,533,100
Capital assets
Vote-
item
number
Standard account by item and sub-itemsAmount $
305-5Court Services 
 

Buildings – alternative financing and procurement

3,973,000
 

Information technology hardware

1,000
 

Total Capital Assets to be Voted

3,974,000
 

Total Capital Assets for Court Services Program

3,974,000

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 court-based support and legal advice services delivered both directly and through ministry funded community agencies. Mentally incapable adults receive legal, personal and property guardianship services from the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee. Additionally, the Public Guardian and Trustee acts as the Accountant of the Superior Court of Justice. The Office of the Children's Lawyer has a mandate to investigate, advocate, protect, and represent the personal and property rights of its child clients in proceedings before the courts. The Office for Victims of Crime, a statutory advisory agency to Ontario’s Attorney General, is also included in this program.

Vote Summary

Operating Expense
Item numberItemEstimates
2025–26 $
Estimates
2024–25 $
Difference
Between
2025–26
and
2024–25 $
Actual
2023–24 $

1

Victims' Services32,683,00029,841,8002,841,20025,659,666

2

Victim Witness Assistance33,444,50025,047,6008,396,90026,753,051

6

Vulnerable Persons95,783,20095,033,800749,40099,942,074
 Total Operating Expense to be Voted161,910,700149,923,20011,987,500152,354,791
 Total Operating Expense161,910,700149,923,20011,987,500152,354,791
Operating Assets
Item numberItemEstimates
2025–26 $
Estimates
2024–25 $
Difference
Between
2025–26
and
2024–25 $
Actual
2023–24 $
7Prepaid Assets1,0001,000-91,680
 Total Operating Assets to be Voted1,0001,000-91,680
 Total Operating Assets1,0001,000-91,680

Standard account by item and sub-items

Operating expense
Vote-
item
number
Standard account by item and sub-itemsAmount $Amount $
306-1Victims' Services  
 

Salaries and wages

 6,001,400
 

Employee benefits

 686,100
 

Transportation and communication

 584,300
 

Services

 1,538,400
 

Supplies and equipment

 38,900
 Transfer payments  
 

Drug Treatment Courts

1,427,200 
 

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

500,000 
 

Outstanding Criminal Injuries Compensation Board Orders

1,410,700 
 

Grants for Partner Assault Response Programs

12,720,700 
 

Special Victims' Projects

4,077,500 
 

Child Victims' Program

3,347,800 
 

Specialized Services

350,00023,833,900
 

Total Operating Expense to be Voted

 32,683,000
306-2Victim Witness Assistance  
 

Salaries and wages

 25,982,000
 

Employee benefits

 4,830,700
 

Transportation and communication

 969,200
 

Services

 1,234,800
 

Supplies and equipment

 427,800
 

Total Operating Expense to be Voted

 33,444,500
306-6Vulnerable Persons  
 

Salaries and wages

 50,271,300
 

Employee benefits

 5,975,400
 

Transportation and communication

 1,100,500
 

Services

 37,747,300
 

Supplies and equipment

 763,700
 

Subtotal

 95,858,200
 

Less: Recoveries

 75,000
 

Total Operating Expense to be Voted

 95,783,200
 Sub-Items:  
 Children's Lawyer  
 

Salaries and wages

9,733,300 
 

Employee benefits

1,078,400 
 

Transportation and communication

240,800 
 

Services

30,923,400 
 

Supplies and equipment

153,000 
 

Subtotal

42,128,900 
 

Less: Recoveries

75,00042,053,900
 Public Guardian and Trustee/Accountant of the Ontario Court (General Division)  
 

Salaries and wages

40,538,000 
 

Employee benefits

4,897,000 
 

Transportation and communication

859,700 
 

Services

6,823,900 
 

Supplies and equipment

610,70053,729,300
 

Total Operating Expense to be Voted

 95,783,200
 

Total Operating Expense for Victims and Vulnerable Persons Program

 161,910,700
Operating assets
Vote-
item
number
Standard account by item and sub-itemsAmount $
306-7Prepaid Assets 
 

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 numberItemEstimates
2025–26 $
Estimates
2024–25 $
Difference
Between
2025–26
and
2024–25 $
Actual
2023–24 $

1

Political Contribution Tax Credit21,319,60010,346,40010,973,20011,955,350
 Total Operating Expense to be Voted21,319,60010,346,40010,973,20011,955,350
 Total Operating Expense21,319,60010,346,40010,973,20011,955,350

Standard account by item and sub-items

Operating expense
Vote-
item
number
Standard account by item and sub-itemsAmount $
307-1Political Contribution Tax Credit 
 Transfer payments 
 

Political Contribution Tax Credit

21,319,600
 

Total Operating Expense to be Voted

21,319,600
 

Total Operating Expense for Political Contribution Tax Credit

21,319,600

Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario Program — Vote 308

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is a regulatory agency reporting to the Ministry of the Attorney General (MAG). The AGCO was established on February 23, 1998 under the Alcohol and Gaming Regulation and Public Protection Act, 1996, which was amended in 2018 and renamed the Alcohol, Cannabis and Gaming Regulation and Public Protection Act, 1996 (ACGRPPA) when the AGCO became responsible for the regulation of retail cannabis sales. On November 29, 2021, the ACGRPPA was repealed and the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario Act, 2019 (AGCO Act) was proclaimed into force, continuing the AGCO under a separate corporate statute and authorizing the AGCO to oversee the lottery subsidiary's conduct and management of prescribed online lottery schemes. 

The AGCO is responsible for regulating the alcohol, gaming and horse racing industries and sectors as well as cannabis retail in accordance with the principles of honesty and integrity, and in the public interest. In so doing, the AGCO administers the Liquor Licence and Control Act, 2019, the Gaming Control Act, 1992, the Horse Racing Licence Act, 2015 and the Cannabis Licence Act, 2018. The AGCO also administers the charity lottery licensing Order in Council 208/2024. Activities the AGCO regulates include:

  • The sale and service of alcohol at licensed premises and Special Occasion Permit (SOP) events
  • The sale of alcohol in grocery stores and convenience stores
  • Liquor delivery services
  • Liquor manufacturers, representatives and ferment on premise facilities
  • Lottery schemes conducted by charitable and religious organizations
  • Commercial gaming including casinos and internet gaming
  • Lotteries operated by the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, an agency of the provincial government
  • The sale of recreational cannabis by authorized cannabis retailers

As a regulatory agency with a governing board reporting to MAG, the AGCO receives its annual spending authority from the Ministry’s printed estimates, as approved by the Ontario Legislature. The AGCO is funded from a combination of revenue from the Consolidated Revenue Fund and recoveries.

Vote summary

Operating expense
Item numberItemEstimates
2025–26 $
Estimates
2024–25 $
Difference
Between
2025–26
and
2024–25 $
Actual
2023–24 $

1

Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario86,948,30077,235,9009,712,40078,347,746
 Total Operating Expense to be Voted86,948,30077,235,9009,712,40078,347,746

S

Bad Debt Expense, the Financial Administration Act1,0001,000--
 Total Statutory Appropriations1,0001,000--
 Total Operating Expense86,949,30077,236,9009,712,40078,347,746
Operating assets
Item numberItemEstimates
2025–26 $
Estimates
2024–25 $
Difference
Between
2025–26
and
2024–25 $
Actual
2023–24 $

3

Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario1,200,0001,0001,199,0001,112,956
 Total Operating Assets to be Voted1,200,0001,0001,199,0001,112,956
 Total Operating Assets1,200,0001,0001,199,0001,112,956
Capital expense
Item numberItemEstimates
2025–26 $
Estimates
2024–25 $
Difference
Between
2025–26
and
2024–25 $
Actual
2023–24 $

2

Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario1,0001,000--
 Total Capital Expense to be Voted1,0001,000--

S

Amortization, the Financial Administration Act2,391,3002,477,400(86,100)2,117,326
 Total Statutory Appropriations2,391,3002,477,400(86,100)2,117,326
 Total Capital Expense2,392,3002,478,400(86,100)2,117,326
Capital assets
Item numberItemEstimates
2025–26 $
Estimates
2024–25 $
Difference
Between
2025–26
and
2024–25 $
Actual
2023–24 $

4

Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario1,884,7002,019,000(134,300)1,327,380
 Total Capital Assets to be Voted1,884,7002,019,000(134,300)1,327,380
 Total Capital Assets1,884,7002,019,000(134,300)1,327,380

Standard account by item and sub-items

Operating expense
Vote-
item
number
Standard account by item and sub-itemsAmount $
308-1Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario 
 

Salaries and wages

104,754,000
 

Employee benefits

21,278,200
 

Transportation and communication

1,761,600
 

Services

30,946,400
 

Supplies and equipment

962,600
 

Subtotal

159,702,800
 

Less: Recoveries

72,754,500
 

Total Operating Expense to be Voted

86,948,300
 Statutory Appropriations 
 Other transactions 
Statutory

Bad Debt Expense, the Financial Administration Act

1,000
 

Total Operating Expense for Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario Program

86,949,300
Operating assets
Vote-
item
number
Standard account by item and sub-itemsAmount $
308-3Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario 
 

Deposits and prepaid expenses

1,200,000
 

Total Operating Assets to be Voted

1,200,000
 

Total Operating Assets for Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario Program

1,200,000
Capital Expense
Vote-
item
number
Standard account by item and sub-itemsAmount $
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

2,391,300
 

Total Capital Expense for Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario Program

2,392,300
Capital assets
Vote-
item
number
Standard account by item and sub-itemsAmount $
308-4Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario 
 

Information technology hardware

1,884,700
 

Total Capital Assets to be Voted

1,884,700
 

Total Capital Assets for Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ministry Total Operating Assets Ontario Program

1,884,700

Courts Technology and Transformation Program — Vote 309

The Courts Technology and Transformation program is responsible for leading the integration and coordination of long-term projects that are essential to modernizing court operations. The Division also manages a portfolio of digital solutions, and ensures that user needs, including the judiciary and court staff, are met and operations are enhanced by modern, efficient, and effective technology.

Vote summary

Operating expense
Item numberItemEstimates
2025–26 $
Estimates
2024–25 $
Difference
Between
2025–26
and
2024–25 $
Actual
2023–24 $

1

Courts Technology and Transformation12,552,000-12,552,00013,613,800
 Total Operating Expense to be Voted12,552,000-12,552,00013,613,800
 Total Operating Expense12,552,000-12,552,00013,613,800
Capital expense
Item numberItemEstimates
2025–26 $
Estimates
2024–25 $
Difference
Between
2025–26
and
2024–25 $
Actual
2023–24 $

3

Courts Technology and Transformation1,000-1,000-
 Total Capital Expense to be Voted1,000-1,000-

S

Amortization, the Financial Administration Act1,000-1,000-
 Total Statutory Appropriations1,000-1,000-
 Total Capital Expense2,000-2,000-
Capital assets
Item numberItemEstimates
2025–26 $
Estimates
2024–25 $
Difference
Between
2025–26
and
2024–25 $
Actual
2023–24 $

4

Courts Technology and Transformation1,000-1,000-
 Total Capital Assets to be Voted1,000-1,000-
 Total Capital Assets1,000-1,000-

Standard account by item and sub-items

Operating expense
Vote-
item
number
Standard account by item and sub-itemsAmount $
309-1Courts Technology and Transformation 
 

Salaries and wages

9,276,000
 

Employee benefits

1,324,400
 

Transportation and communication

18,100
 

Services

1,911,600
 

Supplies and equipment

21,900
 

Total Operating Expense to be Voted

12,552,000
 

Total Operating Expense for Courts Technology and Transformation Program

12,552,000
Capital expense
Vote-
item
number
Standard account by item and sub-itemsAmount $
309-3Courts Technology and Transformation 
 

Other transactions

1,000
 

Total Capital Expense to be Voted

1,000
 Statutory Appropriations 
 Other transactions 
Statutory

Amortization, the Financial Administration Act

1,000
Capital Assets
Vote-
item
number
Standard account by item and sub-itemsAmount $
309-4Courts Technology and Transformation 
 

Information technology hardware

1,000
 

Total Capital Assets to be Voted

1,000
 

Total Capital Assets for Courts Technology and Transformation Program

1,000
 

Total Capital Expense for Courts Technology and Transformation Program

2,000