Summary

The Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism’s purpose is to foster an inclusive and equitable Ontario where all Ontarians can prosper and feel a sense of belonging. The Ministry does this by leading the government’s anti-racism and anti-hate initiatives, promoting equitable economic growth and opportunity for all Ontarians, and celebrating and building a stronger sense of the Ontario Spirit.

Ministry program summary

VoteProgram

Estimates
2022-23

Estimates
2021-22

Difference
between
2022-23
and
2021-22

Actual
2020-21

 Operating expense    
4601Ministry Administration$2,388,200-$2,388,200-
4602Anti-Racism Directorate$28,016,900$4,903,900$23,113,000$5,204,945
4603Citizenship and Inclusion$25,837,600$22,922,300$2,915,300$9,044,550
 Total operating expense to be voted$56,242,700$27,826,200$28,416,500$14,249,495
 Statutory appropriations$64,014-$64,014-
 Ministry total operating expense$56,306,714$27,826,200$28,480,514$14,249,495
 Operating assets    
4602Anti-Racism Directorate-$2,000($2,000)-
 Total operating assets to be voted-$2,000($2,000)-
 Ministry total operating assets-$2,000($2,000)-
 Ministry total operating and capital including consolidation and other adjustments (not including assets)$56,306,714$27,826,200$28,480,514$14,249,495

Reconciliation to previously published data

Operating expense

2021-22
Estimates

2020-21
Actual

Government reorganizationfootnote 1  

   Transfer of functions from other Ministries

$27,826,200$14,249,495
Restated total operating expense$27,826,200$14,249,495
Operating assets

2021-22
Estimates

2020-21
Actual

Government reorganizationfootnote 2  

   Transfer of functions from other Ministries

$2,000-
Restated total operating assets$2,000-

Ministry Administration - vote 4601

Ministry Administration includes the Minister’s and Deputy Minister’s offices and provides a comprehensive range of administrative services in support of ministry and government priorities such as communications, business and financial planning, and human resources.

Vote summary

Item numberItem

Estimates
2022-23

Estimates
2021-22

Difference
between
2022-23
and
2021-22

Actual
2020-21

 Operating expense    
1Ministry Administration$2,388,200-$2,388,200-
 Total operating expense to be voted$2,388,200-$2,388,200-
SMinister's salary, the Executive Council Act$47,841-$47,841-
SParliamentary assistant's salary, the Executive Council Act$16,173-$16,173-
 Total statutory appropriations$64,014-$64,014-
 Total operating expense$2,452,214-$2,452,214-

Standard account by item and sub-items

 

 

Vote-
item
number
Standard account by item and sub-itemsAmountAmount
 Operating expense  
4601-1Ministry Administration  
 

Salaries and wages

 $2,000,700
 

Employee benefits

 $190,700
 

Transportation and communication

 $32,900
 

Services

 $131,000
 

Supplies and equipment

 $32,900
 Total operating expense to be voted $2,388,200
 Sub-items:  
 Main office  
 

Salaries and wages

$1,246,000 
 

Employee benefits

$141,100 
 

Transportation and communication

$32,900 
 

Services

$131,000 
 

Supplies and equipment

$32,900$1,583,900
 Financial and administrative services  
 

Salaries and wages

$554,700 
 

Employee benefits

$49,600$604,300
 Communications services  
 

Salaries and wages

$200,000$200,000
 Total operating expense to be voted $2,388,200
 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 $2,452,214

 

 

Anti-Racism Directorate - vote 4602

The Anti-Racism Directorate (ARD) works to eliminate systemic racism in government policies, decisions and programs, and advance racial equity in Ontario for Indigenous, Black and other racialized populations. The ministry is committed to supporting ARD in advancing a more inclusive and responsive Ontario government, to ensure all people are served equitably, with a plan that is grounded in evidence and research.

Vote summary

Item numberItem

Estimates
2022-23

Estimates
2021-22

Difference
between
2022-23
and
2021-22

Actual
2020-21

 Operating expense    
1Anti-Racism Directorate$28,016,900$4,903,900$23,113,000$5,204,945
 Total operating expense to be voted$28,016,900$4,903,900$23,113,000$5,204,945
 Total operating expense$28,016,900$4,903,900$23,113,000$5,204,945
 Operating assets    
-Anti-Racism Directorate-$2,000($2,000)-
 Total operating assets to be voted-$2,000($2,000)-
 Total operating assets-$2,000($2,000)-

Standard account by item and sub-items

Vote-
item
number
Standard account by item and sub-itemsAmount
 Operating expense 
4602-1Anti-Racism Directorate 
 

Salaries and wages

$4,876,900
 

Employee benefits

$601,600
 

Transportation and communication

$261,300
 

Services

$1,044,800
 

Supplies and equipment

$261,300
 

Transfer payments

 
 

Anti-Racism Initiatives

$20,971,000
 Total operating expense to be voted$28,016,900
 Total operating expense for Anti-Racism Directorate$28,016,900

Citizenship and Inclusion - vote 4603

The Citizenship and Inclusion (C&I) division promotes economic growth and equitable opportunities for all Ontarians, where people can fully participate and prosper. Programs focus on improving outcomes for marginalized children, youth and families across the province.

C&I also works to celebrate the Ontario Spirit, foster inclusive and vibrant communities through engagement and volunteerism, and harness the skills and goodwill of Ontarians to respond to emergencies across the province.

C&I leads the delivery of Ontario’s highest honours and awards on behalf of the government through the Ontario Honours and Awards Secretariat.

Vote summary

Item numberItem

Estimates
2022-23

Estimates
2021-22

Difference
between
2022-23
and
2021-22

Actual
2020-21

 Operating expense    
1Citizenship and Inclusion$25,837,600$22,922,300$2,915,300$9,044,550
 Total operating expense to be voted$25,837,600$22,922,300$2,915,300$9,044,550
 Total operating expense$25,837,600$22,922,300$2,915,300$9,044,550

Standard account by item and sub-items

Vote-
item
number
Standard account by item and sub-itemsAmountAmount
 Operating expense  
4603-1Citizenship and Inclusion  
 

Salaries and wages

 $3,887,500
 

Employee benefits

 $510,300
 

Transportation and communication

 $223,000
 

Services

 $3,009,800
 

Supplies and equipment

 $223,000
 

Transfer payments

  
 

Youth Action Plan

$17,633,000 
 

Citizenship and Inclusion Grants

$351,000$17,984,000
 Total operating expense to be voted $25,837,600
 Total operating expense for Citizenship and Inclusion $25,837,600