Expenditure Estimates for the Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism (2024-25)
The 2024-2025 Expenditure Estimates set out details of the operating and capital spending requirements of the Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism for the fiscal year commencing April 1, 2024.
Summary
The Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism’s vision is an inclusive and equitable Ontario where everyone can prosper. The ministry works towards this vision by leading the government’s anti-racism and anti-hate initiatives, promoting equitable economic growth and opportunity for all Ontarians, and celebrating our diverse communities and heritage.
Ministry program summary
| Vote | Program | Estimates 2024-25 $ | Estimates 2023-24 $ | Difference between 2024-25 and 2023-24 $ | Actual 2022-23 $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operating expense | |||||
| 4601 | Ministry Administration | 5,430,300 | 759,800 | 4,670,500 | 4,171,287 |
| 4602 | Anti-Racism Directorate | 26,585,900 | 27,346,900 | (761,000) | 22,094,975 |
| 4603 | Citizenship, Inclusion and Heritage | 38,641,000 | 35,925,500 | 2,715,500 | 29,638,590 |
| Total operating expense to be voted | 70,657,200 | 64,032,200 | 6,625,000 | 55,904,852 | |
| Statutory appropriations | 81,187 | 81,187 | - | 78,561 | |
| Ministry total operating expense | 70,738,387 | 64,113,387 | 6,625,000 | 55,983,413 | |
Capital expense | |||||
| 4603 | Citizenship, Inclusion and Heritage | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - |
| Total capital expense to be voted | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - | |
| Ministry total capital expense | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - | |
Capital assets | |||||
| 4603 | Citizenship, Inclusion and Heritage | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - |
| Total capital assets to be voted | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - | |
| Ministry total capital assets | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - | |
| Ministry total operating and capital including consolidation and other adjustments (not including assets) | 70,739,387 | 64,114,387 | 6,625,000 | 55,983,413 | |
Reconciliation to previously published data
| Operating expense | Estimates 2023-24 $ | Actual 2022-23 $ |
|---|---|---|
| Total operating expense previously published | 64,113,387 | 49,238,125 |
| Government reorganization | ||
Transfer of functions from other ministries | - | 8,230,800 |
Transfer of functions to other ministries | - | (1,485,512) |
| Restated total operating expense | 64,113,387 | 55,983,413 |
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 number | Item | Estimates 2024-25 $ | Estimates 2023-24 $ | Difference between 2024-25 and 2023-24 $ | Actual 2022-23 $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operating expense | |||||
| 1 | Ministry Administration | 5,430,300 | 759,800 | 4,670,500 | 4,171,287 |
| Total operating expense to be voted | 5,430,300 | 759,800 | 4,670,500 | 4,171,287 | |
| S | Minister's Salary, the Executive Council Act | 47,841 | 47,841 | - | 49,301 |
| S | Parliamentary Assistants' Salaries, the Executive Council Act | 32,346 | 32,346 | - | 29,260 |
| S | Bad Debt expense, the Financial Administration Act | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - |
| Total statutory appropriations | 81,187 | 81,187 | - | 78,561 | |
| Total operating expense | 5,511,487 | 840,987 | 4,670,500 | 4,249,848 | |
Standard account by item and sub-items
| Vote- Item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount $ | Amount $ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operating expense | ||||
| 4601-1 | Ministry Administration | |||
Salaries and wages | 4,956,800 | |||
Employee benefits | 280,500 | |||
Transportation and communication | 18,800 | |||
Services | 155,400 | |||
Supplies and equipment | 18,800 | |||
| Total operating expense to be voted | 5,430,300 | |||
| Sub-Items: | ||||
| Main Office | ||||
Salaries and wages | 1,839,000 | |||
Employee benefits | 124,300 | |||
Services | 110,000 | 2,073,300 | ||
| Financial and Administrative Services | ||||
Salaries and wages | 1,410,300 | |||
Employee benefits | 64,900 | 1,475,200 | ||
| Communications Services | ||||
Salaries and wages | 1,707,500 | |||
Employee benefits | 91,300 | |||
Transportation and communication | 18,800 | |||
Services | 45,400 | |||
Supplies and equipment | 18,800 | 1,881,800 | ||
| Total operating expense to be voted | 5,430,300 | |||
| 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 | 5,511,487 | |||
Anti-Racism Directorate - Vote 4602
The Anti-Racism Directorate (ARD) leads all of government anti-hate and anti-racism efforts. The ARD works to eliminate systemic racism in government policies, decisions, programs and services and advance racial equity in Ontario for Indigenous, Black and racialized populations and communities impacted by antisemitism and Islamophobia. The ARD is committed to a more inclusive and responsive Ontario government, to ensure all people are served equitably, with a plan that is grounded in evidence and research. The ARD is responsible for Ontario's Anti-Racism Strategic Plan, delivering anti-racism and anti-hate initiatives and overseeing the collection of race-based data by Municipal Police Services, Children's Aid Societies, Ontario School Boards and Government ministries and agencies.
Vote summary
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2024-25 $ | Estimates 2023-24 $ | Difference between 2024-25 and 2023-24 $ | Actual 2022-23 $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operating expense | |||||
| 1 | Anti-Racism Directorate | 26,585,900 | 27,346,900 | (761,000) | 22,094,975 |
| Total operating expense to be voted | 26,585,900 | 27,346,900 | (761,000) | 22,094,975 | |
| Total operating expense | 26,585,900 | 27,346,900 | (761,000) | 22,094,975 | |
Standard account by item and sub-items
| Vote- Item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount $ | |
|---|---|---|---|
Operating expense | |||
| 4602-1 | Anti-Racism Directorate | ||
Salaries and wages | 5,415,900 | ||
Employee benefits | 601,600 | ||
Transportation and communication | 428,000 | ||
Services | 2,761,400 | ||
Supplies and equipment | 428,000 | ||
Transfer payments | |||
Anti-Racism Initiatives | 16,951,000 | ||
| Total operating expense to be voted | 26,585,900 | ||
| Total operating expense for Anti-Racism Directorate | 26,585,900 | ||
Citizenship, Inclusion and Heritage - Vote 4603
The Citizenship, Inclusion and Heritage Division (CIHD) promotes economic growth and equitable opportunities for Ontarians, so people can fully participate and prosper. Programs focus on improving social and economic outcomes for marginalized children, youth and families across the province. CIHD leads the delivery of Ontario’s highest honours and awards on behalf of the government through the Ontario Honours and Awards Secretariat.
CIHD administers the Ontario Heritage Act (OHA), the cornerstone of Ontario’s heritage conservation framework, and works with partner ministries to ensure that cultural heritage is considered in other land use planning processes, housing and infrastructure planning and the management of provincially owned property. Under the OHA, CIHD also regulates archaeologists and the ministry sets standards for the conservation of archaeological resources during the land use planning and development approvals process.
Vote summary
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2024-25 $ | Estimates 2023-24 $ | Difference between 2024-25 and 2023-24 $ | Actual 2022-23 $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operating expense | |||||
| 1 | Citizenship, Inclusion and Heritage | 38,641,000 | 35,925,500 | 2,715,500 | 29,638,590 |
| Total operating expense to be voted | 38,641,000 | 35,925,500 | 2,715,500 | 29,638,590 | |
| Total operating expense | 38,641,000 | 35,925,500 | 2,715,500 | 29,638,590 | |
Capital expense | |||||
| 6 | Citizenship, Inclusion and Heritage | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - |
| Total capital expense to be voted | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - | |
| Total capital expense | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - | |
Capital assets | |||||
| 5 | Citizenship, Inclusion and Heritage | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - |
| Total capital assets to be voted | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - | |
| Total capital assets | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - | |
Standard account by item and sub-items
| Vote- Item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount $ | Amount $ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operating expense | ||||
| 4603-1 | Citizenship, Inclusion and Heritage | |||
Salaries and wages | 7,250,500 | |||
Employee benefits | 951,800 | |||
Transportation and communication | 269,000 | |||
Services | 3,445,600 | |||
Supplies and equipment | 264,000 | |||
Transfer payments | ||||
Youth Action Plan | 20,509,800 | |||
Citizenship and Inclusion Grants | 1,000 | |||
Ontario Heritage Trust | 3,829,300 | |||
Heritage Sector Support | 2,120,000 | 26,460,100 | ||
| Total operating expense to be voted | 38,641,000 | |||
| Total operating expense for Citizenship, Inclusion and Heritage | 38,641,000 | |||
Capital expense | ||||
| 4603-6 | Citizenship, Inclusion and Heritage | |||
Other transactions | 1,000 | |||
| Total capital expense to be voted | 1,000 | |||
| Total capital expense for Citizenship, Inclusion and Heritage | 1,000 | |||
Capital assets | ||||
| 4603-5 | Citizenship, Inclusion and Heritage | |||
Business application software - asset costs | 1,000 | |||
| Total capital assets to be voted | 1,000 | |||
| Total capital assets for Citizenship, Inclusion and Heritage | 1,000 | |||
Footnotes
- footnote[1] Back to paragraph Total operating expense includes statutory appropriations, special warrants and total operating expense to be voted.