Expenditure Estimates for the Ministry of Energy and Mines (2025–26)
Summary
The 2025-2026 Expenditure Estimates set out details of the operating and capital spending requirements of the Ministry of Energy and Mines for the fiscal year commencing April 1, 2025.
The Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM) oversees the provincial energy and minerals sector. The Ministry sets the legislative and policy framework to provide Ontarians with an affordable and reliable supply of energy and more choices in their energy use, and supports a thriving mining sector while ensuring environmental sustainability and quality of life for the people of Ontario.
MEM is responsible for the following program areas:
ENERGY
- Develops and advises on all aspects of energy policy for Ontario, including electricity, natural gas and other fuels.
- Oversees the Ontario Energy Board and the Independent Electricity System Operator. The Ministry also represents the shareholder in dealings with Ontario Power Generation and represents the Province as a shareholder of Hydro One, a publicly traded company.
- Develops policy related to integrated energy planning. The Ministry is also responsible for fulfilling the Crown’s Duty to Consult on energy projects and policies.
- Works with many partners inside and outside government to promote energy efficiency and innovation, develop clean and reliable electricity generation, transmission and distribution, attract new investment and power the province’s strong economic growth.
- Leads the government's commitment to ensuring access to high-speed internet for every community throughout Ontario.
MINES
- Promotes economic growth and job creation in the mines and minerals sector.
- Develops legislation, policies and implements programs to regulate the sustainable and responsible use and management of Ontario’s mineral resources in a manner consistent with existing Aboriginal and treaty rights (including the Duty to Consult).
- Provides geoscience information to clients on Ontario’s mineral resources through the Ontario Geological Survey.
- Ensures safe, environmentally sound mineral development and rehabilitation of mining lands including the management of Ontario’s Crown Lands and related land tenure. The Ministry produces the Critical Minerals Strategy, a five-year blueprint for critical minerals. Initiatives within the strategy include the Ontario Junior Exploration Program and the Critical Minerals Innovation Fund.
- Supports policy and program development for mineral development in the Ring of Fire and works with Indigenous communities, mining companies and other partners to encourage responsible, sustainable development.
Ministry program summary
Vote | Program | Estimates 2025–26 $ | Estimates 2024–25 $ | Difference Between 2025–26 and 2024–25 $ | Actual 2023–24 $ |
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2901 | Ministry Administration Program | 23,789,800 | 20,608,400 | 3,181,400 | 20,755,835 |
2902 | Energy Development and Management | 76,124,700 | 24,320,500 | 51,804,200 | 25,955,413 |
2905 | Electricity Price Mitigation | 6,462,977,300 | 7,336,133,200 | (873,155,900) | 5,996,456,614 |
2907 | Broadband and Cellular Infrastructure | 31,100,000 | 87,566,600 | (56,466,600) | 33,909,300 |
2908 | Mines and Minerals Program | 269,345,500 | 190,923,400 | 78,422,100 | 166,856,566 |
Total operating expense to be voted | 6,863,337,300 | 7,659,552,100 | (796,214,800) | 6,243,933,728 | |
Statutory appropriations | 523,738 | 548,201 | (24,463) | 185,815 | |
Ministry total operating expense | 6,863,861,038 | 7,660,100,301 | (796,239,263) | 6,244,119,543 | |
Consolidation adjustment - Independent Electricity System Operator | 281,394,900 | 254,909,100 | 26,485,800 | 255,968,074 | |
Consolidation adjustment - Ontario Energy Board | 64,452,700 | 63,270,900 | 1,181,800 | 59,973,125 | |
Consolidation adjustment - Fair Hydro Trust | (63,683,200) | (63,683,200) | - | (63,712,217) | |
Operating expense adjustment - Emissions performance standards program reclassification | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - | |
Consolidation adjustment - Ontario Clean Water Agency | - | - | - | (2,127,168) | |
Other adjustments - Bill 124 | - | - | - | (1,049,562) | |
Consolidation adjustment - General real estate portfolio | (3,203,800) | (3,077,900) | (125,900) | (3,240,081) | |
Total including consolidation and other adjustments | 7,142,822,638 | 7,911,520,201 | (768,697,563) | 6,489,931,714 |
Vote | Program | Estimates 2025–26 $ | Estimates 2024–25 $ | Difference Between 2025–26 and 2024–25 $ | Actual 2023–24 $ |
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2901 | Ministry Administration Program | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - |
2902 | Energy Development and Management | 161,600,000 | 118,001,000 | 43,599,000 | 217,800,000 |
2908 | Mines and Minerals Program | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - |
Total operating assets to be voted | 161,602,000 | 118,003,000 | 43,599,000 | 217,800,000 | |
Ministry total operating assets | 161,602,000 | 118,003,000 | 43,599,000 | 217,800,000 |
Vote | Program | Estimates 2025–26 $ | Estimates 2024–25 $ | Difference Between 2025–26 and 2024–25 $ | Actual 2023–24 $ |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2901 | Ministry Administration Program | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - |
2902 | Energy Development and Management | 35,001,000 | 1,000 | 35,000,000 | - |
2907 | Broadband and Cellular Infrastructure | 1,720,317,800 | 1,302,174,400 | 418,143,400 | 98,565,702 |
2908 | Mines and Minerals Program | 8,694,200 | 8,642,000 | 52,200 | 375,124,209 |
Ministry total capital expense | 1,764,014,000 | 1,310,818,400 | 453,195,600 | 473,689,911 | |
Statutory appropriations | 771,500 | 710,500 | 61,000 | 575,651 | |
Ministry total operating expense | 1,764,785,500 | 1,311,528,900 | 453,256,600 | 474,265,562 | |
Consolidation adjustment - Independent Electricity System Operator | 33,411,900 | 22,897,900 | 10,514,000 | 25,430,916 | |
Consolidation adjustment - Ontario Energy Board | 1,937,000 | 1,640,600 | 296,400 | 1,563,000 | |
Capital expense adjustment - Emissions performance standards program reclassification | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - | |
Consolidation adjustment - General real estate portfolio | - | - | - | (284,131) | |
Total including consolidation and other adjustments | 1,800,135,400 | 1,336,068,400 | 464,067,000 | 500,975,347 |
Vote | Program | Estimates 2025–26 $ | Estimates 2024–25 $ | Difference Between 2025–26 and 2024–25 $ | Actual 2023–24 $ |
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2901 | Ministry Administration Program | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - |
2902 | Energy Development and Management | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - |
2908 | Mines and Minerals Program | 651,000 | 601,000 | 50,000 | 710,650 |
Total capital assets to be voted | 653,000 | 603,000 | 50,000 | 710,650 | |
Ministry total capital assets | 653,000 | 603,000 | 50,000 | 710,650 | |
Ministry total operating and capital including consolidation and other adjustments (not including assets) | 8,942,958,038 | 9,247,588,601 | (304,630,563) | 6,990,907,061 |
Reconciliation to previously published data
Operating expense | Estimates 2024–25 $ | Actual 2023–24 $ |
---|---|---|
Total operating expense previously published | 7,373,841,587 | 6,035,839,838 |
Government reorganization | ||
Transfer of functions to other Ministries | 286,258,714 | 208,279,705 |
Restated total operating expense | 7,660,100,301 | 6,244,119,543 |
Operating assets | Estimates 2024–25 $ | Actual 2023–24 $ |
---|---|---|
Total operating assets previously published | 118,001,000 | 217,800,000 |
Government reorganization | ||
Transfer of functions to other Ministries | 2,000 | - |
Restated total operating expense | 118,003,000 | 217,800,000 |
Capital expense | Estimates 2024–25 $ | Actual 2023–24 $ |
---|---|---|
Total capital expense previously published | 2,000 | - |
Government reorganization | ||
Transfer of functions to other Ministries | 1,311,526,900 | 474,265,562 |
Restated total operating expense | 1,311,528,900 | 474,265,562 |
Capital assets | Estimates 2024–25 $ | Actual 2023–24 $ |
---|---|---|
Total capital assets previously published | 1,000 | - |
Government reorganization | ||
Transfer of functions to other Ministries | 602,000 | 710,650 |
Restated total operating expense | 603,000 | 710,650 |
Ministry Administration Program - Vote 2901
This program, which includes the Offices of the Minister and Deputy Minister, provides strategic and operational advice and support services to enable the ministry to achieve government objectives and fiscal priorities. The program provides leadership and advice on financial and controllership management, human resources, planning, legal, communication, emergency management and other corporate services to support the ministry's funding programs and initiatives.
Vote summary
Item number | Item | Estimates 2025–26 $ | Estimates 2024–25 $ | Difference Between 2025–26 and 2024–25 $ | Actual 2023–24 $ |
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1 | Energy ministry administration | 15,828,400 | 13,305,700 | 2,522,700 | 13,340,437 |
2 | Mines ministry administration | 7,961,400 | 7,302,700 | 658,700 | 7,415,398 |
Total operating expense to be voted | 23,789,800 | 20,608,400 | 3,181,400 | 20,755,835 | |
S | Minister's salary, the Executive Council Act | 47,841 | 95,682 | (47,841) | 98,602 |
S | Minister without portfolio’s salary, the Executive Council Act | 22,378 | - | 22,378 | - |
S | Parliamentary Assistants' salaries, the Executive Council Act | 48,519 | 48,519 | - | 50,001 |
S | Bad debt expense, the Financial Administration Act | 2,000 | 2,000 | - | - |
Total statutory appropriations | 120,738 | 146,201 | (25,463) | 148,603 | |
Total operating expense | 23,910,538 | 20,754,601 | 3,155,937 | 20,904,438 |
Item number | Item | Estimates 2025–26 $ | Estimates 2024–25 $ | Difference Between 2025–26 and 2024–25 $ | Actual 2023–24 $ |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
3 | Ministry administration, operating assets | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - |
Total operating assets to be voted | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - | |
Total operating assets | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - |
Item number | Item | Estimates 2025–26 $ | Estimates 2024–25 $ | Difference Between 2025–26 and 2024–25 $ | Actual 2023–24 $ |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Ministry administration, capital expense | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - |
Total capital expense to be voted | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - | |
S | Amortization, the Financial Administration Act | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - |
Total statutory appropriations | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - | |
Total capital expense | 2,000 | 2,000 | - | - |
Item number | Item | Estimates 2025–26 $ | Estimates 2024–25 $ | Difference Between 2025–26 and 2024–25 $ | Actual 2023–24 $ |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Ministry administration, capital assets | 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 $ |
---|---|---|---|
2901-1 | Energy ministry administration | ||
Salaries and wages | 9,873,500 | ||
Employee benefits | 988,200 | ||
Transportation and communication | 312,700 | ||
Services | 4,310,400 | ||
Supplies and equipment | 343,600 | ||
Total operating expense to be voted | 15,828,400 | ||
Sub-items: | |||
Main Office | |||
Salaries and wages | 3,073,700 | ||
Employee benefits | 341,000 | ||
Transportation and communication | 90,400 | ||
Services | 382,800 | ||
Supplies and equipment | 60,400 | 3,948,300 | |
Communications Services | |||
Salaries and wages | 2,983,400 | ||
Employee benefits | 307,900 | ||
Transportation and communication | 88,300 | ||
Services | 758,400 | ||
Supplies and equipment | 81,800 | 4,219,800 | |
Legal Services | |||
Transportation and communication | 65,000 | ||
Services | 2,899,200 | ||
Supplies and equipment | 135,000 | 3,099,200 | |
Corporate Services | |||
Salaries and wages | 3,816,400 | ||
Employee benefits | 339,300 | ||
Transportation and communication | 69,000 | ||
Services | 270,000 | ||
Supplies and equipment | 66,400 | 4,561,100 | |
Total operating expense to be voted | 15,828,400 | ||
2901-2 | Mines ministry administration | ||
Salaries and wages | 5,268,200 | ||
Employee benefits | 570,600 | ||
Transportation and communication | 267,200 | ||
Services | 7,602,800 | ||
Supplies and equipment | 120,200 | ||
Subtotal | 13,829,000 | ||
Less: Recoveries | 5,867,600 | ||
Total operating expense to be voted | 7,961,400 | ||
Sub-items: | |||
Main Office | |||
Salaries and wages | 1,479,300 | ||
Employee benefits | 174,700 | ||
Transportation and communication | 92,000 | ||
Services | 413,800 | ||
Supplies and equipment | 34,400 | 2,194,200 | |
Communications Services | |||
Salaries and wages | 777,600 | ||
Employee benefits | 70,500 | ||
Transportation and communication | 19,300 | ||
Services | 153,300 | ||
Supplies and equipment | 11,000 | 1,031,700 | |
Legal Services | |||
Transportation and communication | 14,500 | ||
Services | 1,260,300 | ||
Supplies and equipment | 7,500 | 1,282,300 | |
Analysis and Planning | |||
Salaries and wages | 1,152,000 | ||
Employee benefits | 94,000 | ||
Transportation and communication | 48,200 | ||
Services | 44,700 | ||
Supplies and equipment | 14,400 | ||
Subtotal | 1,353,300 | ||
Less: Recoveries | 631,700 | 721,600 | |
Financial and Administrative Services | |||
Salaries and wages | 1,350,700 | ||
Employee benefits | 114,600 | ||
Transportation and communication | 68,000 | ||
Services | 5,251,000 | ||
Supplies and equipment | 39,800 | ||
Subtotal | 6,824,100 | ||
Less: Recoveries | 5,000,000 | 1,824,100 | |
Human Resources | |||
Salaries and wages | 508,600 | ||
Employee benefits | 116,800 | ||
Transportation and communication | 25,200 | ||
Services | 49,600 | ||
Supplies and equipment | 13,100 | 713,300 | |
Information Systems | |||
Services | 430,100 | ||
Less: Recoveries | 235,900 | 194,200 | |
Total operating expense to be voted | 7,961,400 | ||
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 Assistants' salaries, the Executive Council Act | 48,519 | |
Statutory appropriations | |||
Other transactions | |||
Statutory | Bad debt expense, the Financial Administration Act | 2,000 | |
Total operating expense for Ministry administration program | 23,910,538 |
Vote-item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount $ |
---|---|---|
2901-3 | Ministry administration, operating assets | |
Loans and investments | 1,000 | |
Total operating assets to be voted | 1,000 | |
Total operating assets for Ministry administration program | 1,000 |
Vote-item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount $ |
---|---|---|
2901-4 | Ministry administration, capital expense | |
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 Ministry administration program | 2,000 |
Vote-item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount $ |
---|---|---|
2901-5 | Ministry administration program, capital assets | 1,000 |
Machinery and equipment - asset costs | 1,000 | |
Total capital assets to be voted | 1,000 | |
Total capital assets for Ministry administration program | 1,000 |
Energy Development and Management - Vote 2902
This program is responsible for developing Ontario's energy policy framework, which is central to the building of a strong and prosperous economy. It provides leadership and support to the energy sector to ensure clean, reliable, affordable and sustainable energy supply, transmission and distribution systems. The program supports energy efficiency, grid modernization, and the development of cleaner forms of energy. This program also oversees engagement and consultation with First Nations and Métis on provincial energy sector activities and projects while facilitating the participation of Indigenous communities in the energy sector. The program is also responsible for overseeing a construction loan for the Watay Transmission Project.
Vote summary
Item number | Item | Estimates 2025–26 $ | Estimates 2024–25 $ | Difference Between 2025–26 and 2024–25 $ | Actual 2023–24 $ |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Policy and programs | 76,124,700 | 24,320,500 | 51,804,200 | 25,955,413 |
Total operating expense to be voted | 76,124,700 | 24,320,500 | 51,804,200 | 25,955,413 | |
S | Bad debt expense, the Financial Administration Act | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | 4,739 |
Total statutory appropriations | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | 4,739 | |
Total operating expense | 76,125,700 | 24,321,500 | 51,804,200 | 25,960,152 |
Item number | Item | Estimates 2025–26 $ | Estimates 2024–25 $ | Difference Between 2025–26 and 2024–25 $ | Actual 2023–24 $ |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
3 | Energy development and management | 161,600,000 | 118,001,000 | 43,599,000 | 217,800,000 |
Total operating assets to be voted | 161,600,000 | 118,001,000 | 43,599,000 | 217,800,000 | |
Total operating assets | 161,600,000 | 118,001,000 | 43,599,000 | 217,800,000 |
Item number | Item | Estimates 2025–26 $ | Estimates 2024–25 $ | Difference Between 2025–26 and 2024–25 $ | Actual 2023–24 $ |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
4 | Energy development and management – expense related to capital assets | 35,001,000 | 1,000 | 35,000,000 | - |
Total capital expense to be voted | 35,001,000 | 1,000 | 35,000,000 | - | |
S | Amortization expense, the Financial Administration Act | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - |
Total statutory appropriations | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - | |
Total capital expense | 35,002,000 | 2,000 | 35,000,000 | - |
Item number | Item | Estimates 2025–26 $ | Estimates 2024–25 $ | Difference Between 2025–26 and 2024–25 $ | Actual 2023–24 $ |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
5 | Energy development and management | 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 $ |
---|---|---|---|
2902-1 | Policy and programs | ||
Salaries and wages | 16,832,400 | ||
Employee benefits | 1,786,100 | ||
Transportation and communication | 385,000 | ||
Services | 4,671,200 | ||
Supplies and equipment | 312,600 | ||
Transfer payments | |||
Pumped storage project | 49,050,000 | ||
Future clean electricity fund | 1,000 | ||
Energy support, engagement and indigenous partnership programs | 2,447,400 | ||
Hydrogen innovation fund | 640,000 | 52,138,400 | |
Subtotal | 76,125,700 | ||
Less: Recoveries | 1,000 | ||
Total operating expense to be voted | 76,124,700 | ||
Statutory appropriations | |||
Other transactions | |||
Statutory | Bad debt expense, the Financial Administration Act | 1,000 | |
Total operating expense for energy development and management | 76,125,700 |
Vote- item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount $ |
---|---|---|
2902-3 | Energy development and management | |
Loans and investments | ||
Wataynikaneyap Power | 161,600,000 | |
Total operating assets to be voted | 161,600,000 | |
Total operating assets for energy development and management | 161,600,000 |
Vote- item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount $ |
---|---|---|
2902-4 | Energy development and management – expense related to capital assets | |
Transfer payments | ||
Future clean electricity fund | 35,001,000 | |
Other transactions | 1,000 | |
Subtotal | 35,002,000 | |
Less: Recoveries | 1,000 | |
Total capital expense to be voted | 35,001,000 | |
Statutory appropriations | ||
Other transactions | ||
Statutory | Amortization expense, the Financial Administration Act | 1,000 |
Total capital expense for energy development and management | 35,002,000 |
Vote- item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount $ |
---|---|---|
2902-5 | Energy development and management | |
Land and marine fleet - asset costs | 1,000 | |
Investments in tangible capital asset | ||
Future clean electricity fund | 1,000 | |
Subtotal | 2,000 | |
Less: Recoveries | 1,000 | |
Total capital assets to be voted | 1,000 | |
Total capital assets for energy development and management | 1,000 |
Electricity Price Mitigation - Vote 2905
This program helps Ontarians manage electricity costs.
Vote summary
Item number | Item | Estimates 2025–26 $ | Estimates 2024–25 $ | Difference Between 2025–26 and 2024–25 $ | Actual 2023–24 $ |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Electricity price mitigation Programs | 6,462,977,300 | 7,336,133,200 | (873,155,900) | 5,996,456,614 |
Total operating expense to be voted | 6,462,977,300 | 7,336,133,200 | (873,155,900) | 5,996,456,614 | |
Total operating expense | 6,462,977,300 | 7,336,133,200 | (873,155,900) | 5,996,456,614 |
Standard account by item and sub-items
Vote-item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount $ | Amount $ |
---|---|---|---|
2905-1 | Electricity price mitigation programs | ||
Transfer payments | |||
Northern Ontario Energy Credit | 32,170,800 | ||
Rural or remote rate protection program | 268,714,300 | ||
Ontario Electricity Support Program | 218,265,600 | ||
Distribution Rate Protection | 452,571,100 | ||
On-Reserve First Nations delivery credit | 32,701,200 | ||
Comprehensive Electricity Plan | 3,204,302,700 | ||
Fair Hydro Trust financing costs | 64,000,000 | ||
Ontario Electricity Rebate | 2,190,251,600 | 6,462,977,300 | |
Total operating expense to be voted | 6,462,977,300 | ||
Total operating expense for electricity price mitigation | 6,462,977,300 |
Broadband and Cellular Infrastructure - Vote 2907
The program is responsible for advancing the government's commitment to ensure access to high-speed internet for every community throughout Ontario. Broadband expansion in rural and remote areas will be accelerated by removing deployment barriers and reducing costs. Having reliable high-speed internet is essential for accessing critical services such as healthcare, education, and employment and is vital for individuals and communities to thrive in a modern, digital economy.
Vote summary
Item number | Item | Estimates 2025–26 $ | Estimates 2024–25 $ | Difference Between 2025–26 and 2024–25 $ | Actual 2023–24 $ |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Broadband operating expense | 31,100,000 | 87,566,600 | (56,466,600) | 33,909,300 |
Total operating expense to be voted | 31,100,000 | 87,566,600 | (56,466,600) | 33,909,300 | |
S | Bad debt expense, the Financial Administration Act | 1,000 | - | 1,000 | - |
Total statutory appropriations | 1,000 | - | 1,000 | - | |
Total operating expense | 31,100,000 | 87,566,600 | (56,466,600) | 33,909,300 |
Item number | Item | Estimates 2025–26 $ | Estimates 2024–25 $ | Difference Between 2025–26 and 2024–25 $ | Actual 2023–24 $ |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Broadband capital expense | 1,720,317,800 | 1,302,174,400 | 418,143,400 | 98,565,702 |
Total capital expense to be voted | 1,720,317,800 | 1,302,174,400 | 418,143,400 | 98,565,702 | |
S | Amortization expense, the Financial Administration Act | 1,000 | - | 1,000 | - |
Total statutory appropriations | 1,000 | - | 1,000 | - | |
Total capital expense | 1,720,318,800 | 1,302,174,400 | 418,144,400 | 98,565,702 |
Standard account by item and sub-items
Vote-item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount $ |
---|---|---|
2907-1 | Broadband operating expense | |
Salaries and wages | 3,960,000 | |
Employee benefits | 594,000 | |
Transportation and communication | 93,000 | |
Services | 26,360,000 | |
Supplies and equipment | 93,000 | |
Total operating expense to be voted | 31,100,000 | |
Statutory appropriations | ||
Other transactions | ||
Statutory | Amortization expense, the Financial Administration Act | 1,000 |
Total operating expense for broadband and cellular infrastructure | 31,101,000 |
Vote-item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount $ | Amount $ |
---|---|---|---|
2907-2 | Broadband capital expense | ||
Transfer payments | |||
Matawa broadband | 11,900,000 | ||
Broadband and cellular infrastructure | 1,708,417,800 | 1,720,317,800 | |
Total capital expense to be voted | 1,720,317,800 | ||
Statutory appropriations | |||
Other transactions | |||
Amortization expense, the Financial Administration Act | 1,000 | ||
Total capital expense | 1,720,317,800 |
Mines and Minerals Program - Vote 2908
This program encourages, promotes, and facilitates the sustained economic benefits of Ontario's mineral resources through its oversight of Ontario's mineral exploration and development sector. It promotes a strong, safe and sustainable Ontario by administering Ontario's Mining Act in a fair and consistent manner, to ensure sustainable and responsible development of our mineral resources. This involves ensuring equitable public access to Crown mineral rights, fair and efficient management of Ontario's mining lands as well as ensuring the safe, environmentally sound mineral development and rehabilitation of mining lands. It also has responsibility for encouraging and facilitating Indigenous participation in economic opportunities associated with Ontario's mining sector in a way that is respectful of Indigenous rights and culture and meets Ontario's Duty to Consult obligations.
This program generates and disseminates geoscientific data that attracts and guides mineral sector investment and informs a broad range of government policy priorities.
The program delivers on the commitments in the Critical Minerals Strategy including efforts to connect Ontario’s abundant critical minerals deposits, with our world-class manufacturing sector. The goal is to elevate and secure Ontario’s place as a globally competitive jurisdiction that is ready to meet increasing global demand for critical minerals.
This program also provides support for policy and program development and implementation on a range of issues and opportunities with respect to mineral development in the Ring of Fire. A dedicated team works with all parties involved, consulting with Northerners, Indigenous people, and the mining community to encourage the region's responsible, sustainable development.
Vote summary
Item number | Item | Estimates 2025–26 $ | Estimates 2024–25 $ | Difference Between 2025–26 and 2024–25 $ | Actual 2023–24 $ |
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1 | Mineral sector competitiveness | 269,345,500 | 190,923,400 | 78,422,100 | 166,856,566 |
Total operating expense to be voted | 269,345,500 | 190,923,400 | 78,422,100 | 166,856,566 | |
S | Bad debt expense, the Financial Administration Act | 401,000 | 401,000 | - | 32,473 |
Total statutory appropriations | 401,000 | 401,000 | - | 32,473 | |
Total operating expense | 269,746,500 | 191,324,400 | 78,422,100 | 166,889,039 |
Item number | Item | Estimates 2025–26 $ | Estimates 2024–25 $ | Difference Between 2025–26 and 2024–25 $ | Actual 2023–24 $ |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 | Mines and minerals, operating assets | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - |
Total operating assets to be voted | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - | |
Total operating assets | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - |
Item number | Item | Estimates 2025–26 $ | Estimates 2024–25 $ | Difference Between 2025–26 and 2024–25 $ | Actual 2023–24 $ |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
3 | Mineral sector competitiveness, capital expense | 5,732,500 | 5,792,500 | (60,000) | 6,283,909 |
6 | Environmental remediation for mining, capital expense | 2,961,700 | 2,849,500 | 112,200 | 368,840,300 |
Total capital expense to be voted | 8,694,200 | 8,642,000 | 52,200 | 375,124,209 | |
S | Amortization expense, the Financial Administration Act | 768,500 | 708,500 | 60,000 | 575,651 |
Total statutory appropriations | 768,500 | 708,500 | 60,000 | 575,651 | |
Total capital expense | 9,462,700 | 9,350,500 | 112,200 | 375,699,860 |
Item number | Item | Estimates 2025–26 $ | Estimates 2024–25 $ | Difference Between 2025–26 and 2024–25 $ | Actual 2023–24 $ |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
4 | Mines and minerals, capital assets | 651,000 | 601,000 | 50,000 | 710,650 |
Total capital assets to be voted | 651,000 | 601,000 | 50,000 | 710,650 | |
Total capital assets | 651,000 | 601,000 | 50,000 | 710,650 |
Standard account by item and sub-items
Vote- item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount $ | Amount $ |
---|---|---|---|
2908-1 | Mineral sector competitiveness | ||
Salaries and wages | 28,017,700 | ||
Employee benefits | 3,427,400 | ||
Transportation and communication | 1,118,500 | ||
Services | 13,585,700 | ||
Supplies and equipment | 1,624,700 | ||
Transfer payments | |||
Critical Minerals Innovation Fund | 9,383,400 | ||
Focused flow-through share tax credit | 18,431,100 | ||
Indigenous economic development | 102,301,800 | ||
Mapping Ontario's geological opportunities | 100,000 | ||
Mineral development and investment | 100,000 | ||
Ontario junior exploration program | 10,000,000 | ||
Reporting Ontario's mining activities | 85,000 | ||
Resource revenue sharing for mining | 81,170,200 | 221,571,500 | |
Total operating expense to be voted | 269,345,500 | ||
Statutory appropriations | |||
Other transactions | |||
Statutory | Bad debt expense, the Financial Administration Act | 401,000 | |
Total operating expense for mines and minerals program | 269,746,500 |
Vote- item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount $ |
---|---|---|
2908-2 | Mines and minerals, operating assets | |
Deposits and prepaid expenses | 1,000 | |
Total operating assets to be voted | 1,000 | |
Total operating assets for mines and minerals program | 1,000 |
Vote- item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount $ |
---|---|---|
2908-3 | Mineral sector competitiveness, capital expense | |
Services | 5,500,500 | |
Supplies and equipment | 230,000 | |
Transfer payments | ||
Indigenous opportunities in abandoned mine rehabilitation | 1,000 | |
Other transactions | 1,000 | |
Total capital expense to be voted | 5,732,500 | |
2908-6 | Environmental remediation for mining, capital expense | |
Services | 2,960,700 | |
Transfer payments | ||
Indigenous partnerships - environmental remediation for abandoned mines | 1,000 | |
Total capital expense to be voted | 2,961,700 | |
Statutory appropriations | ||
Other transactions | ||
Statutory | Amortization expense, the Financial Administration Act | 768,500 |
Total capital expense for mines and minerals program | 9,462,700 |
Vote- item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount $ |
---|---|---|
2908-4 | Mines and minerals, capital assets | |
Machinery and equipment - asset costs | 651,000 | |
Total capital assets to be voted | 651,000 | |
Total capital assets for mines and minerals program | 651,000 |
Footnotes
- footnote[1] Back to paragraph Total operating expense includes statutory appropriations, special warrants and total operating expense to be voted.
- footnote[2] Back to paragraph Total operating assets includes statutory appropriations, special warrants and total operating assets to be voted.
- footnote[3] Back to paragraph Total capital expense includes statutory appropriations, special warrants and total capital expense to be voted.
- footnote[4] Back to paragraph Total capital assets includes statutory appropriations, special warrants and total capital assets to be voted.