Expenditure Estimates for the Ministry of International Trade (2018-19)
The 2018-2019 Expenditure Estimates set out details of the operating and capital spending requirements of the Ministry of International Trade for the fiscal year commencing April 1, 2018.
Summary
The Ministry of International Trade is the centre of excellence for international trade for Ontario and coordinates trade activities by working with the business community, key organizations and partner ministries to advance the province’s economic interests around the globe.
The Ministry is responsible for implementing Ontario’s Global Trade Strategy that positions Ontario as a global trading partner. The Ministry champions Ontario’s international economic and business interests with a strategic focus on enabling the province’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to scale-up. The Ministry works to help Ontario businesses of all sizes increase and diversify their exports and promotes Ontario’s international brand and trade value proposition to global markets through integrated awareness and outreach activities and trade missions.
The Ministry operates 15 International Trade and Investment Offices in key global markets to advance Ontario’s economic interests and promote Ontario as a premier location to do business. The Ministry serves as the lead ministry on the development and implementation of trade policy that supports economic growth for the province and works with the federal government to pursue new international trade agreements to advance the interests of all Ontarians. The Ministry is also leading Ontario’s U.S. Trade Engagement Strategy.
Ministry program summary
| Vote | Program | Estimates 2018-19 | Estimates 2017-18 | Difference between 2018-19 and 2017-18 | Actual 2016-17 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating expense | |||||
| 3301 | Ministry Administration Program | $3,981,800 | $3,507,700 | $474,100 | - |
| 3302 | International Trade Program | $57,067,800 | $58,032,500 | ($964,700) | $29,228,108 |
| Total operating expense to be voted | $61,049,600 | $61,540,200 | ($490,600) | $29,228,108 | |
| Statutory appropriations | $64,014 | $64,014 | - | - | |
| Ministry total operating expense | $61,113,614 | $61,604,214 | ($490,600) | $29,228,108 | |
| Operating assets | |||||
| 3301 | Ministry Administration Program | $1,000 | - | $1,000 | - |
| Total operating assets to be voted | $1,000 | - | $1,000 | - | |
| Ministry total operating assets | $1,000 | - | $1,000 | - | |
| Capital expense | |||||
| 3301 | Ministry Administration Program | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
| Total capital expense to be voted | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - | |
| Statutory appropriations | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - | |
| Ministry total capital expense | $2,000 | $2,000 | - | - | |
| Capital assets | |||||
| 3301 | Ministry Administration Program | $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) | $61,115,614 | $61,606,214 | ($490,600) | $29,228,108 |
Reconciliation to previously published data
| Operating expense | 2017-18 Estimates | 2016-17 Actual |
|---|---|---|
| Total Operating expense previously published | $61,604,214 | - |
| Government reorganization | ||
| Transfer of functions from other Ministries | - | $29,228,108 |
| Restated total operating expense | $61,604,214 | $29,228,108 |
Ministry Administration Program - vote 3301
The Ministry Administration Program includes the Offices of the Minister, Parliamentary Assistant and Deputy Minister, and provides strategic management, leadership and advice, information technology and administrative services in support of the ministry and government priorities.
Vote summary
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2018-19 | Estimates 2017-18 | Difference between 2018-19 and 2017-18 | Actual 2016-17 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating expense | |||||
| 1 | Ministry Administration | $3,981,800 | $3,507,700 | $474,100 | - |
| Total operating expense to be voted | $3,981,800 | $3,507,700 | $474,100 | - | |
| S | Minister’s salary, the Executive Council Act | $47,841 | $47,841 | - | - |
| S | Parliamentary assistant’s salary, the Executive Council Act | $16,173 | $16,173 | - | - |
| Total statutory appropriations | $64,014 | $64,014 | - | - | |
| Total operating expense | $4,045,814 | $3,571,714 | $474,100 | - | |
| Operating assets | |||||
| 10 | Accounts receivable | $1,000 | - | $1,000 | - |
| Total operating assets to be voted | $1,000 | - | $1,000 | - | |
| Total operating assets | $1,000 | - | $1,000 | - | |
| Capital expense | |||||
| 3 | International Trade 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 | - | - | |
| Capital assets | |||||
| 2 | International Trade 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating expense | ||
| 3301-1 | Ministry Administration | |
Salaries and wages | $1,582,000 | |
Employee benefits | $167,000 | |
Transportation and communication | $47,000 | |
Services | $2,162,800 | |
Supplies and equipment | $23,000 | |
| Total operating expense to be voted | $3,981,800 | |
| Statutory appropriations | ||
| Statutory | Minister’s salary, the Executive Council Act | $47,841 |
| Statutory | Parliamentary assistant’s salary, the Executive Council Act | $16,173 |
| Total operating expense for Ministry Administration Program | $4,045,814 | |
| Operating assets | ||
| 3301-10 | Accounts receivable | |
Advances and recoverable amounts | ||
Advances and recoverable - in-year recoveries | $1,000 | |
| Total operating assets to be voted | $1,000 | |
| Total operating assets for Ministry Administration Program | $1,000 | |
| Capital expense | ||
| 3301-3 | International Trade capital expense | |
Services | $1,000 | |
| Total capital expense to be voted | $1,000 | |
| Statutory appropriation | ||
Other transactions | ||
| Statutory | Amortization, the Financial Administration Act | $1,000 |
| Total capital expense for Ministry Administration Program | $2,000 | |
| Capital assets | ||
| 3301-2 | International Trade capital assets | |
Investments in Tangible capital asset | $1,000 | |
| Total capital assets to be voted | $1,000 | |
| Total capital assets for Ministry Administration Program | $1,000 |
International Trade Program - vote 3302
The Ministry of International Trade is responsible for implementing Ontario’s Global Trade Strategy.
The Ministry works to increase the number of Ontario exporters; diversify markets; deepen in-market relationships and raise Ontario’s economic and innovation profile abroad; promote Ontario as a destination for investment and trade; work with Ontario stakeholders; support the development and implementation of Ontario’s U.S. trade engagement strategy; work across government to ensure strong collaboration and information sharing; leverage and expand Ontario’s International Trade and Investment Offices; and work with the federal government to negotiate and implement new international trade agreements. The International Trade Program also provides strategic communications and marketing support to the Ministry.
Vote summary
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2018-19 | Estimates 2017-18 | Difference between 2018-19 and 2017-18 | Actual 2016-17 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating expense | |||||
| 1 | International Trade | $57,067,800 | $58,032,500 | ($964,700) | $29,228,108 |
| Total operating expense to be voted | $57,067,800 | $58,032,500 | ($964,700) | $29,228,108 | |
| Total operating expense | $57,067,800 | $58,032,500 | ($964,700) | $29,228,108 |
Standard account by item and sub-items
| Vote-item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Operating expense | ||
| 3302-1 | International Trade | |
Salaries and wages | $14,254,200 | |
Employee benefits | $1,578,800 | |
Transportation and communication | $2,113,400 | |
Services | $34,995,500 | |
Supplies and equipment | $375,900 | |
Transfer payments | ||
Going Global | $3,750,000 | |
| Total operating expense to be voted | $57,067,800 | |
| Total operating expense for International Trade Program | $57,067,800 |
Footnotes
- footnote[1] Back to paragraph Total Operating expense includes Statutory appropriations, Special Warrants and total operating expense to be voted.