Expenditure Estimates for the Ministry of Municipal Affairs/Expenditure Estimates for the Ministry of Housing (2018-19)
The 2018-2019 Expenditure Estimates set out details of the operating and capital spending requirements of the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and for the Ministry of Housing for the fiscal year commencing April 1, 2018.
Summary
The goals of the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and the Ministry of Housing are to help all Ontarians to live in affordable, suitable homes within thriving and resilient communities that are served by strong local governments. In order to achieve this goal, the ministries: coordinate Ontario government policies and programs that impact municipalities; manage the provincial-municipal relationship with municipal stakeholders including the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and the City of Toronto; and, support Ontario’s approach to a collaborative federal-provincial-municipal relationship.
The ministries also develop and administer policies and programs in support of: infrastructure improvement; municipal administration, governance and finance; municipal, land use planning, and building regulation; and, social and market housing, which includes residential tenancy regulation and homelessness prevention and affordable housing programs. In addition, the ministries facilitate two-way information sharing and outreach among ministries, municipalities, the building sector and indigenous communities, and administer disaster/emergency financial assistance to eligible communities and individuals.
Ministry program summary
Vote | Program | Estimates | Estimates | Difference | Actual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operating expense | |||||
| 1901 | $24,794,400 | $24,284,400 | $510,000 | $21,818,713 | |
| 1902 | $30,858,100 | $27,336,500 | $3,521,600 | $26,166,893 | |
| 1903 | $20,853,200 | $20,853,200 | - | $37,247,153 | |
| 1904 | $943,615,800 | $910,982,200 | $32,633,600 | $877,478,993 | |
Total operating expense to be voted | $1,020,121,500 | $983,456,300 | $36,665,200 | $962,711,752 | |
Statutory appropriations | $129,028 | $129,028 | - | $73,029,736 | |
Ministry total operating expense | $1,020,250,528 | $983,585,328 | $36,665,200 | $1,035,741,488 | |
Consolidation adjustment - Ontario Mortgage and Housing Corporation | ($65,698,800) | ($72,616,900) | $6,918,100 | ($74,238,105) | |
Operating expense adjustment – Greenhouse Gas Reduction Account Reclassification | $800,000 | $1,300,000 | ($500,000) | - | |
Total including consolidation & other adjustments | $955,351,728 | $912,268,428 | $43,083,300 | $961,503,383 | |
Operating assets | |||||
| 1901 | $1,000 | - | $1,000 | - | |
Total operating assets to be voted | $1,000 | - | $1,000 | - | |
Ministry total operating assets | $1,000 | - | $1,000 | - | |
Capital expense | |||||
| 1901 | $1,000 | - | $1,000 | - | |
| 1902 | $8,589,000 | $5,027,000 | $3,562,000 | $1,556,309 | |
| 1904 | $301,653,900 | $271,239,600 | $30,414,300 | $590,361,042 | |
Total capital expense to be voted | $310,243,900 | $276,266,600 | $33,977,300 | $591,917,351 | |
Statutory appropriations | $236,500 | $35,200 | $201,300 | - | |
Ministry total capital expense | $310,480,400 | $276,301,800 | $34,178,600 | $591,917,351 | |
Consolidation adjustment - Ontario Mortgage and Housing Corporation | ($10,249,500) | ($11,572,200) | $1,322,700 | ($9,871,430) | |
Capital expense adjustment – Greenhouse Gas Reduction Account Reclassification | $92,169,400 | $85,000,000 | $7,169,400 | - | |
Total including consolidation & other adjustments | $392,400,300 | $349,729,600 | $42,670,700 | $582,045,921 | |
Capital assets | |||||
| 1902 | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - | |
| 1904 | $2,008,900 | $2,284,900 | ($276,000) | $336,649 | |
Total capital assets to be voted | $2,009,900 | $2,285,900 | ($276,000) | $336,649 | |
Ministry total capital assets | $2,009,900 | $2,285,900 | ($276,000) | $336,649 | |
Ministry total operating and capital including consolidation and other adjustments (not including assets) | $1,347,752,028 | $1,261,998,028 | $85,754,000 | $1,543,549,304 |
Ministry Administration Program - vote 1901
The objectives of this program are: to provide leadership, direction, coordination and controllership for all central agency requirements (including statutory and regulatory compliance), corporate programs and activities of the ministries; provide effective communications and issues management support; provide efficient and effective strategic advice, legal advice and services, business and resources planning, corporate emergency and security management, risk management and service delivery management support to the ministries; establish controls and controllership mechanisms, reporting and management standards, service standards and performance measures; and provide oversight of the ministries’ human, financial, information management and information technology resources, and physical assets. This program also provides management and operational support services to the ministries and their agencies.
Vote summary
Item number | Item | Estimates | Estimates | Difference | Actual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operating expense | |||||
1 | Ministry administration | $24,794,400 | $24,284,400 | $510,000 | $21,818,713 |
Total operating expense to be voted | $24,794,400 | $24,284,400 | $510,000 | $21,818,713 | |
S | Ministers' salaries, the Executive Council Act | $95,682 | $95,682 | - | $88,742 |
S | Parliamentary Assistants' salaries, the Executive Council Act | $32,346 | $32,346 | - | $22,269 |
Total statutory appropriations | $128,028 | $128,028 | - | $111,011 | |
Total operating expense | $24,922,428 | $24,412,428 | $510,000 | $21,929,724 | |
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 | |||||
2 | Ministry administration capital | $1,000 | - | $1,000 | - |
Total capital expense to be voted | $1,000 | - | $1,000 | - | |
Total capital expense | $1,000 | - | $1,000 | - |
Standard account by item and sub-items
Vote-item | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
Operating expense | |||
| 1901-1 | Ministry administration | ||
Salaries and wages | $10,409,700 | ||
Employee benefits | $1,215,500 | ||
Transportation and communication | $383,900 | ||
Services | $12,084,300 | ||
Supplies and equipment | $701,000 | ||
Total operating expense to be voted | $24,794,400 | ||
Sub-items: | |||
Main office | |||
Salaries and wages | $2,920,200 | ||
Employee benefits | $302,900 | ||
Transportation and communication | $223,300 | ||
Services | $256,800 | ||
Supplies and equipment | $83,000 | $3,786,200 | |
Communications services | |||
Salaries and wages | $2,466,200 | ||
Employee benefits | $274,800 | ||
Transportation and communication | $5,800 | ||
Services | $226,700 | ||
Supplies and equipment | $2,200 | $2,975,700 | |
Financial and administrative Services | |||
Salaries and wages | $3,778,500 | ||
Employee benefits | $447,000 | ||
Transportation and communication | $4,500 | ||
Services | $3,066,600 | ||
Supplies and equipment | $2,900 | $7,299,500 | |
Human resources | |||
Salaries and wages | $1,204,800 | ||
Employee benefits | $190,800 | ||
Transportation and communication | $5,100 | ||
Services | $8,300 | ||
Supplies and equipment | $2,500 | $1,411,500 | |
Legal services | |||
Salaries and wages | $40,000 | ||
Transportation and communication | $31,900 | ||
Services | $5,302,500 | ||
Supplies and equipment | $72,200 | $5,446,600 | |
Audit services | |||
Transportation and communication | $7,900 | ||
Services | $953,900 | ||
Supplies and equipment | $4,900 | $966,700 | |
Information systems | |||
Transportation and communication | $105,400 | ||
Services | $2,269,500 | ||
Supplies and equipment | $533,300 | $2,908,200 | |
Total operating expense to be voted | $24,794,400 | ||
Statutory appropriations | |||
| Statutory | Ministers' salaries, the Executive Council Act | $95,682 | |
| Statutory | Parliamentary Assistants' salaries, the Executive Council Act | $32,346 | |
Total operating expense for Ministry Administration Program | $24,922,428 | ||
Operating assets | |||
| 1901-10 | 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 | |||
| 1901-2 | Ministry administration capital | ||
Other transactions | $1,000 | ||
Total capital expense to be voted | $1,000 | ||
Total capital expense for Ministry Administration Program | $1,000 |
Municipal Services and Building Regulation - vote 1902
The objective of this program is to build strong local governments, encourage well planned, safe and accessible communities and to promote affordable housing through the direct engagement with municipal clients responsible for providing services and implementing programs within Municipal Services and Building Regulation’s core businesses. It is also the Province’s key point of contact with the building sector on matters related to Ontario’s Building Code. Its main priorities are to: oversee the implementation of the Municipal Act, the Planning Act, the Housing Services Act, the Building Code Act and related legislation, regulations, policies and programs; strengthen municipal capacity to achieve financial sustainability, prosperity and resiliency; lead the province’s one-window land-use planning and assist municipalities in delivering their full land-use planning authority; support or coordinate the delivery of capacity building to municipal clients; and protect public safety in buildings. This program also supports key government initiatives such as renewable energy, water conservation, source water protection, affordable housing, barrier-free accessibility in the built environment and climate change mitigation and adaptation. It administers numerous transfer payment programs, including provincial disaster assistance programs, and manages the ministry’s Order-in-Council Emergency Management Program.
Note: recoveries under Operating Expense for Building Sector Climate Change include recoveries of $800,000 from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Account, which are based on forecasts of anticipated revenues and contingent upon a sufficient balance standing to the credit of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Account.
Vote summary
Item number | Item | Estimates | Estimates | Difference | Actual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operating expense | |||||
4 | Municipal Services and Building Regulation | $30,857,100 | $27,335,500 | $3,521,600 | $26,166,893 |
9 | Building Sector Climate Change | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
Total operating expense to be voted | $30,858,100 | $27,336,500 | $3,521,600 | $26,166,893 | |
Total operating expense | $30,858,100 | $27,336,500 | $3,521,600 | $26,166,893 | |
Capital expense | |||||
3 | Municipal Services and Building Regulation | $8,588,000 | $5,026,000 | $3,562,000 | $1,556,309 |
8 | Municipal Services and Building Regulation, Expense related to Capital assets | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
Total capital expense to be voted | $8,589,000 | $5,027,000 | $3,562,000 | $1,556,309 | |
S | Amortization, the Financial Administration Act | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
Total statutory appropriations | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - | |
Total capital expense | $8,590,000 | $5,028,000 | $3,562,000 | $1,556,309 | |
Capital assets | |||||
7 | Municipal Services and Building Regulation | $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 | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
Operating expense | |||
| 1902-4 | Municipal Services and Building Regulation | ||
Salaries and wages | $13,189,700 | ||
Employee benefits | $1,516,000 | ||
Transportation and communication | $633,100 | ||
Services | $5,099,400 | ||
Supplies and equipment | $143,000 | ||
Transfer payments | |||
National Disaster Mitigation Program | $8,125,400 | ||
Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians | $1,000 | ||
Municipal Disaster Recovery Assistance | $1,000 | ||
Disaster Relief Assistance to Victims | $1,000 | ||
Disaster Relief Assistance to Municipalities | $1,000 | ||
Payments under the Municipal Tax Assistance Act | $85,179,000 | ||
Taxes on Tenanted Provincial Properties under the Municipal Tax Assistance Act | $9,181,000 | ||
Assistance to Moosonee | $1,495,500 | ||
Capacity and Leadership Grants for Municipalities and Municipal Organizations | $300,000 | ||
Priority Projects for Municipalities and Municipal Organizations | $1,000 | ||
Assistance to Planning Boards | $350,000 | $104,635,900 | |
Subtotal | $125,217,100 | ||
Less: recoveries | $94,360,000 | ||
Total operating expense to be voted | $30,857,100 | ||
| 1902-9 | Building Sector Climate Change | ||
Services | $326,000 | ||
Transfer payments | |||
Building Code Climate Change Research | $475,000 | ||
Subtotal | $801,000 | ||
Less: recoveries | $800,000 | ||
Total operating expense to be voted | $1,000 | ||
Total operating expense for Municipal Services and Building Regulation | $30,858,100 | ||
Capital expense | |||
| 1902-3 | Municipal Services and Building Regulation | ||
Transfer payments | |||
National Disaster Mitigation Program | $8,585,000 | ||
Municipal Disaster Recovery Assistance | $1,000 | ||
Disaster Relief Assistance to Municipalities | $1,000 | ||
Priority Projects for Municipalities and Municipal Organizations | $1,000 | $8,588,000 | |
Total capital expense to be voted | $8,588,000 | ||
| 1902-8 | Municipal Services and Building Regulation, Expense related to Capital assets | ||
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 Municipal Services and Building Regulation | $8,590,000 | ||
Capital assets | |||
| 1902-7 | Municipal Services and Building Regulation | ||
Land and marine fleet - asset costs | $1,000 | ||
Total capital assets to be voted | $1,000 | ||
Total capital assets for Municipal Services and Building Regulation | $1,000 |
Local Government and Planning Policy - vote 1903
The objectives of this program are safe, strong, urban and rural communities with dynamic local economies that are well-planned, sustainable, healthy, and enhance quality of life. The Local Government and Planning Policy Program contributes to a long-term policy, administrative, and legislative framework that enhances the accountability, transparency and effectiveness of local government and democratic processes. This program includes overseeing the Planning Act, Provincial Policy Statement as well as geographic-specific policy: the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, the Greenbelt Plan and the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan. The program improves environmental protection, preservation of agricultural land, and conservation of greenspace. It also provides a framework through legislation and land use policies, for effective growth management and planning and development approvals that support dynamic economic growth and resilience. The program provides tools to improve local service delivery, reduce costs, achieve financial sustainability, and enhance accountability to taxpayers. Through the program, effective partnerships with key municipalities and relevant associations, Indigenous peoples and other ministries and governments are built and maintained. All of this work is guided by a partnership approach and meaningful stakeholder and municipal engagement, education and consultation.
Vote summary
Item number | Item | Estimates | Estimates | Difference | Actual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operating expense | |||||
7 | Local Government and Planning Policy | $14,386,700 | $14,386,700 | - | $32,607,388 |
10 | Ontario Growth Secretariat | $6,466,500 | $6,466,500 | - | $4,639,765 |
Total operating expense to be voted | $20,853,200 | $20,853,200 | - | $37,247,153 | |
S | Bad debt expense, the Financial Administration Act | - | - | - | $1,923,423 |
S | Toronto Loan Remission, the Financial Administration Act | - | - | - | $70,995,302 |
Total statutory appropriations | - | - | - | $72,918,725 | |
Total operating expense | $20,853,200 | $20,853,200 | - | $110,165,878 |
Standard account by item and sub-items
Vote-item | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
Operating expense | |||
| 1903-7 | Local Government and Planning Policy | ||
Salaries and wages | $7,049,900 | ||
Employee benefits | $791,300 | ||
Transportation and communication | $394,700 | ||
Services | $2,044,200 | ||
Supplies and equipment | $106,600 | ||
Transfer payments | |||
Municipal Research and Analysis Grant | $4,000,000 | ||
Total operating expense to be voted | $14,386,700 | ||
| 1903-10 | Ontario Growth Secretariat | ||
Salaries and wages | $3,318,300 | ||
Employee benefits | $439,700 | ||
Transportation and communication | $188,000 | ||
Services | $2,194,100 | ||
Supplies and equipment | $126,400 | ||
Transfer payments | |||
Growth Fund | $200,000 | ||
Total operating expense to be voted | $6,466,500 | ||
Total operating expense for Local Government and Planning Policy | $20,853,200 |
Affordable Housing Program - vote 1904
The objectives of this program are to: deliver on the government’s commitments on affordable housing, ending homelessness and affordable market housing; create a regulatory framework that protects tenants and landlords and encourages proper maintenance and investment in rental housing; and, support municipalities, housing providers and other external stakeholders, in order to help them meet their housing responsibilities. To meet its objectives, the program provides a full range of services: policy development, program design and delivery, complaints resolution and enforcement, and funding for affordable and social housing, homelessness and affordable market housing programs.
Note: recoveries under Capital Expense for Affordable Housing Capital include recoveries of $92,169,400 from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Account, which are based on forecasts of anticipated revenues and contingent upon a sufficient balance standing to the credit of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Account.
Vote summary
Item number | Item | Estimates | Estimates | Difference | Actual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operating expense | |||||
2 | Social and Market Housing | $942,193,100 | $909,559,500 | $32,633,600 | $875,727,063 |
3 | Residential tenancy | $1,422,700 | $1,422,700 | - | $1,751,930 |
Total operating expense to be voted | $943,615,800 | $910,982,200 | $32,633,600 | $877,478,993 | |
S | Bad debt expense, the Financial Administration Act | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
Total statutory appropriations | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - | |
Total operating expense | $943,616,800 | $910,983,200 | $32,633,600 | $877,478,993 | |
Capital expense | |||||
4 | Affordable Housing Capital | $301,652,900 | $271,238,600 | $30,414,300 | $590,361,042 |
5 | Affordable Housing Capital, Expense related to Capital assets | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
Total capital expense to be voted | $301,653,900 | $271,239,600 | $30,414,300 | $590,361,042 | |
S | Amortization, the Financial Administration Act | $235,500 | $34,200 | $201,300 | - |
Total statutory appropriations | $235,500 | $34,200 | $201,300 | - | |
Total capital expense | $301,889,400 | $271,273,800 | $30,615,600 | $590,361,042 | |
Capital assets | |||||
6 | Affordable Housing Capital | $2,008,900 | $2,284,900 | ($276,000) | $336,649 |
Total capital assets to be voted | $2,008,900 | $2,284,900 | ($276,000) | $336,649 | |
Total capital assets | $2,008,900 | $2,284,900 | ($276,000) | $336,649 |
Standard account by item and sub-items
Vote-item | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
Operating expense | |||
| 1904-2 | Social and Market Housing | ||
Salaries and wages | $12,262,200 | ||
Employee benefits | $1,567,800 | ||
Transportation and communication | $529,400 | ||
Services | $4,100,200 | ||
Supplies and equipment | $118,200 | ||
Transfer payments | |||
Ontario Development Charge Rebate | $25,000,000 | ||
Housing and Homelessness | $4,933,000 | ||
Payments to Service Managers Including Non-Profit Operations in Unorganized Territories | $367,033,800 | ||
Payments to Ontario Mortgage and Housing Corporation | $66,409,000 | ||
Rural and Native Housing Program | $8,273,300 | ||
Ending Homelessness | $73,970,000 | ||
Homelessness Prevention Program | $323,707,200 | ||
Investment in Affordable Housing - Rent Supports - Provincial | $61,550,000 | ||
Investment in Affordable Housing - Rent Supports - Federal | $1,000 | $930,877,300 | |
Subtotal | $949,455,100 | ||
Less: recoveries | $7,262,000 | ||
Total operating expense to be voted | $942,193,100 | ||
| 1904-3 | Residential tenancy | ||
Salaries and wages | $1,173,800 | ||
Employee benefits | $133,500 | ||
Transportation and communication | $89,300 | ||
Services | $7,300 | ||
Supplies and equipment | $18,800 | ||
Total operating expense to be voted | $1,422,700 | ||
Statutory appropriations | |||
Other transactions | |||
| Statutory | Bad debt expense, the Financial Administration Act | $1,000 | |
Total operating expense for Affordable Housing Program | $943,616,800 | ||
Capital expense | |||
| 1904-4 | Affordable Housing Capital | ||
Transfer payments | |||
Social Housing Apartment Improvement Program | $92,169,400 | ||
Investment in Affordable Housing - Provincial | $102,580,000 | ||
Investment in Affordable Housing - Federal | $80,130,000 | ||
Ending Homelessness | $11,844,100 | ||
Ontario Mortgage and Housing Corporation Capital Expenses | $10,249,500 | ||
Affordable Housing Program - Provincial Contribution | $16,848,300 | ||
Provincial Affordable Housing Lands - Sale | $80,000,000 | ||
Provincial Affordable Housing Lands - Lease | $1,000 | $393,822,300 | |
Less: recoveries | $92,169,400 | ||
Total capital expense to be voted | $301,652,900 | ||
| 1904-5 | Affordable Housing Capital, Expense related to Capital assets | ||
Other transactions | $1,000 | ||
Total capital expense to be voted | $1,000 | ||
Statutory appropriations | |||
Other transactions | |||
| Statutory | Amortization, the Financial Administration Act | $235,500 | |
Total capital expense for Affordable Housing Program | $301,889,400 | ||
Capital assets | |||
| 1904-6 | Affordable Housing Capital | ||
Business application software - asset costs | $2,008,900 | ||
Total capital assets to be voted | $2,008,900 | ||
Total capital assets for Affordable Housing Program | $2,008,900 |