Expenditure Estimates for the Ministry of Northern Development (2024-25)
The 2024-2025 Expenditure Estimates set out details of the operating and capital spending requirements of the Ministry of Northern Development for the fiscal year commencing April 1, 2024.
Summary
The Ministry of Northern Development (MND) strives to make Northern Ontario strong, healthy, and prosperous by contributing responsible economic development support to communities and businesses, and by promoting the region and its assets internationally. The ministry advances economic development in Northern Ontario through collaborative partnerships and solutions that reflect the unique needs of northerners.
The ministry delivers economic development programs and serves as a voice for the North. MND’s programs support northern economic growth, and strong northern communities. The ministry’s Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation makes strategic investments that help expand economic opportunity in the North. The ministry applies a northern lens for policy review and development and champions Northern Ontario interests to advance economic development. Investments in Northern Ontario infrastructure, such as highways, improve the North’s linkages to the rest of Ontario, Canada, and beyond.
Ministry program summary
| Vote | Program | Estimates | Estimates | Difference | Actual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operating expense | |||||
| 2201 | Ministry administration Program | 6,593,900 | 6,513,800 | 80,100 | 6,358,049 |
| 2202 | Northern Development Program | 231,928,300 | 206,130,200 | 25,798,100 | 193,249,389 |
| Total operating expense to be voted | 238,522,200 | 212,644,000 | 25,878,200 | 199,607,438 | |
| Statutory appropriations | 66,014 | 166,014 | (100,000) | 62,108 | |
| Ministry total operating expense | 238,588,214 | 212,810,014 | 25,778,200 | 199,669,546 | |
| Consolidation adjustment - Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation | 13,029,900 | 14,258,700 | (1,228,800) | 31,033,039 | |
| Consolidation adjustment - General Real Estate Portfolio | (148,300) | (190,300) | 42,000 | (172,366) | |
| Total Including Consolidation & Other Adjustments | 251,469,814 | 226,878,414 | 24,591,400 | 230,530,219 | |
Operating assets | |||||
| 2201 | Ministry Administration Program | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - |
| 2202 | Northern Development Program | 2,000 | 2,000 | - | - |
| Total operating assets to be voted | 3,000 | 3,000 | - | - | |
| Ministry Total Operating Assets | 3,000 | 3,000 | - | - | |
Capital expense | |||||
| 2201 | Ministry Administration Program | 2,000 | 2,000 | - | - |
| 2202 | Northern Development Program | 108,503,000 | 106,503,000 | 2,000,000 | 91,498,608 |
| Total capital expense to be voted | 108,505,000 | 106,505,000 | 2,000,000 | 91,498,608 | |
| Statutory appropriations | 401,556,300 | 392,071,800 | 9,484,500 | 378,784,247 | |
| Ministry total capital expense | 510,061,300 | 498,576,800 | 11,484,500 | 470,282,855 | |
| Consolidation adjustment - Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation | 750,900 | (146,300) | 897,200 | (40,000,000) | |
| Total Including Consolidation & Other Adjustments | 510,812,200 | 498,430,500 | 12,381,700 | 430,282,855 | |
Capital assets | |||||
| 2201 | Ministry Administration Program | 2,000 | 2,000 | - | - |
| 2202 | Northern Development Program | 619,731,100 | 592,917,500 | 26,813,600 | 540,532,811 |
| Total capital assets to be voted | 619,733,100 | 592,919,500 | 26,813,600 | 540,532,811 | |
| Ministry total capital assets | 619,733,100 | 592,919,500 | 26,813,600 | 540,532,811 | |
| Ministry total operating and capital including consolidation and other adjustments (not including assets) | 762,282,014 | 725,308,914 | 36,973,100 | 660,813,074 | |
Reconciliation to previously published data
| Operating expense | Estimates | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| Total operating expense previously published | 212,810,014 | - |
| Government reorganization | ||
Transfer of functions from other ministries | - | 199,727,601 |
Transfer of functions to other ministries | - | (58,055) |
| Restated total operating expense | 212,810,014 | 199,669,546 |
| Capital expense | Estimates | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| Total capital expense previously published | 498,576,800 | - |
| Government reorganization | ||
Transfer of functions from other ministries | - | 470,282,855 |
| Restated total capital expense | 498,576,800 | 470,282,855 |
| Capital assets | Estimates | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| Total Capital Assets previously published | 592,919,500 | - |
| Government reorganization | ||
Transfer of functions from other Ministries | - | 540,532,811 |
| Restated total capital assets | 592,919,500 | 540,532,811 |
Ministry administration program - vote 2201
This program provides executive direction as well as strategic business and resource planning services to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of ministry programs. It supports ministry operations through the provision of advice and services in the areas of human resources, financial planning, accounting and administration, and professional support services such as legal services. This program also provides core strategic support in the areas of corporate policy and communications.
Vote summary
| Item number | Item | Estimates | Estimates | Difference | Actual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operating expense | |||||
| 1 | Ministry administration | 6,593,900 | 6,513,800 | 80,100 | 6,358,049 |
| Total operating expense to be voted | 6,593,900 | 6,513,800 | 80,100 | 6,358,049 | |
| S | Minister's salary, the Executive Council Act | 47,841 | 47,841 | - | 46,459 |
| S | Parliamentary assistant's salary, the Executive Council Act | 16,173 | 16,173 | - | 15,649 |
| S | Bad debt expense, the Financial Administration Act | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - |
| Total statutory appropriations | 65,014 | 65,014 | - | 62,108 | |
| Total operating expense | 6,658,914 | 6,578,814 | 80,100 | 6,420,157 | |
Operating assets | |||||
| 2 | Ministry Administration Program | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - |
| Total operating assets to be voted | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - | |
| Total operating assets | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - | |
Capital expense | |||||
| 3 | Ministry administration | 2,000 | 2,000 | - | - |
| Total capital expense to be voted | 2,000 | 2,000 | - | - | |
| S | Amortization, the Financial Administration Act | 2,000 | 2,000 | - | - |
| Total statutory appropriations | 2,000 | 2,000 | - | - | |
| Total capital expense | 4,000 | 4,000 | - | - | |
Capital assets | |||||
| 4 | Ministry Administration Capital Assets | 2,000 | 2,000 | - | - |
| Total capital assets to be voted | 2,000 | 2,000 | - | - | |
| Total capital assets | 2,000 | 2,000 | - | - | |
Standard account by item and sub-items
| Vote- item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount $ | Amount $ |
|---|---|---|---|
Operating expense | |||
| 2201-1 | Ministry administration | ||
Salaries and wages | 5,850,200 | ||
Employee benefits | 551,800 | ||
Transportation and communication | 336,400 | ||
Services | 3,189,100 | ||
Supplies and equipment | 165,900 | ||
| Subtotal | 10,093,400 | ||
| Less: recoveries | 3,499,500 | ||
| Total operating expense to be voted | 6,593,900 | ||
| Sub-items: | |||
| Main office | |||
Salaries and wages | 1,180,000 | ||
Employee benefits | 121,300 | ||
Transportation and communication | 92,100 | ||
Services | 45,900 | ||
Supplies and equipment | 34,400 | 1,473,700 | |
| Financial and administrative services | |||
Salaries and wages | 2,447,400 | ||
Employee benefits | 154,400 | ||
Transportation and communication | 136,200 | ||
Services | 1,398,000 | ||
Supplies and equipment | 79,600 | ||
Subtotal | 4,215,600 | ||
Less: recoveries | 2,656,100 | 1,559,500 | |
| Human resources | |||
Salaries and wages | 965,400 | ||
Employee benefits | 158,700 | ||
Transportation and communication | 50,200 | ||
Services | 99,200 | ||
Supplies and equipment | 26,200 | ||
Subtotal | 1,299,700 | ||
Less: recoveries | 607,500 | 692,200 | |
| Communications services | |||
Salaries and wages | 715,300 | ||
Employee benefits | 70,400 | ||
Transportation and communication | 19,300 | ||
Services | 153,300 | ||
Supplies and equipment | 11,000 | 969,300 | |
| Analysis and Planning | |||
Salaries and wages | 542,100 | ||
Employee benefits | 47,000 | ||
Transportation and communication | 24,100 | ||
Services | 22,300 | ||
Supplies and equipment | 7,200 | 642,700 | |
| Legal services | |||
Transportation and communication | 14,500 | ||
Services | 1,040,300 | ||
Supplies and equipment | 7,500 | 1,062,300 | |
| Information systems | |||
Services | 430,100 | ||
Less: recoveries | 235,900 | 194,200 | |
| Total operating expense to be voted | 6,593,900 | ||
| Statutory appropriations | |||
| Statutory | Minister's salary, the Executive Council Act | 47,841 | |
| Statutory | Parliamentary assistant's salary, the Executive Council Act | 16,173 | |
| Statutory appropriations | |||
Other transactions | |||
| Statutory | Bad debt expense, the Financial Administration Act | 1,000 | |
| Total operating expense for Ministry Administration Program | 6,658,914 | ||
Operating assets | |||
| 2201-2 | Ministry Administration Program | ||
Loans and Investments | 1,000 | ||
| Total operating assets to be voted | 1,000 | ||
| Total operating assets for Ministry Administration Program | 1,000 | ||
Capital expense | |||
| 2201-3 | Ministry administration | ||
Other transactions | 2,000 | ||
| Total capital expense to be voted | 2,000 | ||
| Statutory appropriations | |||
Other transactions | |||
| Statutory | Amortization, the Financial Administration Act | 2,000 | |
| Total capital expense for Ministry Administration Program | 4,000 | ||
Capital assets | |||
| 2201-4 | Ministry Administration Capital Assets | ||
Machinery and equipment - asset costs | 2,000 | ||
| Total capital assets to be voted | 2,000 | ||
| Total capital assets for Ministry Administration Program | 2,000 | ||
Northern Development Program - vote 2202
This program leads and assists in the development and delivery of policies, programs, and services that support Northern Ontario businesses and communities. The program strives to make Northern Ontario strong, healthy, and prosperous by providing business and community economic development support and access to government programs and services, promoting trade and investment, and addressing northern regional and local infrastructure needs.
The program provides strategic policy advice through research and analysis to support the development, delivery, and implementation of northern economic development programs on a range of issues and opportunities with respect to Northern Ontario. By engaging northerners in government initiatives, including policy and planning activities, this program ensures northerners have a say in the development of government programs and services that affect them. The program is responsible for applying a northern lens for policy review and development and champions Northern Ontario interests to advance economic development.
This program invests in Northern Ontario infrastructure to support government priorities. Strategic investments in infrastructure through the Northern Highways Program, the Winter Roads Program, and the Northern Ontario Resource Development Support Fund are improving the North's linkages to the rest of Ontario, Canada, and beyond.
The ministry's network of advisors provides northern communities and businesses with access to government economic development programs and services, including the delivery of Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) programs. Ministry programs and services are also aimed at attracting trade and investment opportunities to help northern businesses develop and expand domestic and international markets, as well as attracting new business investment to the region.
The NOHFC, an agency of the ministry, offers a variety of funding programs that support public and private sector economic growth, diversification, and job creation in Northern Ontario.
The Northern Energy Advantage Program assists Northern Ontario’s largest industrial electricity consumers to reduce energy costs, sustain jobs, and maintain global competitiveness. Additionally, the Veterinary Assistance Program provides better access to veterinary services for agriculture producers with large animals, allowing for a healthy and strong agricultural sector in Northern Ontario.
The ministry is responsible for the oversight of and compliance with the Northern Services Boards Act (NSBA). Local Service Boards are created under the NSBA to facilitate the delivery of services in unincorporated areas in Northern Ontario.
Vote summary
| Item number | Item | Estimates | Estimates | Difference | Actual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operating expense | |||||
| 1 | Northern Economic Development | 231,928,300 | 206,130,200 | 25,798,100 | 193,249,389 |
| Total operating expense to be voted | 231,928,300 | 206,130,200 | 25,798,100 | 193,249,389 | |
| S | Bad debt expense, the Financial Administration Act | 1,000 | 101,000 | (100,000) | - |
| Total statutory appropriations | 1,000 | 101,000 | (100,000) | - | |
| Total operating expense | 231,929,300 | 206,231,200 | 25,698,100 | 193,249,389 | |
Operating assets | |||||
| 3 | Northern Development Operating Assets | 2,000 | 2,000 | - | - |
| Total operating assets to be voted | 2,000 | 2,000 | - | - | |
| Total operating assets | 2,000 | 2,000 | - | - | |
Capital expense | |||||
| 2 | Northern Economic Development | 108,503,000 | 106,503,000 | 2,000,000 | 91,498,608 |
| Total capital expense to be voted | 108,503,000 | 106,503,000 | 2,000,000 | 91,498,608 | |
| S | Amortization, the Financial Administration Act | 401,554,300 | 392,069,800 | 9,484,500 | 378,784,247 |
| Total statutory appropriations | 401,554,300 | 392,069,800 | 9,484,500 | 378,784,247 | |
| Total capital expense | 510,057,300 | 498,572,800 | 11,484,500 | 470,282,855 | |
Capital assets | |||||
| 4 | Northern Development Capital Assets | 619,731,100 | 592,917,500 | 26,813,600 | 540,532,811 |
| Total capital assets to be voted | 619,731,100 | 592,917,500 | 26,813,600 | 540,532,811 | |
| Total capital assets | 619,731,100 | 592,917,500 | 26,813,600 | 540,532,811 | |
Standard account by item and sub-items
| Vote- item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount $ | Amount $ |
|---|---|---|---|
Operating expense | |||
| 2202-1 | Northern Economic Development | ||
Salaries and wages | 12,344,400 | ||
Employee benefits | 1,613,000 | ||
Transportation and communication | 602,900 | ||
Services | 6,994,200 | ||
Supplies and equipment | 164,200 | ||
Transfer payments | |||
Northern Energy Advantage Program | 167,470,000 | ||
Community services | 625,000 | ||
Economic Development | 830,000 | ||
Northern Ontario Heritage Fund | 50,000,000 | ||
Small Business Enterprise Centres | 700,000 | 219,625,000 | |
| Subtotal | 241,343,700 | ||
| Less: recoveries | 9,415,400 | ||
| Total operating expense to be voted | 231,928,300 | ||
| Statutory appropriations | |||
Other transactions | |||
| Statutory | Bad debt expense, the Financial Administration Act | 1,000 | |
| Total operating expense for Northern Development Program | 231,929,300 | ||
Operating assets | |||
| 2202-3 | Northern Development Operating Assets | ||
Deposits and prepaid expenses | 1,000 | ||
Loans and Investments | 1,000 | ||
| Total operating assets to be voted | 2,000 | ||
| Total operating assets for Northern Development Program | 2,000 | ||
Capital expense | |||
| 2202-2 | Northern Economic Development | ||
Services | 25,102,000 | ||
Transfer payments | |||
Northern Ontario Resource Development Support Fund | 15,000,000 | ||
Winter Roads | 11,000,000 | ||
Northern Ontario Heritage Fund | 50,000,000 | ||
Railway Infrastructure Renewal | 3,800,000 | 79,800,000 | |
Other transactions | |||
Resource Access Roads | 3,600,000 | ||
Northern Development | 1,000 | 3,601,000 | |
| Total capital expense to be voted | 108,503,000 | ||
| Statutory appropriations | |||
Other transactions | |||
| Statutory | Amortization, the Financial Administration Act | 401,554,300 | |
| Total capital expense for Northern Development Program | 510,057,300 | ||
Capital assets | |||
| 2202-4 | Northern Development Capital Assets | ||
Transportation infrastructure - asset costs | 619,730,100 | ||
Machinery and equipment - asset costs | 1,000 | ||
| Total capital assets to be voted | 619,731,100 | ||
| Total capital assets for Northern Development Program | 619,731,100 | ||
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 capital expense includes statutory appropriations, special warrants and total capital expense to be voted.
- footnote[3] Back to paragraph Total capital assets includes statutory appropriations, special warrants and total capital assets to be voted.