Summary

The Ministry of the Solicitor General (the ministry) is committed to ensuring that all communities in Ontario are kept safe. To fulfill its mandate, the ministry’s responsibilities are divided into two distinct parts: community safety and correctional services. As part of its community safety mandate, the ministry is responsible for supporting crime prevention initiatives at a local and provincial level, establishing provincewide police standards and providing police oversight. The ministry coordinates public safety initiatives among municipal, fire and emergency services. The ministry also oversees the governance and licensing of private security guards and investigators and is directly responsible for Ontario’s animal welfare enforcement system.

Within the correctional services’ mandate, the ministry operates a safe, effective and accountable adult corrections system that includes correctional facilities and probation and parole offices across the province. The ministry is responsible for the safety and well-being of correctional services staff and those on remand or serving a custodial or community sentence.

Organizations within the ministry that contribute to community safety include the Ontario Provincial Police, the Office of the Chief Coroner, the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service, the Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM) and Correctional Services Investigations and Intelligence Branch. The ministry also delivers training for first responders and frontline staff through the Corrections Centre for Professional Advancement and Training and Ontario Police College, and develops training courses and operates live mobile fire training units for local fire services through the OFM.

Ministry program summary

Operating expense
VoteProgramEstimates
2025–26 $
Estimates
2024–25 $
Difference
Between
2025–26
and
2024–25 $
Actual
2023–24 $
2601Ministry administration84,365,00064,303,80020,061,20063,727,268
2603Public Safety Division650,392,400480,000,300170,392,100493,632,651
2604Ontario Provincial Police1,887,430,0001,610,992,500276,437,5001,625,163,546
2605Correctional Services1,185,325,5001,036,782,800148,542,7001,251,538,106
2607Agencies, Boards and Commissions7,146,8007,367,800(221,000)934,753
2609Emergency Planning and Management130,886,300113,714,50017,171,800120,907,961
2610Strategic Policy Division12,408,3006,922,3005,486,0008,944,373
2612Inspectorate11,312,60011,042,300270,3009,516,043
2614Emergency Services Telecommunications203,478,600278,234,300(74,755,700)136,146,863
2615Data Insights and Strategic Initiatives9,204,8008,650,900553,9003,882,410
2616Health Services174,029,600156,488,90017,540,700127,204,926
2617Infrastructure175,781,800163,725,70012,056,100175,024,499
 Total operating expense to be voted4,531,761,7003,938,226,100593,535,6004,016,623,399
 Statutory appropriations338,392132,187206,20517,235,823
 Ministry total operating expense4,532,100,0923,938,358,287593,741,8054,033,859,223
 Consolidation adjustment - Hospitals(26,816,900)(29,373,300)2,556,400(23,385,082)
 Consolidation adjustment - School Boards---(755,388)
 Consolidation adjustment - Colleges---(451,829)
 Consolidation adjustment - Bill 124---(23,263,862)
 Consolidation adjustment - Ontario Health---(224,763)
 Consolidation adjustment - General real estate portfolio(206,851,500)(191,819,600)(15,031,900)(204,956,252)
 Total including consolidation and other adjustments4,298,431,6923,717,165,387581,266,3053,780,822,047
Operating assets
VoteProgramEstimates
2025–26 $
Estimates
2024–25 $
Difference
Between
2025–26
and
2024–25 $
Actual
2023–24 $
2614Emergency Services Telecommunications2,820,0002,908,500(88,500)2,483,832
 Total operating assets to be voted2,820,0002,908,500(88,500)2,483,832
 Ministry total operating assets2,820,0002,908,500(88,500)2,483,832
Capital expense
VoteProgramEstimates
2025–26 $
Estimates
2024–25 $
Difference
Between
2025–26
and
2024–25 $
Actual
2023–24 $
2601Ministry administration1,0001,000--
2603Public Safety Division49,466,20040,522,0008,944,20021,075,166
2604Ontario Provincial Police376,000376,000-125,468
2605Correctional Services2,0002,000--
2609Emergency Planning and Management2,0001,0001,000-
2610Strategic Policy Division1,0001,000--
2614Emergency Services Telecommunications4,489,8004,850,400(360,600)955,359
2616Health Services1,0001,000--
2617Infrastructure284,099,200151,071,400133,027,80067,409,984
 Total capital expense to be voted338,438,200196,825,800141,612,40089,565,977
 Statutory appropriations110,205,00078,815,80031,389,20022,586,933
 Ministry total capital expense448,643,200275,641,600173,001,600112,152,910
 Consolidation adjustment - General real estate portfolio(243,351,200)(82,152,700)(161,198,500)(59,608,152)
 Consolidation adjustment - Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation(40,747,900)(68,918,700)28,170,800(1,781,300)
 Total including consolidation and other adjustments164,544,100124,570,20039,973,90050,763,458
Capital assets
VoteProgramEstimates
2025–26 $
Estimates
2024–25 $
Difference
Between
2025–26
and
2024–25 $
Actual
2023–24 $
2601Ministry administration1,0001,000--
2603Public Safety Division3,176,0002,644,600531,400-
2604Ontario Provincial Police111,311,00069,501,00041,810,00028,410,013
2605Correctional Services151,000151,000-135,650
2609Emergency Planning and Management19,548,60033,648,100(14,099,500)908,108
2614Emergency Services Telecommunications315,353,300308,211,2007,142,100129,215,407
2616Health Services451,0001,000450,000-
2617Infrastructure430,332,800382,703,90047,628,900207,341,972
 Total capital assets to be voted880,324,700796,861,80083,462,900366,011,150
 Ministry total capital assets880,324,700796,861,80083,462,900366,011,150
 Ministry total operating and capital including consolidation and other adjustments (not including assets)4,462,975,7923,841,735,587621,240,2053,831,585,504

Reconciliation to previously published data

Operating ExpenseEstimates
2024-25 $
Actual
2023-24 $
Total Operating Expense previously published footnote 14,004,282,3874,106,014,769
Government Reorganization  

Transfer of functions from other ministries

12,532,0002,244,065

Transfer of functions to other ministries

(78,456,100)(74,399,612)
Restated Total Operating Expense3,938,358,2874,033,859,222
Operating AssetsEstimates
2024-25 $
Actual
2023-24 $
Total Operating Assets previously published footnote 28,208,5004,666,667
Government Reorganization  

Transfer of functions to other ministries

(5,300,000)(2,182,835)
Restated Total Operating Assets2,908,5002,483,832
Capital ExpenseEstimates
2024-25 $
Actual
2023-24 $
Total Capital Expense previously published footnote 3280,625,400113,722,303
Government Reorganization  

Transfer of functions to other ministries

(4,983,800)(1,569,393)
Restated Total Capital Expense275,641,600112,152,910
Capital AssetsEstimates
2024-25 $
Actual
2023-24 $
Total Capital Assets previously published footnote 4805,964,800372,703,840
Government Reorganization  

Transfer of functions to other ministries

(9,103,000)(6,692,690)
Restated Total Capital Assets796,861,800366,011,150

Ministry Administration - Vote 2601

Ministry Administration provides a broad range of management services with respect to the overall administration of the ministry including: human resources, business and financial planning, controllership, procurement, agency oversight, communications, legal services, as well as other specialized and time-limited functions. The program shares Justice Sector services for freedom of information and French language services.

Vote summary

Operating Expense
Item numberItemEstimates
2025–26 $
Estimates
2024–25 $
Difference
Between
2025–26
and
2024–25 $
Actual
2023–24 $
1Ministry Administration84,365,00064,303,80020,061,20063,727,268
 Total operating expense to be voted84,365,00064,303,80020,061,20063,727,268
SMinister's salary, the Executive Council Act47,84147,841-49,301
SMinister without Portfolio’s Salary, the Executive Council Act22,378-22,378-
SParliamentary Assistant’s Salary, the Executive Council Act16,17332,346(16,173)33,334
SPayments under the Financial Administration Act1,0001,000-11,726,218
SBad Debt Expense, the Financial Administration Act250,00050,000200,000323,000
 Total statutory appropriations337,392131,187206,20512,131,853
 Total operating expense84,702,39264,434,98720,267,40575,859,121
Capital Expense
Item numberItemEstimates
2025–26 $
Estimates
2024–25 $
Difference
Between
2025–26
and
2024–25 $
Actual
2023–24 $
5Ministry Administration, Expense related to Capital Assets1,0001,000--
 Total Capital Expense to be voted1,0001,000--
SAmortization, the Financial Administration Act1,0001,000--
 Total Capital Expense2,0002,000--
Capital assets
Item numberItemEstimates
2025–26 $
Estimates
2024–25 $
Difference
Between
2025–26
and
2024–25 $
Actual
2023–24 $
4Ministry Administration1,0001,000--
 Total Capital Assets to be Voted1,0001,000--
 Total Capital Assets1,0001,000--

Standard account by item and sub-items

Operating expense
Item numberStandard account by item and sub-itemsAmount $Amount $
2601-1Ministry Administration  
 

Salaries and wages

 58,060,200
 

Employee benefits

 2,387,700
 

Transportation and communication

 737,100
 

Services

 
22,569,800
 

Supplies and equipment

 610,200
 Total Operating Expense to be Voted 84,365,000
 Sub-items:  
 Main Office  
 

Salaries and wages

3,614,000 
 

Employee benefits

330,200 
 

Transportation and communication

72,600 
 

Services

261,100 
 

Supplies and equipment

80,3004,358,200
 Corporate Services  
 

Salaries and wages

50,981,100 
 

Employee benefits

1,673,300 
 

Transportation and communication

489,300 
 

Services

12,665,600 
 

Supplies and equipment

391,30066,200,600
 Communication Services  
 

Salaries and wages

3,440,100 
 

Employee benefits

380,800 
 

Transportation and communication

79,900 
 

Services

242,800 
 

Supplies and equipment

73,6004,217,200
 Legal Services  
 

Salaries and wages

25,000 
 

Employee benefits

3,400 
 

Transportation and communication

95,300 
 

Services

9,400,300 
 

Supplies and equipment


65,000
9,589,000
 Total operating expense to be voted 84,365,000
 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 Assistant’s Salary, the Executive Council Act

 16,173
 Statutory appropriations  
Statutory

Other transactions

  
Statutory

Payments under the Financial Administration Act

 1,000
Statutory

Bad Debt Expense, the Financial Administration Act

 250,000
 Total Operating Expense for Ministry Administration 84,702,392
Capital Expense
Item numberStandard account by item and sub-itemsAmount $
2601-5Ministry Administration, Expense related to Capital Assets 
 

Other transactions

1,000
 Total Capital Expense to be Voted1,000
 Statutory appropriations 
 

Other transactions

 
Statutory

Amortization, the Financial Administration Act

1,000
 Total Capital Expense for Ministry Administration2,000
Capital Assets
Item numberStandard account by item and sub-itemsAmount $
2601-4Ministry Administration 
 

Information technology hardware

1,000
 Total Capital Assets to be Voted1,000
 Total Capital Assets for Ministry Administration1,000

Public Safety Division - Vote 2603

The Public Safety Division works with its policing, municipal, First Nation and community partners to promote community safety and well-being. Activities include: scientific analysis at the Centre of Forensic Sciences; oversight of the private security and investigative services industry; development and amendment of policing legislation, regulation and guidance; expert training delivery and support for police and other public safety personnel to meet law enforcement needs; program development and administration of community safety grants; implementation and support for community safety and well-being planning across the province; support for intelligence-led law enforcement operations; management of provincial appointments; delivery of Ontario Major Case Management; administration and enforcement of the Provincial Animal Welfare Services Act, 2019, including the protection of animals; and broader engagement, program development and administration of funding agreements with First Nations communities to support First Nations policing in Ontario.

Vote summary

Operating expense
Item numberItemEstimates
2025–26 $
Estimates
2024–25 $
Difference
Between
2025–26
and
2024–25 $
Actual
2023–24 $
1Public Safety Division – Office of the Assistant Deputy Minister1,250,1001,768,300(518,200)1,361,407
5External Relations Branch501,602,200376,194,400125,407,800363,388,641
6Private Security and Investigation Services5,564,4005,401,600162,8006,118,151
7Centre of Forensic Sciences37,131,80030,811,6006,320,20039,001,005
10Ontario Police College58,013,90038,560,60019,453,30037,968,943
11Animal Welfare Services46,830,00027,263,80019,566,20045,794,504
 Total operating expense to be voted650,392,400480,000,300170,392,100493,632,651
SPayments under the Crown Attorneys Act---4,719,300
 Total Statutory Appropriations---4,719,300
 Total operating expense650,392,400480,000,300170,392,100498,351,951
Capital Expense
Item numberItemEstimates
2025–26 $
Estimates
2024–25 $
Difference
Between
2025–26
and
2024–25 $
Actual
2023–24 $
9Public Safety Division49,466,20040,522,0008,944,20021,075,166
 Total capital expense to be voted49,466,20040,522,0008,944,20021,075,166
SAmortization, the Financial Administration Act2,295,9001,002,2001,293,700752,908
 Total Statutory Appropriations2,295,9001,002,2001,293,700752,908
 Total capital expense51,762,10041,524,20010,237,90021,828,074
Capital assets
Item numberItemEstimates
2025–26 $
Estimates
2024–25 $
Difference
Between
2025–26
and
2024–25 $
Actual
2023–24 $
8Public Safety Division3,176,0002,644,600531,400-
 Total capital assets to be voted3,176,0002,644,600531,400-
 Total capital assets3,176,0002,644,600531,400-

Standard account by item and sub-items

Operating expense
Item
number
Standard account by item and sub-itemsAmount $Amount $
2603-1Public Safety Division – Office of the Assistant Deputy Minister  
 

Salaries and wages

 1,146,100
 

Employee benefits

 46,500
 

Transportation and communication

 18,900
 

Services

 27,300
 

Supplies and equipment

 11,300
 Total operating expense to be voted 1,250,100
2603-5External Relations Branch  
 

Salaries and wages

 14,031,700
 

Employee benefits

 1,363,300
 

Transportation and communication

 970,000
 

Services

 18,387,700
 

Supplies and equipment

 523,400
 

Transfer payments

  
 

First Nations Officer Fund

10,591,600 
 

 Community Safety and Policing Grant

71,800,000 
 

Grants for Municipal Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) Programs

2,400,000 
 

Miscellaneous Grants - Policing Services

70,855,800 
 

Safer and Vital Communities Grant

1,046,600 
 

Federal-Provincial First Nations Policing Agreement

186,857,100 
 

Municipal Hate Crime Extremism Investigative Funding

1,250,000 
 

Ontario Association of Crime Stoppers

225,000 
 

Court Security

125,000,000470,026,100
 Subtotal 505,302,200
 Less: Recoveries 3,700,000
 Total operating expense to be voted 501,602,200
2603-6Private Security and Investigation Services  
 

Salaries and wages

 2,403,500
 

Employee benefits

 292,500
 

Transportation and communication

 202,500
 

Services

 1,589,000
 

Supplies and equipment

 1,076,900
 Total operating expense to be voted 5,564,400
2603-7Centre of Forensic Sciences  
 

Salaries and wages

 25,253,900
 

Employee benefits

 3,416,200
 

Transportation and communication

 640,300
 

Services

 4,122,200
 

Supplies and equipment

 3,699,200
 Total operating expense to be voted 37,131,800
2603-10Ontario Police College  
 

Salaries and wages

 20,840,400
 

Employee benefits

 2,076,200
 

Transportation and communication

 5,657,800
 

Services

 23,692,600
 

Supplies and equipment

 5,747,900
 Subtotal 58,014,900
 Less: Recoveries 1,000
 Total operating expense to be voted 58,013,900
2603-11Animal Welfare Services  
 

Salaries and wages

 23,153,900
 

Employee benefits

 1,777,300
 

Transportation and communication

 375,100
 

Services

 19,791,900
 

Supplies and equipment

 1,731,800
 Total Operating Expense to be Voted 46,830,000
 Total Operating Expense for Public Safety Division 650,392,400
Capital Expense
Item
number
Standard account by item and sub-itemsAmount $Amount $
2603-9Public Safety Division  
 

Transfer payments

  
 

Community Safety and Policing Grant - Capital

19,950,000 
 

Policing Equipment

14,331,700 
 

Federal-Provincial First Nations Policing Agreements

15,182,50049,464,200
 

Other transactions

  
 

Capital investments

1,000 
 

Loss on asset disposal

1,000 
 Total capital expense to be voted  
 Statutory Appropriations  
 

Other transactions

  
Statutory

Amortization, the Financial Administration Act

  
 Total Capital Expense for Public Safety Division  
Capital assets
Item
number
Standard account by item and sub-itemsAmount $
2603-8Public Safety Division 
 

Machinery and equipment - asset costs

3,175,000
 

Land and marine fleet - asset costs

1,000
 Total operating expense to be voted3,176,000
 Total Capital Assets for Public Safety Division3,176,000

Ontario Provincial Police - Vote 2604

Reporting to the Commissioner of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), the OPP provides collaborative, preventative and responsive frontline policing services in hundreds of municipalities and First Nations communities throughout the province. With a multi-faceted mandate, the OPP also leads various province-wide strategies and initiatives to address the victimization caused by organized crime including gangs and illegal guns, auto theft, bail compliance, illicit drugs, child exploitation, human trafficking, money laundering, serious fraud, cybercrime and Canada/US border security. In addition, the OPP patrols provincial highways and is responsible for safety on many of the waterways and trail systems in the province. The OPP maintains specialized provincial programs and information systems including Amber Alert, the Violent Crimes Linkages Analysis System, the Ontario Sex Offender Registry, and the Joint Air Support Unit. Under its provincial mandate, the OPP also conducts multijurisdictional strategic intelligence operations on matters involving international, domestic, and issue-specific terrorism and hate crimes. Mandated responsibilities further include emergency management response, oversight and support for critical incidents and major events, and specialized justice officials’ security and protection services for the Government of Ontario across the province.

Vote summary

Operating expense
Item numberItemEstimates
2025–26 $
Estimates
2024–25 $
Difference
Between
2025–26
and
2024–25 $
Actual
2023–24 $
1Corporate and Strategic Services332,478,000272,760,60059,717,400287,637,995
2Chief Firearms Office7,824,0007,165,500658,5007,347,492
3Investigations and Organized Crime278,562,900242,192,50036,370,400224,890,700
4Field and Traffic Services1,161,438,200981,919,400179,518,8001,013,756,869
5Fleet Management107,126,900106,954,500172,40091,530,490
 Total operating expense to be voted1,887,430,0001,610,992,500276,437,5001,625,163,546
SPayments under the Community Safety and Policing Act, 20191,0001,000-384,670
 Total Statutory Appropriations1,0001,000-384,670
 Total operating expense1,887,431,0001,610,993,500276,437,5001,625,548,216
Capital expense
Item numberItemEstimates
2025–26 $
Estimates
2024–25 $
Difference
Between
2025–26
and
2024–25 $
Actual
2023–24 $
8Ontario Provincial Police376,000376,000-125,468
 Total capital expense to be voted376,000376,000-125,468
SAmortization, the Financial Administration Act26,005,50021,528,5004,477,00015,535,294
 Total Statutory Appropriations26,005,50021,528,5004,477,00015,535,294
 Total capital expense26,381,50021,904,5004,477,00015,660,762
Capital assets
Item numberItemEstimates
2025–26 $
Estimates
2024–25 $
Difference
Between
2025–26
and
2024–25 $
Actual
2023–24 $
7Ontario Provincial Police111,311,00069,501,00041,810,00028,410,013
 Total capital assets to be voted111,311,00069,501,00041,810,00028,410,013
 Total capital assets111,311,00069,501,00041,810,00028,410,013

Standard account by item and sub-items

Operating expense
Item
number
Standard account by item and sub-itemsAmount $
2604-1Corporate and Strategic Services 
 

Salaries and wages

195,492,400
 

Employee benefits

15,616,700
 

Transportation and communication

35,966,100
 

Services

35,710,500
 

Supplies and equipment

51,539,900
 Subtotal334,325,600
 Less: Recoveries1,847,600
 Total operating expense to be voted332,478,000
2604-2Chief Firearms Office 
 

Salaries and wages

4,853,100
 

Employee benefits

560,400
 

Transportation and communication

99,500
 

Services

2,207,300
 

Supplies and equipment

103,700
 Total operating expense to be voted7,824,000
2604-3Investigations and Organized Crime 
 

Salaries and wages

195,147,900
 

Employee benefits

16,482,300
 

Transportation and communication

10,456,000
 

Services

52,084,600
 

Supplies and equipment

7,900,700
 Subtotal282,071,500
 Less: Recoveries3,508,600
 Total operating expense to be voted278,562,900
2604-4Field and Traffic Services 
 

Salaries and wages

935,219,300
 

Employee benefits

154,257,000
 

Transportation and communication

12,256,700
 

Services

77,031,800
 

Supplies and equipment

17,194,800
 Subtotal1,195,959,600
 Less: Recoveries34,521,400
 Total operating expense to be voted1,161,438,200
2604-5Fleet Management 
 

Salaries and wages

83,700
 

Employee benefits

20,600
 

Transportation and communication

188,100
 

Services

22,025,700
 

Supplies and equipment

88,333,400
 Subtotal110,651,500
 Less: Recoveries3,524,600
 Total operating expense to be voted107,126,900
 Statutory Appropriations 
 

Other Transactions

 
Statutory

Payments under the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019

1,000
 Total Operating Expense for Ontario Provincial Police1,887,431,000
Capital expense
Item
number
Standard account by item and sub-itemsAmount $Amount $
2604-8Ontario Provincial Police  
 

Other transactions

  
 

Capital Investments

1,000 
 

Loss on asset disposal

375,000376,000
 Total capital expense to be voted 376,000
 Statutory Appropriations  
 

Other transactions

  
Statutory

Amortization, the Financial Administration Act

 26,005,500
 Total Capital Expense for Ontario Provincial Police 26,381,500
Capital assets
Item
number
Standard account by item and sub-itemsAmount $
2604-7Ontario Provincial Police 
 

Aircraft - asset costs

53,672,700
 

Machinery and equipment - asset costs

27,127,300
 

Information technology hardware

6,782,400
 

Land and marine fleet - asset costs

23,728,600
 Total capital assets to be voted111,311,000
 Total Capital Assets for Ontario Provincial Police111,311,000

Correctional Services - Vote 2605

The ministry is committed to reforming Ontario’s adult correctional system to increase efficiency, enhance long-term outcomes for justice-involved individuals, and improve the experience of our frontline staff. Within institutions and community correctional services, this will be achieved by leveraging technology to automate and digitize business processes, providing alternatives to incarceration, developing leadership and other resources to better support frontline staff, implementing governance and review mechanisms and working collaboratively with other ministries, stakeholders and communities across Ontario. The reform of Ontario’s Correctional Services protects public safety and contributes to an integrated, efficient and sustainable criminal justice system that supports prevention, rehabilitation and contributes to successful reintegration of offenders.

Vote Summary

Operating Expense
Item numberItemEstimates
2025–26 $
Estimates
2024–25 $
Difference
Between
2025–26
and
2024–25 $
Actual
2023–24 $
1Operational Support47,141,70026,037,60021,104,10021,754,524
2Corrections Centre for Professional Advancement and Training16,448,20012,285,1004,163,10020,653,621
3Institutional Services946,666,800839,025,200107,641,6001,050,905,466
4Community Correctional Services168,687,400153,448,30015,239,100151,820,246
5Correctional Services Investigations and Intelligence Branch6,381,4005,986,600394,8006,404,249
 Total Operating Expense to be Voted1,185,325,5001,036,782,800148,542,7001,251,538,106
 Total Operating Expense1,185,325,5001,036,782,800148,542,7001,251,538,106
Capital Expense
Item numberItemEstimates
2025–26 $
Estimates
2024–25 $
Difference
Between
2025–26
and
2024–25 $
Actual
2023–24 $
10Institutional Services, Expense related to Capital Assets1,0001,000--
11Community Services, Expense related to Capital Assets1,0001,000--
 Total Capital Expense to be Voted2,0002,000--
 Amortization, Institutional Services, the Financial Administration Act836,100836,100-666,785
 Total Capital Expense to be Voted836,100&836,100-666,785
 Total Capital Expense838,100838,100-666,785
Capital Assets
Item numberItemEstimates
2025–26 $
Estimates
2024–25 $
Difference
Between
2025–26
and
2024–25 $
Actual
2023–24 $
10Institutional Services151,000151,000-135,650
 Total Capital Expense to be Voted151,000151,000-135,650
 Total Capital Assets151,000151,000-135,650

Standard Account by Item and Sub-Items

Operating Expense
Item numberStandard account by item and sub-itemsAmount $Amount $
2605-1Operational Support  
 

Salaries and wages

 21,954,100
 

Employee benefits

 3,022,600
 

Transportation and communication

 415,100
 

Services

 19,403,100
 

Supplies and equipment

 3,188,300
 Transfer payments  
 

Community Reintegration and Specialized Programming

2,026,000 
 

Community Works Program

2,212,4004,238,400
 Subtotal 52,221,600
 Less: Recoveries 5,079,900
 Total Operating Expense to be Voted 47,141,700
2605-2Corrections Centre for Professional Advancement and Training  
 

Salaries and wages

 11,175,700
 

Employee benefits

 1,165,900
 

Transportation and communication

 368,600
 

Services

 2,927,500
 

Supplies and equipment

 810,500
 Total Operating Expense to be Voted 16,448,200
2605-3Institutional Services  
 

Salaries and wages

 659,010,100
 

Employee benefits

 121,627,400
 

Transportation and communication

 11,899,000
 

Services

 62,739,400
 

Supplies and equipment

 84,438,800
 

Transfer payments

  
 

Compassionate allowances to permanently handicapped inmates

1,000 
 

Violence Awareness Program

192,300 
 

Offender Rehabilitation Programs

6,758,8006,952,100
 Total Operating Expense to be Voted 946,666,800
2605-4Community Correctional Services  
 

Salaries and wages

 121,321,300
 

Employee benefits

 19,030,500
 

Transportation and communication

 3,424,900
 

Services

 4,898,400
 

Supplies and equipment

 1,436,400
 Transfer payments  
 

Assistance to Inmates - Rehabilitation Assistance

1,000 
 

Community Residential / Non-Residential Client Services

18,574,90018,575,900
 Total Operating Expense to be Voted 168,687,400
2605-5Correctional Services Investigations and Intelligence Branch  
 

Salaries and wages

 5,112,800
 

Employee benefits

 591,700
 

Transportation and communication

 155,000
 

Services

 485,900
 

Supplies and equipment

 36,000
 Total Operating Expense to be Voted 6,381,400
 Total Operating Expense for Correctional Services 1,185,325,500
Capital Expense
Item numberStandard account by item and sub-itemsAmount $
2605-10Institutional Services, Expense related to Capital Assets 
 

Other transactions

1,000
 Total Capital Expense to be Voted1,000
2605-11Community Services, Expense related to Capital Assets 
 

Other transactions

1,000
 

Total Capital Expense to be Voted

1,000
 Statutory Appropriations 
 

Other transactions

 
Statutory

Amortization, Institutional Services, the Financial Administration Act

 
 Total Capital Expense for Correctional Services836,100
Capital Assets
Item numberStandard account by item and sub-itemsAmount $
2605-8Institutional Services 
 

Machinery and equipment - asset costs

150,000
 

Land and marine fleet - asset costs

1,000
 Total Capital Assets to be Voted151,000
 

Total Capital Assets for Correctional Services

151,000

Agencies, Boards and Commissions - Vote 2607

Agencies, Boards and Commissions supports the operation of ministry agencies including the Ontario Police Arbitration and Adjudication Commission and the Death Investigation Oversight Council.

Vote summary

Operating Expense
Item numberItemEstimates
2025-26 $
Estimates
2024-25 $
Difference
Between
2025-26
and
2024-25 $
Actual
2023-24 $
1Agencies, Boards and Commissions7,146,8007,367,800(221,000)934,753
 Total Operating Expense to be Voted7,146,8007,367,800(221,000)934,753
 Total Operating Expense7,146,8007,367,800(221,000)934,753

Standard Account by Item and Sub-Items

Operating Expense
Item numberStandard account by item and sub-itemsAmount $Amount $
2607-1Agencies, Boards and Commissions  
 

Salaries and wages

 1,392,100
 

Employee benefits

 183,900
 

Transportation and communication

 86,000
 

Services

 5,460,800
 

Supplies and equipment

 24,000
 Total Operating Expense to be Voted 7,146,800
 Sub-Items:  
 Ontario Police Arbitration and Adjudication Commission  
 

Salaries and wages

1,046,500 
 

Employee benefits

147,900 
 

Transportation and communication

40,000 
 

Services

5,407,300 
 

Supplies and equipment

14,0006,655,700
 Death Investigation Oversight Council  
 

Salaries and wages

345,600 
 

Employee benefits

36,000 
 

Transportation and communication

46,000 
 

Services

53,500 
 

Supplies and equipment

10,000491,100
 Total Operating Expense to be Voted 7,146,800
 Total Operating Expense for Agencies, Boards and Commissions 7,146,800

Emergency Planning and Management - Vote 2609

Emergency Planning and Management is dedicated to providing quality services related to public safety, security, and death investigations. This is achieved through the Office of the Chief Coroner/Ontario Forensic Pathology Service and the Office of the Fire Marshal. They are devoted to the identification of issues and their resolution through effective protection, prevention, response, scientific, investigative, training and public education initiatives. These sections strive to be leaders in ensuring that all of Ontario’s diverse communities are safe and secure thereby supporting the government in its priority of stronger, safer communities.

Vote summary

Operating Expense
Item numberItemEstimates
2025-26 $
Estimates
2024-25 $
Difference
Between
2025-26
and
2024-25 $
Actual
2023-24 $
5Office of the Chief Coroner and Ontario Forensic Pathology Service75,622,70070,661,9004,960,80085,360,334
8Office of the Fire Marshal55,263,60043,052,60012,211,00035,547,627
 Total Operating Expense to be Voted130,886,300113,714,50017,171,800120,907,961
 Total Operating Expense130,886,300113,714,50017,171,800120,907,961
Capital Expense
Item numberItemEstimates
2025-26 $
Estimates
2024-25 $
Difference
Between
2025-26
and
2024-25 $
Actual
2023-24 $
7Office of the Fire Marshal1,0001,000--
9Office of the Chief Coroner and Ontario Forensic Pathology Service1,000-1,000-
 Total Capital Expense to be Voted2,0001,0001,000-
SAmortization, Office of the Fire Marshal, the Financial Administration Act1,784,8003,388,300(1,603,500)580,571
SAmortization, Ontario Forensic Pathology Service, the Financial Administration Act224,00080,300143,700-
 Total Statutory Appropriations2,008,8003,468,600(1,459,800)580,571
 Total Capital Expense2,010,8003,469,600(1,458,800)580,571
Capital Assets
Item numberItemEstimates
2025-26 $
Estimates
2024-25 $
Difference
Between
2025-26
and
2024-25 $
Actual
2023-24 $
6Office of the Fire Marshal17,648,60031,308,100(13,659,500)908,108
10Office of the Chief Coroner and Ontario Forensic Pathology Service1,900,0002,340,000(440,000)-
 Total Capital Assets to be Voted19,548,60033,648,100(14,099,500)908,108
 Total Capital Assets19,548,60033,648,100(14,099,500)908,108

Standard Account by Item and Sub-Items

Operating Expense
Item numberStandard account by item and sub-itemsAmount $
2609-5Office of the Chief Coroner and Ontario Forensic Pathology Service 
 

Salaries and wages

33,037,600
 

Employee benefits

4,285,400
 

Transportation and communication

2,213,100
 

Services

32,941,100
 

Supplies and equipment

1,495,500
 Transfer payments 
 

Grants for Forensic Services

1,650,000
 Total Operating Expense to be Voted75,622,700
2609-8Office of the Fire Marshal 
 

Salaries and wages

24,127,800
 

Employee benefits

3,859,000
 

Transportation and communication

1,777,100
 

Services

10,827,100
 

Supplies and equipment

2,007,600
 Transfer payments 
 

Grants for Fire Safety

12,665,000
 Total Operating Expense to be Voted55,263,600
 Total Operating Expense for Emergency Planning and Management130,886,300
Capital Expense
Item numberStandard account by item and sub-itemsAmount $
2609-7Office of the Fire Marshal 
 

Other transactions

1,000
 Total Capital Expense to be Voted1,000
2609-9Office of the Chief Coroner and Ontario Forensic Pathology Service 
 Other transactions1,000
 Total Capital Expense to be Voted1,000
 Statutory Appropriations 
 

Other transactions

 
Statutory

Amortization, Office of the Fire Marshal, the Financial Administration Act

1,784,800
Statutory

Amortization, Ontario Forensic Pathology Service, the Financial Administration Act

224,000
 Total Capital Expense for Emergency Planning and Management2,010,800
Capital Assets
Item numberStandard account by item and sub-itemsAmount $
2609-6Office of the Fire Marshal 
 

Machinery and equipment - asset costs

12,865,700
 

Land and marine fleet - asset costs

4,782,900
 Total Capital Assets to be Voted17,648,600
2609-10Office of the Chief Coroner and Ontario Forensic Pathology Service 
 

Machinery and equipment - asset costs

1,900,000
StatutoryTotal Capital Assets to be Voted1,900,000
 Total Capital Assets for Emergency Planning and Management19,548,600

Strategic Policy Division - Vote 2610

Strategic Policy Division is responsible for leading the development of evidenced-based policy, regulations and legislation, along with the coordination of justice sector intergovernmental activities to support ministry and government priorities.

Vote Summary

Operating Expense
Item
number
ItemEstimates
2025-26 $
Estimates
2024-25 $
Difference
Between
2025-26
and
2024-25 $
Actual
2023-24 $
1Strategic Policy Division12,408,3006,922,3005,486,0008,944,373
 Total Operating Expense to be Voted12,408,3006,922,3005,486,0008,944,373
 Total Operating Expense12,408,3006,922,3005,486,0008,944,373
Capital Expense
Item numberItemEstimates
2025-26 $
Estimates
2024-25 $
Difference
Between
2025-26
and
2024-25 $
Actual
2023-24 $
4Strategic Policy Division, Expense related to Capital Assets1,0001,000--
 Total Capital Expense to be Voted1,0001,000--
SAmortization, the Financial Administration Act1,0001,000--
 Total Statutory Appropriations1,0001,000--
 Total Capital Expense2,0002,000--

Standard Account by Item and Sub-Items

Operating Expense
Item
number
Standard Account by Item and Sub-ItemsAmount $
2610-1Strategic Policy Division 
 

Salaries and wages

9,991,300
 

Employee benefits

1,292,000
 

Transportation and communication

418,000
 

Services

270,300
 

Supplies and equipment

408,300
 

Transfer payments

 
 

Miscellaneous Grants for Administrative Services

28,400
 Total Operating Expense to be Voted12,408,300
 Total Operating Expense for Strategic Policy Division12,408,300
Capital Expense
Item
number
Standard Account by Item and Sub-ItemsAmount $
2610-4Strategic Policy Division, Expense related to Capital Assets 
 

Other transactions

1,000
 Total Capital Expense to be Voted1,000
 Statutory Appropriations 
 

Other transactions

 
Statutory

Amortization, the Financial Administration Act

1,000
 Total Capital Expense for Strategic Policy Division2,000

Inspectorate - Vote 2612

The Inspector General of Policing has a mandate to drive improved performance and accountability in policing and police governance by ensuring adequate and effective policing is delivered across Ontario in compliance with the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 (CSPA) and its regulations.

The Inspector General (IG) leads the Inspectorate of Policing, an arm’s-length division of the Ministry of the Solicitor General. The Inspectorate of Policing provides operational support to deliver the IG’s mandate (including the IG’s independent duties, authorities, and decision-making) under the CSPA to inspect, investigate, monitor, and advise Ontario’s police services, police service boards and organizations that employ special constables. By leveraging independent research, analyzing data to create intelligence and promoting leading practices, the Inspectorate of Policing works to improve the performance of Ontario’s police services and its governance to make everyone in Ontario safer.

Vote Summary

Operating expense
Item numberItemEstimates
2025-26 $
Estimates
2024-25 $
Difference
Between
2025-26
and
2024-25 $
Actual
2023-24 $
2Inspectorate11,312,60011,042,300270,3009,516,043
 Total Operating Expense to be Voted11,312,60011,042,300270,3009,516,043
 Total Operating Expense11,312,60011,042,300270,3009,516,043

Standard Account by Item and Sub-Items

Operating Expense
Item
number
Standard Account by Item and Sub-ItemsAmount
2612-2Inspectorate 
 

Salaries and wages

7,280,700
 

Employee benefits

889,700
 

Transportation and communication

355,100
 

Services

2,522,000
 

Supplies and equipment

265,100
 Total Operating Expense to be Voted11,312,600
 Total Operating Expense for Inspectorate11,312,600

Emergency Services Telecommunications - Vote 2614

Emergency Services Telecommunications Division (ESTD) provides dedicated leadership and support to the ministry’s three large-scale and complex telecommunications programs that are currently underway: 1) Public Safety Radio Network (PSRN), 2) Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG 9-1-1) and 3) development of a Public Safety Broadband Network (PSBN). The Division is responsible for the delivery of radio communications and the modernized PSRN to support critical first responders across the province with upgraded digital technology. ESTD is supporting the provincial transition to the new NG 9-1-1 network to meet Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission standards and keep Ontario safe. The Division is also leading the development of the PSBN working with intergovernmental stakeholders and other ministry partners.

Vote Summary

Operating Expense
Item numberItemEstimates
2025-26 $
Estimates
2024-25 $
Difference
Between
2025-26
and
2024-25 $
Actual
2023-24 $
1Emergency Services Telecommunications203,478,600278,234,300(74,755,700)136,146,863
 Total Operating Expense to be Voted203,478,600278,234,300(74,755,700)136,146,863
 Total Operating Expense203,478,600278,234,300(74,755,700)136,146,863
Operating Assets
Item numberItemEstimates
2025-26 $
Estimates
2024-25 $
Difference
Between
2025-26
and
2024-25 $
Actual
2023-24 $
3Emergency Services Telecommunications2,820,0002,908,500(88,500)2,483,832
 Total Operating Assets to be Voted2,820,0002,908,500(88,500)2,483,832
 Total Operating Assets2,820,0002,908,500(88,500)2,483,832
Capital Expense
Item numberItemEstimates
2025-26 $
Estimates
2024-25 $
Difference
Between
2025-26
and
2024-25 $
Actual
2023-24 $
2Emergency Services Telecommunications4,489,8004,850,400(360,600)955,359
 Total Capital Expense to be Voted4,489,8004,850,400(360,600)955,359
SAmortization, the Financial Administration Act73,301,90046,334,50026,967,4002,341,429
 Total Statutory Appropriations73,301,90046,334,50026,967,4002,341,429
 Total Capital Expense77,791,70051,184,90026,606,8003,296,788
Capital Assets
Item numberItemEstimates
2025-26 $
Estimates
2024-25 $
Difference
Between
2025-26
and
2024-25 $
Actual
2023-24 $
4Emergency Services Telecommunications315,353,300308,211,2007,142,100129,215,407
 Total Capital Assets to be Voted315,353,300308,211,2007,142,100129,215,407
 Total Capital Assets315,353,300308,211,2007,142,100129,215,407

Standard Account by Item and Sub-Items

Operating Expense
Item
number
Standard Account by Item and Sub-ItemsAmount 
2614-1Emergency Services Telecommunications  
 

Salaries and wages

9,955,200 
 

Employee benefits

1,261,700 
 

Transportation and communication

179,086,800 
 

Services

19,632,300 
 

Supplies and equipment

1,672,600 
 

Transfer payments

  
 

Next Generation 9-1-1

21,870,000 
 Subtotal233,478,600 
 Less: Recoveries30,000,000 
 Total Operating Expense to be Voted203,478,600 
 Total Operating Expense for Emergency Services Telecommunications203,478,600 
Operating Assets
Item
number
Standard Account by Item and Sub-ItemsAmount
2614-3Emergency Services Telecommunications 
 

Deposits and prepaid expenses

2,820,000
 Total Operating Assets to be Voted2,820,000
 Total Operating Assets for Emergency Services Telecommunications2,820,000
Capital Expense
Item
number
Standard Account by Item and Sub-ItemsAmount
2614-2Emergency Services Telecommunications 
 Other transactions4,489,800
 Total Capital Expense to be Voted4,489,800
 Statutory Appropriations 
 

Other transactions

 
Statutory

Amortization, the Financial Administration Act

73,301,900
 Total Capital Expense for Emergency Services Telecommunications77,791,700
Capital Assets
Item
number
Standard Account by Item and Sub-ItemsAmount
2614-4Emergency Services Telecommunications 
 

Dams and engineering structures - asset costs

82,840,400
 

Information technology hardware

232,512,900
 Total Capital Assets to be Voted315,353,300
 Total Capital Assets for Emergency Services Telecommunications315,353,300

Data Insights and Strategic Initiatives - Vote 2615

The Data Insights and Strategic Initiatives division is focused on advancing Ontario’s criminal justice sector through innovation, digital integration, data and analysis, insights and client-focused project services and solutions. The division will continue to advance ministry capacity in project management, change management, digital literacy and maturity, and Lean.

Vote Summary

Operating Expense
Item numberItemEstimates
2025-26 $
Estimates
2024-25 $
Difference
Between
2025-26
and
2024-25 $
Actual
2023-24 $
1Data Insights and Strategic Initiatives9,204,8008,650,900553,9003,882,410
 Total Operating Expense to be Voted9,204,8008,650,900553,9003,882,410
 Total Operating Expense9,204,8008,650,900553,9003,882,410

Standard Account by Item and Sub-Items

Operating Expense
Item
number
Standard Account by Item and Sub-ItemsAmount $
2615-1Data Insights and Strategic Initiatives 
 

Salaries and wages

3,887,900
 

Employee benefits

598,700
 

Services

8,221,200
 Subtotal12,707,800
 Less: Recoveries3,503,000
 Total Operating Expense to be Voted9,204,800
 Total Operating Expense for Data Insights and Strategic Initiatives9,204,800

Health Services - Vote 2616

Health Services provides strategic leadership to advance an accredited health care model that supports a standard of care that is equivalent to community health care and considers health equity and culturally appropriate care. It is responsible for establishing clinical autonomy and independent oversight of health care resources and staff, liaising with health system partners to ensure access to care at points of transition and adoption of best practices, and supporting the mental health and wellness of public safety personnel through corporate wellness initiatives and the promotion of early intervention and access to specialized mental health services.

Vote Summary

Operating Expense
Item numberItemEstimates
2025-26 $
Estimates
2024-25 $
Difference
Between
2025-26
and
2024-25 $
Actual
2023-24 $
1Health Services174,029,600156,488,90017,540,700127,204,926
 Total Operating Expense to be Voted174,029,600156,488,90017,540,700127,204,926
 Total Operating Expense174,029,600156,488,90017,540,700127,204,926
Capital Expense
Item numberItemEstimates
2025-26 $
Estimates
2024-25 $
Difference
Between
2025-26
and
2024-25 $
Actual
2023-24 $
2Health Services1,0001,000--
 Total Capital Expense to be Voted1,0001,000--
SAmortization, the Financial Administration Act627,000604,50022,500-
 Total Statutory Appropriations627,000604,50022,500-
 Total Capital Expense628,000605,50022,500-
Capital Assets
Item numberItemEstimates
2025-26 $
Estimates
2024-25 $
Difference
Between
2025-26
and
2024-25 $
Actual
2023-24 $
3Health Services451,0001,000450,000-
 Total Capital Assets to be Voted451,0001,000450,000-
 Total Capital Assets451,0001,000450,000-

Standard Account by Item and Sub-Items

Operating Expense
Item
number
Standard Account by Item and Sub-ItemsAmount $Amount $ 
2616-1Health Services   
 

Salaries and wages

 75,319,000 
 

Employee benefits

 12,873,600 
 

Transportation and communication

 2,591,000 
 

Services

 31,325,400 
 

Supplies and equipment

 24,109,000 
 

Transfer payments

   
 

Secure Treatment Unit

19,310,600  
 

Mental Health Services for Public Safety Personnel

8,001,000  
 

Women's Mental Health

500,00027,811,600 
 Total Operating Expense to be Voted 174,029,600 
 Total Operating Expense for Health Services 174,029,600 
Capital Expense
Item
number
Standard Account by Item and Sub-ItemsAmount $
2616-2Health Services 
 

Other transactions

1,000
 Total Capital Expense to be Voted1,000
 Statutory Appropriations 
 

Other transactions

 
Statutory

Amortization, the Financial Administration Act

627,000
 Total Capital Expense for Health Services628,000
Capital Assets
Item
number
Standard Account by Item and Sub-ItemsAmount $
2616-3Health Services 
 

Machinery and equipment - asset costs

450,000
 

Information technology hardware

1,000
 Total Capital Assets to be Voted451,000
 Total Capital Assets for Health Services451,000

Infrastructure - Vote 2617

Infrastructure Division provides strategic leadership in the oversight of the Ministry's capital and infrastructure projects including leasing accommodations, from procurement to building completion, and in ensuring compliance with the Ministry's technical design and security standards. It is responsible for the long-term management of capital policies and standards and oversees the development of new facilities and the redevelopment of existing facilities through rapid, traditional and Public Private Partnerships infrastructure procurement delivery models in strategic collaboration with the Ministry of Infrastructure, Infrastructure Ontario and other partner ministries.

Vote Summary

Operating Expense
Item numberItemEstimates
2025-26 $
Estimates
2024-25 $
Difference
Between
2025-26
and
2024-25 $
Actual
2023-24 $
1Infrastructure175,781,800163,725,70012,056,100175,024,499
 Total Operating Expense to be Voted175,781,800163,725,70012,056,100175,024,499
 Total Operating Expense175,781,800163,725,70012,056,100175,024,499
Capital Expense
Item numberItemEstimates
2025-26 $
Estimates
2024-25 $
Difference
Between
2025-26
and
2024-25 $
Actual
2023-24 $
2Infrastructure284,099,200151,071,400133,027,80067,409,984
 Total Capital Expense to be Voted284,099,200151,071,400133,027,80067,409,984
SAmortization, the Financial Administration Act5,127,8005,039,40088,4002,709,946
 Total Statutory Appropriations5,127,8005,039,40088,4002,709,946
 Total Capital Expense289,227,000156,110,800133,116,20070,119,930
Capital Assets
Item numberItemEstimates
2025-26 $
Estimates
2024-25 $
Difference
Between
2025-26
and
2024-25 $
Actual
2023-24 $
3Infrastructure430,332,800382,703,90047,628,900207,341,972
 Total Capital Assets to be Voted430,332,800382,703,90047,628,900207,341,972
 Total Capital Assets430,332,800382,703,90047,628,900207,341,972

Standard Account by Item and Sub-Items

Operating Expense
Item
number
Standard Account by Item and Sub-Items Amount
2617-1Infrastructure  
 

Salaries and wages

 5,925,200
 

Employee benefits

 780,500
 

Transportation and communication

 295,700
 

Services

 128,757,400
 

Supplies and equipment

 178,400
 

Transfer payments

  
 

Consultation and Engagement

 800,000
 

Other transactions

  
 

Public Private Partnership Financing Cost

 39,044,600
 Total Operating Expense to be Voted 175,781,800
 Sub-Items:  
 Infrastructure  
 

Salaries and wages

5,925,200 
 

Employee benefits

780,500 
 

Transportation and communication

295,700 
 

Services

305,500 
 

Supplies and equipment

178,4007,485,300
 Charge For Accommodation Costs  
 

Services

91,464,30091,464,300
 P3 Projects Contractual Costs  
 

Services

36,987,600 
 

Transfer payments

  
 

Consultation and Engagement

800,000 
 

Other transactions

  
 

Public Private Partnership Financing Cost

39,044,60076,832,200
 Total Operating Expense to be Voted 175,781,800
 Total Operating Expense for Infrastructure 175,781,800
Capital Expense
Item
number
Standard Account by Item and Sub-Items Amount
2617-2Infrastructure  
 

Services

 49,573,400
 

Supplies and equipment

 4,000
 

Other transactions

 234,521,800
 Total Capital Expense to be Voted 284,099,200
 Statutory Appropriations  
 

Other transactions

  
Statutory

Amortization, the Financial Administration Act

 5,127,800
 Total Capital Expense for Infrastructure 289,227,000
Capital Assets
Item
number
Standard Account by Item and Sub-Items  
2617-3Infrastructure  
 

Buildings - asset costs

 230,326,400
 

Buildings – alternative financing and procurement

 188,534,500
 

Machinery and equipment - asset costs

 6,729,100
 

Information technology hardware

 4,742,800
 Total Capital Assets to be Voted 430,332,800
 Total Capital Assets for Infrastructure 430,332,800