Expenditure Estimates for the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming (2025–26)
Summary
The Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming drives economic growth and enhances quality of life in Ontario.
The ministry:
- works closely with tourism industry stakeholders to promote Ontario tourism, develop new experiences, and enhance the province's status as a top destination for visitors;
- fuels the creative economy, including film, television, music, interactive digital media, and book and magazine publishing;
- promotes engagement in culture through the arts and provides funding and support to public libraries and museums;
- guides the development of provincial gaming policy, including oversight of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation; and
- delivers its work in partnership with 16 provincial agencies, attractions and transfer payment entities.
The ministry leads the government's policy agenda on tourism, culture and gaming, designs and delivers transfer payment programs, works in partnership with its agencies to support ministry sectors and deliver programs, acts as a steward of provincial cultural and tourism assets, and collaborates with sector partners, stakeholders and industry organizations.
Ministry program summary
| Vote | Program | Estimates 2025–26 $ | Estimates 2024–25 $ | Difference Between 2025–26 and 2024–25 $ | Actual 2023–24 $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3801 | Ministry Administration Program | 26,241,200 | 24,428,100 | 1,813,100 | 28,125,860 |
| 3805 | Tourism and Culture Programs | 98,438,200 | 92,014,900 | 6,423,300 | 92,339,007 |
| 3806 | Ontario Trillium Foundation Program | 103,557,000 | 103,557,000 | - | 103,557,000 |
| 3808 | Ontario Cultural Media Tax Credits | 1,028,352,400 | 1,034,448,800 | (6,096,400) | 929,630,839 |
| 3811 | Agency Programs | 213,475,500 | 209,540,300 | 3,935,200 | 223,293,906 |
| 3812 | Gaming Program | 3,391,000 | 1,906,900 | 1,484,100 | 1,884,429 |
| Total operating expense to be voted | 1,473,455,300 | 1,465,896,000 | 7,559,300 | 1,378,831,041 | |
| Statutory appropriations | 66,014 | 82,187 | (16,173) | 326,297 | |
| Ministry total operating expense | 1,473,521,314 | 1,465,978,187 | 7,543,127 | 1,379,157,338 | |
| Consolidation adjustment — Metro Toronto Convention Centre | 57,658,000 | 55,035,800 | 2,622,200 | 56,832,990 | |
| Consolidation adjustment — Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation | 442,600 | (1,589,200) | 2,031,800 | (678,237) | |
| Consolidation adjustment — Ontario Trillium Foundation | 18,198,000 | 21,732,100 | (3,534,100) | 26,661,725 | |
| Consolidation adjustment — Royal Ontario Museum | 52,876,500 | 46,801,300 | 6,075,200 | 41,346,392 | |
| Consolidation adjustment — Ontario Arts Council | 7,297,200 | 8,371,100 | (1,073,900) | 10,256,586 | |
| Consolidation adjustment — Niagara Parks Commission | 130,332,500 | 112,497,900 | 17,834,600 | 117,061,836 | |
| Consolidation adjustment — Ottawa Convention Centre | 20,015,100 | 21,115,100 | (1,100,000) | 20,137,439 | |
| Consolidation adjustment — Science North | 13,140,400 | 12,949,700 | 190,700 | 13,665,172 | |
| Consolidation adjustment — St. Lawrence Parks | 18,838,300 | 17,983,600 | 854,700 | 20,703,448 | |
| Other adjustments — Bill 124 | - | - | - | (1,398,223) | |
| Consolidation adjustment — General Real Estate Portfolio | (1,172,000) | (1,172,000) | - | (1,200,565) | |
| Total including consolidation and other adjustments | 1,791,147,914 | 1,759,703,587 | 31,444,327 | 1,682,545,901 |
| Vote | Program | Estimates 2025–26 $ | Estimates 2024–25 $ | Difference Between 2025–26 and 2024–25 $ | Actual 2023–24 $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3801 | Ministry Administration Program | 4,000 | 4,000 | - | - |
| 3804 | Tourism and Culture Capital Program | 60,892,200 | 35,173,400 | 25,718,800 | 32,013,505 |
| 3805 | Tourism and Culture Programs | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - |
| 3811 | Agency Programs | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - |
| Total capital expense to be voted | 60,898,200 | 35,179,400 | 25,718,800 | 32,013,505 | |
| Statutory appropriations | 4,000 | 4,000 | - | - | |
| Ministry total capital expense | 60,902,200 | 35,183,400 | 25,718,800 | 32,013,505 | |
| Consolidation adjustment — Metro Toronto Convention Centre | 11,328,000 | 11,400,000 | (72,000) | 10,873,916 | |
| Consolidation adjustment — Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation | 152,100 | 303,200 | (151,100) | 400,178 | |
| Consolidation adjustment — Ontario Trillium Foundation | 144,000 | 94,000 | 50,000 | 127,797 | |
| Consolidation adjustment — Royal Ontario Museum | 14,490,300 | 14,414,400 | 75,900 | 8,910,934 | |
| Consolidation adjustment — Ontario Arts Council | 178,300 | 214,600 | (36,300) | 235,784 | |
| Consolidation adjustment — Niagara Parks Commission | 21,843,500 | 14,520,800 | 7,322,700 | 16,391,870 | |
| Consolidation adjustment — Ottawa Convention Centre | 5,490,900 | 5,484,100 | 6,800 | 3,345,452 | |
| Consolidation adjustment — Science North | 3,000,000 | 2,850,000 | 150,000 | 1,345,312 | |
| Consolidation adjustment — St. Lawrence Parks | (11,098,000) | 1,769,500 | (12,867,500) | (5,835,683) | |
| Consolidation adjustment — Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation | - | - | - | (3,020,809) | |
| Total including consolidation and other adjustments | 106,431,300 | 86,234,000 | 20,197,300 | 64,788,256 |
| Vote | Program | Estimates 2025–26 $ | Estimates 2024–25 $ | Difference Between 2025–26 and 2024–25 $ | Actual 2023–24 $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3801 | Ministry Administration Program | 3,000 | 3,000 | - | - |
| 3805 | Tourism and Culture Programs | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - |
| 3811 | Agency Programs | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - |
| Total capital assets to be voted | 5,000 | 5,000 | - | - | |
| Ministry total capital assets | 5,000 | 5,000 | - | - | |
| Ministry total operating and capital including consolidation and other adjustments (not including assets) | 1,897,579,214 | 1,845,937,587 | 51,641,627 | 1,747,334,157 |
Reconciliation to previously published data
| Operating expense | Estimates 2024–25 $ | Actual 2023–24 $ |
|---|---|---|
| Total operating expense previously published | 1,524,736,887 | 1,451,149,910 |
| Government reorganization | ||
Transfer of functions from other Ministries | 1,906,900 | 1,884,429 |
Transfer of functions to other Ministries | (60,665,600) | (73,877,001) |
| Restated total operating expense | 1,465,978,187 | 1,379,157,338 |
| Capital expense | Estimates 2024–25 $ | Actual 2023–24 $ |
|---|---|---|
| Total capital expense previously published | 85,184,400 | 32,013,505 |
| Government reorganization | ||
Transfer of functions to other Ministries | (50,001,000) | - |
| Restated total capital expense | 35,183,400 | 32,013,505 |
Ministry Administration Program — vote 3801
The Ministry Administration Program includes the Offices of the Minister, Parliamentary Assistant(s) and Deputy Minister, as well as the Regional and Corporate Services Division, Communications Branch and Legal Services Branch. The program works to achieve ministry and government objectives by providing strategic advice and vital support services, including communications, legal services, human resources, regional program delivery and support, strategic policy, corporate and fiscal planning, controllership activities, and information technology and business solutions. Regional and Corporate Services Division and Legal Services Branch serve multiple client ministries.
Vote summary
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2025–26 $ | Estimates 2024–25 $ | Difference Between 2025–26 and 2024–25 $ | Actual 2023–24 $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ministry Administration | 26,241,200 | 24,428,100 | 1,813,100 | 28,125,860 |
| Total operating expense to be voted | 26,241,200 | 24,428,100 | 1,813,100 | 28,125,860 | |
| Statutory | Minister's salary, the Executive Council Act | 47,841 | 47,841 | - | 49,301 |
| Statutory | Parliamentary Assistant's salary, the Executive Council Act | 16,173 | 32,346 | (16,173) | 33,155 |
| Total statutory appropriations | 64,014 | 80,187 | (16,173) | 82,456 | |
| Total operating expense | 26,305,214 | 24,508,287 | 1,796,927 | 28,208,316 |
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2025–26 $ | Estimates 2024–25 $ | Difference Between 2025–26 and 2024–25 $ | Actual 2023–24 $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Ministry Administration | 4,000 | 4,000 | - | - |
| Total capital assets to be voted | 4,000 | 4,000 | - | - | |
| Statutory appropriations | |||||
| Statutory | Amortization, the Financial Administration Act | 2,000 | 2,000 | - | - |
| Total statutory appropriations | 2,000 | 2,000 | - | - | |
| Total capital expense | 6,000 | 6,000 | - | - |
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2025–26 $ | Estimates 2024–25 $ | Difference Between 2025–26 and 2024–25 $ | Actual 2023–24 $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Ministry Administration | 3,000 | 3,000 | - | - |
| Total capital assets to be voted | 3,000 | 3,000 | - | - | |
| Total capital assets | 3,000 | 3,000 | - | - |
Standard account by item and sub-items
| Vote- item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount $ | Amount $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3801-1 | Ministry Administration | ||
Salaries and wages | 19,107,800 | ||
Employee benefits | 2,038,200 | ||
Transportation and communication | 920,400 | ||
Services | 3,589,900 | ||
Supplies and equipment | 584,900 | ||
Transfer payments | |||
Summer Experience Program (SEP) | 1,000 | ||
| Subtotal | 26,242,200 | ||
| Less: recoveries | 1,000 | ||
| Total operating expense to be voted | 26,241,200 | ||
| Sub-items: | |||
| Main Office | |||
Salaries and wages | 2,952,700 | ||
Employee benefits | 328,000 | ||
Transportation and communication | 191,100 | ||
Services | 96,300 | ||
Supplies and equipment | 83,400 | 3,651,500 | |
| Communications Services | |||
Salaries and wages | 2,305,900 | ||
Employee benefits | 348,400 | ||
Transportation and communication | 48,000 | ||
Services | 90,500 | ||
Supplies and equipment | 121,000 | 2,913,800 | |
| Information Technology | |||
Services | 1,155,100 | 1,155,100 | |
| Legal Services | |||
Transportation and communication | 17,500 | ||
Services | 2,095,000 | ||
Supplies and equipment | 12,400 | 2,124,900 | |
| Regional Services | |||
Salaries and wages | 6,961,900 | ||
Employee benefits | 684,900 | ||
Transportation and communication | 541,200 | ||
Services | 53,200 | ||
Supplies and equipment | 227,100 | ||
Transfer payments | |||
Summer Experience Program (SEP) | 1,000 | ||
Subtotal | 8,469,300 | ||
Less: recoveries | 1,000 | 8,468,300 | |
| Human Resources | |||
Salaries and wages | 1,385,000 | ||
Employee benefits | 91,000 | ||
Transportation and communication | 24,400 | ||
Services | 53,700 | ||
Supplies and equipment | 26,200 | 1,580,300 | |
| Financial and Administrative Support Service | |||
Salaries and wages | 3,434,900 | ||
Employee benefits | 380,200 | ||
Transportation and communication | 70,000 | ||
Services | 26,700 | ||
Supplies and equipment | 95,300 | 4,007,100 | |
| Strategic Policy Development and Planning | |||
Salaries and wages | 2,067,400 | ||
Employee benefits | 205,700 | ||
Transportation and communication | 28,200 | ||
Services | 19,400 | ||
Supplies and equipment | 19,500 | 2,340,200 | |
| Total operating expense to be voted | 26,241,200 | ||
| 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 | 26,305,214 |
| Vote- item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount $ |
|---|---|---|
| 3801-3 | Ministry Administration | |
Other transactions | 4,000 | |
| Total capital expense to be voted | 4,000 | |
| Statutory appropriations | ||
Other transactions | ||
| Statutory | Amortization, the Financial Administration Act | 2,000 |
| Total capital expense for Ministry Administration Program | 6,000 |
| Vote- item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount $ |
|---|---|---|
| 3801-2 | Ministry Administration | |
Land | 1,000 | |
Land and marine fleet - asset costs | 2,000 | |
| Total capital assets to be voted | 3,000 | |
| Total capital assets for Ministry Administration Program | 3,000 |
Tourism and Culture Capital Program — vote 3804
The ministry makes capital investments in its sectors that address repair and rehabilitation considerations, drive competitiveness and sustainability, and help Ontario enhance the visitor experience and its appeal as a regional, national and international tourist and cultural destination.
Vote summary
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2025–26 $ | Estimates 2024–25 $ | Difference Between 2025–26 and 2024–25 $ | Actual 2023–24 $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tourism and Culture Capital | 60,892,200 | 35,173,400 | 25,718,800 | 32,013,505 |
| Total capital expense to be voted | 60,892,200 | 35,173,400 | 25,718,800 | 32,013,505 | |
| Total capital expense | 60,892,200 | 35,173,400 | 25,718,800 | 32,013,505 |
Standard account by item and sub-items
| Vote- item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount $ | Amount $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3804-1 | Tourism and Culture Capital | ||
Services | 2,895,000 | ||
Supplies and equipment | 1,000 | ||
Transfer payments | |||
Grants in Support of Culture | 5,000,000 | ||
Agencies and Attractions Capital Sector Support | 25,460,000 | ||
Repairs and Rehabilitation Capital | 27,536,200 | 57,996,200 | |
| Total capital expense to be voted | 60,892,200 | ||
| Total capital expense for for Tourism and Culture Capital Program | 60,892,200 |
Tourism and Culture Programs — vote 3805
The ministry is responsible for strategic policy, programs and services, and research initiatives related to the arts, cultural industries, community museums, public libraries and tourism in Ontario.
The ministry works with partners to profile Ontario to international and domestic audiences as a province that is rich in cultural resources and attractions. The ministry supports building strong, vibrant communities that promote lifelong learning with access to information through public libraries and exposure to cultural experiences through community museums. The ministry helps to cultivate and grow Ontario's regional and economic tourism profile, and provides funding to support festivals and events that enrich the lives of all Ontarians.
Vote summary
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2025–26 $ | Estimates 2024–25 $ | Difference Between 2025–26 and 2024–25 $ | Actual 2023–24 $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tourism and Culture Programs | 98,438,200 | 92,014,900 | 6,423,300 | 92,339,007 |
| Total operating expense to be voted | 98,438,200 | 92,014,900 | 6,423,300 | 92,339,007 | |
| Statutory appropriations | |||||
| Statutory | Bad Debt Expense, the Financial Administration Act | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | 243,841 |
| Total statutory appropriations | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | 243,841 | |
| Total operating expense | 98,439,200 | 92,015,900 | 6,423,300 | 92,582,848 |
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2025–26 $ | Estimates 2024–25 $ | Difference Between 2025–26 and 2024–25 $ | Actual 2023–24 $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Tourism and Culture Programs | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - |
| Total capital expense to be voted | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - | |
| Statutory appropriations | |||||
| Statutory | Amoritization, the Financial Administration Act | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - |
| Total statutory appropriations | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - | |
| Total capital expense | 2,000 | 2,000 | - | - |
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2025–26 $ | Estimates 2024–25 $ | Difference Between 2025–26 and 2024–25 $ | Actual 2023–24 $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Tourism and Culture Programs | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - |
| Total capital assets to be voted | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - | |
| Total capital assets | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - |
Standard account by item and sub-items
| Vote- item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount $ | Amount $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3805-1 | Tourism and Culture Programs | ||
Salaries and wages | 8,376,400 | ||
Employee benefits | 858,000 | ||
Transportation and communication | 148,700 | ||
Services | 972,300 | ||
Supplies and equipment | 92,600 | ||
Transfer payments | |||
Festivals, Events and Attractions Grants | 27,500,000 | ||
Tourism Regions Funds | 19,954,200 | ||
Tourism Grants | 1,001,000 | ||
Arts and Culture Sector Funds | 2,125,000 | ||
Library Sector Statutory Supports | 22,653,400 | ||
Library Sector Funds | 6,490,200 | ||
Library Sector Grants | 1,000 | ||
Museum Sector Statutory Supports | 4,894,600 | ||
Museum Sector Grants | 1,000 | ||
Arts and Culture Sector Grants | 2,870,800 | ||
Tourism Investment and Development Grants | 500,000 | 87,991,200 | |
| Subtotal | 98,439,200 | ||
| Less: Recoveries | 1,000 | ||
| Total operating expense to be voted | 98,438,200 | ||
| Statutory appropriations | |||
Other transactions | |||
| Statutory | Bad Debt Expense, the Financial Administration Act | 1,000 | |
| Total operating expense for Tourism and Culture Programs | 98,439,200 |
| Vote- item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount $ |
|---|---|---|
| 3805-3 | Tourism and Culture Programs | |
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 Tourism and Culture Programs | 2,000 |
| Vote- item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount $ |
|---|---|---|
| 3805-2 | Tourism and Culture Programs | |
Land and marine fleet - asset costs | 1,000 | |
| Total capital assets to be voted | 1,000 | |
| Total capital assets for Tourism and Culture Programs | 1,000 |
Ontario Trillium Foundation Program — vote 3806
The Ontario Trillium Foundation has a mission to build healthy and vibrant communities throughout Ontario by investing in community-based initiatives and strengthening the impact of Ontario's non-profit sector.
Vote summary
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2025–26 $ | Estimates 2024–25 $ | Difference Between 2025–26 and 2024–25 $ | Actual 2023–24 $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ontario Trillium Foundation | 103,557,000 | 103,557,000 | - | 103,557,000 |
| Total operating expense to be voted | 103,557,000 | 103,557,000 | - | 103,557,000 | |
| Total operating expense | 103,557,000 | 103,557,000 | - | 103,557,000 |
Standard account by item and sub-items
| Vote- item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount $ | Amount $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3806-1 | Ontario Trillium Foundation | ||
Transfer payments | |||
Ontario Trillium Foundation | 103,557,000 | ||
| Total operating expense to be voted | 103,557,000 | ||
| Total operating expense for Ontario Trillium Foundation Program | 103,557,000 |
Ontario Cultural Media Tax Credits — vote 3808
Ontario's cultural media tax credits incentivize increased levels of production in the film and television, interactive digital media and book publishing industries in Ontario. The tax credits help stimulate economic activity and job creation in Ontario while also enhancing the province's cultural profile.
The program is jointly administered by Ontario Creates, an agency of the ministry, and the Canada Revenue Agency.
Vote summary
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2025–26 $ | Estimates 2024–25 $ | Difference Between 2025–26 and 2024–25 $ | Actual 2023–24 $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ontario Cultural Media Tax Credits | 1,028,352,400 | 1,034,448,800 | (6,096,400) | 929,630,839 |
| Total operating expense to be voted | 1,028,352,400 | 1,034,448,800 | (6,096,400) | 929,630,839 | |
| Total operating expense | 1,028,352,400 | 1,034,448,800 | (6,096,400) | 929,630,839 |
Standard account by item and sub-items
| Vote- item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount $ | Amount $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3808-1 | Ontario Cultural Media Tax Credits | ||
Transfer payments | |||
Ontario Book Publishing Tax Credit | 4,846,700 | ||
Ontario Computer Animation and Special Effects Tax Credit | 83,558,700 | ||
Ontario Film and Television Tax Credit | 314,140,200 | ||
Ontario Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit | 107,305,100 | ||
Ontario Production Services Tax Credit | 518,501,700 | 1,028,352,400 | |
| Total operating expense to be voted | 1,028,352,400 | ||
| Total operating expense for Ontario Cultural Media Tax Credits | 1,028,352,400 |
Agency Programs — vote 3811
The ministry's agencies, transfer payment entities and attractions promote the cultural fabric of Ontario as well as its economic growth and job creation by offering a range of educational, recreational, cultural and entertainment programs for residents and visitors. The ministry is responsible for governance, appointments, accountability and oversight of operating and capital funding for agencies and attractions within its portfolio, including two directly operated attractions.
Vote summary
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2025–26 $ | Estimates 2024–25 $ | Difference Between 2025–26 and 2024–25 $ | Actual 2023–24 $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agency Programs | 213,475,500 | 209,540,300 | 3,935,200 | 223,293,906 |
| Total operating expense to be voted | 213,475,500 | 209,540,300 | 3,935,200 | 223,293,906 | |
| Statutory appropriations | |||||
| Statutory | Bad Debt Expense, the Financial Administration Act | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - |
| Total statutory appropriations | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - | |
| Total operating expense | 213,476,500 | 209,541,300 | 3,935,200 | 223,293,906 |
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2025–26 $ | Estimates 2024–25 $ | Difference Between 2025–26 and 2024–25 $ | Actual 2023–24 $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Agency Programs | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - |
| Total capital expense to be voted | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - | |
| Statutory appropriations | |||||
| Statutory | Amoritization, the Financial Administration Act | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - |
| Total statutory appropriations | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - | |
| Total capital expense | 2,000 | 2,000 | - | - |
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2025–26 $ | Estimates 2024–25 $ | Difference Between 2025–26 and 2024–25 $ | Actual 2023–24 $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Agency Programs | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - |
| Total capital assets to be voted | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - | |
| Total capital assets | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - |
Standard account by item and sub-items
| Vote- item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount $ | Amount $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3811-1 | Agency Programs | ||
Salaries and wages | 8,638,900 | ||
Employee benefits | 1,135,500 | ||
Transportation and communication | 184,500 | ||
Services | 1,922,100 | ||
Supplies and equipment | 833,100 | ||
Transfer payments | |||
Art Gallery of Ontario | 21,072,300 | ||
Royal Ontario Museum | 27,280,900 | ||
McMichael Canadian Collection | 3,328,800 | ||
Science North | 6,828,900 | ||
Ontario Arts Council | 59,937,400 | ||
Ontario Media Development Corporation | 36,160,200 | ||
St. Lawrence Parks Commission | 8,380,000 | ||
Agencies and Attractions Sector Support | 1,000 | ||
Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation | 33,735,900 | ||
Royal Botanical Gardens | 4,036,000 | 200,761,400 | |
| Total operating expense to be voted | 213,475,500 | ||
| Statutory appropriations | |||
Other transactions | |||
| Statutory | Bad Debt Expense, the Financial Administration Act | 1,000 | |
| Total operating expense for Agency Programs | 213,476,500 |
| Vote- item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount $ |
|---|---|---|
| 3811-3 | Agency Programs | |
Other transactions | 1,000 | |
| Total capital expense to be voted | 1,000 | |
| Statutory appropriations | ||
Other transactions | ||
| Statutory | Amoritization, the Financial Administration Act | 1,000 |
| Total capital expense for Agency Programs | 2,000 |
| Vote- item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount $ |
|---|---|---|
| 3811-2 | Agency Programs | |
Land and marine fleet - asset costs | 1,000 | |
| Total capital assets to be voted | 1,000 | |
| Total capital assets for Agency Programs | 1,000 |
Gaming Program — vote 3812
The ministry guides the development of provincial gaming policy and supports a strong gaming sector in a socially responsible manner through governance oversight of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation and policy development related to commercial matters, revenue sharing with First Nations, charitable gaming and responsible gambling.
Vote summary
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2025–26 $ | Estimates 2024–25 $ | Difference Between 2025–26 and 2024–25 $ | Actual 2023–24 $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gaming Program | 3,391,000 | 1,906,900 | 1,484,100 | 1,884,429 |
| Total operating expense to be voted | 3,391,000 | 1,906,900 | 1,484,100 | 1,884,429 | |
| Total operating expense | 3,391,000 | 1,906,900 | 1,484,100 | 1,884,429 |
Standard account by item and sub-items
| Vote- item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount $ |
|---|---|---|
| 3812-1 | Gaming Program | |
Salaries and wages | 1,960,600 | |
Employee benefits | 246,400 | |
Transportation and communication | 6,000 | |
Services | 1,174,000 | |
Supplies and equipment | 4,000 | |
| Total operating expense to be voted | 3,391,000 | |
| Total operating expense for Gaming Program | 3,391,000 |
Footnotes
- footnote[1] Back to paragraph Total operating expense includes statutory appropriations, special warrants and total operating expense to be voted.
- footnote[2] Back to paragraph Total capital expense includes statutory appropriations, special warrants and total capital expense to be voted.