Expenditure Estimates for the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming (2026–2027)
Summary
The Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming invests in tourism, culture, arts and gaming, helping to drive economic growth, create good jobs, strengthen communities and build a unique Ontario identity — while contributing to a more sustainable and prosperous future for all.
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 to support a strong gaming sector in a socially responsible manner;
- leads the redevelopment of Ontario Place into a world-class, year-round destination, including a state-of-the-art Ontario Science Centre; and
- delivers its work in partnership with 18 provincial agencies, attractions and transfer payment entities to promote economic growth and the cultural fabric of Ontario.
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 2026–27 $ |
Estimates 2025–26 $ |
Difference between 2026–27 and 2025–26 $ |
Actual 2024–25 $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3801 | Ministry Administration Program | 29,148,500 | 26,241,200 | 2,907,300 | 30,124,309 |
| 3805 | Tourism, Culture and Gaming Policy and Programs | 231,279,800 | 231,662,700 | (382,900) | 217,880,796 |
| 3806 | Ontario Trillium Foundation Program | 103,557,000 | 103,557,000 | - | 103,557,000 |
| 3808 | Ontario Cultural Media Tax Credits | 1,046,165,700 | 1,028,352,400 | 17,813,300 | 1,019,908,618 |
| 3811 | Major Attractions, Parks and Operations | 105,044,300 | 83,642,000 | 21,402,300 | 105,176,692 |
| 3813 | Ontario Place Redevelopment Secretariat | 57,617,500 | 80,626,800 | (23,009,300) | 65,131,869 |
| Total operating expense to be voted | 1,572,812,800 | 1,554,082,100 | 18,730,700 | 1,541,779,284 | |
| Statutory appropriations | 2,013,561 | 66,014 | 1,947,547 | 116,187 | |
| Ministry total operating expense | 1,574,826,361 | 1,554,148,114 | 20,678,247 | 1,541,895,471 | |
| Consolidation adjustment — Metro Toronto Convention Centre | 63,611,500 | 57,658,000 | 5,953,500 | 57,498,666 | |
| Consolidation adjustment — Destination Ontario | (432,400) | 442,600 | (875,000) | 1,088,609 | |
| Consolidation adjustment — Ontario Science Centre | 13,192,100 | 15,271,900 | (2,079,800) | (6,950,117) | |
| Consolidation adjustment — Ontario Trillium Foundation | 22,682,000 | 18,198,000 | 4,484,000 | 19,689,217 | |
| Consolidation adjustment — Royal Ontario Museum | 58,217,100 | 52,876,500 | 5,340,600 | 38,130,365 | |
| Consolidation adjustment — Ontario Arts Council | 8,883,200 | 7,297,200 | 1,586,000 | 9,488,997 | |
| Consolidation adjustment — Niagara Parks Commission | 147,405,700 | 130,332,500 | 17,073,200 | 120,043,429 | |
| Consolidation adjustment — Ottawa Convention Centre | 20,800,200 | 20,015,100 | 785,100 | 19,988,555 | |
| Consolidation adjustment — Science North | 12,781,200 | 13,140,400 | (359,200) | 13,684,741 | |
| Consolidation adjustment — St. Lawrence Parks | 20,572,500 | 18,838,300 | 1,734,200 | 19,647,044 | |
| Consolidation adjustment — General Real Estate Portfolio | (1,172,000) | (1,172,000) | - | (1,188,936) | |
| Total including consolidation and other adjustments | 1,941,367,461 | 1,887,046,614 | 54,320,847 | 1,833,016,041 |
| Vote | Program | Estimates 2026–27 $ |
Estimates 2025–26 $ |
Difference between 2026–27 and 2025–26 $ |
Actual 2024–25 $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3813 | Ontario Place Redevelopment Secretariat | 1,000 | - | 1,000 | - |
| Total operating assets to be voted | 1,000 | - | 1,000 | - | |
| Ministry total operating assets | 1,000 | - | 1,000 | - |
| Vote | Program | Estimates 2026–27 $ |
Estimates 2025–26 $ |
Difference between 2026–27 and 2025–26 $ |
Actual 2024–25 $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3801 | Ministry Administration Program | 4,000 | 4,000 | - | - |
| 3805 | Tourism, Culture and Gaming Policy and Programs | 17,501,000 | 5,001,000 | 12,500,000 | - |
| 3811 | Major Attractions, Parks and Operations | 90,112,400 | 55,893,200 | 34,219,200 | 30,346,326 |
| 3813 | Ontario Place Redevelopment Secretariat | 167,301,300 | 19,004,600 | 148,296,700 | 24,608,379 |
| Total capital expense to be voted | 274,918,700 | 79,902,800 | 195,015,900 | 54,954,705 | |
| Statutory appropriations | 1,739,000 | 1,749,000 | (10,000) | 233,873 | |
| Ministry total capital expense | 276,657,700 | 81,651,800 | 195,005,900 | 55,188,578 | |
| Consolidation adjustment — Metro Toronto Convention Centre | 12,093,000 | 11,328,000 | 765,000 | 10,592,354 | |
| Consolidation adjustment — Destination Ontario | 351,100 | 152,100 | 199,000 | 91,363 | |
| Consolidation adjustment — Ontario Science Centre | (30,098,100) | 1,635,700 | (31,733,800) | 8,173,114 | |
| Consolidation adjustment — Ontario Trillium Foundation | 144,000 | 144,000 | - | 103,025 | |
| Consolidation adjustment — Royal Ontario Museum | 19,308,700 | 14,490,300 | 4,818,400 | 10,563,718 | |
| Consolidation adjustment — Ontario Arts Council | 73,800 | 178,300 | (104,500) | 232,162 | |
| Consolidation adjustment — Niagara Parks Commission | 20,662,200 | 21,843,500 | (1,181,300) | 17,389,942 | |
| Consolidation adjustment — Ottawa Convention Centre | 6,529,200 | 5,490,900 | 1,038,300 | 4,056,644 | |
| Consolidation adjustment — Science North | 386,800 | 3,000,000 | (2,613,200) | (25,091) | |
| Consolidation adjustment — St. Lawrence Parks | 448,300 | (11,098,000) | 11,546,300 | (8,291,214) | |
| Consolidation adjustment — other adjustment | - | - | - | (1,851,250) | |
| Consolidation adjustment — General Real Estate Portfolio | - | - | - | (376,500) | |
| Consolidation adjustment — Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation | - | - | - | (1,073,946) | |
| Total including consolidation and other adjustments | 306,556,700 | 128,816,600 | 177,740,100 | 94,772,899 |
| Vote | Program | Estimates 2026–27 $ |
Estimates 2025–26 $ |
Difference between 2026–27 and 2025–26 $ |
Actual 2024–25 $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3801 | Ministry Administration Program | 3,000 | 3,000 | - | - |
| 3805 | Tourism, Culture and Gaming Policy and Programs | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - |
| 3811 | Major Attractions, Parks and Operations | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - |
| 3813 | Ontario Place Redevelopment Secretariat | 590,580,700 | 269,230,300 | 321,350,400 | 194,678,876 |
| Total capital assets to be voted | 590,585,700 | 269,235,300 | 321,350,400 | 194,678,876 | |
| Ministry total capital assets | 590,585,700 | 269,235,300 | 321,350,400 | 194,678,876 | |
| Ministry total operating and capital including consolidation and other adjustments (not including assets) | 2,247,924,161 | 2,015,863,214 | 232,060,947 | 1,927,788,940 |
Reconciliation to previously published data
| Operating expense | Estimates 2025–26 $ |
Actual 2024–25 $ |
|---|---|---|
| Total operating expense previously published |
1,473,521,314 | 1,535,082,201 |
| Government reorganization | ||
Transfer of functions from other Ministries |
80,626,800 | 67,110,569 |
Transfer of functions to other Ministries |
- | (60,297,299) |
| Restated total operating expense | 1,554,148,114 | 1,541,895,471 |
| Capital expense | Estimates 2025–26 $ |
Actual 2024–25 $ |
|---|---|---|
| Total capital expense previously published |
60,902,200 | 30,346,326 |
| Government reorganization | ||
Transfer of functions from other Ministries |
20,749,600 | 24,842,252 |
| Restated total capital expense | 81,651,800 | 55,188,578 |
| Capital assets | Estimates 2025–26 $ |
Actual 2024–25 $ |
|---|---|---|
| Total capital assets previously published |
5,000 | - |
| Government reorganization | ||
Transfer of functions from other Ministries |
269,230,300 | 194,678,876 |
| Restated total capital assets | 269,235,300 | 194,678,876 |
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 priorities alignment and planning, appointments, research, 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 2026–27 $ |
Estimates 2025–26 $ |
Difference between 2026–27 and 2025–26 $ |
Actual 2024–25 $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ministry Administration | 29,148,500 | 26,241,200 | 2,907,300 | 30,124,309 |
| Total operating expense to be voted | 29,148,500 | 26,241,200 | 2,907,300 | 30,124,309 | |
| S | Minister's salary, the Executive Council Act | 66,559 | 47,841 | 18,718 | 89,701 |
| S | Parliamentary Assistants' salaries, the Executive Council Act | 45,002 | 16,173 | 28,829 | 26,486 |
| Total statutory appropriations | 111,561 | 64,014 | 47,547 | 116,187 | |
| Total operating expense | 29,260,061 | 26,305,214 | 2,954,847 | 30,240,496 |
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2026–27 $ |
Estimates 2025–26 $ |
Difference between 2026–27 and 2025–26 $ |
Actual 2024–25 $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Ministry Administration | 4,000 | 4,000 | - | - |
| Total capital expense to be voted | 4,000 | 4,000 | - | - | |
| S | 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 2026–27 $ |
Estimates 2025–26 $ |
Difference between 2026–27 and 2025–26 $ |
Actual 2024–25 $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 accounts classification
| Vote- item number |
Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount $ | Amount $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3801-1 | Ministry Administration | ||
Salaries and wages |
21,275,400 | ||
Employee benefits |
2,219,100 | ||
Transportation and communication |
920,400 | ||
Services |
4,148,700 | ||
Supplies and equipment |
584,900 | ||
Transfer payments |
|||
Summer Experience Program (SEP) |
1,000 | ||
| Subtotal | 29,149,500 | ||
| Less: recoveries | 1,000 | ||
| Total operating expense to be voted | 29,148,500 | ||
| Sub-items: | |||
| Main Office | |||
Salaries and wages |
3,396,500 | ||
Employee benefits |
339,900 | ||
Transportation and communication |
191,100 | ||
Services |
106,300 | ||
Supplies and equipment |
83,400 | 4,117,200 | |
| Communications Services | |||
Salaries and wages |
2,446,700 | ||
Employee benefits |
348,400 | ||
Transportation and communication |
48,000 | ||
Services |
90,500 | ||
Supplies and equipment |
121,000 | 3,054,600 | |
| 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 |
7,075,700 | ||
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 |
8,583,100 | ||
Less: recoveries |
1,000 | 8,582,100 | |
| Human Resources | |||
Salaries and wages |
1,515,500 | ||
Employee benefits |
91,000 | ||
Transportation and communication |
24,400 | ||
Services |
53,700 | ||
Supplies and equipment |
26,200 | 1,710,800 | |
| Financial and administrative support services | |||
Salaries and wages |
4,137,200 | ||
Employee benefits |
467,200 | ||
Transportation and communication |
70,000 | ||
Services |
551,900 | ||
Supplies and equipment |
95,300 | 5,321,600 | |
| Strategic planning and performance | |||
Salaries and wages |
2,703,800 | ||
Employee benefits |
287,700 | ||
Transportation and communication |
28,200 | ||
Services |
43,000 | ||
Supplies and equipment |
19,500 | 3,082,200 | |
| Total operating expense to be voted | 29,148,500 | ||
| Statutory appropriations | |||
| Statutory | Minister's salary, the Executive Council Act |
66,559 | |
| Statutory | Parliamentary Assistants' salaries, the Executive Council Act |
45,002 | |
| Total operating expense for Ministry Administration Program | 29,260,061 |
| 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, Culture and Gaming Policy and Programs — vote 3805
Tourism, Culture and Gaming Policy and Programs is responsible for policy, programs, and services related to tourism, the arts, cultural industries, community museums, public libraries and gaming in Ontario.
Initiatives and programs aim to profile Ontario to international and domestic audiences as a province that is rich in cultural resources and attractions. Programs work to build strong, vibrant communities that promote lifelong learning with access to information through public libraries and exposure to cultural experiences through community museums. Programs help to cultivate and grow Ontario’s regional and economic tourism profile and provide funding to support festivals and events that enrich the lives of all Ontarians.
Provincial gaming policy supports a strong gaming sector in a socially responsible manner through policy development related to commercial matters, revenue sharing with First Nations, charitable gaming and responsible gambling.
Tourism, Culture and Gaming Policy and Programs is responsible for governance, accountability and oversight of two government business enterprises, Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation and iGaming Ontario. It is also responsible for governance, accountability, oversight, and operating funding for marketing and cultural and community granting agencies within its portfolio.
This Vote also includes strategic capital investments in the ministry’s sectors that drive economic growth, create jobs and make Ontario a top tourist and cultural destination.
Vote summary
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2026–27 $ |
Estimates 2025–26 $ |
Difference between 2026–27 and 2025–26 $ |
Actual 2024–25 $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tourism, Culture and Gaming Policy and Programs | 231,279,800 | 231,662,700 | (382,900) | 217,880,796 |
| Total operating expense to be voted | 231,279,800 | 231,662,700 | (382,900) | 217,880,796 | |
| S | Bad Debt Expense, the Financial Administration Act | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - |
| Total statutory appropriations | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - | |
| Total operating expense | 231,280,800 | 231,663,700 | (382,900) | 217,880,796 |
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2026–27 $ |
Estimates 2025–26 $ |
Difference between 2026–27 and 2025–26 $ |
Actual 2024–25 $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Tourism, Culture and Gaming Policy and Programs | 17,501,000 | 5,001,000 | 12,500,000 | - |
| Total capital expense to be voted | 17,501,000 | 5,001,000 | 12,500,000 | - | |
| S | Amortization, the Financial Administration Act | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - |
| Total statutory appropriations | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - | |
| Total capital expense | 17,502,000 | 5,002,000 | 12,500,000 | - |
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2026–27 $ |
Estimates 2025–26 $ |
Difference between 2026–27 and 2025–26 $ |
Actual 2024–25 $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Tourism, Culture and Gaming Policy and Programs | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - |
| Total capital assets to be voted | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - | |
| Total capital assets | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - |
Standard accounts classification
| Vote- item number |
Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount $ | Amount $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3805-1 | Tourism, Culture and Gaming Policy and Programs | ||
Salaries and wages |
10,270,900 | ||
Employee benefits |
1,017,400 | ||
Transportation and communication |
154,700 | ||
Services |
1,621,100 | ||
Supplies and equipment |
96,600 | ||
Transfer payments |
|||
Ontario Arts Council |
59,937,400 | ||
Festivals Events and Attractions Grants |
24,500,000 | ||
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 |
5,870,800 | ||
Tourism Investment and Development Grants |
500,000 | ||
Ontario Creates |
36,269,000 | ||
Destination Ontario |
33,922,500 | 218,120,100 | |
| Subtotal | 231,280,800 | ||
| Less: Recoveries | 1,000 | ||
| Total operating expense to be voted | 231,279,800 | ||
| Statutory appropriations | |||
Other transactions |
|||
| Statutory | Bad Debt Expense, the Financial Administration Act |
1,000 | |
| Total operating expense for Tourism, Culture and Gaming Policy and Programs | 231,280,800 |
| Vote- item number |
Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount $ |
|---|---|---|
| 3805-3 | Tourism, Culture and Gaming Policy and Programs | |
Transfer payments |
||
Grants in support of culture capital |
17,500,000 | |
Other transactions |
1,000 | |
| Total capital expense to be voted | 17,501,000 | |
| Statutory appropriations | ||
Other transactions |
||
| Statutory | Amortization, the Financial Administration Act |
1,000 |
| Total capital expense for Tourism, Culture and Gaming Policy and Programs | 17,502,000 |
| Vote- item number |
Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount $ |
|---|---|---|
| 3805-2 | Tourism, Culture and Gaming Policy and Programs | |
Land and marine fleet — asset costs |
1,000 | |
| Total capital assets to be voted | 1,000 | |
| Total capital assets for Tourism, Culture and Gaming Policy and 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 2026–27 $ |
Estimates 2025–26 $ |
Difference between 2026–27 and 2025–26 $ |
Actual 2024–25 $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 accounts classification
| Vote- item number |
Standard account by item and sub-items | 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 2026–27 $ |
Estimates 2025–26 $ |
Difference between 2026–27 and 2025–26 $ |
Actual 2024–25 $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ontario Cultural Media Tax Credits | 1,046,165,700 | 1,028,352,400 | 17,813,300 | 1,019,908,618 |
| Total operating expense to be voted | 1,046,165,700 | 1,028,352,400 | 17,813,300 | 1,019,908,618 | |
| Total operating expense | 1,046,165,700 | 1,028,352,400 | 17,813,300 | 1,019,908,618 |
Standard accounts classification
| 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 |
4,951,900 | ||
Ontario Computer Animation and Special Effects Tax Credit |
80,271,000 | ||
Ontario Film and Television Tax Credit |
343,509,500 | ||
Ontario Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit |
114,743,700 | ||
Ontario Production Services Tax Credit |
502,689,600 | 1,046,165,700 | |
| Total operating expense to be voted | 1,046,165,700 | ||
| Total operating expense for Ontario Cultural Media Tax Credits | 1,046,165,700 |
Major Attractions, Parks and Operations — vote 3811
Major Attractions, Parks and Operations is responsible for governance, accountability, and oversight of operating and capital funding of museums, galleries, parks, convention centres, and educational and historic entities, including two directly operated attractions. These 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.
This Vote also makes capital investments in its agencies, entities, and attractions that drive competitiveness and sustainability, and help Ontario enhance the visitor experience and its appeal as a tourist and cultural destination.
Vote summary
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2026–27 $ |
Estimates 2025–26 $ |
Difference between 2026–27 and 2025–26 $ |
Actual 2024–25 $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Major Attractions, Parks and Operations | 105,044,300 | 83,642,000 | 21,402,300 | 105,176,692 |
| Total operating expense to be voted | 105,044,300 | 83,642,000 | 21,402,300 | 105,176,692 | |
| S | Bad Debt Expense, the Financial Administration Act | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - |
| S | Transfers from Designated Purpose Account Operating, the Historical Parks Act | 1,900,000 | - | 1,900,000 | - |
| Total statutory appropriations | 1,901,000 | 1,000 | 1,900,000 | - | |
| Total operating expense | 106,945,300 | 83,643,000 | 23,302,300 | 105,176,692 |
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2026–27 $ |
Estimates 2025–26 $ |
Difference between 2026–27 and 2025–26 $ |
Actual 2024–25 $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Major Attractions, Parks and Operations | 90,112,400 | 55,893,200 | 34,219,200 | 30,346,326 |
| Total capital expense to be voted | 90,112,400 | 55,893,200 | 34,219,200 | 30,346,326 | |
| S | Amortization, the Financial Administration Act | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - |
| Total statutory appropriations | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - | |
| Total capital expense | 90,113,400 | 55,894,200 | 34,219,200 | 30,346,326 |
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2026–27 $ |
Estimates 2025–26 $ |
Difference between 2026–27 and 2025–26 $ |
Actual 2024–25 $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Major Attractions, Parks and Operations | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - |
| Total capital assets to be voted | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - | |
| Total capital assets | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - |
Standard accounts classification
| Vote- item number |
Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount $ | Amount $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3811-1 | Major Attractions, Parks and Operations | ||
Salaries and wages |
8,981,700 | ||
Employee benefits |
1,039,100 | ||
Transportation and communication |
161,200 | ||
Services |
3,829,200 | ||
Supplies and equipment |
809,800 | ||
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 | ||
St. Lawrence Parks Commission |
8,575,400 | ||
Agencies and Attractions Sector Support |
21,001,000 | ||
Royal Botanical Gardens |
4,036,000 | 92,123,300 | |
| Subtotal | 106,944,300 | ||
| Less: Recoveries | 1,900,000 | ||
| Total operating expense to be voted | 105,044,300 | ||
| Statutory appropriations | |||
Other transactions |
|||
| Statutory | Bad Debt Expense, the Financial Administration Act |
1,000 | |
| Statutory | Transfers from Designated Purpose Account Operating, the Historical Parks Act |
1,900,000 | |
| Total operating expense for Major Attractions, Parks and Operations | 106,945,300 |
| Vote- item number |
Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount $ | Amount $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3811-3 | Major Attractions, Parks and Operations | ||
Services |
2,323,000 | ||
Supplies and equipment |
1,000 | ||
Transfer payments |
|||
Agencies and Attractions Capital Sector Support |
61,354,000 | ||
Repairs and Rehabilitation Capital |
26,433,400 | 87,787,400 | |
Other transactions |
1,000 | ||
| Total capital expense to be voted | 90,112,400 | ||
| Statutory appropriations | |||
Other transactions |
|||
| Statutory | Amortization, the Financial Administration Act |
1,000 | |
| Total capital expense for Major Attractions, Parks and Operations | 90,113,400 |
| Vote- item number |
Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount $ |
|---|---|---|
| 3811-2 | Major Attractions, Parks and Operations | |
Land and marine fleet — asset costs |
1,000 | |
| Total capital assets to be voted | 1,000 | |
| Total capital assets for Major Attractions, Parks and Operations | 1,000 |
Ontario Place Redevelopment Secretariat — vote 3813
The secretariat manages the current operations of Ontario Place and leads the work to rebuild Ontario Place into a world-class, year-round destination that will include family-friendly entertainment, public and event spaces, parkland and waterfront access. In addition, the secretariat is responsible for oversight of the Ontario Science Centre and is working with Infrastructure Ontario to relocate the Ontario Science Centre to Ontario Place, building a new state-of-the-art facility.
Vote summary
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2026–27 $ |
Estimates 2025–26 $ |
Difference between 2026–27 and 2025–26 $ |
Actual 2024–25 $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ontario Place Redevelopment Secretariat | 57,617,500 | 80,626,800 | (23,009,300) | 65,131,869 |
| Total operating expense to be voted | 57,617,500 | 80,626,800 | (23,009,300) | 65,131,869 | |
| Total operating expense | 57,617,500 | 80,626,800 | (23,009,300) | 65,131,869 |
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2026–27 $ |
Estimates 2025–26 $ |
Difference between 2026–27 and 2025–26 $ |
Actual 2024–25 $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Ontario Place Redevelopment Secretariat | 1,000 | - | 1,000 | - |
| Total operating assets to be voted | 1,000 | - | 1,000 | - | |
| Total operating assets | 1,000 | - | 1,000 | - |
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2026–27 $ |
Estimates 2025–26 $ |
Difference between 2026–27 and 2025–26 $ |
Actual 2024–25 $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Ontario Place Redevelopment Secretariat | 167,301,300 | 19,004,600 | 148,296,700 | 24,608,379 |
| Total capital expense to be voted | 167,301,300 | 19,004,600 | 148,296,700 | 24,608,379 | |
| S | Amortization Expense, the Financial Administration Act | 1,735,000 | 1,745,000 | (10,000) | 233,873 |
| Total statutory appropriations | 1,735,000 | 1,745,000 | (10,000) | 233,873 | |
| Total capital expense | 169,036,300 | 20,749,600 | 148,286,700 | 24,842,252 |
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2026–27 $ |
Estimates 2025–26 $ |
Difference between 2026–27 and 2025–26 $ |
Actual 2024–25 $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Ontario Place Redevelopment Secretariat | 590,580,700 | 269,230,300 | 321,350,400 | 194,678,876 |
| Total capital assets to be voted | 590,580,700 | 269,230,300 | 321,350,400 | 194,678,876 | |
| Total capital assets | 590,580,700 | 269,230,300 | 321,350,400 | 194,678,876 |
Standard accounts classification
| Vote- item number |
Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount $ | Amount $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3813-1 | Ontario Place Redevelopment Secretariat | ||
Salaries and wages |
8,853,800 | ||
Employee benefits |
762,100 | ||
Transportation and communication |
138,500 | ||
Services |
6,107,100 | ||
Supplies and equipment |
1,256,700 | ||
Transfer payments |
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Ontario Place Redevelopment Grants |
300,000 | ||
Ontario Science Centre |
40,199,300 | 40,499,300 | |
| Total operating expense to be voted | 57,617,500 | ||
| Total operating expense for Ontario Place Redevelopment Secretariat | 57,617,500 |
| Vote- item number |
Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount $ |
|---|---|---|
| 3813-3 | Ontario Place Redevelopment Secretariat | |
Deposits and prepaid expenses |
1,000 | |
| Total operating assets to be voted | 1,000 | |
| Total operating assets for Ontario Place Redevelopment Secretariat | 1,000 |
| Vote- item number |
Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount $ | Amount $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3813-2 | Ontario Place Redevelopment Secretariat | ||
Services |
149,299,300 | ||
Transfer payments |
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Ontario Place Redevelopment Capital |
1,000 | ||
Ontario Science Centre Capital |
18,000,000 | 18,001,000 | |
Other transactions |
1,000 | ||
| Total operating expense to be voted | 167,301,300 | ||
| Statutory appropriations | |||
Other transactions |
|||
| Statutory | Amortization, the Financial Administration Act |
1,735,000 | |
| Total capital expense for Ontario Place Redevelopment Secretariat | 169,036,300 |
| Vote- item number |
Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount $ |
|---|---|---|
| 3813-4 | Ontario Place Redevelopment Secretariat | |
Buildings — asset costs |
204,246,500 | |
Dams and engineering structures — asset costs |
386,334,200 | |
| Total capital assets to be voted | 590,580,700 | |
| Total capital assets for Ontario Place Redevelopment Secretariat | 590,580,700 |
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.