Summary
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport provides leadership for these fast-growing sectors of the provincial economy which are fundamental to the prosperity and quality of life of Ontario citizens.
The Ministry works with the tourism sector to stimulate economic growth, investment and competitiveness in the rapidly changing world of travel and leisure.
By providing leadership within the arts and culture community, the Ministry helps grow the creative economy, build a dynamic cultural environment with vibrant liveable communities in Ontario and encourage stewardship of heritage assets.
The Ministry helps broaden participation in sport and recreation to enable Ontarians to lead healthy, active lifestyles and enhances opportunities for high-performance athletes to achieve success. Hosting high-profile sport events increases job creation and encourages economic growth.
Ministry Program Summary
Operating expense
| Vote | Program | Estimates 2016‑17 | Estimates 2015‑16 | Difference between 2016‑17 and 2015‑16 | Actual 2014‑15 |
|---|
| 3801 | Ministry Administration Program | $9,765,400 | $6,829,700 | $2,935,700 | $8,056,543 |
| 3802 | Tourism Program | $125,353,900 | $133,059,400 | ($7,705,500) | $142,822,209 |
| 3803 | Sport, Recreation and Community Programs | $57,667,000 | $53,781,600 | $3,885,400 | $54,036,684 |
| 3805 | Culture Program | $245,318,100 | $251,638,600 | ($6,320,500) | $245,724,702 |
| 3806 | Ontario Trillium Foundation Program | $90,001,000 | $115,001,000 | ($25,000,000) | $115,000,000 |
| 3808 | Ontario Cultural Media Tax Credits | $414,042,500 | $439,692,900 | ($25,650,400) | $421,791,294 |
| | Pan/parapan american games secretariat | - | $194,298,800 | ($194,298,800) | $228,927,662 |
| | Total operating expense to be voted | $942,147,900 | $1,194,302,000 | ($252,154,100) | $1,216,359,094 |
| | Statutory appropriations | $83,187 | $83,187 | - | $65,968 |
| | Ministry total operating expense | $942,231,087 | $1,194,385,187 | ($252,154,100) | $1,216,425,062 |
| | Consolidation adjustment - Ontario Place Corporation | $5,529,900 | $4,270,000 | $1,259,900 | $4,989,000 |
| | Consolidation adjustment- Metro Toronto Convention Centre | $47,883,600 | $47,288,600 | $595,000 | $46,146,373 |
| | Consolidation adjustment- Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation | $1,550,000 | $2,549,000 | ($999,000) | ($4,445,390) |
| | Consolidation adjustment- Ontario Science Centre | $13,931,000 | $13,543,000 | $388,000 | $11,745,741 |
| | Consolidation adjustment- Ontario Trillium Foundation | $3,425,000 | $4,486,700 | ($1,061,700) | $1,670,609 |
| | Consolidation adjustment- Royal Ontario Museum | $31,823,000 | $27,862,300 | $3,960,700 | $26,282,000 |
| | Consolidation adjustment- Ontario Arts Council | $1,166,000 | $920,300 | $245,700 | $2,055,445 |
| | Consolidation adjustment- Niagara Parks Commission | $81,435,500 | $77,433,400 | $4,002,100 | $77,610,601 |
| | Consolidation adjustment- Ottawa Convention Centre | $16,358,000 | $15,048,700 | $1,309,300 | $15,606,000 |
| | Consolidation adjustment- TO2015 | - | $290,099,400 | ($290,099,400) | $175,575,000 |
| | Total including consolidation and other adjustments | $1,145,333,087 | $1,677,886,587 | ($532,553,500) | $1,573,660,441 |
Capital expense
| Vote | Program | Estimates 2016‑17 | Estimates 2015‑16 | Difference between 2016‑17 and 2015‑16 | Actual 2014‑15 |
|---|
| 3801 | Ministry Administration Program | $2,000 | $2,000 | - | - |
| 3802 | Tourism Program | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
| 3803 | Sport, Recreation and Community Programs | $97,374,200 | - | $97,374,200 | - |
| 3804 | Tourism and culture capital Program | $46,254,500 | $37,305,600 | $8,948,900 | $39,872,818 |
| 3805 | Culture Program | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
| 3806 | Ontario Trillium Foundation Program | $25,000,000 | - | $25,000,000 | - |
| | Pan/parapan american games secretariat | - | $420,162,400 | ($420,162,400) | - |
| | Total capital expense to be voted | $168,632,700 | $457,472,000 | ($288,839,300) | $39,872,818 |
| | Statutory appropriations | $672,500 | $4,000 | $668,500 | - |
| | Ministry total capital expense | $169,305,200 | $457,476,000 | ($288,170,800) | $39,872,818 |
| | Consolidation adjustment - ontario place corporation | $600,000 | $577,000 | $23,000 | $840,000 |
| | Consolidation adjustment - Metro Toronto Convention Centre | $9,279,700 | $8,721,700 | $558,000 | $8,522,154 |
| | Consolidation adjustment- Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation | $2,024,000 | $1,474,000 | $550,000 | $1,096,920 |
| | Consolidation adjustment- Ontario Science Centre | $235,000 | $5,901,000 | ($5,666,000) | $5,996,000 |
| | Consolidation adjustment- Ontario Trillium Foundation | $505,100 | $513,300 | ($8,200) | $507,075 |
| | Consolidation adjustment- Royal Ontario Museum | $9,754,000 | $12,297,000 | ($2,543,000) | $8,265,988 |
| | Consolidation adjustment- Ontario Arts Council | $250,000 | $200,000 | $50,000 | $75,118 |
| | Consolidation adjustment- niagara parks commission | $9,171,000 | $8,728,200 | $442,800 | $6,252,151 |
| | Consolidation adjustment- Ottawa Convention Centre | $5,276,100 | $5,303,800 | ($27,700) | $5,283,000 |
| | Consolidation adjustment– colleges | ($12,297,300) | - | ($12,297,300) | - |
| | Total including consolidation and other adjustments | $194,102,800 | $501,192,000 | ($307,089,200) | $76,711,224 |
Capital assets
| Vote | Program | Estimates 2016‑17 | Estimates 2015‑16 | Difference between 2016‑17 and 2015‑16 | Actual 2014‑15 |
|---|
| 3801 | Ministry Administration Program | $2,000 | $2,000 | - | - |
| 3802 | Tourism Program | $34,521,000 | $23,391,000 | $11,130,000 | $3,190,001 |
| 3803 | Sport, Recreation and Community Programs | $6,222,200 | - | $6,222,200 | - |
| 3805 | Culture Program | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
| | Pan/parapan american games secretariat | - | $7,674,200 | ($7,674,200) | $25,253,481 |
| | Total capital assets to be voted | $40,746,200 | $31,068,200 | $9,678,000 | $28,443,482 |
| | Ministry total capital assets | $40,746,200 | $31,068,200 | $9,678,000 | $28,443,482 |
| | Ministry total operating and capital including consolidation and other adjustments (not including assets) | $1,339,435,887 | $2,179,078,587 | ($839,642,700) | $1,650,371,665 |
Reconciliation to previously published data
| Operating expense | 2015‑16 Estimates | 2014‑15 Actual |
|---|
| Restated total operating expense | $1,194,385,187 | $1,216,425,062 |
|---|
| Total operating expense previously published footnote 1[1] | $1,194,185,187 | $1,216,225,062 |
|---|
| Government reorganization | | |
|---|
| Transfer of functions from other ministries | $200,000 | $200,000 |
|---|
Ministry Administration Program - vote 3801
The Ministry Administration Program includes the Minister's Office, the Parliamentary Assistant's Office, the Deputy Minister's Office and the Communications Branch. The program is responsible for overall direction and corporate leadership of the Ministry and internal administration.
Vote summary
Operating expense
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2016‑17 | Estimates 2015‑16 | Difference between 2016‑17 and 2015‑16 | Actual 2014‑15 |
|---|
| 1 | Ministry administration | $9,765,400 | $6,829,700 | $2,935,700 | $8,056,543 |
| | Total operating expense to be voted | $9,765,400 | $6,829,700 | $2,935,700 | $8,056,543 |
| S | Minister's salary, the Executive Council Act | $47,841 | $47,841 | - | $49,301 |
| S | Parliamentary Assistants' salaries, the Executive Council Act | $32,346 | $32,346 | - | $16,667 |
| | Total statutory appropriations | $80,187 | $80,187 | - | $65,968 |
| | Total operating expense | $9,845,587 | $6,909,887 | $2,935,700 | $8,122,511 |
Capital expense
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2016‑17 | Estimates 2015‑16 | Difference between 2016‑17 and 2015‑16 | Actual 2014‑15 |
|---|
| 3 | Ministry administration | $2,000 | $2,000 | - | - |
| | Total capital expense to be voted | $2,000 | $2,000 | - | - |
| S | Amortization, the Financial Administration Act | $2,000 | $2,000 | - | - |
| | Total statutory appropriations | $2,000 | $2,000 | - | - |
| | Total capital expense | $4,000 | $4,000 | - | - |
Capital assets
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2016‑17 | Estimates 2015‑16 | Difference between 2016‑17 and 2015‑16 | Actual 2014‑15 |
|---|
| 2 | Ministry administration | $2,000 | $2,000 | - | - |
| | Total capital assets to be voted | $2,000 | $2,000 | - | - |
| | Total capital assets | $2,000 | $2,000 | - | - |
Standard account by item and sub-items
Operating expense
| Vote-item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount | Amount |
|---|
| 3801-1 | Ministry administration | | |
| | Salaries and wages | | $5,050,700 |
| | Employee benefits | | $633,300 |
| | Transportation and communication | | $278,200 |
| | Services | | $3,584,300 |
| | Supplies and equipment | | $218,900 |
| | Total operating expense to be voted | | $9,765,400 |
| | Sub-items: | | |
| | Main office | | |
| | Salaries and wages | $2,603,400 | |
| | Employee benefits | $326,500 | |
| | Transportation and communication | $213,200 | |
| | Services | $320,800 | |
| | Supplies and equipment | $86,900 | $3,550,800 |
| | Communications services | | |
| | Salaries and wages | $2,447,300 | |
| | Employee benefits | $306,800 | |
| | Transportation and communication | $50,000 | |
| | Services | $337,200 | |
| | Supplies and equipment | $126,000 | $3,267,300 |
| | Information technology | | |
| | Services | $1,111,600 | $1,111,600 |
| | Legal Services | | |
| | Transportation and communication | $15,000 | |
| | Services | $1,814,700 | |
| | Supplies and equipment | $6,000 | $1,835,700 |
| | Total operating expense to be voted | | $9,765,400 |
| | Statutory appropriations | | |
| Statutory | Minister's salary, the Executive Council Act | | $47,841 |
| Statutory | Parliamentary Assistants' salaries, the Executive Council Act | | $32,346 |
| | Total operating expense for Ministry Administration Program | | $9,845,587 |
Capital expense
| Vote-item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount |
|---|
| 3801-3 | Ministry administration | |
| | Other transactions | $2,000 |
| | Total capital expense to be voted | $2,000 |
| | Statutory appropriations | |
| | Other transactions | |
| Statutory | Amortization, the Financial Administration Act | $2,000 |
| | Total capital expense for Ministry Administration Program | $4,000 |
Capital assets
| Vote-item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount |
|---|
| 3801-2 | Ministry administration | |
| | Land and marine fleet - asset costs | $2,000 |
| | Total capital assets to be voted | $2,000 |
| | Total capital assets for Ministry Administration Program | $2,000 |
Tourism Program - vote 3802
The Tourism Program seeks to sustain and grow the competitiveness of Ontario's tourism industry.
The Ministry works in partnership with tourism associations and partners to strengthen and build the tourism industry and promote Ontario worldwide as a premier, four-season tourist destination. This includes providing support to the 13 Regional Tourism Organizations and festivals and events across the province, identifying tourism investment and development opportunities, and providing strategic research to keep tourism stakeholders well informed about trends, issues, and visitor expectations.
The Ministry oversees the activities and accountabilities of six agencies and two attractions that promote tourism, economic growth and job creation. The Ministry's tourism attractions and agencies are the stewards of unique historic facilities, green space and parklands in regions across Ontario, and offer a range of educational, recreational, cultural and entertainment programs for residents and visitors.
Vote summary
Operating expense
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2016‑17 | Estimates 2015‑16 | Difference between 2016‑17 and 2015‑16 | Actual 2014‑15 |
|---|
| 1 | Tourism | $125,353,900 | $133,059,400 | ($7,705,500) | $142,822,209 |
| | Total operating expense to be voted | $125,353,900 | $133,059,400 | ($7,705,500) | $142,822,209 |
| S | Bad debt expense, the Financial Administration Act | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
| | Total statutory appropriations | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
| | Total operating expense | $125,354,900 | $133,060,400 | ($7,705,500) | $142,822,209 |
Capital expense
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2016‑17 | Estimates 2015‑16 | Difference between 2016‑17 and 2015‑16 | Actual 2014‑15 |
|---|
| 3 | Tourism | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
| | Total capital expense to be voted | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
| S | Amortization, the Financial Administration Act | $669,500 | $1,000 | $668,500 | - |
| | Total statutory appropriations | $669,500 | $1,000 | $668,500 | - |
| | Total capital expense | $670,500 | $2,000 | $668,500 | - |
Capital assets
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2016‑17 | Estimates 2015‑16 | Difference between 2016‑17 and 2015‑16 | Actual 2014‑15 |
|---|
| 2 | Tourism | $34,521,000 | $23,391,000 | $11,130,000 | $3,190,001 |
| | Total capital assets to be voted | $34,521,000 | $23,391,000 | $11,130,000 | $3,190,001 |
| | Total capital assets | $34,521,000 | $23,391,000 | $11,130,000 | $3,190,001 |
Standard account by item and sub-items
Operating expense
| Vote-item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount | Amount | Amount |
|---|
| 3802-1 | Tourism | | | |
| | Salaries and wages | | | $12,448,900 |
| | Employee benefits | | | $1,918,300 |
| | Transportation and communication | | | $486,700 |
| | Services | | | $3,870,100 |
| | Supplies and equipment | | | $959,600 |
| | Transfer payments | | | |
| | Grants in support of tourism investment development | | $3,500,000 | |
| | Grants in Support of the Festival and Event Attractions and Support Program | | $17,010,000 | |
| | Grants in support of tourism regions | | $38,500,000 | |
| | Ontario tourism marketing partnership corporation | | $37,467,500 | |
| | Ontario place corporation | | $2,070,000 | |
| | St. Lawrence parks commission | | $7,122,800 | $105,670,300 |
| | Total operating expense to be voted | | | $125,353,900 |
| | Sub-items: | | | |
| | Tourism policy and development | | | |
| | Salaries and wages | | $4,463,200 | |
| | Employee benefits | | $721,000 | |
| | Transportation and communication | | $274,000 | |
| | Services | | $1,208,900 | |
| | Supplies and equipment | | $126,600 | |
| | Transfer payments | | | |
| | Grants in support of tourism investment development | $3,500,000 | | |
| | Grants in Support of the Festival and Event Attractions and Support Program | $17,010,000 | | |
| | Grants in support of tourism regions | $38,500,000 | $59,010,000 | $65,803,700 |
| | Tourism marketing | | | |
| | Transfer payments | | | |
| | Ontario tourism marketing partnership corporation | | $37,467,500 | $37,467,500 |
| | Tourism planning and operations | | | |
| | Salaries and wages | | $7,985,700 | |
| | Employee benefits | | $1,197,300 | |
| | Transportation and communication | | $212,700 | |
| | Services | | $2,661,200 | |
| | Supplies and equipment | | $833,000 | |
| | Transfer payments | | | |
| | Ontario place corporation | $2,070,000 | | |
| | St. Lawrence parks commission | $7,122,800 | $9,192,800 | $22,082,700 |
| | Total operating expense to be voted | | | $125,353,900 |
| | Statutory appropriations | | | |
| | Other transactions | | | |
| Statutory | Bad debt expense, the Financial Administration Act | | | $1,000 |
| | Total operating expense for Tourism Program | | | $125,354,900 |
Capital expense
| Vote-item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount |
|---|
| 3802-3 | Tourism | |
| | Other transactions | $1,000 |
| | Total capital expense to be voted | $1,000 |
| | Statutory appropriations | |
| | Other transactions | |
| Statutory | Amortization, the Financial Administration Act | $669,500 |
| | Total capital expense for Tourism Program | $670,500 |
Capital assets
| Vote-item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount |
|---|
| 3802-2 | Tourism | |
| | Land | $34,520,000 |
| | Land and marine fleet - asset costs | $1,000 |
| | Total capital assets to be voted | $34,521,000 |
| | Total capital assets for Tourism Program | $34,521,000 |
Sport, Recreation and Community Programs - vote 3803
The Ministry's sport, recreation and community programs are working to increase Ontarians' sport and physical activity participation levels and developing high performance athletes whose achievements inspire people across Ontario and Canada.
The Ministry’s support for ‘Amateur sport’ is focused on participation, development and excellence for athletes of all ages and abilities. The Ministry is also committed to ensuring the sport legacy from the 2015 Pan/Parapan American Games is achieved.
The Ministry leads Ontario's interests in 'Recreation' by providing funding for key partners to deliver projects that increase physical activity including targeted supports to engage Aboriginal communities and provide after school programs among children and youth; provide coordination for provincial interests in trails, parkland, open space and water based recreation resources.
The Ministry also aligns its support for Recreation and Community programs against the goals and priorities of the Framework for Recreation in Canada 2015.
In 2016-17 the Pan/Parapan American Games Secretariat`s responsibilities to wind down provincial activities related to the Games have been transferred to the Ministry's Sport, Recreation and Community Program.
From April 2016, the Sport, Recreation and Community Programs will be assuming the responsibility for professional combative sports which includes the Office of the Athletic Commissioner and the Athletic Control Act, 1990.
Vote summary
Operating expense
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2016‑17 | Estimates 2015‑16 | Difference between 2016‑17 and 2015‑16 | Actual 2014‑15 |
|---|
| 1 | Sport, recreation and community | $57,667,000 | $53,781,600 | $3,885,400 | $54,036,684 |
| | Total operating expense to be voted | $57,667,000 | $53,781,600 | $3,885,400 | $54,036,684 |
| S | Bad debt expense, the Financial Administration Act | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
| | Total statutory appropriations | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
| | Total operating expense | $57,668,000 | $53,782,600 | $3,885,400 | $54,036,684 |
Capital expense
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2016‑17 | Estimates 2015‑16 | Difference between 2016‑17 and 2015‑16 | Actual 2014‑15 |
|---|
| 3 | Sport, recreation and community | $97,374,200 | - | $97,374,200 | - |
| | Total capital expense to be voted | $97,374,200 | - | $97,374,200 | - |
| | Total capital expense | $97,374,200 | - | $97,374,200 | - |
Capital assets
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2016‑17 | Estimates 2015‑16 | Difference between 2016‑17 and 2015‑16 | Actual 2014‑15 |
|---|
| 2 | Sport, recreation and community | $6,222,200 | - | $6,222,200 | - |
| | Total capital assets to be voted | $6,222,200 | - | $6,222,200 | - |
| | Total capital assets | $6,222,200 | - | $6,222,200 | - |
Standard account by item and sub-items
Operating expense
| Vote-item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount | Amount |
|---|
| 3803-1 | Sport, recreation and community | | |
| | Salaries and wages | | $5,674,200 |
| | Employee benefits | | $701,400 |
| | Transportation and communication | | $361,000 |
| | Services | | $1,836,600 |
| | Supplies and equipment | | $408,000 |
| | Transfer payments | | |
| | Pan/parapan american games | $715,000 | |
| | Sport and athlete development | $24,516,800 | |
| | Youth programs | $13,500,000 | |
| | Ontario sport and recreation communities fund | $7,204,000 | |
| | Aboriginal programs | $2,750,000 | $48,685,800 |
| | Total operating expense to be voted | | $57,667,000 |
| | Statutory appropriations | | |
| | Other transactions | | |
| Statutory | Bad debt expense, the Financial Administration Act | | $1,000 |
| | Total operating expense for Sport, Recreation and Community Programs | | $57,668,000 |
Capital expense
| Vote-item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount |
|---|
| 3803-3 | Sport, recreation and community | |
| | Transfer payments | |
| | Pan/parapan American games infrastructure | $97,374,200 |
| | Total capital expense to be voted | $97,374,200 |
| | Total capital expense for Sport, Recreation and Community Programs | $97,374,200 |
Capital assets
| Vote-item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount |
|---|
| 3803-2 | Sport, recreation and community | |
| | Buildings - asset costs | $6,222,200 |
| | Total capital assets to be voted | $6,222,200 |
| | Total capital assets for Sport, Recreation and Community Programs | $6,222,200 |
Tourism and Culture Capital Program - vote 3804
The Tourism and Culture Capital Program preserves and enhances Ontario's investment in tourism and cultural infrastructure. The Ministry provides capital repair and rehabilitation funding to 13 of its 20 tourism and cultural agencies and attractions. This funding enables the Ministry's agencies and attractions to undertake repair and rehabilitation of existing infrastructure including: renovations, building code upgrades, health and safety improvements and statutory/regulatory compliance, that help them remain competitive and enhance the visitor experience. The Ministry also manages one-time capital investments.
The Ministry, in partnership with Ontario Place Corporation, continues to work towards revitalizing Ontario Place.
Vote summary
Capital expense
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2016‑17 | Estimates 2015‑16 | Difference between 2016‑17 and 2015‑16 | Actual 2014‑15 |
|---|
| 1 | Tourism and culture capital | $46,254,500 | $37,305,600 | $8,948,900 | $39,872,818 |
| | Total capital expense to be voted | $46,254,500 | $37,305,600 | $8,948,900 | $39,872,818 |
| | Total capital expense | $46,254,500 | $37,305,600 | $8,948,900 | $39,872,818 |
Standard account by item and sub-items
Capital expense
| Vote-item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount | Amount |
|---|
| 3804-1 | Tourism and culture capital | | |
| | Services | | $11,948,600 |
| | Supplies and equipment | | $2,199,000 |
| | Transfer payments | | |
| | Grants in support of tourism | $3,500,000 | |
| | Tourism agencies repairs and rehabilitation | $9,857,800 | |
| | Cultural agencies repairs and rehabilitation | $15,249,100 | |
| | Grants in support of culture | $3,300,000 | |
| | Ontario place revitalization | $200,000 | $32,106,900 |
| | Total capital expense to be voted | | $46,254,500 |
| | Total capital expense for Tourism and Culture Capital Program | | $46,254,500 |
Culture Program - vote 3805
The Culture Program promotes and supports the arts and cultural industries, protects Ontario's heritage, advances the public library system and supports cultural agencies in order to maximize their contribution to Ontario's social, cultural and economic well-being. The Ministry provides support and advice to municipalities, First Nations, municipal heritage committees and others involved in heritage conservation and protection or cultural planning.
Through strategic investments in cultural industries in the entertainment and creative cluster, the Ministry supports innovation, encourages high-skill job creation and contributes to strengthening Ontario's competitive advantage in the knowledge-based economy.
Vote summary
Operating expense
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2016‑17 | Estimates 2015‑16 | Difference between 2016‑17 and 2015‑16 | Actual 2014‑15 |
|---|
| 1 | Culture | $245,318,100 | $251,638,600 | ($6,320,500) | $245,724,702 |
| | Total operating expense to be voted | $245,318,100 | $251,638,600 | ($6,320,500) | $245,724,702 |
| S | Bad debt expense, the Financial Administration Act | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
| | Total statutory appropriations | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
| | Total operating expense | $245,319,100 | $251,639,600 | ($6,320,500) | $245,724,702 |
Capital expense
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2016‑17 | Estimates 2015‑16 | Difference between 2016‑17 and 2015‑16 | Actual 2014‑15 |
|---|
| 3 | Culture program | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
| | Total capital expense to be voted | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
| S | Amortization, the Financial Administration Act | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
| | Total statutory appropriations | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
| | Total capital expense | $2,000 | $2,000 | - | - |
Capital assets
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2016‑17 | Estimates 2015‑16 | Difference between 2016‑17 and 2015‑16 | Actual 2014‑15 |
|---|
| 2 | Culture program | $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
Operating expense
| Vote-item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount | Amount |
|---|
| 3805-1 | Culture | | |
| | Salaries and wages | | $10,392,600 |
| | Employee benefits | | $950,700 |
| | Transportation and communication | | $430,600 |
| | Services | | $1,468,300 |
| | Supplies and equipment | | $379,400 |
| | Transfer payments | | |
| | Art gallery of ontario | $21,072,300 | |
| | Arts sector support | $6,643,200 | |
| | Heritage sector support | $5,690,100 | |
| | Libraries sector support | $27,494,600 | |
| | McMichael canadian collection | $3,328,800 | |
| | Ontario arts council | $59,937,400 | |
| | Ontario heritage trust | $4,159,300 | |
| | Ontario library service north | $1,645,800 | |
| | Ontario media development corporation | $26,450,300 | |
| | Ontario music fund | $15,000,000 | |
| | Ontario science centre | $19,364,100 | |
| | Royal botanical gardens | $4,036,000 | |
| | Royal Ontario Museum | $26,900,900 | |
| | Science north | $6,828,900 | |
| | Southern ontario library service | $3,145,800 | $231,697,500 |
| | Subtotal | | $245,319,100 |
| | Less: recoveries | | $1,000 |
| | Total operating expense to be voted | | $245,318,100 |
| | Statutory appropriations | | |
| | Other transactions | | |
| Statutory | Bad debt expense, the Financial Administration Act | | $1,000 |
| | Total operating expense for Culture Program | | $245,319,100 |
Capital expense
| Vote-item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount |
|---|
| 3805-3 | Culture Program | |
| | 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 culture program | $2,000 |
Capital assets
| Vote-item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount |
|---|
| 3805-2 | Culture Program | |
| | Land and marine fleet - asset costs | $1,000 |
| | Total capital assets to be voted | $1,000 |
| | Total capital assets for culture program | $1,000 |
Ontario Trillium Foundation Program - vote 3806
The Ontario Trillium Foundation is one of Canada's leading charitable grant-making foundations. It helps build strong and healthy communities through contributions to charitable and not-for-profit organizations in the arts and culture, sports and recreation, human and social services and environmental sectors.
Vote summary
Operating expense
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2016‑17 | Estimates 2015‑16 | Difference between 2016‑17 and 2015‑16 | Actual 2014‑15 |
|---|
| 1 | Ontario Trillium Foundation | $90,001,000 | $115,001,000 | ($25,000,000) | $115,000,000 |
| | Total operating expense to be voted | $90,001,000 | $115,001,000 | ($25,000,000) | $115,000,000 |
| | Total operating expense | $90,001,000 | $115,001,000 | ($25,000,000) | $115,000,000 |
Capital expense
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2016‑17 | Estimates 2015‑16 | Difference between 2016‑17 and 2015‑16 | Actual 2014‑15 |
|---|
| 2 | Ontario 150 | $25,000,000 | - | $25,000,000 | - |
| | Total capital expense to be voted | $25,000,000 | - | $25,000,000 | - |
| | Total capital expense | $25,000,000 | - | $25,000,000 | - |
Standard account by item and sub-items
Operating expense
| Vote-item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount |
|---|
| 3806-1 | Ontario Trillium Foundation | |
| | Transfer payments | |
| | Ontario Trillium Foundation | $90,001,000 |
| | Total operating expense to be voted | $90,001,000 |
| | Total operating expense for Ontario Trillium Foundation Program | $90,001,000 |
Capital expense
| Vote-item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount |
|---|
| 3806-2 | Ontario 150 | |
| | Transfer payments | |
| | Ontario 150 | $25,000,000 |
| | Total capital expense to be voted | $25,000,000 |
| | Total capital expense for Ontario Trillium Foundation Program | $25,000,000 |
Ontario Cultural Media Tax Credits - vote 3808
Five corporate tax credits which support the production of films, television programming, animation, books and interactive digital content by eligible Ontario producers.
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) administers the program on behalf of Ontario through the federal income tax system.
Vote summary
Operating expense
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2016‑17 | Estimates 2015‑16 | Difference between 2016‑17 and 2015‑16 | Actual 2014‑15 |
|---|
| 1 | Ontario cultural media tax credits | $414,042,500 | $439,692,900 | ($25,650,400) | $421,791,294 |
| | Total operating expense to be voted | $414,042,500 | $439,692,900 | ($25,650,400) | $421,791,294 |
| | Total operating expense | $414,042,500 | $439,692,900 | ($25,650,400) | $421,791,294 |
Standard account by item and sub-items
Operating expense
| 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 credits | $3,378,200 | |
| | Ontario computer animation and special effects tax credits | $25,977,600 | |
| | Ontario film and television tax credits | $170,911,400 | |
| | Ontario interactive digital media tax credits | $58,052,400 | |
| | Ontario production services tax credits | $155,648,600 | |
| | Ontario sound recording tax credits | $74,300 | $414,042,500 |
| | Total operating expense to be voted | | $414,042,500 |
| | Total operating expense for ontario cultural media tax credits | | $414,042,500 |
