Expenditure Estimates for the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport (2017-18)
The 2017-2018 Expenditure Estimates set out details of the operating and capital spending requirements of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport for the fiscal year commencing April 1, 2017.
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
| Vote | Program | Estimates 2017-18 | Estimates 2016-17 | Difference between 2017-18 and 2016-17 | Actual 2015-16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating expense | |||||
| 3801 | Ministry Administration Program | $11,214,100 | $9,765,400 | $1,448,700 | $7,923,795 |
| 3802 | Tourism Program | $156,854,100 | $165,153,900 | ($8,299,800)
| $136,044,470 |
| 3803 | Sport, Recreation and Community Programs | $52,881,700 | $62,667,000 | ($9,785,300)
| $55,623,793 |
| 3805 | Culture Program | $258,496,600 | $245,318,100 | $13,178,500 | $247,422,185 |
| 3806 | Ontario Trillium Foundation Program | $115,001,000 | $90,001,000 | $25,000,000 | $115,000,000 |
| 3808 | Ontario Cultural Media Tax Credits | $484,450,900 | $414,042,500 | $70,408,400 | $596,569,068 |
| Pan/Parapan American Games Secretariat | - | - | - | $145,857,408 | |
| Total operating expense to be voted | $1,078,898,400 | $986,947,900 | $91,950,500 | $1,304,440,719 | |
| Statutory appropriations | $83,187 | $83,187 | - | $200,629 | |
| Ministry total operating expense | $1,078,981,587 | $987,031,087 | $91,950,500 | $1,304,641,348 | |
| Consolidation adjustment - Ontario Place Corporation | $8,634,000 | $5,529,900 | $3,104,100 | $11,188,095 | |
| Consolidation adjustment - Metro Toronto Convention Centre | $48,828,100 | $47,883,600 | $944,500 | $46,123,556 | |
| Consolidation adjustment - Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation | $2,547,500 | $1,550,000 | $997,500 | $6,631,227 | |
| Consolidation adjustment - Ontario Science Centre | $13,875,000 | $13,931,000 | ($56,000)
| $12,830,762 | |
| Consolidation adjustment - Ontario Trillium Foundation | $4,162,100 | $3,425,000 | $737,100 | ($2,136,614)
| |
| Consolidation adjustment - Royal Ontario Museum | $33,625,000 | $31,823,000 | $1,802,000 | $30,063,000 | |
| Consolidation adjustment - Ontario Arts Council | $714,000 | $1,166,000 | ($452,000)
| $1,266,283 | |
| Consolidation adjustment - Niagara Parks Commission | $88,197,000 | $81,435,500 | $6,761,500 | $81,379,451 | |
| Consolidation adjustment - Ottawa Convention Centre | $15,856,600 | $16,358,000 | ($501,400)
| $15,036,533 | |
| Consolidation adjustment - TO2015 | - | - | - | $273,377,000 | |
| Total including consolidation & other adjustments | $1,295,420,887 | $1,190,133,087 | $105,287,800 | $1,780,400,641 | |
| Capital expense | |||||
| 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 | $113,969,000 | $46,254,500 | $67,714,500 | $30,321,375 |
| 3805 | Culture Program | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
| 3806 | Ontario Trillium Foundation Program | - | $25,000,000 | ($25,000,000)
| - |
| Pan/Parapan American Games Secretariat | - | - | - | $419,330,400 | |
| Total capital expense to be voted | $113,973,000 | $168,632,700 | ($54,659,700) | $449,651,775 | |
| Statutory appropriations | $4,000 | $672,500 | ($668,500)
| - | |
| Ministry total capital expense | $113,977,000 | $169,305,200 | ($55,328,200) | $449,651,775 | |
| Consolidation adjustment - Ontario Place Corporation | ($55,268,500)
| $600,000 | ($55,868,500)
| $866,338 | |
| Consolidation adjustment - Metro Toronto Convention Centre | $9,365,000 | $9,279,700 | $85,300 | $8,848,361 | |
| Consolidation adjustment - Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation | $1,450,000 | $2,024,000 | ($574,000)
| $1,451,525 | |
| Consolidation adjustment - Ontario Science Centre | $429,000 | $235,000 | $194,000 | $5,976,000 | |
| Consolidation adjustment - Ontario Trillium Foundation | $444,900 | $505,100 | ($60,200)
| $489,434 | |
| Consolidation adjustment - Royal Ontario Museum | $9,675,000 | $9,754,000 | ($79,000)
| $10,273,001 | |
| Consolidation adjustment - Ontario Arts Council | $500,000 | $250,000 | $250,000 | $164,357 | |
| Consolidation adjustment - Niagara Parks Commission | $9,183,300 | $9,171,000 | $12,300 | $6,447,000 | |
| Consolidation adjustment - Ottawa Convention Centre | $5,335,500 | $5,276,100 | $59,400 | $5,287,896 | |
| Consolidation adjustment - colleges | - | ($12,297,300)
| $12,297,300 | - | |
| Total including consolidation & other adjustments | $95,091,200 | $194,102,800 | ($99,011,600) | $489,455,687 | |
| Capital assets | |||||
| 3801 | Ministry Administration Program | $2,000 | $2,000 | - | - |
| 3802 | Tourism Program | $37,304,300 | $34,521,000 | $2,783,300 | $9,661,356 |
| 3803 | Sport, Recreation and Community Programs | - | $6,222,200 | ($6,222,200)
| - |
| 3805 | Culture Program | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
| Pan/Parapan American Games Secretariat | - | - | - | $2,303,225 | |
| Total capital assets to be voted | $37,307,300 | $40,746,200 | ($3,438,900) | $11,964,581 | |
| Ministry total capital assets | $37,307,300 | $40,746,200 | ($3,438,900) | $11,964,581 | |
| Ministry total operating and capital including consolidation and other adjustments (not including assets) | $1,390,512,087 | $1,384,235,887 | $6,276,200 | $2,269,856,328 |
Reconciliation to previously published data
| Operating expense | 2016-17 Estimates | 2015-16 Actual |
|---|---|---|
| Restated total operating expense | $987,031,087 | $1,304,641,348 |
| Total operating expense previously published | $942,231,087 | $1,304,641,348 |
| Government reorganization | ||
Transfer of functions from other Ministries | $44,800,000 | - |
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
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2017-18 | Estimates 2016-17 | Difference between 2017-18 and 2016-17 | Actual 2015-16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating expense | |||||
| 1 | Ministry Administration | $11,214,100 | $9,765,400 | $1,448,700 | $7,923,795 |
| Total operating expense to be voted | $11,214,100 | $9,765,400 | $1,448,700 | $7,923,795 | |
| S | Minister's salary, the Executive Council Act | $47,841 | $47,841 | - | $65,968 |
S
| Parliamentary Assistants' salaries, the Executive Council Act
| $32,346 | $32,346 | - | - |
| Total statutory appropriations | $80,187 | $80,187 | - | $65,968 | |
| Total operating expense | $11,294,287 | $9,845,587 | $1,448,700 | $7,989,763 | |
| Capital expense | |||||
| 3 | Ministry Administration | $2,000 | $2,000 | - | - |
| Total capital expense to be voted | $2,000 | $2,000 | - | - | |
| S | Amortization, the Financial Administration Act | $2,000 | $2,000 | - | - |
| Total statutory appropriations | $2,000 | $2,000 | - | - | |
| Total capital expense | $4,000 | $4,000 | - | - | |
| Capital assets | |||||
| 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
| Vote - item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating expense | |||
| 3801-1 | Ministry Administration | ||
Salaries and wages | $5,135,500 | ||
Employee benefits | $642,200 | ||
Transportation and communication | $273,200 | ||
Services | $4,910,300 | ||
Supplies and equipment | $252,900 | ||
| Total operating expense to be voted | $11,214,100 | ||
| 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 | $2,532,100 | ||
Employee benefits | $315,700 | ||
Transportation and communication | $50,000 | ||
Services | $337,200 | ||
Supplies and equipment | $126,000 | $3,361,000 | |
| Information technology | |||
Services | $1,836,600 | $1,836,600 | |
| Legal services | |||
Transportation and communication | $10,000 | ||
Services | $2,415,700 | ||
Supplies and equipment | $40,000 | $2,465,700 | |
| Total operating expense to be voted | $11,214,100 | ||
| 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 | $11,294,287 | ||
| Capital expense | |||
| 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 | |||
| 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.
The Ministry is leading cross-government efforts to engage Ontarians in the commemoration and celebration of the sesquicentennial of Ontario and Canada in 2017.
Vote summary
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2017-18 | Estimates 2016-17 | Difference between 2017-18 and 2016-17 | Actual 2015-16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating expense | |||||
| 1 | Tourism | $156,854,100 | $165,153,900 | ($8,299,800)
| $136,044,470 |
| Total operating expense to be voted | $156,854,100 | $165,153,900 | ($8,299,800) | $136,044,470 | |
| S | Bad debt expense, the Financial Administration Act | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
| Total statutory appropriations | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - | |
| Total operating expense | $156,855,100 | $165,154,900 | ($8,299,800) | $136,044,470 | |
| Capital expense | |||||
| 3 | Tourism | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
| Total capital expense to be voted | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - | |
| S | Amortization, the Financial Administration Act | $1,000 | $669,500 | ($668,500)
| - |
| Total statutory appropriations | $1,000 | $669,500 | ($668,500)
| - | |
| Total capital expense | $2,000 | $670,500 | ($668,500) | - | |
| Capital assets | |||||
| 2 | Tourism | $37,304,300 | $34,521,000 | $2,783,300 | $9,661,356 |
| Total capital assets to be voted | $37,304,300 | $34,521,000 | $2,783,300 | $9,661,356 | |
| Total capital assets | $37,304,300 | $34,521,000 | $2,783,300 | $9,661,356 |
Standard account by item and sub-items
| Vote - item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating expense | |||
| 3802-1 | Tourism | ||
Salaries and wages | $13,623,900 | ||
Employee benefits | $2,066,300 | ||
Transportation and communication | $651,700 | ||
Services | $5,355,100 | ||
Supplies and equipment | $986,600 | ||
Transfer payments | |||
Ontario 150 | $27,500,000 | ||
Grants in support of tourism investment development | $1,000,000 | ||
Grants in support of the Festival and Event Attractions and Support Program | $22,010,000 | ||
Grants in support of tourism regions | $38,000,000 | ||
Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation | $36,967,500 | ||
Ontario Place Corporation | $2,070,000 | ||
St. Lawrence Parks Commission | $6,623,000 | $134,170,500 | |
| Total operating expense to be voted | $156,854,100 | ||
| Statutory appropriations | |||
Other transactions | |||
| Statutory | Bad debt expense, the Financial Administration Act | $1,000 | |
| Total operating expense for Tourism Program | $156,855,100 | ||
| Capital expense | |||
| 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 | $1,000 | |
| Total capital expense for Tourism Program | $2,000 | ||
| Capital assets | |||
| 3802-2 | Tourism | ||
Land | $37,303,300 | ||
Land and marine fleet - asset costs | $1,000 | ||
| Total capital assets to be voted | $37,304,300 | ||
| Total capital assets for Tourism Program | $37,304,300 |
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 sport legacy from the 2015 Pan/Parapan American Games continues and the Ministry is preparing to host high-profile sport events in Ontario such as the North American Indigenous Games and the Invictus Games.
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.
The Ministry also has oversight and responsibility for professional combative sports which includes the Office of the Athletics Commissioner and the Athletics Control Act, 1990.
Vote summary
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2017-18 | Estimates 2016-17 | Difference between 2017-18 and 2016-17 | Actual 2015-16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating expense | |||||
| 1 | Sport, recreation and community | $52,881,700 | $62,667,000 | ($9,785,300)
| $55,623,793 |
| Total operating expense to be voted | $52,881,700 | $62,667,000 | ($9,785,300) | $55,623,793 | |
| S | Bad debt expense, the Financial Administration Act | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | $134,661 |
| Total statutory appropriations | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | $134,661 | |
| Total operating expense | $52,882,700 | $62,668,000 | ($9,785,300) | $55,758,454 | |
| Capital expense | |||||
| - | 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 | |||||
| - | 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
| Vote - item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating expense | |||
| 3803-1 | Sport, recreation and community | ||
Salaries and wages | $3,904,800 | ||
Employee benefits | $482,400 | ||
Transportation and communication | $401,000 | ||
Services | $1,520,200 | ||
Supplies and equipment | $425,100 | ||
Transfer payments | |||
Sport and athlete development | $23,694,200 | ||
Youth programs | $13,500,000 | ||
Ontario sport and recreation communities fund | $6,204,000 | ||
Aboriginal programs | $2,750,000 | $46,148,200 | |
| Total operating expense to be voted | $52,881,700 | ||
| Statutory appropriations | |||
Other transactions | |||
| Statutory | Bad debt expense, the Financial Administration Act | $1,000 | |
| Total operating expense for Sport, Recreation and Community Programs | $52,882,700 |
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 15 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
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2017-18 | Estimates 2016-17 | Difference between 2017-18 and 2016-17 | Actual 2015-16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital expense | |||||
| 1 | Tourism and culture capital | $113,969,000 | $46,254,500 | $67,714,500 | $30,321,375 |
| Total capital expense to be voted | $113,969,000 | $46,254,500 | $67,714,500 | $30,321,375 | |
| Total capital expense | $113,969,000 | $46,254,500 | $67,714,500 | $30,321,375 |
Standard account by item and sub-items
| Vote - item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital expense | |||
| 3804-1 | Tourism and culture capital | ||
Services | $11,896,700 | ||
Supplies and equipment | $2,199,000 | ||
Transfer payments | |||
Grants in support of tourism | $350,000 | ||
Tourism agencies repairs and rehabilitation | $9,360,200 | ||
Cultural agencies repairs and rehabilitation | $14,449,100 | ||
Grants in support of culture | $17,925,000 | ||
Ontario Place revitalization | $57,789,000 | $99,873,300 | |
| Total capital expense to be voted | $113,969,000 | ||
| Total capital expense for Tourism and Culture Capital Program | $113,969,000 |
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
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2017-18 | Estimates 2016-17 | Difference between 2017-18 and 2016-17 | Actual 2015-16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating expense | |||||
| 1 | Culture | $258,496,600 | $245,318,100 | $13,178,500 | $247,422,185 |
| Total operating expense to be voted | $258,496,600 | $245,318,100 | $13,178,500 | $247,422,185 | |
| S | Bad debt expense, the Financial Administration Act | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
| Total statutory appropriations | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - | |
| Total operating expense | $258,497,600 | $245,319,100 | $13,178,500 | $247,422,185 | |
| Capital expense | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| 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
| Vote - item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating expense | |||
| 3805-1 | Culture | ||
Salaries and wages | $10,471,200 | ||
Employee benefits | $975,900 | ||
Transportation and communication | $430,600 | ||
Services | $1,468,300 | ||
Supplies and equipment | $379,400 | ||
Transfer payments | |||
Art Gallery of Ontario | $20,572,300 | ||
Arts Sector support | $13,397,400 | ||
Heritage sector support | $5,930,600 | ||
Libraries sector support | $26,694,600 | ||
McMichael Canadian Collection | $3,328,800 | ||
Ontario Arts Council | $64,937,400 | ||
Ontario Heritage Trust | $3,159,300 | ||
Ontario Library service north | $1,645,800 | ||
Ontario Media Development Corporation | $29,950,300 | ||
Ontario music fund | $15,000,000 | ||
Ontario Science Centre | $19,364,100 | ||
Royal Botanical Gardens | $4,036,000 | ||
Royal Ontario Museum | $26,780,900 | ||
Science North | $6,828,900 | ||
Southern Ontario library service | $3,145,800 | $244,772,200 | |
| Subtotal | $258,497,600 | ||
| Less: recoveries | $1,000 | ||
| Total operating expense to be voted | $258,496,600 | ||
| Statutory appropriations | |||
Other transactions | |||
| Statutory | Bad debt expense, the Financial Administration Act | $1,000 | |
| Total operating expense for Culture Program | $258,497,600 | ||
| Capital expense | |||
| 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 | |||
| 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
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2017-18 | Estimates 2016-17 | Difference between 2017-18 and 2016-17 | Actual 2015-16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating expense | |||||
| 1 | Ontario Trillium Foundation | $115,001,000 | $90,001,000 | $25,000,000 | $115,000,000 |
| Total operating expense to be voted | $115,001,000 | $90,001,000 | $25,000,000 | $115,000,000 | |
| Total operating expense | $115,001,000 | $90,001,000 | $25,000,000 | $115,000,000 | |
| Capital expense | |||||
| - | 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
| Vote - item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Operating expense | ||
| 3806-1 | Ontario Trillium Foundation | |
Transfer payments | ||
Ontario Trillium Foundation | $115,001,000 | |
| Total operating expense to be voted | $115,001,000 | |
| Total operating expense for Ontario Trillium Foundation Program | $115,001,000 |
Ontario cultural media tax credits - vote 3808
Ontario’s cultural media tax credits provide incentives and support for Ontario-based companies to produce films, television programs, interactive digital media products, or books in Ontario. The tax credits help stimulate job creation and investment in the province’s creative industries.
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) administers the program on behalf of Ontario through the federal income tax system.
Vote summary
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2017-18 | Estimates 2016-17 | Difference between 2017-18 and 2016-17 | Actual 2015-16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating expense | |||||
| 1 | Ontario Cultural media tax credits | $484,450,900 | $414,042,500 | $70,408,400 | $596,569,068 |
| Total operating expense to be voted | $484,450,900 | $414,042,500 | $70,408,400 | $596,569,068 | |
| Total operating expense | $484,450,900 | $414,042,500 | $70,408,400 | $596,569,068 |
Standard account by item and sub-items
| Vote - item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating expense | |||
| 3808-1 | Ontario cultural media tax credits | ||
Transfer payments | |||
Ontario book publishing tax credit | $3,484,000 | ||
Ontario computer animation and special effects tax credit | $34,669,500 | ||
Ontario film and television tax credit | $156,339,100 | ||
Ontario interactive digital media tax credit | $71,608,300 | ||
Ontario production services tax credit | $218,350,000 | $484,450,900 | |
| Total operating expense to be voted | $484,450,900 | ||
| Total operating expense for Ontario cultural media tax credits | $484,450,900 |
Footnotes
- footnote[1] Back to paragraph Total operating expense includes statutory appropriations, special warrants and total operating expense to be voted.