Expenditure Estimates for the Office of the Lieutenant Governor (2022-23)
The 2022-2023 Expenditure Estimates set out details of the operating and capital spending requirements of the Office of the Lieutenant Governor for the fiscal year commencing April 1, 2022.
Summary
The Queen of Canada, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, is the Head of State and is represented in Ontario by the Lieutenant Governor. The Lieutenant Governor is empowered with the constitutional and representational responsibilities of the Crown in the Province.
The Office of the Lieutenant Governor provides the services that are required by the Lieutenant Governor in performing their constitutional, representational and community duties. The Office of the Lieutenant Governor provides support (such as administration, strategic planning and events management) that enables the Lieutenant Governor to exercise the Crown's powers for the Legislature and the Government of Ontario, represent all Ontarians when interacting with important visitors from outside Ontario and abroad, and recognize excellence and achievements through Ontario's honours system.
Ministry program summary
| Vote | Program | Estimates | Estimates | Difference | Actual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operating expense | |||||
| 1701 | Office of the Lieutenant Governor Program | $1,903,500 | $1,903,500 | - | $1,503,866 |
| Total operating expense to be voted | $1,903,500 | $1,903,500 | - | $1,503,866 | |
| Ministry total operating expense | $1,903,500 | $1,903,500 | - | $1,503,866 | |
| Ministry total operating and capital including consolidation and other adjustments (not including assets) | $1,903,500 | $1,903,500 | - | $1,503,866 | |
Office of the Lieutenant Governor Program - vote 1701
The Office of the Lieutenant Governor Program provides services to support the Lieutenant Governor in fulfilling their constitutional, representational and community responsibilities.
The Program provides services that support the Lieutenant Governor in performing their constitutional duties, including appointment of the Premier; appointment of Cabinet ministers on the advice of the Premier, ratification of Orders-in-Council recommended by Cabinet, summoning, proroguing and dissolving the Legislature, and granting Royal Assent to bills passed by the Legislative Assembly. The Program also enables the Office of the Lieutenant Governor to plan and implement the many activities and programs undertaken by the Lieutenant Governor across Ontario and abroad. These activities and programs focus on recognizing excellence and achievements of Ontarians and promoting reconciliation, unity and identity of Ontarians. In addition, the Program supports the Lieutenant Governor in fulfilling their duties in all aspects of the Ontario’s honours system, including the Order of Ontario, several Ontario medals and awards, and various Lieutenant Governor’s awards.
Vote summary
Standard account by item and sub-items
| Vote- item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount |
|---|---|---|
Operating expense | ||
| 1701-1 | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | |
| Salaries and wages | $1,254,000 | |
| Employee benefits | $118,600 | |
| Transportation and communication | $52,100 | |
| Services | $235,500 | |
| Supplies and equipment | $87,500 | |
| Other transactions | ||
| Discretionary allowance | $155,800 | |
| Total operating expense to be voted | $1,903,500 | |
| Total operating expense for Office of the Lieutenant Governor Program | $1,903,500 | |