Summary

The King of Canada, His Majesty King Charles III, 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, communications 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

VoteProgram

Estimates
2024-25 $

Estimates
2023-24 $

Difference
between
2024-25
and
2023-24 $

Actual
2022-23 $

Operating expense

1701Office of the Lieutenant Governor Program2,652,4002,831,400(179,000)1,928,121
 Total operating expense to be voted2,652,4002,831,400(179,000)1,928,121
 Ministry total operating expense2,652,4002,831,400(179,000)1,928,121
 Ministry total operating and capital including consolidation and other adjustments (not including assets)2,652,4002,831,400(179,000)1,928,121

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

Item numberItem

Estimates
2024-25 $

Estimates
2023-24 $

Difference
between
2024-25
and
2023-24 $

Actual
2022-23 $

Operating expense

1Office of the Lieutenant Governor2,652,4002,831,400(179,000)1,928,121
 Total operating expense to be voted2,652,4002,831,400(179,000)1,928,121
 Total operating expense2,652,4002,831,400(179,000)1,928,121

Standard account by item and sub-items

Vote-
item
number
Standard account by item and sub-itemsAmount $

Operating expense

1701-1Office of the Lieutenant Governor 
 Salaries and wages1,866,200
 Employee benefits198,300
 Transportation and communication52,100
 Services792,500
 Supplies and equipment87,500
 Other transactions 
 Discretionary allowance155,800
 Subtotal3,152,400
 Less: recoveries500,000
 Total operating expense to be voted2,652,400
 Total operating expense for Office of the Lieutenant Governor Program2,652,400