Expenditure Estimates for the Office of the Premier (2025–26)
The 2025–2026 Expenditure Estimates set out details of the operating and capital spending requirements of the Office of the Premier for the fiscal year commencing April 1, 2025.
Summary
The Office of the Premier personnel provide essential support for the Premier of Ontario in their role as head of the Executive Council and head of the Ontario government.
| Vote | Program | Estimates 2025–26 $ | Estimates 2024–25 $ | Difference Between 2025–26 and 2024–25 $ | Actual 2023–24 $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operating expense | |||||
| 2401 | Office of the Premier Program | 2,326,800 | 2,326,800 | - | 2,301,435 |
| Total operating expense to be voted | 2,326,800 | 2,326,800 | - | 2,301,435 | |
| Statutory appropriations | 105,861 | 105,861 | - | 109,270 | |
| Ministry total operating expense | 2,432,661 | 2,432,661 | - | 2,410,705 | |
| Ministry total operating and capital including consolidation and other adjustments (not including assets) | 2,432,661 | 2,432,661 | - | 2,410,705 | |
Office of the Premier Program — Vote 2401
The program covers the operation and administration of the Premier’s Office.
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2025–26 $ | Estimates 2024–25 $ | Difference Between 2025–26 and 2024–25 $ | Actual 2023–24 $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operating expense | |||||
| 1 | Office of the Premier | 2,326,800 | 2,326,800 | - | 2,301,435 |
| Total operating expense to be voted | 2,326,800 | 2,326,800 | - | 2,301,435 | |
| S | Premier’s Salary, the Executive Council Act | 89,688 | 89,688 | - | 92,424 |
| S | Parliamentary Assistants’ Salaries, the Executive Council Act | 16,173 | 16,173 | - | 16,846 |
| Total statutory appropriations | 105,861 | 105,861 | - | 109,270 | |
| Total operating expense | 2,432,661 | 2,432,661 | - | 2,410,705 | |
| Vote- item number | Standard account by item and sub items | Amount $ |
|---|---|---|
Operating expense | ||
| 2401-1 | Office of the Premier | |
Salaries and wages | 2,007,100 | |
Employee benefits | 207,100 | |
Transportation and communication | 73,100 | |
Services | 19,400 | |
Supplies and equipment | 20,100 | |
| Total operating expense to be voted | 2,326,800 | |
Statutory appropriations | ||
| Statutory | Premier’s Salary, the Executive Council Act | 89,688 |
| Statutory | Parliamentary Assistants’ Salaries, the Executive Council Act | 16,173 |
| Total operating expense for Office of the Premier Program | 2,432,661 | |
Updated: June 04, 2025
Published: June 04, 2025