Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs – Supplementary Estimates, 2019-20
Supplementary Estimates of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2020 Volume 1.
Strong Agriculture, Food and Bio-product Sectors and Strong Rural Communities - vote 108
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs supports the province's rural communities and agriculture, food, bio-product and horse racing sectors by: investing in agri-food and bio-product research; promoting the adoption of best management practices and new technologies; delivering assistance programs, including farm income stabilization; supporting investment attraction and retention for the food processing sector; and promoting Ontario agri-food and agri-product sales in domestic and export markets. The ministry is committed to building strong and vibrant rural communities and regions with diversified economies.
Vote summary
| Item number | Item | Supplementary estimates 2019-20 | Estimates 2019-20 | Estimates 2018-19 | Actual 2017-18 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operating expense | |||||
| 1 | Economic Development | $10,396,000 | $116,134,400 | $133,505,000 | $163,998,826 |
Total operating expense to be voted | $10,396,000 | $116,134,400 | $133,505,000 | $163,998,826 | |
Total operating expense | $10,396,000 | $116,134,400 | $133,505,000 | $163,998,826 |
Standard account by item and sub-items
| Vote- item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
Operating expense | |||
| 108-1 | Economic Development | ||
Transfer payments | |||
Small Cidery and Small Distillery Support Program | $2,696,000 | ||
Ontario Wine Fund | $7,700,000 | $10,396,000 | |
Total operating expense to be voted | $10,396,000 | ||
Total operating expense for Strong Agriculture, Food and Bio-product Sectors and Strong Rural Communities | $10,396,000 | ||
Total operating expense for Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs | $10,396,000 |