Published plans and annual reports 2020-2021: Office of the Premier
Plans for 2020-2021, and results and outcomes of all provincial programs delivered by the Office of the Premier in 2019-2020.
Ministry Overview
Ministry’s Vision
The Office of the Premier provides a leadership role to ministries and government to support people, families, businesses and workers across the province.
Ministry Programs
The Office of the Premier coordinates and facilitates the government’s mandate and associated initiatives, and all programs are integral to the successful implementation of government priorities.
Programs include activities in the following areas:
- executive Offices: Premier’s Office and Office of the Chief of Staff
- issues Management and Legislative Affairs: Coordination of Legislative Affairs, Freedom of Information Requests
- policy: Policy Advice and Support, Legislative Agenda Planning, Cabinet/Committee Agenda Planning
- communications: Strategic Communication Services, Media Relations and other related services
- administration and operations: Public Appointments, Human Resources and Tour
COVID-19 response
The government’s primary focus is on protecting the health and well-being of individuals and families, supporting frontline health care workers, essential workers and businesses, and providing immediate support to protect people and jobs.
In addition to immediate resources to respond to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID‐19) pandemic, the government is:
- making additional investments in critical programs, supplies and services
- ensuring support programs are in place for people and businesses engaging with the federal government, provinces and territories on measures related to COVID-19
The government is also developing a plan to stimulate economic growth and job creation, while maintaining health and safety. That includes:
- providing resources and supports for businesses and workers in the workplace
- developing a framework for reopening the province
2020-21 Strategic plan
The government will respond swiftly and effectively to the global COVID-19 pandemic by working with partners and other levels of government to ensure the necessary resources are in place to protect the health of the people and economy in the province through:
- providing certainty to hospitals, schools, municipalities and other partners for the year to come
- increasing resources for the health care system and direct support for people and jobs to respond to COVID‐19
- partnering with businesses and other sectors to lead Ontario’s economic recovery
- taking actions to protect jobs and ensure long‐term economic growth
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| COVID-19 approvals | N/A |
| Other operating | 2.4 |
| Capital | N/A |
| Total | 2.4 |
Detailed Financial Information
The Office of the Premier personnel provide essential support for the Premier of Ontario in their roles as head of the Executive Council and head of the Ontario Government.
| Vote/Programs | Estimates 2020-21 | Change from Estimates 2019-20 | % | Estimates 2019-20 | Interim Actuals 2019-20 | Actuals 2018-19 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operating Expense | ||||||
Capital Expense | ||||||
| Office of the Premier | $2,326,800 | N/A | N/A | $2,326,800 | $2,326,800 | $2,322,278 |
| Less: Special Warrants | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Operating Expense to be Voted | $2,326,800 | N/A | N/A | $2,326,800 | $2,326,800 | $2,322,278 |
| Special Warrants | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Statutory Appropriations | $105,861 | N/A | N/A | $105,861 | $105,861 | $100,572 |
| Ministry Total Operating Expense | $2,432,661 | N/A | N/A | $2,432,661 | $2,432,661 | $2,422,850 |
| Consolidation Adjustment - General Real Estate Portfolio | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ($244,854) |
| Total Including Consolidation and Other Adjustments | $2,432,661 | N/A | N/A | $2,432,661 | $2,432,661 | $2,177,996 |
| Consolidation Adjustment - General Real Estate Portfolio | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | $7,530 |
| Total Including Consolidation and Other Adjustments | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | $7,530 |
| Ministry Total Operating and Capital Including Consolidation and Other Adjustments (not including Assets) | $2,432,661 | N/A | N/A | $2,432,661 | $2,432,661 | $2,185,526 |
Historic Trend Table
| Actuals 2017-18 | Change % | Actuals 2018-19 | Change % | Estimates 2019-20 | Change % | Estimates 2020-21 | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2,413,821 | N/A | $2,185,526 | -9 | $2,432,661 | 11 | $2,432,661 | 0 |
Appendix
Annual report
Key results achieved are documented and tracked across government in ministry specific plans.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| COVID-19 Approvals | N/A |
| Other Operating | 2.4 |
| Capital | N/A |
| Staff Strength | 61.0 |
Footnotes
- footnote[1] Back to paragraph Estimates, Interim Actuals and Actuals for prior fiscal years are re-stated to reflect any changes in ministry organization and/or program structure. Interim actuals reflect the numbers presented in the March 2020 Economic and Fiscal Update.
- footnote[2] Back to paragraph Estimates and Actuals for prior fiscal years are re-stated to reflect any changes in ministry organization and/or program structure.
- footnote[3] Back to paragraph Interim actuals reflect the numbers presented in the March 2020 Economic and Fiscal Update.
- footnote[4] Back to paragraph Ontario Public Service Full-Time Equivalent positions