Published plans and annual reports 2021-2022: Office of the Premier
Plans for 2021-2022, and results and outcomes of all provincial programs delivered by the Office of the Premier in 2020-2021.
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 all programs 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 support to protect people’s health and the economy.
The government is building upon the pre-existing response measures by continuing to provide resources toward the COVID‑19 response, including:
- 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
- ensuring that hospitals and the health care system more broadly have the health care workers and space needed to care for anyone who becomes ill
- ensuring COVID‑19 patients are cared for and preventing and controlling the spread of the virus
The government has also developed a plan to support vaccine rollout, prioritizing the health and safety of Ontarians, while stimulating economic growth and recovery. That includes:
- building on its comprehensive testing strategy by expanding the use of rapid-testing in high priority areas to identify and slow the spread of COVID‑19 as vaccines are being rolled out
- providing resources and supports for businesses and workers in the workplace
- developing a framework for Ontario’s vaccination plan and reopening the province
2021-22 Strategic plan
The government will continue to 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 and defeat COVID‑19 through:
- developing a vaccination plan, increasing access to COVID‑19 testing and PPE, and increasing hospital capacity
- ensuring broader access to long-term care and ensuring quality of life in long-term care homes by increasing staffing and infection prevention and control practices
- building an innovative and responsive health care system
- 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 | 0.0 |
| Other operating | 2.4 |
| Capital | 0.0 |
| 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 2021-22 | Change from Estimates 2020-21 | % | Estimates 2020-21 | Interim Actuals 2020-21 | Actuals 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operating Expense | ||||||
| Office of the Premier | $2,326,800 | N/A | N/A | $2,326,800 | $2,326,800 | $2,319,671 |
| 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 | $2,319,671 |
| 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 | $105,156 |
| Ministry Total Operating Expense | $2,432,661 | N/A | N/A | $2,432,661 | $2,432,661 | $2,424,827 |
| Consolidation Adjustment - General Real Estate Portfolio | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Including Consolidation and Other Adjustments | $2,432,661 | N/A | N/A | $2,432,661 | $2,432,661 | $2,424,827 |
Capital Expense | ||||||
| Consolidation Adjustment - General Real Estate Portfolio | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Including Consolidation and Other Adjustments | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 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 | $2,424,827 |
Historic Trend Table
| Actuals 2018-19 | Change % | Actuals 2019-20 | Change % | Estimates 2020-21 | Change % | Estimates 2021-22 | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2,185,526 | N/A | $2,424,827 | 11 | $2,432,661 | 0 | $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 | 67.0 |
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 2021 Ontario Budget.
- 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 2021 Ontario Budget.
- footnote[4] Back to paragraph Ontario Public Service Full-Time Equivalent positions