Introduction

The purpose of supplementary estimates

Where it is necessary to seek the Legislature’s approval for additional expenditures after the tabling of the Main Estimates, Supplementary Estimates may be tabled.

Format, presentation, terms and definitions

Terms and definitions used throughout these Supplementary Estimates have the same meaning as described in the Introduction section of the 2016-17 Main Estimates. There are differences between the format and presentation of the Main and Supplementary Estimates described below.

Supplementary Estimates, unlike Main Estimates, do not include “Ministry Program Summary” tables providing a high-level perspective of each Ministry and listing all Votes/Programs, Statutory Appropriations and consolidations and other adjustments. “Vote Summary” tables display only those Items where authority for additional expenditures is being requested via Supplementary Estimates.

For comparative purposes, current and previous year’s Estimates amounts, which reflect previously tabled Main and Supplementary Estimates, and Actual amounts for the fiscal year two years ago are provided on Vote Summary pages. While all Supplementary Estimates amounts are “To be voted”, total Estimates amounts may include Special Warrants (if issued). Prior years’ amounts are restated to provide comparability where functional reorganizations and transfers, Supplementary Estimates or accounting changes have occurred. For more details on restatement to previously published data refer to the Main Estimates, restatement tables completing each Ministry’s section.

Estimates accounting policies

The Main and Supplementary Estimates are prepared on an accrual basis of accounting, consistent with the Province’s Budget and Public Accounts.

Operating expense - general summary
MinistriesTotal
amount
Aboriginal Affairs$5,000,000
Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure / Research and Innovation$99,000,000
Education$65,200,000
Energy$408,000,000
Environment and Climate Change$1,000,000
Health and Long-Term Care$140,279,600
Training, Colleges and Universities$1,100,000
Total operating expense$719,579,600
Total amount to be voted$719,579,600
Capital expense - general summary
MinistriesTotal
amount
Cabinet Office$1,000
Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure / Research and Innovation$85,416,500
Education$450,400,000
Municipal Affairs and Housing$231,753,900
Training, Colleges and Universities$292,050,000
Transportation$20,000,000
Total capital expense$1,079,621,400
Total amount to be voted$1,079,621,400
Capital assets - general summary
MinistriesTotal
amount
Municipal Affairs and Housing$1,000
Total capital assets$1,000
Total amount to be voted$1,000