Summary

The Ministry of the Attorney General is responsible for the administration and delivery of justice services to all communities in Ontario. The Ministry co-ordinates the administration of criminal, civil and family court services providing courtroom and judicial support services in approximately 156 court locations throughout Ontario. The Ministry prosecutes matters under the Criminal Code of Canada, the Youth Criminal Justice Act, and provincial statutes. The Ministry delivers integrated and enhanced services to victims of crime by providing a range of victim services such as the Victim/Witness Assistance Program. The Ministry also delivers programs that provide critical supports to children and vulnerable persons, through the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee, and the Office of the Children's Lawyer. In addition, the Ministry provides expert legal services to government ministries, agencies, boards and commissions, including advice to the government on constitutional questions and civil litigation conducted on behalf of the Crown. Agencies, boards and commissions that are overseen by the Ministry include the Office for Victims of Crime, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, Tribunals Ontario, the Ontario Land Tribunal, the Ontario Human Rights Commission, and the Human Rights Legal Support Centre. The Ministry also funds Legal Aid Ontario and administers the Special Investigations Unit and the Office of the Independent Police Review Director.

Ministry program summary

Vote Program

Estimates
2023-24

Estimates
2022-23

Difference
between
2023-24
and
2022-23

Actual
2021-22

Operating expense
301 Ministry Administration Program $231,324,300 $229,272,100 $2,052,200 $261,373,996
302 Prosecuting Crime Program $350,896,400 $338,417,300 $12,479,100 $311,679,256
303 Policy, Justice Programs and Agencies Program $511,448,800 $579,545,200 ($68,096,400) $578,729,363
304 Legal Services Program $32,208,000 $31,043,500 $1,164,500 $29,904,804
305 Court Services Program $512,914,200 $467,479,700 $45,434,500 $485,852,874
306 Victims and Vulnerable Persons Program $158,017,100 $155,814,100 $2,203,000 $124,954,011
307 Political Contribution Tax Credit $9,654,700 $16,028,000 ($6,373,300) $8,559,241
308 Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario Program $62,570,500 $39,869,700 $22,700,800 $84,767,837
  Total operating expense to be voted $1,869,034,000 $1,857,469,600 $11,564,400 $1,885,821,382
  Statutory appropriations $5,369,014 $5,368,014 $1,000 $57,091,653
  Ministry total operating expense $1,874,403,014 $1,862,837,614 $11,565,400 $1,942,913,035
  Consolidation Adjustment - Legal Aid Ontario $154,525,100 $174,435,700 ($19,910,600) $59,160,453
  Consolidation Adjustment - Colleges - - - ($31,587)
  Consolidation Adjustment - iGaming Ontario $109,651,100 - $109,651,100 -
  Consolidation Adjustment - Ontario Securities Commission - - - ($6,319)
  Consolidation Adjustment - Hospitals ($107,100) ($1,019,500) $912,400 ($1,452,672)
  Consolidation Adjustment - General Real Estate Portfolio ($235,523,500) ($217,467,300) ($18,056,200) ($286,779,565)
  Consolidation Adjustment - Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation - - - ($1,493,290)
  Total including consolidation & other adjustments $1,902,948,614 $1,818,786,514 $84,162,100 $1,712,310,055

Operating assets
301 Ministry Administration Program $2,000 $2,000 - $6,800
302 Prosecuting Crime Program $1,000 $1,000 - $1,415,972
303 Policy, Justice Programs and Agencies Program $3,000 $3,000 - $102,613
304 Legal Services Program $1,000 $1,000 - $205,645
305 Court Services Program $1,000 $1,000 - $74,707
306 Victims and Vulnerable Persons Program $1,000 $1,000 - $84,534
308 Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario Program $1,000 $1,000 - -
  Total operating assets to be voted $10,000 $10,000 - $1,890,271
  Ministry total operating assets $10,000 $10,000 - $1,890,271

Capital expense
301 Ministry Administration Program $60,255,300 $53,364,400 $6,890,900 $30,023,182
303 Policy, Justice Programs and Agencies Program $1,000 $1,000 - -
304 Legal Services Program $1,000 - $1,000 -
305 Court Services Program $6,279,700 $49,391,700 ($43,112,000) $66,825,691
308 Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario Program $1,000 $1,000 - -
  Total capital expense to be voted $66,538,000 $102,758,100 ($36,220,100) $96,848,873
  Statutory appropriations $11,788,600 $9,839,400 $1,949,200 $5,319,423
  Ministry total capital expense $78,326,600 $112,597,500 ($34,270,900) $102,168,296
  Consolidation Adjustment - Legal Aid Ontario $5,500,000 $1,200,000 $4,300,000 $1,531,213
  Consolidation Adjustment - iGaming Ontario $27,500 - $27,500 -
  Consolidation Adjustment - Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation $246,500 $313,700 ($67,200) -
  Consolidation Adjustment - General Real Estate Portfolio ($67,888,500) ($98,331,400) $30,442,900 -
  Total including consolidation & other adjustments $16,212,100 $15,779,800 $432,300 $103,699,509

Capital assets
301 Ministry Administration Program $35,692,500 $39,794,000 ($4,101,500) $9,579,606
304 Legal Services Program - $1,880,000 ($1,880,000) -
305 Court Services Program $50,793,800 $115,222,000 ($64,428,200) $186,022,624
308 Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario Program $2,557,200 $3,774,100 ($1,216,900) $2,476,997
  Total capital assets to be voted $89,043,500 $160,670,100 ($71,626,600) $198,079,227
  Ministry total capital assets $89,043,500 $160,670,100 ($71,626,600) $198,079,227
  Ministry total operating and capital including consolidation and other adjustments (not including assets) $1,919,160,714 $1,834,566,314 $84,594,400 $1,816,009,564

Reconciliation to previously published data

Operating expense

Estimates
2022-23

Actual
2021-22
Total operating expense previously publishedfootnote 1 $1,864,013,214 $2,000,545,623
Government reorganization    

Transfer of functions to other ministries

 ($1,175,600) ($57,632,588)
Restated total operating expense $1,862,837,614 $1,942,913,035

Ministry Administration Program - Vote 301

The Ministry Administration Program includes the Attorney General's Office, Parliamentary Assistant's Office, the Deputy Attorney General's Office and the Communications Branch.

This program provides for the overall administration of the Ministry. The Corporate Services Management Division (CSMD) provides strategic support and advice in the areas of business and fiscal planning, human resources, diversity, inclusion and accessibility, emergency management, project management, data and analytics, facilities management and oversight of the Ministry’s capital, accommodation and lease portfolio. CSMD also delivers shared services for the Justice Sector, including security support, freedom of information and French language services.

Vote summary

Item number Item

Estimates
2023-24

Estimates
2022-23

Difference
between
2023-24
and
2022-23

Actual
2021-22

Operating expense
1 Ministry Administration $231,324,300 $229,272,100 $2,052,200 $261,373,996
  Total operating expense to be voted $231,324,300 $229,272,100 $2,052,200 $261,373,996
S Minister's Salary, the Executive Council Act $47,841 $47,841 - $49,301
S Parliamentary Assistant's Salary, the Executive Council Act $16,173 $16,173 - $15,950
  Total statutory appropriations $64,014 $64,014 - $65,251
  Total operating expense $231,388,314 $229,336,114 $2,052,200 $261,439,247

Operating assets
5 Law Society Fee Prepayment $1,000 $1,000 - $6,800
10 Accounts Receivable $1,000 $1,000 - -
  Total operating assets to be voted $2,000 $2,000 - $6,800
  Total operating assets $2,000 $2,000 - $6,800

Capital expense
2 Facilities Renewal $60,254,300 $53,364,400 $6,889,900 $30,023,182
8 Modernization Initiative $1,000 - $1,000 -
  Total capital expense to be voted $60,255,300 $53,364,400 $6,890,900 $30,023,182
S Amortization, the Financial Administration Act $6,312,700 $4,547,200 $1,765,500 $1,877,323
  Total statutory appropriations $6,312,700 $4,547,200 $1,765,500 $1,877,323
  Total capital expense $66,568,000 $57,911,600 $8,656,400 $31,900,505

Capital assets
7 Modernization Initiative $35,692,500 $39,794,000 ($4,101,500) $9,579,606
  Total capital assets to be voted $35,692,500 $39,794,000 ($4,101,500) $9,579,606
  Total capital assets $35,692,500 $39,794,000 ($4,101,500) $9,579,606

Standard account by item and sub-items

Vote-
Item
number		 Standard account by item and sub-items Amount Amount

Operating expense
301-1 Ministry Administration    
 

Salaries and wages

   $26,157,300
 

Employee benefits

   $3,218,200
 

Transportation and communication

   $637,700
 

Services

   $201,114,800
 

Supplies and equipment

   $196,300
 

Transfer payments

    
 

Innovation Projects

   $1,000
  Subtotal   $231,325,300
  Less: Recoveries   $1,000
  Total operating expense to be voted   $231,324,300
  Sub-Items:    
  Main Office    
 

Salaries and wages

 $2,942,400  
 

Employee benefits

 $346,400  
 

Transportation and communication

 $113,300  
 

Services

 $109,800  
 

Supplies and equipment

 $35,800 $3,547,700
  Communications Services    
 

Salaries and wages

 $2,577,600  
 

Employee benefits

 $306,000  
 

Transportation and communication

 $19,100  
 

Services

 $175,400  
 

Supplies and equipment

 $10,000 $3,088,100
  Accommodation - Lease Costs    
 

Services

 $179,742,600 $179,742,600
  Corporate Services    
 

Salaries and wages

 $20,637,300  
 

Employee benefits

 $2,565,800  
 

Transportation and communication

 $505,300  
 

Services

 $21,087,000  
 

Supplies and equipment

 $150,500  
 

Transfer payments

    
 

Innovation Projects

 $1,000  
 

Subtotal

 $44,946,900  
 

Less: Recoveries

 $1,000 $44,945,900
  Total operating expense to be voted   $231,324,300
  Statutory appropriations    
Statutory

Minister's Salary, the Executive Council Act

   $47,841
Statutory

Parliamentary Assistant's Salary, the Executive Council Act

   $16,173
  Total operating expense for Ministry Administration Program   $231,388,314

Operating assets
301-5 Law Society Fee Prepayment    
 

Deposits and prepaid expenses

   $1,000
  Total operating assets to be voted   $1,000
301-10 Accounts Receivable    
 

Deposits and prepaid expenses

   $1,000
  Total operating assets to be voted   $1,000
  Total operating assets for Ministry Administration Program   $2,000

Capital expense
301-2 Facilities Renewal    
 

Other transactions

    
 

Capital Investments - Asset Renewal

 $44,712,200  
 

Capital Investments - Renewal expense

 $15,542,100 $60,254,300
  Total capital expense to be voted   $60,254,300
  Statutory appropriations    
 

Other transactions

    
Statutory

Amortization, the Financial Administration Act

   $6,312,700
301-8 Modernization Initiative    
 

Other transactions

   $1,000
  Total capital expense to be voted   $1,000
  Total capital expense for Ministry Administration Program   $66,568,000

Capital assets
301-7 Modernization Initiative    
 

Information technology hardware

   $20,940,800
 

Business application software - asset costs

   $14,751,700
  Total capital assets to be voted   $35,692,500
  Total capital assets for Ministry Administration Program   $35,692,500

Prosecuting Crime Program - Vote 302

This program is responsible for the prosecution of all criminal offences under the Criminal Code and other federal and provincial statutes, to inspire public confidence and uphold the Rule of Law. This program also provides legal representation for the Crown in Right of Ontario in all criminal matters, including prosecuting criminal cases before all levels of courts, representing the Crown on appeal and providing legal advice to the Attorney General and Deputy Attorney General in all criminal law matters and to the police upon request.

Vote summary

Item number Item

Estimates
2023-24

Estimates
2022-23

Difference
between
2023-24
and
2022-23

Actual
2021-22

Operating expense
2 Criminal Law $350,896,400 $338,417,300 $12,479,100 $311,679,256
  Total operating expense to be voted $350,896,400 $338,417,300 $12,479,100 $311,679,256
S Payments Under the Financial Administration Act $1,000 $1,000 - $344,194
  Total statutory appropriations $1,000 $1,000 - $344,194
  Total operating expense $350,897,400 $338,418,300 $12,479,100 $312,023,450

Operating assets
7 Law Society Fee Prepayment $1,000 $1,000 - $1,415,972
  Total operating assets to be voted $1,000 $1,000 - $1,415,972
  Total operating assets $1,000 $1,000 - $1,415,972

Standard account by item and sub-items

Vote-
Item
number		 Standard account by item and sub-items Amount Amount

Operating expense
302-2 Criminal Law    
 

Salaries and wages

   $284,136,600
 

Employee benefits

   $24,163,900
 

Transportation and communication

   $7,213,200
 

Services

   $22,453,500
 

Supplies and equipment

   $6,380,700
 

Transfer payments

    
 

Bail Safety

 $1,000  
 

Justice Centre – Community Partnerships

 $1,943,500  
 

Direct Accountability Programs

 $3,604,000  
 

Proceeds of Crime Victims Compensation

 $1,000,000 $6,548,500
  Total operating expense to be voted   $350,896,400
  Statutory appropriations    
 

Other transactions

    
Statutory

Payments Under the Financial Administration Act

   $1,000
  Total operating expense for Prosecuting Crime Program   $350,897,400

Operating assets
302-7 Law Society Fee Prepayment    
 

Deposits and prepaid expenses

   $1,000
  Total operating assets to be voted   $1,000
  Total operating assets for Prosecuting Crime Program   $1,000

Policy, Justice Programs and Agencies Program - Vote 303

This program includes the Policy Division and the Indigenous Justice Division. The Policy Division is responsible for developing legislation, regulations and policy initiatives to respond to diverse issues in areas such as civil, family, human rights, administrative and commercial law, as well as regulation of the liquor, gaming, horseracing and retail cannabis sectors. It is also responsible for policy oversight and partnership building relating to the ministry's regulatory and operational agencies, adjudicative tribunals and programs. This includes: Tribunals Ontario, Ontario Land Tribunal, Legal Aid Ontario, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, the Ontario Human Rights Commission, the Human Rights Legal Support Centre, the Special Investigations Unit, the Office of the Independent Police Review Director, and the Bail Verification and Supervision Program. In addition, the Division administers ministry public appointments to all agencies and adjudicative tribunals, manages the notaries and commissioners’ program that provides direct service delivery to non-lawyer / non-paralegal notary and commissioner applicants, and provides administrative support to the two judicial appointment advisory committees that make recommendations to the Attorney General for judges and justices of the peace appointments in Ontario.

The Indigenous Justice Division is dedicated to addressing Indigenous justice issues, with a specific focus on reducing recidivism rates and the overrepresentation of Indigenous people in the justice system as victims, accused and offenders. The Division is committed to building strong and respectful relationships with Indigenous communities in Ontario in order to improve trust in, and understanding of, the justice system. The Division is currently engaged in work that includes overseeing Indigenous justice programs, facilitating Indigenous cultural competency training, legislative reform, policy development and Coroner's Inquests. The Division also provides strategic advice to the Attorney General and Deputy Attorney General on matters tied to Indigenous justice. The Division works closely with and supports / informs the work of other divisions within the Ministry of the Attorney General, other ministries including Ministry of the Solicitor General and Ministry of Indigenous Affairs, the Ontario Provincial Police and First Nations Police Services within the province. In addition to this, the Division supports the Indigenous Justice Advisory Group and the Elders' Council as they provide critical expert advice to the Attorney General and other ministries as requested.

Vote summary

Item number Item

Estimates
2023-24

Estimates
2022-23

Difference
between
2023-24
and
2022-23

Actual
2021-22

Operating expense
2 Legal Aid Ontario $318,516,700 $388,864,300 ($70,347,600) $388,343,600
4 Agency and Tribunal Relations $148,856,700 $142,208,900 $6,647,800 $143,214,278
8 Policy $6,764,900 $6,721,400 $43,500 $6,623,443
13 Indigenous Justice $37,310,500 $41,750,600 ($4,440,100) $40,548,042
  Total operating expense to be voted $511,448,800 $579,545,200 ($68,096,400) $578,729,363
S Hearings under the Police Services Act $1,000 $1,000 - $477,352
S Bad Debt expense, the Financial Administration Act $1,000 $1,000 - $16,598
  Total statutory appropriations $2,000 $2,000 - $493,950
  Total operating expense $511,450,800 $579,547,200 ($68,096,400) $579,223,313

Operating assets
12 Law Society Fee Prepayment $3,000 $3,000 - $102,613
  Total operating assets to be voted $3,000 $3,000 - $102,613
  Total operating assets $3,000 $3,000 - $102,613

Capital expense
5 Policy, Justice Programs and Agencies $1,000 $1,000 - -
  Total capital expense to be voted $1,000 $1,000 - -
  Total capital expense $1,000 $1,000 - -

Standard account by item and sub-items

Vote-
Item
number		 Standard account by item and sub-items Amount Amount

Operating expense
303-2 Legal Aid Ontario    
 

Transfer payments

    
 

Legal Aid Ontario

   $318,516,700
  Total operating expense to be voted   $318,516,700
303-4 Agency and Tribunal Relations    
 

Salaries and wages

   $89,857,800
 

Employee benefits

   $11,214,400
 

Transportation and communication

   $3,916,300
 

Services

   $24,722,800
 

Supplies and equipment

   $787,600
 

Transfer payments

    
 

Bail Verification and Supervision

 $13,458,900  
 

Human Rights Legal Support Centre

 $5,336,200 $18,795,100
  Subtotal   $149,294,000
  Less: Recoveries   $437,300
  Total operating expense to be voted   $148,856,700
  Sub-Items:    
  Agency Relations/Program Management    
 

Salaries and wages

 $2,679,000  
 

Employee benefits

 $349,800  
 

Transportation and communication

 $214,000  
 

Services

 $1,253,300  
 

Supplies and equipment

 $4,300 $4,500,400
  Bail Verification and Supervision    
 

Transfer payments

    
 

Bail Verification and Supervision

 $13,458,900 $13,458,900
  Ontario Human Rights Commission    
 

Salaries and wages

 $4,489,600  
 

Employee benefits

 $395,100  
 

Transportation and communication

 $193,200  
 

Services

 $404,800  
 

Supplies and equipment

 $28,200 $5,510,900
  Human Rights Legal Support Centre    
 

Transfer payments

    
 

Human Rights Legal Support Centre

 $5,336,200 $5,336,200
  Office of the Independent Police Review Director    
 

Salaries and wages

 $5,864,700  
 

Employee benefits

 $651,100  
 

Transportation and communication

 $195,300  
 

Services

 $738,500  
 

Supplies and equipment

 $50,000 $7,499,600
  Special Investigations Unit    
 

Salaries and wages

 $8,561,500  
 

Employee benefits

 $1,146,900  
 

Transportation and communication

 $215,000  
 

Services

 $550,200  
 

Supplies and equipment

 $61,700 $10,535,300
  Tribunals Ontario    
 

Salaries and wages

 $54,750,200  
 

Employee benefits

 $6,985,000  
 

Transportation and communication

 $2,659,400  
 

Services

 $18,047,000  
 

Supplies and equipment

 $552,500  
 

Subtotal

 $82,994,100  
 

Less: Recoveries

 $437,300 $82,556,800
  Ontario Land Tribunal    
 

Salaries and wages

 $13,512,800  
 

Employee benefits

 $1,686,500  
 

Transportation and communication

 $439,400  
 

Services

 $3,727,000  
 

Supplies and equipment

 $90,900 $19,456,600
  Public Inquiries    
 

Services

 $1,000 $1,000
  Royal Commissions    
 

Services

 $1,000 $1,000
  Total operating expense to be voted   $148,856,700
  Statutory appropriations    
 

Other transactions

    
Statutory

Hearings under the Police Services Act

   $1,000
  Statutory appropriations    
 

Other transactions

    
Statutory

Bad Debt expense, the Financial Administration Act

   $1,000
303-8 Policy    
 

Salaries and wages

   $5,579,900
 

Employee benefits

   $651,400
 

Transportation and communication

   $195,400
 

Services

   $275,200
 

Supplies and equipment

   $63,000
  Total operating expense to be voted   $6,764,900
303-13 Indigenous Justice    
 

Salaries and wages

   $3,033,000
 

Employee benefits

   $328,900
 

Transportation and communication

   $268,000
 

Services

   $576,200
 

Supplies and equipment

   $28,100
 

Transfer payments

    
 

Indigenous Victims' Services

 $12,182,500  
 

Ontario Indigenous Courtwork Program

 $4,464,400  
 

Indigenous Justice Projects

 $16,110,400  
 

Jury Roll

 $319,000 $33,076,300
  Total operating expense to be voted   $37,310,500
  Total operating expense for Policy, Justice Programs and Agencies Program   $511,450,800

Operating assets
303-12 Law Society Fee Prepayment    
 

Deposits and prepaid expenses

   $3,000
  Total operating assets to be voted   $3,000
  Total operating assets for Policy, Justice Programs and Agencies Program   $3,000

Capital expense
303-5 Policy, Justice Programs and Agencies    
 

Other transactions

   $1,000
  Total capital expense to be voted   $1,000
  Total capital expense for Policy, Justice Programs and Agencies Program   $1,000

Legal Services Program - Vote 304

This program includes both the Civil Law Division and the Office of Legislative Counsel.

The Civil Law Division provides legal services in all civil law matters to the Attorney General, Deputy Attorney General, all ministries and many agencies in the Ontario Public Service. The Division supports the Attorney General in his duties as Chief Law Officer of the Crown, which includes conducting litigation for and against the Crown, ensuring that the rule of law is maintained and that Cabinet decisions are legally and constitutionally valid, and advising on matters of law connected to the government’s operations and priorities.

The Office of Legislative Counsel is responsible for legislative drafting in English and French. This includes drafting bills for the Government and members of the Legislative Assembly and drafting regulations. The Office also provides related legal advice and editing and publishing services, including providing the content for the e-Laws website.

Vote summary

Item number Item

Estimates
2023-24

Estimates
2022-23

Difference
between
2023-24
and
2022-23

Actual
2021-22

Operating expense
2 Civil Law $26,697,400 $25,540,400 $1,157,000 $25,279,200
3 Legislative Counsel Services $5,510,600 $5,503,100 $7,500 $4,625,604
  Total operating expense to be voted $32,208,000 $31,043,500 $1,164,500 $29,904,804
S Settlements - other, the Crown Liability and Proceedings Act $1,000 $1,000 - $49,369,741
  Total statutory appropriations $1,000 $1,000 - $49,369,741
  Total operating expense $32,209,000 $31,044,500 $1,164,500 $79,274,545

Operating assets
6 Law Society Fee Prepayment $1,000 $1,000 - $205,645
  Total operating assets to be voted $1,000 $1,000 - $205,645
  Total operating assets $1,000 $1,000 - $205,645

Capital expense
4 Civil Law $1,000 - $1,000 -
  Total capital expense to be voted $1,000 - $1,000 -
S Amortization, the Financial Administration Act $1,000 - $1,000 -
  Total statutory appropriations $1,000 - $1,000 -
  Total capital expense $2,000 - $2,000 -

Capital assets
- Legal Services - $1,880,000 ($1,880,000) -
  Total capital assets to be voted - $1,880,000 ($1,880,000) -
  Total capital assets - $1,880,000 ($1,880,000) -

Standard account by item and sub-items

Vote-
Item
number		 Standard account by item and sub-items Amount Amount

Operating expense
304-2 Civil Law    
 

Salaries and wages

   $144,206,700
 

Employee benefits

   $12,896,100
 

Transportation and communication

   $296,600
 

Services

   $10,266,700
 

Supplies and equipment

   $288,900
  Subtotal   $167,955,000
  Less: Recoveries   $141,257,600
  Total operating expense to be voted   $26,697,400
  Sub-Items:    
  Central Branches    
 

Salaries and wages

 $31,392,400  
 

Employee benefits

 $3,934,100  
 

Transportation and communication

 $296,600  
 

Services

 $10,254,600  
 

Supplies and equipment

 $288,900  
 

Subtotal

 $46,166,600  
 

Less: Recoveries

 $19,470,200 $26,696,400
  Seconded Legal Services Branches    
 

Salaries and wages

 $112,814,300  
 

Employee benefits

 $8,962,000  
 

Services

 $12,100  
 

Subtotal

 $121,788,400  
 

Less: Recoveries

 $121,787,400 $1,000
  Total operating expense to be voted   $26,697,400
  Statutory appropriations    
 

Other transactions

    
Statutory

Settlements - other, the Crown Liability and Proceedings Act

   $1,000
304-3 Legislative Counsel Services    
 

Salaries and wages

   $6,542,600
 

Employee benefits

   $675,500
 

Transportation and communication

   $13,800
 

Services

   $117,700
 

Supplies and equipment

   $25,000
  Subtotal   $7,374,600
  Less: Recoveries   $1,864,000
  Total operating expense to be voted   $5,510,600
  Total operating expense for Legal Services Program   $32,209,000

Operating assets
304-6 Law Society Fee Prepayment    
 

Deposits and prepaid expenses

   $1,000
  Total operating assets to be voted   $1,000
  Total operating assets for Legal Services Program   $1,000

Capital expense
304-4 Civil Law    
 

Other transactions

   $1,000
  Total capital expense to be voted   $1,000
  Statutory appropriations    
 

Other transactions

    
Statutory

Amortization, the Financial Administration Act

   $1,000
  Total capital expense for Legal Services Program   $2,000

Court Services Program - Vote 305

This program is responsible for the administration and functioning of criminal, civil, family and small claims courts in Ontario. These services comprise of three main components: court administration, judicial services and court construction. Court administration and judicial services provide judicial, courtroom and court operational support, and are divided into three key program areas: Court and Client Services, Program Support Services and Judicial Services. Court construction, which is delivered by Corporate Services Management Division (Facilities Management Branch), manages funding for new courthouses and large-scale renovations of existing court facilities to support a justice system that is modern, secure and accessible.

Vote summary

Item number Item

Estimates
2023-24

Estimates
2022-23

Difference
between
2023-24
and
2022-23

Actual
2021-22

Operating expense
1 Administration of Justice $307,402,200 $264,746,900 $42,655,300 $281,130,150
2 Judicial Services $205,512,000 $202,732,800 $2,779,200 $204,722,724
  Total operating expense to be voted $512,914,200 $467,479,700 $45,434,500 $485,852,874
S Bad Debt expense, the Financial Administration Act $5,300,000 $5,300,000 - $6,811,504
  Total statutory appropriations $5,300,000 $5,300,000 - $6,811,504
  Total operating expense $518,214,200 $472,779,700 $45,434,500 $492,664,378

Operating assets
6 Law Society Fee Prepayment $1,000 $1,000 - $74,707
  Total operating assets to be voted $1,000 $1,000 - $74,707
  Total operating assets $1,000 $1,000 - $74,707

Capital expense
3 Court Construction $6,278,700 $49,390,700 ($43,112,000) $66,825,691
4 Court Services $1,000 $1,000 - -
  Total capital expense to be voted $6,279,700 $49,391,700 ($43,112,000) $66,825,691
S Amortization, the Financial Administration Act $3,070,100 $1,758,300 $1,311,800 $538,576
  Total statutory appropriations $3,070,100 $1,758,300 $1,311,800 $538,576
  Total capital expense $9,349,800 $51,150,000 ($41,800,200) $67,364,267

Capital assets
5 Court Services $50,793,800 $115,222,000 ($64,428,200) $186,022,624
  Total capital assets to be voted $50,793,800 $115,222,000 ($64,428,200) $186,022,624
  Total capital assets $50,793,800 $115,222,000 ($64,428,200) $186,022,624

Standard account by item and sub-items

Vote-
Item
number		 Standard account by item and sub-items Amount Amount

Operating expense
305-1 Administration of Justice    
 

Salaries and wages

   $177,409,400
 

Employee benefits

   $30,338,600
 

Transportation and communication

   $11,145,500
 

Services

   $34,427,700
 

Supplies and equipment

   $7,395,200
 

Transfer payments

    
 

Modernization Projects

 $205,000  
 

Court Support Programs

 $1,000  
 

Federal Contraventions Act Support for French Language Services

 $1,438,400 $1,644,400
 

Other transactions

   $45,042,400
  Subtotal   $307,403,200
  Less: Recoveries   $1,000
  Total operating expense to be voted   $307,402,200
  Statutory appropriations    
 

Other transactions

    
Statutory

Bad Debt expense, the Financial Administration Act

   $5,300,000
305-2 Judicial Services    
 

Salaries and wages

   $176,786,500
 

Employee benefits

   $14,864,400
 

Transportation and communication

   $4,572,100
 

Services

   $8,559,900
 

Supplies and equipment

   $728,100
 

Transfer payments

    
 

Grants - National Judicial Institute/Ontario Conference of Judges

   $1,000
  Total operating expense to be voted   $205,512,000
  Total operating expense for Court Services Program   $518,214,200

Operating assets
305-6 Law Society Fee Prepayment    
 

Deposits and prepaid expenses

   $1,000
  Total operating assets to be voted   $1,000
  Total operating assets for Court Services Program   $1,000

Capital expense
305-3 Court Construction    
 

Transfer payments

    
 

Land Transfers

   $1,000
 

Other transactions

    
 

Major Infrastructure Projects - Payments

   $6,277,700
  Total capital expense to be voted   $6,278,700
305-4 Court Services    
 

Other transactions

   $1,000
  Total capital expense to be voted   $1,000
  Statutory appropriations    
 

Other transactions

    
Statutory

Amortization, the Financial Administration Act

   $3,070,100
  Total capital expense for Court Services Program   $9,349,800

Capital assets
305-5 Court Services    
 

Buildings – alternative financing and procurement

   $43,282,600
 

Machinery and equipment - asset costs

   $7,511,200
  Total capital assets to be voted   $50,793,800
  Total capital assets for Court Services Program   $50,793,800

Victims and Vulnerable Persons Program  - Vote 306

This program delivers vital services to victims of crime and their families, children, and vulnerable persons.  Victims of crime and their family member(s) are supported through the Ontario Victim Services Branch, which offers a wide array of support services delivered both directly and through ministry funded community agencies.  Mentally incapable adults receive personal and property guardianship services from the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee, and the Office of the Children's Lawyer protects the personal and property rights of children before courts and tribunals.  The Office for Victims of Crime, a statutory advisory agency to Ontario’s Attorney General, is also included in this program.

Vote summary

Item number Item

Estimates
2023-24

Estimates
2022-23

Difference
between
2023-24
and
2022-23

Actual
2021-22

Operating expense
1 Victims' Services $26,446,600 $27,022,400 ($575,800) $23,059,057
2 Victim Witness Assistance $24,666,300 $24,639,000 $27,300 $22,247,850
6 Vulnerable Persons $106,904,200 $104,152,700 $2,751,500 $79,647,104
  Total operating expense to be voted $158,017,100 $155,814,100 $2,203,000 $124,954,011
  Total operating expense $158,017,100 $155,814,100 $2,203,000 $124,954,011

Operating assets
7 Law Society Fee Prepayment $1,000 $1,000 - $84,534
  Total operating assets to be voted $1,000 $1,000 - $84,534
  Total operating assets $1,000 $1,000 - $84,534

Standard account by item and sub-items

Vote-
Item
number		 Standard account by item and sub-items Amount Amount

Operating expense
306-1 Victims' Services    
 

Salaries and wages

   $5,799,900
 

Employee benefits

   $704,900
 

Transportation and communication

   $584,300
 

Services

   $1,461,600
 

Supplies and equipment

   $38,900
 

Transfer payments

    
 

Drug Treatment Courts

 $1,000,000  
 

Civil Remedies for Illicit Activities - Civil Remedies Act - Victims Compensation

 $1,000,000  
 

Outstanding Criminal Injuries Compensation Board Orders

 $1,410,700  
 

Grants for Partner Assault Response Programs

 $10,590,700  
 

Special Victims' Projects

 $2,037,800  
 

Child Victims' Program

 $1,467,800  
 

Specialized Services

 $350,000 $17,857,000
  Total operating expense to be voted   $26,446,600
306-2 Victim Witness Assistance    
 

Salaries and wages

   $19,488,500
 

Employee benefits

   $3,129,400
 

Transportation and communication

   $777,600
 

Services

   $974,400
 

Supplies and equipment

   $296,400
  Total operating expense to be voted   $24,666,300
306-6 Vulnerable Persons    
 

Salaries and wages

   $46,247,900
 

Employee benefits

   $5,865,800
 

Transportation and communication

   $1,006,400
 

Services

   $53,189,500
 

Supplies and equipment

   $669,600
  Subtotal   $106,979,200
  Less: Recoveries   $75,000
  Total operating expense to be voted   $106,904,200
  Sub-Items:    
  Children's Lawyer    
 

Salaries and wages

 $8,921,200  
 

Employee benefits

 $1,076,000  
 

Transportation and communication

 $240,800  
 

Services

 $30,924,000  
 

Supplies and equipment

 $153,000  
 

Subtotal

 $41,315,000  
 

Less: Recoveries

 $75,000 $41,240,000
  Public Guardian and Trustee/Accountant of the Ontario Court (General Division)    
 

Salaries and wages

 $37,326,700  
 

Employee benefits

 $4,789,800  
 

Transportation and communication

 $765,600  
 

Services

 $22,265,500  
 

Supplies and equipment

 $516,600 $65,664,200
  Total operating expense to be voted   $106,904,200
  Total operating expense for Victims and Vulnerable Persons Program   $158,017,100

Operating assets
306-7 Law Society Fee Prepayment    
 

Deposits and prepaid expenses

   $1,000
  Total operating assets to be voted   $1,000
  Total operating assets for Victims and Vulnerable Persons Program   $1,000

Political Contribution Tax Credit  - Vote 307

The Political Contribution Tax Credit is a political contribution credit for contributions made to an Ontario party, constituency association or candidate registered under Ontario's Election Finances Act.

Vote summary

Item number Item

Estimates
2023-24

Estimates
2022-23

Difference
between
2023-24
and
2022-23

Actual
2021-22

Operating expense
1 Political Contribution Tax Credit $9,654,700 $16,028,000 ($6,373,300) $8,559,241
  Total operating expense to be voted $9,654,700 $16,028,000 ($6,373,300) $8,559,241
  Total operating expense $9,654,700 $16,028,000 ($6,373,300) $8,559,241

Standard account by item and sub-items

Vote-
Item
number		 Standard account by item and sub-items Amount

Operating expense
307-1 Political Contribution Tax Credit  
 

Transfer payments

  
 

Political Contribution Tax Credit

 $9,654,700
  Total operating expense to be voted $9,654,700
  Total operating expense for Political Contribution Tax Credit $9,654,700

Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario Program - Vote 308

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is a regulatory agency reporting to the Ministry of the Attorney General (MAG). The AGCO was established on February 23, 1998 under the Alcohol and Gaming Regulation and Public Protection Act, 1996, which was amended in 2018 and renamed the Alcohol, Cannabis and Gaming Regulation and Public Protection Act, 1996 (ACGRPPA) when the AGCO became responsible for the regulation of retail cannabis sales. On November 29, 2021, the ACGRPPA was repealed and the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario Act, 2019 (AGCO Act) was proclaimed into force, continuing the AGCO under a separate corporate statute and authorizing the AGCO to oversee the lottery subsidiary's conduct and management of prescribed online lottery schemes.

The AGCO is responsible for regulating the alcohol, gaming and horse racing industries and sectors as well as cannabis retail in accordance with the principles of honesty and integrity, and in the public interest. In so doing, the AGCO administers the Liquor Licence and Control Act, 2019, the Gaming Control Act, 1992, the Horse Racing Licence Act, 2015 and the Cannabis Licence Act, 2018. The AGCO also administers the charity lottery licensing Order in Council 1413/08. Activities the AGCO regulates include:

  • The sale and service of alcohol at licensed premises and Special Occasion Permit (SOP) events
  • The sale of alcohol in grocery stores
  • Liquor delivery services
  • Liquor manufacturers, representatives and ferment on premise facilities
  • Lottery schemes conducted by charitable and religious organizations
  • Commercial gaming including casinos and internet gaming
  • Lotteries operated by the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, an agency of the provincial government
  • The sale of recreational cannabis by authorized cannabis retailers

As a regulatory agency with a governing board reporting to MAG, the AGCO receives its annual spending authority from the Ministry’s printed estimates, as approved by the Ontario Legislature. The AGCO is funded from a combination of revenue from the Consolidated Revenue Fund and recoveries.

Vote summary

Item number Item

Estimates
2023-24

Estimates
2022-23

Difference
between
2023-24
and
2022-23

Actual
2021-22

Operating expense
1 Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario $62,570,500 $39,869,700 $22,700,800 $84,767,837
  Total operating expense to be voted $62,570,500 $39,869,700 $22,700,800 $84,767,837
S Bad Debt expense, the Financial Administration Act $1,000 - $1,000 $7,013
  Total statutory appropriations $1,000 - $1,000 $7,013
  Total operating expense $62,571,500 $39,869,700 $22,701,800 $84,774,850

Operating assets
3 Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario $1,000 $1,000 - -
  Total operating assets to be voted $1,000 $1,000 - -
  Total operating assets $1,000 $1,000 - -

Capital expense
2 Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario $1,000 $1,000 - -
  Total capital expense to be voted $1,000 $1,000 - -
S Amortization, the Financial Administration Act $2,404,800 $3,533,900 ($1,129,100) $2,903,524
  Total statutory appropriations $2,404,800 $3,533,900 ($1,129,100) $2,903,524
  Total capital expense $2,405,800 $3,534,900 ($1,129,100) $2,903,524

Capital assets
4 Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario $2,557,200 $3,774,100 ($1,216,900) $2,476,997
  Total capital assets to be voted $2,557,200 $3,774,100 ($1,216,900) $2,476,997
  Total capital assets $2,557,200 $3,774,100 ($1,216,900) $2,476,997

Standard account by item and sub-items

Vote-
Item
number		 Standard account by item and sub-items Amount

Operating expense
308-1 Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario  
 

Salaries and wages

 $85,417,900
 

Employee benefits

 $18,019,200
 

Transportation and communication

 $1,545,800
 

Services

 $30,789,500
 

Supplies and equipment

 $967,900
  Subtotal $136,740,300
  Less: Recoveries $74,169,800
  Total operating expense to be voted $62,570,500
  Statutory appropriations  
 

Other transactions

  
Statutory

Bad Debt expense, the Financial Administration Act

 $1,000
  Total operating expense for Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario Program $62,571,500

Operating assets
308-3 Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario  
 

Deposits and prepaid expenses

 $1,000
  Total operating assets to be voted $1,000
  Total operating assets for Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario Program $1,000

Capital expense
308-2 Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario  
 

Other transactions

 $1,000
  Total capital expense to be voted $1,000
  Statutory appropriations  
 

Other transactions

  
Statutory

Amortization, the Financial Administration Act

 $2,404,800
  Total capital expense for Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario Program $2,405,800

Capital assets
308-4 Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario  
 

Information technology hardware

 $2,557,200
  Total capital assets to be voted $2,557,200
  Total capital assets for Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario Program $2,557,200