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 148 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's dedicated Indigenous Justice Division provides advice on justice issues impacting Indigenous peoples in all aspects of the justice system in Ontario. 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 Law Enforcement Complaints Agency.

Ministry program summary

Vote Program

Estimates
2024-25 $

Estimates
2023-24 $

Difference
between
2024-25
and
2023-24 $

Actual
2022-23 $

Operating expense
301 Ministry Administration Program 248,498,700 231,324,300 17,174,400 230,233,967
302 Prosecuting Crime Program 380,232,700 350,896,400 29,336,300 335,616,452
303 Policy, Justice Programs and Agencies Program 525,698,900 511,448,800 14,250,100 483,593,397
304 Legal Services Program 31,368,500 32,208,000 (839,500) 31,227,387
305 Court Services Program 555,655,900 512,914,200 42,741,700 550,006,885
306 Victims and Vulnerable Persons Program 149,923,200 158,017,100 (8,093,900) 141,565,629
307 Political Contribution Tax Credit 10,346,400 9,654,700 691,700 16,314,278
308 Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario Program 77,235,900 62,570,500 14,665,400 62,185,410
  Total operating expense to be voted 1,978,960,200 1,869,034,000 109,926,200 1,850,743,405
  Statutory appropriations 5,369,014 5,369,014 - 110,233,932
  Ministry total operating expense 1,984,329,214 1,874,403,014 109,926,200 1,960,977,337
  Consolidation Adjustment - Legal Aid Ontario 178,298,500 154,525,100 23,773,400 169,095,199
  Consolidation Adjustment - Colleges - - - (7,848)
  Consolidation Adjustment – School Boards - - - (120,806)
  Consolidation Adjustment - Hospitals (872,400) (107,100) (765,300) (1,183,017)
  Consolidation Adjustment - Children’s Aid Societies (376,700) - (376,700) (407,803)
  Consolidation Adjustment - General Real Estate Portfolio (221,700,500) (235,523,500) 13,823,000 (263,460,383)
  Consolidation Adjustment - Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation - - - (1,031,527)
  Total including consolidation & other adjustments 1,939,678,114 1,793,297,514 146,380,600 1,863,861,152

Operating Assets
301 Ministry Administration Program 1,000 2,000 (1,000) 6,800
302 Prosecuting Crime Program 1,000 1,000 - 1,416,000
303 Policy, Justice Programs and Agencies Program 3,000 3,000 - 102,600
304 Legal Services Program 1,000 1,000 - 205,600
305 Court Services Program 1,000 1,000 - 74,700
306 Victims and Vulnerable Persons Program 1,000 1,000 - 84,500
308 Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario Program 1,000 1,000 - -
  Total operating assets to be voted 9,000 10,000 (1,000) 1,890,200
  Ministry total operating assets 9,000 10,000 (1,000) 1,890,200

Capital expense
301 Ministry Administration Program 67,625,900 60,255,300 7,370,600 37,823,925
303 Policy, Justice Programs and Agencies Program 1,000 1,000 - -
304 Legal Services Program 1,000 1,000 - -
305 Court Services Program 6,796,700 6,279,700 517,000 4,056,743
308 Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario Program 1,000 1,000 - 8,202,034
  Total capital expense to be voted 74,425,600 66,538,000 7,887,600 50,082,702
  Statutory appropriations 17,901,400 11,788,600 6,112,800 6,160,222
  Ministry Total Capital Expense 92,327,000 78,326,600 14,000,400 56,242,924
  Consolidation Adjustment - Legal Aid Ontario 5,500,000 5,500,000 - 2,680,233
  Consolidation Adjustment - Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation (55,900) 246,500 (302,400) -
  Consolidation Adjustment - General Real Estate Portfolio (71,633,200) (67,888,500) (3,744,700) -
  Total including consolidation & other adjustments 26,137,900 16,184,600 9,953,300 58,923,157

Capital assets
301 Ministry Administration Program 40,876,300 35,692,500 5,183,800 9,774,098
305 Court Services Program 4,862,800 50,793,800 (45,931,000) 131,969,820
308 Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario Program 2,019,000 2,557,200 (538,200) 794,593
  Total capital assets to be voted 47,758,100 89,043,500 (41,285,400) 142,538,511
  Ministry total capital assets 47,758,100 89,043,500 (41,285,400) 142,538,511
  Ministry total operating and capital including consolidation and other adjustments (not including assets) 1,965,816,014 1,809,482,114 156,333,900 1,922,784,309

Reconciliation to previously published data

Operating expense

Estimates
2023-24 $

Actual
2022-23 $
Total operating expense previously published footnote 1 1,874,403,014 1,961,845,588
Government Reorganization    

Transfer of functions to other Ministries

 - (868,251)
Restated total operating expense 1,874,403,014 1,960,977,337

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
2024-25 $

Estimates
2023-24 $

Difference
between
2024-25
and
2023-24 $

Actual
2022-23 $

Operating expense
1 Ministry Administration 248,498,700 231,324,300 17,174,400 230,233,967
  Total operating expense to be voted 248,498,700 231,324,300 17,174,400 230,233,967
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 - 16,667
  Total statutory appropriations 64,014 64,014 - 65,968
  Total operating expense 248,562,714 231,388,314 17,174,400 230,299,935

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

Capital expense
2 Facilities Renewal 67,624,900 60,254,300 7,370,600 37,823,925
8 Modernization Initiative 1,000 1,000 - -
  Total capital expense to be voted 67,625,900 60,255,300 7,370,600 37,823,925
S Amortization, the Financial Administration Act 11,204,500 6,312,700 4,891,800 2,180,167
  Total statutory appropriations 11,204,500 6,312,700 4,891,800 2,180,167
  Total capital expense 78,830,400 66,568,000 12,262,400 40,004,092

Capital assets
7 Modernization Initiative 40,876,300 35,692,500 5,183,800 9,774,098
  Total capital assets to be voted 40,876,300 35,692,500 5,183,800 9,774,098
  Total capital assets 40,876,300 35,692,500 5,183,800 9,774,098

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

   29,504,500
 

Employee benefits

   3,217,600
 

Transportation and communication

   675,200
 

Services

   214,876,100
 

Supplies and equipment

   226,300
 

Transfer payments

    
 

Innovation Projects

   1,000
  Subtotal   248,500,700
  Less: recoveries   2,000
  Total operating expense to be voted   248,498,700
  Sub-Items:    
  Main Office    
 

Salaries and wages

 3,025,500  
 

Employee benefits

 363,000  
 

Transportation and communication

 113,300  
 

Services

 100,000  
 

Supplies and equipment

 35,800 3,637,600
  Communications Services    
 

Salaries and wages

 2,577,600  
 

Employee benefits

 335,000  
 

Transportation and communication

 26,600  
 

Services

 175,800  
 

Supplies and equipment

 10,000 3,125,000
  Accommodation - Lease Costs    
 

Services

 195,928,500  
 

Less: recoveries

 1,000 195,927,500
  Corporate Services    
 

Salaries and wages

 23,901,400  
 

Employee benefits

 2,519,600  
 

Transportation and communication

 535,300  
 

Services

 18,671,800  
 

Supplies and equipment

 180,500  
 

Transfer payments

    
 

Innovation Projects

 1,000  
 

Subtotal

 45,809,600  
 

Less: recoveries

 1,000 45,808,600
  Total operating expense to be voted   248,498,700
  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   248,562,714

Operating Assets
301-5 Law Society Fee Prepayment    
 

Deposits and prepaid expenses

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

Capital expense
301-2 Facilities Renewal    
 

Other transactions

    
 

Capital Investments - Asset Renewal

 50,906,700  
 

Capital Investments - Renewal Expense

 16,719,200 67,625,900
  Less: recoveries   1,000
  Total capital expense to be voted   67,624,900
  Statutory appropriations    
 

Other transactions

    
Statutory

Amortization, the Financial Administration Act

   11,204,500
301-8 Modernization Initiative    
 

Other transactions

   1,000
  Total capital expense to be voted   1,000
  Total capital expense for Ministry Administration Program   78,830,400

Capital assets
301-7 Modernization Initiative    
 

Information technology hardware

   24,256,300
 

Business application software - asset costs

   16,620,000
  Total capital assets to be voted   40,876,300
  Total capital assets for Ministry Administration Program   40,876,300

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
2024-25 $

Estimates
2023-24 $

Difference
between
2024-25
and
2023-24 $

Actual
2022-23 $

Operating expense
2 Criminal Law 380,232,700 350,896,400 29,336,300 335,616,452
  Total operating expense to be voted 380,232,700 350,896,400 29,336,300 335,616,452
S Payments Under the Financial Administration Act 1,000 1,000 - 189,574
  Total statutory appropriations 1,000 1,000 - 189,574
  Total operating expense 380,233,700 350,897,400 29,336,300 335,806,026

Operating Assets
7 Law Society Fee Prepayment 1,000 1,000 - 1,416,000
  Total operating assets to be voted 1,000 1,000 - 1,416,000
  Total operating assets 1,000 1,000 - 1,416,000

 

 

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

   302,943,200
 

Employee benefits

   29,343,500
 

Transportation and communication

   7,778,300
 

Services

   23,880,400
 

Supplies and equipment

   6,945,800
 

Transfer payments

    
 

Bail Safety

 1,334,000  
 

Justice Centre - Community Partnerships

 2,403,500  
 

Direct Accountability Programs

 3,604,000  
 

Proceeds of Crime Victims Compensation

 2,000,000 9,341,500
  Total operating expense to be voted   380,232,700
  Statutory appropriations    
 

Other transactions

    
Statutory

Payments Under the Financial Administration Act

   1,000
  Total operating expense for Prosecuting Crime Program   380,233,700

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. The agencies, tribunals and programs in the division include: Tribunals Ontario, Ontario Land Tribunal, Legal Aid Ontario, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, iGaming Ontario, the Ontario Human Rights Commission, the Human Rights Legal Support Centre, the Special Investigations Unit, the Law Enforcement Complaints Agency, 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 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
2024-25 $

Estimates
2023-24 $

Difference
between
2024-25
and
2023-24 $

Actual
2022-23 $

Operating expense
2 Legal Aid Ontario 318,081,100 318,516,700 (435,600) 286,160,409
4 Agency and Tribunal Relations 158,595,800 148,856,700 9,739,100 148,970,147
8 Policy 7,077,700 6,764,900 312,800 6,609,605
13 Indigenous Justice 41,944,300 37,310,500 4,633,800 41,853,236
  Total operating expense to be voted 525,698,900 511,448,800 14,250,100 483,593,397
S Hearings under the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 1,000 1,000 - 1,052,068
S Bad Debt Expense, the Financial Administration Act 1,000 1,000 - 25,493
  Total statutory appropriations 2,000 2,000 - 1,077,561
  Total operating expense 525,700,900 511,450,800 14,250,100 484,670,958

Operating Assets
12 Law Society Fee Prepayment 3,000 3,000 - 102,600
  Total operating assets to be voted 3,000 3,000 - 102,600
  Total operating assets 3,000 3,000 - 102,600

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

   318,081,100
  Total operating expense to be voted   318,081,100
303-4 Agency and Tribunal Relations    
 

Salaries and wages

   96,802,300
 

Employee benefits

   12,742,600
 

Transportation and communication

   4,092,400
 

Services

   25,802,900
 

Supplies and equipment

   791,800
 

Transfer payments

    
 

Bail Verification and Supervision

 13,465,900  
 

Human Rights Legal Support Centre

 5,336,200 18,802,100
  Subtotal   159,034,100
  Less: recoveries   438,300
  Total operating expense to be voted   158,595,800
  Sub-Items:    
  Agency Relations/Program Management    
 

Salaries and wages

 2,960,500  
 

Employee benefits

 393,000  
 

Transportation and communication

 228,100  
 

Services

 1,267,500  
 

Supplies and equipment

 18,400 4,867,500
  Bail Verification and Supervision    
 

Transfer payments

    
 

Bail Verification and Supervision

 13,465,900 13,465,900
  Ontario Human Rights Commission    
 

Salaries and wages

 4,506,900  
 

Employee benefits

 427,800  
 

Transportation and communication

 193,200  
 

Services

 405,200  
 

Supplies and equipment

 28,200 5,561,300
  Human Rights Legal Support Centre    
 

Transfer payments

    
 

Human Rights Legal Support Centre

 5,336,200 5,336,200
  Law Enforcement Complaints Agency    
 

Salaries and wages

 5,864,200  
 

Employee benefits

 670,700  
 

Transportation and communication

 195,300  
 

Services

 738,500  
 

Supplies and equipment

 50,000 7,518,700
  Special Investigations Unit    
 

Salaries and wages

 8,559,800  
 

Employee benefits

 1,142,400  
 

Transportation and communication

 386,000  
 

Services

 812,600  
 

Supplies and equipment

 61,700  
 

Subtotal

 10,962,500  
 

Less: recoveries

 1,000 10,961,500
  Tribunals Ontario    
 

Salaries and wages

 61,317,400  
 

Employee benefits

 8,425,000  
 

Transportation and communication

 2,650,400  
 

Services

 17,749,100  
 

Supplies and equipment

 542,600  
 

Subtotal

 90,684,500  
 

Less: recoveries

 437,300 90,247,200
  Ontario Land Tribunal    
 

Salaries and wages

 13,593,500  
 

Employee benefits

 1,683,700  
 

Transportation and communication

 439,400  
 

Services

 4,828,000  
 

Supplies and equipment

 90,900 20,635,500
  Public Inquiries    
 

Services

 1,000 1,000
  Royal Commissions    
 

Services

 1,000 1,000
  Total operating expense to be voted   158,595,800
  Statutory appropriations    
 

Other transactions

    
Statutory

Hearings under the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019

   1,000
  Statutory appropriations    
 

Other transactions

    
Statutory

Bad Debt Expense, the Financial Administration Act

   1,000
303-8 Policy    
 

Salaries and wages

   5,852,700
 

Employee benefits

   674,500
 

Transportation and communication

   200,900
 

Services

   281,100
 

Supplies and equipment

   68,500
  Total operating expense to be voted   7,077,700
303-13 Indigenous Justice    
 

Salaries and wages

   3,576,800
 

Employee benefits

   385,200
 

Transportation and communication

   418,000
 

Services

   638,300
 

Supplies and equipment

   53,100
 

Transfer payments

    
 

Indigenous Victims' Services

 12,182,500  
 

Ontario Indigenous Courtwork Program

 4,948,100  
 

Indigenous Justice Projects

 19,423,300  
 

Jury Roll

 319,000 36,872,900
  Total operating expense to be voted   41,944,300
  Total operating expense for Policy, Justice Programs and Agencies Program   525,700,900
  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
2024-25 $

Estimates
2023-24 $

Difference
between
2024-25
and
2023-24 $

Actual
2022-23 $

Operating expense
2 Civil Law 25,802,700 26,697,400 (894,700) 25,469,890
3 Legislative Counsel Services 5,565,800 5,510,600 55,200 5,757,497
  Total operating expense to be voted 31,368,500 32,208,000 (839,500) 31,227,387
S Settlements - Other, the Crown Liability and Proceedings Act 1,000 1,000 - 78,918,489
  Total statutory appropriations 1,000 1,000 - 78,918,489
  Total operating expense 31,369,500 32,209,000 (839,500) 110,145,876

Operating Assets
6 Law Society Fee Prepayment 1,000 1,000 - 205,600
  Total operating assets to be voted 1,000 1,000 - 205,600
  Total operating assets 1,000 1,000 - 205,600

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 - -

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

   145,289,500
 

Employee benefits

   13,033,200
 

Transportation and communication

   300,400
 

Services

   12,585,700
 

Supplies and equipment

   288,900
  Subtotal   171,497,700
  Less: recoveries   145,695,000
  Total operating expense to be voted   25,802,700
  Sub-Items:    
  Central Branches    
 

Salaries and wages

 31,839,600  
 

Employee benefits

 4,012,400  
 

Transportation and communication

 300,400  
 

Services

 12,573,600  
 

Supplies and equipment

 288,900  
 

Subtotal

 49,014,900  
 

Less: recoveries

 23,213,200 25,801,700
  Seconded Legal Services Branches    
 

Salaries and wages

 113,449,900  
 

Employee benefits

 9,020,800  
 

Services

 12,100  
 

Subtotal

 122,482,800  
 

Less: recoveries

 122,481,800 1,000
  Total operating expense to be voted   25,802,700
  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

   730,200
 

Transportation and communication

   13,800
 

Services

   118,200
 

Supplies and equipment

   25,000
  Subtotal   7,429,800
  Less: recoveries   1,864,000
  Total operating expense to be voted   5,565,800
  Total operating expense for Legal Services Program   31,369,500

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
2024-25 $

Estimates
2023-24 $

Difference
between
2024-25
and
2023-24 $

Actual
2022-23 $

Operating expense
1 Administration of Justice 343,938,900 307,402,200 36,536,700 335,341,911
2 Judicial Services 211,717,000 205,512,000 6,205,000 214,664,974
  Total operating expense to be voted 555,655,900 512,914,200 42,741,700 550,006,885
S Bad Debt Expense, the Financial Administration Act 5,300,000 5,300,000 - 29,982,340
  Total statutory appropriations 5,300,000 5,300,000 - 29,982,340
  Total operating expense 560,955,900 518,214,200 42,741,700 579,989,225

Operating Assets
6 Law Society Fee Prepayment 1,000 1,000 - 74,700
  Total operating assets to be voted 1,000 1,000 - 74,700
  Total operating assets 1,000 1,000 - 74,700

Capital expense
3 Court Construction 6,795,700 6,278,700 517,000 4,056,743
4 Court Services 1,000 1,000 - -
  Total capital expense to be voted 6,796,700 6,279,700 517,000 4,056,743
S Amortization, the Financial Administration Act 4,218,500 3,070,100 1,148,400 538,576
  Total statutory appropriations 4,218,500 3,070,100 1,148,400 538,576
  Total capital expense 11,015,200 9,349,800 1,665,400 4,595,319

Capital assets
5 Court Services 4,862,800 50,793,800 (45,931,000) 131,969,820
  Total capital assets to be voted 4,862,800 50,793,800 (45,931,000) 131,969,820
  Total capital assets 4,862,800 50,793,800 (45,931,000) 131,969,820

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

   190,023,900
 

Employee benefits

   32,275,900
 

Transportation and communication

   18,461,500
 

Services

   43,320,500
 

Supplies and equipment

   7,565,300
 

Transfer payments

    
 

Court Support Programs

 7,561,000  
 

Modernization Projects

 205,000  
 

Federal Contraventions Act Support for French Language Services

 1,438,400 9,204,400
 

Other transactions

   43,088,400
  Subtotal   343,939,900
  Less: recoveries   1,000
  Total operating expense to be voted   343,938,900
  Statutory appropriations    
 

Other transactions

    
Statutory

Bad Debt Expense, the Financial Administration Act

   5,300,000
305-2 Judicial Services    
 

Salaries and wages

   182,257,200
 

Employee benefits

   15,236,100
 

Transportation and communication

   4,576,400
 

Services

   8,845,400
 

Supplies and equipment

   800,900
 

Transfer payments

    
 

Grants - National Judicial Institute/Ontario Conference of Judges

   1,000
  Total operating expense to be voted   211,717,000
  Total operating expense for Court Services Program   560,955,900

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

   6,794,700
  Total capital expense to be voted   6,795,700
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

   4,218,500
  Total capital expense for Court Services Program   11,015,200

Capital assets
305-5 Court Services    
 

Buildings – alternative financing and procurement

   4,861,800
 

Information technology hardware

   1,000
  Total capital assets to be voted   4,862,800
  Total capital assets for Court Services Program   4,862,800

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 court-based support and legal advice 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 and obligations of children in proceedings before the courts. 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
2024-25 $

Estimates
2023-24 $

Difference
between
2024-25
and
2023-24 $

Actual
2022-23 $

Operating expense
1 Victims' Services 29,841,800 26,446,600 3,395,200 23,372,455
2 Victim Witness Assistance 25,047,600 24,666,300 381,300 24,579,138
6 Vulnerable Persons 95,033,800 106,904,200 (11,870,400) 93,614,036
  Total operating expense to be voted 149,923,200 158,017,100 (8,093,900) 141,565,629
  Total operating expense 149,923,200 158,017,100 (8,093,900) 141,565,629

Operating assets
7 Law Society Fee Prepayment 1,000 1,000 - 84,500
  Total operating assets to be voted 1,000 1,000 - 84,500
  Total operating assets 1,000 1,000 - 84,500

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

   5,803,000
 

Employee benefits

   714,300
 

Transportation and communication

   584,300
 

Services

   1,587,100
 

Supplies and equipment

   38,900
 

Transfer payments

    
 

Drug Treatment Courts

 1,427,200  
 

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

 2,987,800  
 

Child Victims' Program

 3,347,800  
 

Specialized Services

 350,000 21,114,200
  Total operating expense to be voted   29,841,800
306-2 Victim Witness Assistance    
 

Salaries and wages

   19,712,500
 

Employee benefits

   3,185,000
 

Transportation and communication

   848,200
 

Services

   995,100
 

Supplies and equipment

   306,800
  Total operating expense to be voted   25,047,600
306-6 Vulnerable Persons    
 

Salaries and wages

   44,342,500
 

Employee benefits

   5,553,300
 

Transportation and communication

   1,006,400
 

Services

   43,537,000
 

Supplies and equipment

   669,600
  Subtotal   95,108,800
  Less: recoveries   75,000
  Total operating expense to be voted   95,033,800
  Sub-Items:    
  Children's Lawyer    
 

Salaries and wages

 9,026,000  
 

Employee benefits

 1,078,400  
 

Transportation and communication

 240,800  
 

Services

 30,924,000  
 

Supplies and equipment

 153,000  
 

Subtotal

 41,422,200  
 

Less: recoveries

 75,000 41,347,200
  Public Guardian and Trustee/Accountant of the Ontario Court (General Division)    
 

Salaries and wages

 35,316,500  
 

Employee benefits

 4,474,900  
 

Transportation and communication

 765,600  
 

Services

 12,613,000  
 

Supplies and equipment

 516,600 53,686,600
  Total operating expense to be voted   95,033,800
  Total operating expense for Victims and Vulnerable Persons Program   149,923,200

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
2024-25 $

Estimates
2023-24 $

Difference
between
2024-25
and
2023-24 $

Actual
2022-23 $

Operating expense
1 Political Contribution Tax Credit 10,346,400 9,654,700 691,700 16,314,278
  Total operating expense to be voted 10,346,400 9,654,700 691,700 16,314,278
  Total operating expense 10,346,400 9,654,700 691,700 16,314,278

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

 10,346,400
  Total operating expense to be voted 10,346,400
  Total operating expense for Political Contribution Tax Credit 10,346,400

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 re named 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
2024-25 $

Estimates
2023-24 $

Difference
between
2024-25
and
2023-24 $

Actual
2022-23 $

Operating expense
1 Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario 77,235,900 62,570,500 14,665,400 62,185,410
  Total operating expense to be voted 77,235,900 62,570,500 14,665,400 62,185,410
S Bad Debt Expense, the Financial Administration Act 1,000 1,000 - -
  Total statutory appropriations 1,000 1,000 - -
  Total operating expense 77,236,900 62,571,500 14,665,400 62,185,410

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 - 8,202,034
  Total capital expense to be voted 1,000 1,000 - 8,202,034
S Amortization, the Financial Administration Act 2,477,400 2,404,800 72,600 3,441,479
  Total statutory appropriations 2,477,400 2,404,800 72,600 3,441,479
  Total capital expense 2,478,400 2,405,800 72,600 11,643,513

Capital assets
4 Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario 2,019,000 2,557,200 (538,200) 794,593
  Total capital assets to be voted 2,019,000 2,557,200 (538,200) 794,593
  Total capital assets 2,019,000 2,557,200 (538,200) 794,593

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

 95,114,000
 

Employee benefits

 20,608,800
 

Transportation and communication

 1,770,100
 

Services

 32,513,700
 

Supplies and equipment

 962,600
  Subtotal 150,969,200
  Less: recoveries 73,733,300
  Total operating expense to be voted 77,235,900
  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 77,236,900

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

 2,477,400
  Total capital expense for Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario Program 2,478,400

Capital assets
308-4 Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario  
 

Information technology hardware

 2,019,000
  Total capital assets to be voted 2,019,000
  Total capital assets for Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario Program 2,019,000