Expenditure Estimates for the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration (2017-18)
The 2017-2018 Expenditure Estimates set out details of the operating and capital spending requirements of the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration for the fiscal year commencing April 1, 2017.
Summary
The Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration maximizes the benefits of immigration for newcomers and Ontario by providing services for the successful economic and social integration of newcomers and refugees, including selection, settlement and language training. The Ministry promotes greater social inclusion, civic and community engagement through its work with the voluntary and not-for-profit sectors and through its recognition programs. The Ministry also has responsibility for the Office of the Fairness Commissioner.
Ministry program summary
| Vote | Program | Estimates 2017-18 | Estimates 2016-17 | Difference between 2017-18 and 2016-17 | Actual 2015-16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operating expense | |||||
| 601 | $22,295,300 | $24,650,000 | ($2,354,700) | $25,862,646 | |
| 602 | $138,653,300 | $128,713,400 | $9,939,900 | $124,663,818 | |
| 609 | $865,000 | - | $865,000 | - | |
Total operating expense to be voted | $161,813,600 | $153,363,400 | $8,450,200 | $150,526,464 | |
Statutory appropriations | $64,014 | $128,028 | ($64,014) | $99,302 | |
Ministry total operating expense | $161,877,614 | $153,491,428 | $8,386,186 | $150,625,766 | |
Consolidation adjustment - schools | ($53,308,200) | ($55,718,000) | $2,409,800 | ($51,257,282) | |
Consolidation adjustment - colleges | ($255,000) | ($2,469,300) | $2,214,300 | ($5,501,160) | |
Consolidation adjustment - Ontario Immigrant Investor Corporation | $4,153,000 | $6,789,800 | ($2,636,800) | $8,548,731 | |
Total including consolidation & other adjustments | $112,467,414 | $102,093,928 | $10,373,486 | $102,416,055 | |
Capital expense | |||||
| 601 | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - | |
Total capital expense to be voted | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - | |
Statutory appropriations | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - | |
Ministry total capital expense | $2,000 | $2,000 | - | - | |
Capital assets | |||||
| 601 | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - | |
Total capital assets to be voted | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - | |
Ministry total capital assets | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - | |
Ministry total operating and capital including consolidation and other adjustments (not including assets) | $112,469,414 | $102,095,928 | $10,373,486 | $102,416,055 |
Reconciliation to previously published data
| Operating expense | 2016-17 Estimates | 2015-16 Actual |
|---|---|---|
| Total operating expense previously published | $272,154,528 | $217,221,665 |
| Government reorganization | ||
Transfer of functions from other Ministries | $2,000,000 | - |
Transfer of functions to other Ministries | ($120,663,100) | ($66,595,899) |
| Restated total operating expense | $153,491,428 | $150,625,766 |
Ministry Administration Program - vote 601
Ministry Administration includes the Offices of the Minister, Parliamentary Assistant, Deputy Minister as well as the Regional and Corporate Services Division and Communications Branch. The Program works to achieve Ministry and government objectives by providing strategic advice and vital support services, including communications, human resources, information technology and business solutions, legal services, regional program support, and resource planning and allocation activities. Some areas provide corporate support to several client ministries and their agencies.
Vote summary
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2017-18 | Estimates 2016-17 | Difference between 2017-18 and 2016-17 | Actual 2015-16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Ministry Administration | $22,295,300 | $24,650,000 | ($2,354,700) | $25,862,646 |
Total operating expense to be voted | $22,295,300 | $24,650,000 | ($2,354,700) | $25,862,646 | |
S | Ministers' salaries, the Executive Council Act | $47,841 | $95,682 | ($47,841) | $49,301 |
S | Parliamentary Assistants' salaries, the Executive Council Act | $16,173 | $32,346 | ($16,173) | $50,001 |
Total statutory appropriations | $64,014 | $128,028 | ($64,014) | $99,302 | |
Total operating expense | $22,359,314 | $24,778,028 | ($2,418,714) | $25,961,948 | |
3 | Ministry Administration | $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 | - | - | |
2 | Ministry Administration | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
Total capital assets to be voted | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - | |
Total capital assets | $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 | |||
| 601-1 | Ministry Administration | ||
Salaries and wages | $12,937,600 | ||
Employee benefits | $1,764,800 | ||
Transportation and communication | $696,500 | ||
Services | $6,476,300 | ||
Supplies and equipment | $421,100 | ||
Subtotal | $22,296,300 | ||
Less: recoveries | $1,000 | ||
Total operating expense to be voted | $22,295,300 | ||
Sub-items: | |||
Main office | |||
Salaries and wages | $1,537,100 | ||
Employee benefits | $210,300 | ||
Transportation and communication | $110,300 | ||
Services | $76,600 | ||
Supplies and equipment | $49,400 | $1,983,700 | |
Financial and audit services | |||
Salaries and wages | $1,788,300 | ||
Employee benefits | $323,900 | ||
Transportation and communication | $44,000 | ||
Services | $1,323,600 | ||
Supplies and equipment | $74,600 | $3,554,400 | |
Human resources | |||
Salaries and wages | $1,237,000 | ||
Employee benefits | $94,000 | ||
Transportation and communication | $20,000 | ||
Services | $78,200 | ||
Supplies and equipment | $21,500 | $1,450,700 | |
Communications Services | |||
Salaries and wages | $2,030,200 | ||
Employee benefits | $283,600 | ||
Transportation and communication | $50,000 | ||
Services | $316,700 | ||
Supplies and equipment | $44,000 | $2,724,500 | |
Corporate policy and planning | |||
Salaries and wages | $1,099,300 | ||
Employee benefits | $173,900 | ||
Transportation and communication | $19,200 | ||
Services | $21,000 | ||
Supplies and equipment | $12,000 | $1,325,400 | |
Legal services | |||
Transportation and communication | $15,000 | ||
Services | $1,153,000 | ||
Supplies and equipment | $32,000 | $1,200,000 | |
Information systems | |||
Services | $426,700 | $426,700 | |
Regional Services and Corporate Support | |||
Salaries and wages | $5,245,700 | ||
Employee benefits | $679,100 | ||
Transportation and communication | $438,000 | ||
Services | $3,080,500 | ||
Supplies and equipment | $187,600 | ||
Subtotal | $9,630,900 | ||
Less: recoveries | $1,000 | $9,629,900 | |
Total operating expense to be voted | $22,295,300 | ||
Statutory appropriations | |||
| Statutory | Ministers' salaries, the Executive Council Act | $47,841 | |
| Statutory | Parliamentary Assistants' salaries, the Executive Council Act | $16,173 | |
Total operating expense for Ministry Administration Program | $22,359,314 | ||
Capital expense | |||
| 601-3 | Ministry Administration | ||
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 Ministry Administration Program | $2,000 | ||
Capital assets | |||
| 601-2 | Ministry Administration | ||
Land and marine fleet - asset costs | $1,000 | ||
Total capital assets to be voted | $1,000 | ||
Total capital assets for Ministry Administration Program | $1,000 |
Citizenship and Immigration Program - vote 602
The Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration has lead responsibility for immigration, the voluntary and not-for-profit sectors, and honours and awards. The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program nominates individuals for permanent resident status to the federal government to help meet Ontario’s labour market needs, attract investment and support job creation. The Labour Market Integration Program delivers a range of workplace and foreign qualification recognition support services such as Ontario Bridge Training to help highly skilled immigrants succeed in the labour market. The Settlement and Integration Program provides access to comprehensive settlement services that help newcomers settle in Ontario and overcome integration barriers. This program also provides a range of refugee-targeted supports including programs that combine language learning with work experience and social supports, to maximize outcomes for refugees and vulnerable newcomers. Language Training delivers English and French as Second Language training to eligible adult immigrants every year so they can gain the language skills they need to live and work in Ontario. Ontario’s Voluntary Sector and Not-for-Profit Sector Program strengthens the not-for-profit sector and promotes greater community engagement through volunteerism. The Honours and Awards Secretariat delivers programs that recognize individuals who have made extraordinary contributions within their communities.
Vote summary
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2017-18 | Estimates 2016-17 | Difference between 2017-18 and 2016-17 | Actual 2015-16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Citizenship and Immigration | $138,653,300 | $128,713,400 | $9,939,900 | $124,663,818 |
Total operating expense to be voted | $138,653,300 | $128,713,400 | $9,939,900 | $124,663,818 | |
Total operating expense | $138,653,300 | $128,713,400 | $9,939,900 | $124,663,818 |
Standard account by item and sub-items
| Vote-item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
Operating expense | |||
| 602-1 | Citizenship and Immigration | ||
Salaries and wages | $16,462,000 | ||
Employee benefits | $1,919,300 | ||
Transportation and communication | $625,400 | ||
Services | $4,173,400 | ||
Supplies and equipment | $332,800 | ||
Transfer payments | |||
Language training | $58,811,900 | ||
Workplace training | $24,135,200 | ||
Settlement and tntegration grants | $27,573,300 | ||
Volunteer initiatives | $4,620,000 | ||
Grants on behalf of other ministries | $1,000 | $115,141,400 | |
Subtotal | $138,654,300 | ||
Less: recoveries | $1,000 | ||
Total operating expense to be voted | $138,653,300 | ||
Total operating expense for Citizenship and Immigration Program | $138,653,300 |
Office of the Fairness Commissioner - vote 609
Amendments to the Fair Access to Regulated Professions and Compulsory Trades Act, 2006 (FARPACTA) to enable the creation of the Office of the Fairness Commissioner as a Commission Public Body received Royal Assent on March 22, 2017 as part of Bill 27, Burden Reduction Act, 2017. Proclamation of the FARPACTA amendments is pending.
The Office of the Fairness Commissioner is responsible for assessing the registration practices of certain regulated professions and trades. Its purpose is to make sure these practices are transparent, objective, impartial and fair for anyone applying to practice his or her profession, particularly for internationally-trained individuals.
Vote summary
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2017-18 | Estimates 2016-17 | Difference between 2017-18 and 2016-17 | Actual 2015-16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Office of the Fairness Commissioner | $865,000 | - | $865,000 | - |
Total operating expense to be voted | $865,000 | - | $865,000 | - | |
Total operating expense | $865,000 | - | $865,000 | - |
Standard account by item and sub-items
| Vote-item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount |
|---|---|---|
Operating expense | ||
| 609-1 | Office of the Fairness Commissioner | |
Salaries and wages | $396,000 | |
Employee benefits | $41,600 | |
Transportation and communication | $12,000 | |
Services | $409,400 | |
Supplies and equipment | $6,000 | |
Total operating expense to be voted | $865,000 | |
Total operating expense for Office of the Fairness Commissioner | $865,000 |
Footnotes
- footnote[1] Back to paragraph Total operating expense includes statutory appropriations, special warrants and total operating expense to be voted.