Summary

The Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism’s vision is an inclusive and equitable Ontario where everyone can prosper. The ministry works towards this vision by leading the government’s anti-racism and anti-hate initiatives, promoting equitable economic growth and opportunity for all Ontarians, and celebrating our diverse communities and heritage.

Ministry program summary

Vote Program Estimates
2024-25 $
Estimates
2023-24 $
Difference
between
2024-25
and
2023-24 $
Actual
2022-23 $

Operating expense

4601 Ministry Administration 5,430,300 759,800 4,670,500 4,171,287
4602 Anti-Racism Directorate 26,585,900 27,346,900 (761,000) 22,094,975
4603 Citizenship, Inclusion and Heritage 38,641,000 35,925,500 2,715,500 29,638,590
  Total operating expense to be voted 70,657,200 64,032,200 6,625,000 55,904,852
  Statutory appropriations 81,187 81,187 - 78,561
  Ministry total operating expense 70,738,387 64,113,387 6,625,000 55,983,413

Capital expense

4603 Citizenship, Inclusion and Heritage 1,000 1,000 - -
  Total capital expense to be voted 1,000 1,000 - -
  Ministry total capital expense 1,000 1,000 - -

Capital assets

4603 Citizenship, Inclusion and Heritage 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) 70,739,387 64,114,387 6,625,000 55,983,413

Reconciliation to previously published data

Operating expense Estimates
2023-24 $
Actual
2022-23 $
Total operating expense previously publishedfootnote 1 64,113,387 49,238,125
Government reorganization    

Transfer of functions from other ministries

- 8,230,800

Transfer of functions to other ministries

- (1,485,512)
Restated total operating expense 64,113,387 55,983,413

Ministry Administration - Vote 4601

Ministry Administration includes the Minister’s and Deputy Minister’s offices and provides a comprehensive range of administrative services in support of ministry and government priorities such as communications, business and financial planning, and human resources.

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 5,430,300 759,800 4,670,500 4,171,287
  Total operating expense to be voted 5,430,300 759,800 4,670,500 4,171,287
S Minister's Salary, the Executive Council Act 47,841 47,841 - 49,301
S Parliamentary Assistants' Salaries, the Executive Council Act 32,346 32,346 - 29,260
S Bad Debt expense, the Financial Administration Act 1,000 1,000 - -
  Total statutory appropriations 81,187 81,187 - 78,561
  Total operating expense 5,511,487 840,987 4,670,500 4,249,848

Standard account by item and sub-items

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

Operating expense

4601-1 Ministry Administration    
 

Salaries and wages

  4,956,800
 

Employee benefits

  280,500
 

Transportation and communication

  18,800
 

Services

  155,400
 

Supplies and equipment

  18,800
  Total operating expense to be voted   5,430,300
  Sub-Items:    
  Main Office    
 

Salaries and wages

1,839,000  
 

Employee benefits

124,300  
 

Services

110,000 2,073,300
  Financial and Administrative Services    
 

Salaries and wages

1,410,300  
 

Employee benefits

64,900 1,475,200
  Communications Services    
 

Salaries and wages

1,707,500  
 

Employee benefits

91,300  
 

Transportation and communication

18,800  
 

Services

45,400  
 

Supplies and equipment

18,800 1,881,800
  Total operating expense to be voted   5,430,300
  Statutory appropriations    
Statutory

Minister's Salary, the Executive Council Act

  47,841
Statutory

Parliamentary Assistants' Salaries, the Executive Council Act

  32,346
  Statutory appropriations    
 

Other transactions

   
Statutory

Bad Debt expense, the Financial Administration Act

  1,000
  Total operating expense for Ministry Administration   5,511,487

Anti-Racism Directorate - Vote 4602

The Anti-Racism Directorate (ARD) leads all of government anti-hate and anti-racism efforts. The ARD works to eliminate systemic racism in government policies, decisions, programs and services and advance racial equity in Ontario for Indigenous, Black and racialized populations and communities impacted by antisemitism and Islamophobia. The ARD is committed to a more inclusive and responsive Ontario government, to ensure all people are served equitably, with a plan that is grounded in evidence and research. The ARD is responsible for Ontario's Anti-Racism Strategic Plan, delivering anti-racism and anti-hate initiatives and overseeing the collection of race-based data by Municipal Police Services, Children's Aid Societies, Ontario School Boards and Government ministries and agencies.

Vote summary

Item number Item Estimates
2024-25 $
Estimates
2023-24 $
Difference
between
2024-25
and
2023-24 $
Actual
2022-23 $

Operating expense

1 Anti-Racism Directorate 26,585,900 27,346,900 (761,000) 22,094,975
  Total operating expense to be voted 26,585,900 27,346,900 (761,000) 22,094,975
  Total operating expense 26,585,900 27,346,900 (761,000) 22,094,975

Standard account by item and sub-items

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

Operating expense

4602-1 Anti-Racism Directorate  
 

Salaries and wages

5,415,900
 

Employee benefits

601,600
 

Transportation and communication

428,000
 

Services

2,761,400
 

Supplies and equipment

428,000
 

Transfer payments

 
 

Anti-Racism Initiatives

16,951,000
  Total operating expense to be voted 26,585,900
  Total operating expense for Anti-Racism Directorate 26,585,900

Citizenship, Inclusion and Heritage - Vote 4603

The Citizenship, Inclusion and Heritage Division (CIHD) promotes economic growth and equitable opportunities for Ontarians, so people can fully participate and prosper. Programs focus on improving social and economic outcomes for marginalized children, youth and families across the province. CIHD leads the delivery of Ontario’s highest honours and awards on behalf of the government through the Ontario Honours and Awards Secretariat.

CIHD administers the Ontario Heritage Act (OHA), the cornerstone of Ontario’s heritage conservation framework, and works with partner ministries to ensure that cultural heritage is considered in other land use planning processes, housing and infrastructure planning and the management of provincially owned property. Under the OHA, CIHD also regulates archaeologists and the ministry sets standards for the conservation of archaeological resources during the land use planning and development approvals process.

Vote summary

Item number Item Estimates
2024-25 $
Estimates
2023-24 $
Difference
between
2024-25
and
2023-24 $
Actual
2022-23 $

Operating expense

1 Citizenship, Inclusion and Heritage 38,641,000 35,925,500 2,715,500 29,638,590
  Total operating expense to be voted 38,641,000 35,925,500 2,715,500 29,638,590
  Total operating expense 38,641,000 35,925,500 2,715,500 29,638,590

Capital expense

6 Citizenship, Inclusion and Heritage 1,000 1,000 - -
  Total capital expense to be voted 1,000 1,000 - -
  Total capital expense 1,000 1,000 - -

Capital assets

5 Citizenship, Inclusion and Heritage 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

4603-1 Citizenship, Inclusion and Heritage    
 

Salaries and wages

  7,250,500
 

Employee benefits

  951,800
 

Transportation and communication

  269,000
 

Services

  3,445,600
 

Supplies and equipment

  264,000
 

Transfer payments

   
 

Youth Action Plan

20,509,800  
 

Citizenship and Inclusion Grants

1,000  
 

Ontario Heritage Trust

3,829,300  
 

Heritage Sector Support

2,120,000 26,460,100
  Total operating expense to be voted   38,641,000
  Total operating expense for Citizenship, Inclusion and Heritage   38,641,000

Capital expense

4603-6 Citizenship, Inclusion and Heritage    
 

Other transactions

  1,000
  Total capital expense to be voted   1,000
  Total capital expense for Citizenship, Inclusion and Heritage   1,000

Capital assets

4603-5 Citizenship, Inclusion and Heritage    
 

Business application software - asset costs

  1,000
  Total capital assets to be voted   1,000
  Total capital assets for Citizenship, Inclusion and Heritage   1,000