Expenditure Estimates for the Ministry of Economic Development and Growth/Expenditure Estimates for the Ministry of Research, Innovation and Science (2017-18)
The 2017-2018 Expenditure Estimates set out details of the operating and capital spending requirements of the Ministry of Economic Development and Growth and for the Ministry of Research, Innovation and Science for the fiscal year commencing April 1, 2017.
Summary
The Ministries support a strong, innovative and competitive economy which provides jobs and prosperity for all Ontarians by: strengthening Ontario as a diversified and globally competitive economy; making the province a premier location for investment, research, innovation and commercialization; supporting growth in key strategic sectors across the province; implementing research, innovation and science policies to deliver an agenda which focuses on excellence, performance and evidence-based decision making that produces results; and promoting the modernization of government.
The Ministries deliver the Business Growth Initiative, an economic strategy to fast-track Ontario’s knowledge-based economy by tapping into the creativity, education, skills, and entrepreneurial spirit of Ontarians. The Business Growth Initiative will increase the province’s global competitiveness by building on key strengths, creating a modern regulatory environment, and creating an innovation-driven economy and catapulting more Ontario firms into global leadership. This includes supporting the development and adoption of emerging transformative technologies like artificial intelligence, 5G and next generation networks, and connected and autonomous vehicles, which will help secure Ontario’s future economic growth and prosperity.
Ministry Program Summary
| Vote | Program | Estimates | Estimates | Difference | Actual 2015-16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operating expense | |||||
| 901 | $21,092,600 | $20,492,600 | $600,000 | $20,798,139 | |
| 902 | $373,021,700 | $445,753,800 | ($72,732,100) | $337,473,417 | |
| 903 | $611,392,000 | $611,840,500 | ($448,500) | $473,216,658 | |
Total operating expense to be voted | $1,005,506,300 | $1,078,086,900 | ($72,580,600) | $831,488,214 | |
Statutory appropriations | $555,028 | $699,028 | ($144,000) | $1,053,665 | |
Ministry total operating expense | $1,006,061,328 | $1,078,785,928 | ($72,724,600) | $832,541,879 | |
Consolidation adjustment - Hospitals | ($10,490,800) | ($11,595,300) | $1,104,500 | ($14,664,096) | |
Consolidation adjustment - Ontario Capital Growth Corporation | ($100,147,800) | ($45,443,400) | ($54,704,400) | $16,701,015 | |
Consolidation adjustment - Colleges | ($1,020,600) | ($1,795,000) | $774,400 | ($575,900) | |
Operating expense adjustment – Greenhouse Gas Reduction Account reclassification | $10,800,000 | - | $10,800,000 | - | |
Total including consolidation & other adjustments | $905,202,128 | $1,019,952,228 | ($114,750,100) | $834,002,898 | |
Operating assets | |||||
| 902 | $20,000,000 | $122,000,000 | ($102,000,000) | $6,840,485 | |
Total operating assets to be voted | $20,000,000 | $122,000,000 | ($102,000,000) | $6,840,485 | |
Ministry total operating assets | $20,000,000 | $122,000,000 | ($102,000,000) | $6,840,485 | |
Capital expense | |||||
| 902 | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - | |
| 903 | $79,400,000 | $83,317,400 | ($3,917,400) | $81,094,500 | |
Total capital expense to be voted | $79,401,000 | $83,318,400 | ($3,917,400) | $81,094,500 | |
Statutory appropriations | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - | |
Ministry total capital expense | $79,402,000 | $83,319,400 | ($3,917,400) | $81,094,500 | |
Consolidation adjustment - Hospitals | ($12,839,800) | ($15,480,300) | $2,640,500 | ($5,984,471) | |
Consolidation adjustment - Colleges | ($771,500) | ($19,600) | ($751,900) | ($974,990) | |
Total including consolidation & other adjustments | $65,790,700 | $67,819,500 | ($2,028,800) | $74,135,039 | |
Capital assets | |||||
| 902 | $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) | $970,992,828 | $1,087,771,728 | ($116,778,900) | $908,137,937 |
Reconciliation to previously published data
| Operating expense | 2016-17 | 2015-16 |
|---|---|---|
| Total operating expense previously published | $1,068,398,928 | $922,472,639 |
| Government reorganization | ||
| Transfer of functions to other Ministries | ($88,613,000) | ($89,930,760) |
| Supplementary estimates | ||
| 2016-17 Supplementary estimates | $99,000,000 | - |
| Restated total operating expense | $1,078,785,928 | $832,541,879 |
| Capital expense | 2016-17 | 2015-16 |
|---|---|---|
| Total capital expense previously published | $803,405,700 | $209,665,756 |
| Government reorganization | ||
| Transfer of functions to other Ministries | ($805,502,800) | ($128,571,256) |
| Supplementary estimates | ||
| 2016-17 Supplementary estimates | $85,416,500 | - |
| Restated total capital expense | $83,319,400 | $81,094,500 |
| Capital assets | 2016-17 | 2015-16 |
|---|---|---|
| Total capital assets previously published | $16,808,900 | $5,845,304 |
| Government reorganization | ||
| Transfer of functions to other Ministries | ($16,807,900) | ($5,845,304) |
| Restated total capital assets | $1,000 | - |
Ministry Administration Program - vote 901
This program provides financial, human resources, planning, legal, and other corporate services for the operational programs and certain agencies of the Ministries.
Vote summary
| Item number | Item | Estimates | Estimates | Difference | Actual 2015-16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Ministry Administration | $21,092,600 | $20,492,600 | $600,000 | $20,798,139 |
Total operating expense to be voted | $21,092,600 | $20,492,600 | $600,000 | $20,798,139 | |
S | Ministers' salaries, the Executive Council Act | $95,682 | $95,682 | - | $98,602 |
S | Parliamentary assistants' salaries, the Executive Council Act | $32,346 | $32,346 | - | $40,325 |
S | Bad debt expense, the Financial Administration Act | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
Total statutory appropriations | $129,028 | $129,028 | - | $138,927 | |
Total operating expense | $21,221,628 | $20,621,628 | $600,000 | $20,937,066 |
Standard account by item and sub-items
| Vote-item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
Operating expense | |||
| 901-1 | Ministry Administration | ||
Salaries and wages | $11,805,900 | ||
Employee benefits | $1,332,700 | ||
Transportation and communication | $630,000 | ||
Services | $6,869,900 | ||
Supplies and equipment | $454,100 | ||
Other transactions | $100,000 | ||
Subtotal | $21,192,600 | ||
Less: recoveries | $100,000 | ||
Total operating expense to be voted | $21,092,600 | ||
Sub-items: | |||
Main office | |||
Salaries and wages | $4,604,600 | ||
Employee benefits | $462,300 | ||
Transportation and communication | $185,000 | ||
Services | $565,000 | ||
Supplies and equipment | $75,000 | $5,891,900 | |
Planning and Finance | |||
Salaries and wages | $3,442,200 | ||
Employee benefits | $431,000 | ||
Transportation and communication | $350,000 | ||
Services | $2,021,900 | ||
Supplies and equipment | $192,500 | ||
Other transactions | $100,000 | ||
Subtotal | $6,537,600 | ||
Less: recoveries | $100,000 | $6,437,600 | |
Human resources | |||
Salaries and wages | $819,400 | ||
Employee benefits | $105,400 | ||
Transportation and communication | $40,000 | ||
Services | $183,000 | ||
Supplies and equipment | $20,000 | $1,167,800 | |
Communications services | |||
Salaries and wages | $2,904,700 | ||
Employee benefits | $332,000 | ||
Transportation and communication | $35,000 | ||
Services | $700,000 | ||
Supplies and equipment | $40,000 | $4,011,700 | |
Legal services | |||
Salaries and wages | $35,000 | ||
Employee benefits | $2,000 | ||
Transportation and communication | $20,000 | ||
Services | $2,465,000 | ||
Supplies and equipment | $126,600 | $2,648,600 | |
Audit services | |||
Services | $935,000 | $935,000 | |
Total operating expense to be voted | $21,092,600 | ||
Statutory appropriations | |||
| Statutory | Ministers' salaries, the Executive Council Act | $95,682 | |
| 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 Program | $21,221,628 |
Economic Development and Growth Program - vote 902
This program supports economic growth and job creation in Ontario by: attracting and growing investment in key business clusters, regions and sectors, and delivering and managing related funding programs; providing assistance to Ontario industry sectors and communities facing economic challenges; providing leadership in the development of economic policies across government and championing economic development research modernizing government, reducing regulatory burden, and improving services to business through the enterprise-wide Open for Business initiative; creating a focal point for addressing complex regulatory issues that may be impeding domestic and foreign investment; enhancing Ontario’s capacity to anticipate and respond to regulatory issues and opportunities in the new economy; working with partner ministries, agencies and stakeholders to promote social entrepreneurship in Ontario; promoting Ontario as a premier investment location and world class provider of goods and services; developing investment opportunities through investment lead generation activities; supporting Ontario’s start-up companies and high-performing small and medium enterprises; promoting entrepreneurship and the establishment of start-up companies as a viable career option; and delivering entrepreneurship and start-up programs that help new businesses start-up, grow, and scale-up.
Vote summary
| Item number | Item | Estimates | Estimates | Difference | Actual 2015-16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
13 | Economic Development and Growth | $373,021,700 | $445,753,800 | ($72,732,100) | $337,473,417 |
Total operating expense to be voted | $373,021,700 | $445,753,800 | ($72,732,100) | $337,473,417 | |
S | Bad debt expense, the Financial Administration Act | $426,000 | $570,000 | ($144,000) | $914,738 |
Total statutory appropriations | $426,000 | $570,000 | ($144,000) | $914,738 | |
Total operating expense | $373,447,700 | $446,323,800 | ($72,876,100) | $338,388,155 | |
14 | Economic Development and Growth | $20,000,000 | $122,000,000 | ($102,000,000) | $6,840,485 |
Total operating assets to be voted | $20,000,000 | $122,000,000 | ($102,000,000) | $6,840,485 | |
Total operating assets | $20,000,000 | $122,000,000 | ($102,000,000) | $6,840,485 | |
21 | Economic Development and Growth | $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 | - | - | |
22 | Economic Development and Growth | $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 | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operating expense | ||||
| 902-13 | Economic Development and Growth | |||
Salaries and wages | $37,694,500 | |||
Employee benefits | $4,943,100 | |||
Transportation and communication | $3,657,900 | |||
Services | $27,608,600 | |||
Supplies and equipment | $1,997,000 | |||
Transfer payments | ||||
Automotive Supplier Competitiveness Improvement Program | $3,010,000 | |||
Entrepreneurship programs | $7,500,000 | |||
Grants in Support of Business Development | $600,000 | |||
Institute for Competitiveness and Prosperity | $1,000,000 | |||
Investment Ready: Certified Site | $400,000 | |||
Jobs and Prosperity Fund | $232,253,000 | |||
Next Generation of Jobs Fund | $11,800,000 | |||
Ontario Small Beer Manufacturer Tax Credit | $6,200,000 | |||
Sector support grants | $1,450,000 | |||
Social Enterprise Demonstration Fund | $2,000,000 | |||
Strategic Jobs and Investment Fund | $24,230,000 | |||
Student Entrepreneurship Experience - Summer Company | $2,100,000 | |||
Transportation and Innovation | $2,900,000 | |||
Trillium Network for Advanced Manufacturing | $500,000 | |||
Youth partnerships | $1,380,500 | $297,323,500 | ||
Subtotal | $373,224,600 | |||
Less: recoveries | $202,900 | |||
Total operating expense to be voted | $373,021,700 | |||
Sub-items: | ||||
Economic development, investment and industry | ||||
Salaries and wages | $23,907,200 | |||
Employee benefits | $3,118,300 | |||
Transportation and communication | $2,155,300 | |||
Services | $9,120,400 | |||
Supplies and equipment | $986,400 | |||
Transfer payments | ||||
Automotive Supplier Competitiveness Improvement Program | $3,010,000 | |||
Grants in Support of Business Development | $600,000 | |||
Investment Ready: Certified Site | $400,000 | |||
Jobs and Prosperity Fund | $232,253,000 | |||
Next Generation of Jobs Fund | $11,800,000 | |||
Ontario Small Beer Manufacturer Tax Credit | $6,200,000 | |||
Sector support grants | $1,450,000 | |||
Strategic Jobs and Investment Fund | $24,230,000 | |||
Transportation and Innovation | $2,900,000 | |||
Trillium Network for Advanced Manufacturing | $500,000 | $283,343,000 | ||
Subtotal | $322,630,600 | |||
Less: recoveries | $202,900 | $322,427,700 | ||
Policy and strategy | ||||
Salaries and wages | $9,540,100 | |||
Employee benefits | $1,277,800 | |||
Transportation and communication | $354,100 | |||
Services | $4,258,800 | |||
Supplies and equipment | $498,300 | |||
Transfer payments | ||||
Entrepreneurship programs | $7,500,000 | |||
Institute for Competitiveness and Prosperity | $1,000,000 | |||
Social Enterprise Demonstration Fund | $2,000,000 | |||
Student Entrepreneurship Experience - Summer Company | $2,100,000 | |||
Youth partnerships | $1,380,500 | $13,980,500 | $29,909,600 | |
Trade and Marketing | ||||
Salaries and wages | $4,247,200 | |||
Employee benefits | $547,000 | |||
Transportation and communication | $1,148,500 | |||
Services | $14,229,400 | |||
Supplies and equipment | $512,300 | $20,684,400 | ||
Total operating expense to be voted | $373,021,700 | |||
Statutory appropriations | ||||
Other transactions | ||||
| Statutory | Bad debt expense, the Financial Administration Act | $426,000 | ||
Total operating expense for Economic Development and Growth Program | $373,447,700 | |||
Operating assets | ||||
| 902-14 | Economic Development and Growth | |||
Loans and Investments | ||||
Jobs and Prosperity Fund | $20,000,000 | |||
Total operating assets to be voted | $20,000,000 | |||
Total operating assets for Economic Development and Growth Program | $20,000,000 | |||
Capital expense | ||||
| 902-21 | Economic Development and Growth | |||
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 Economic Development and Growth Program | $2,000 | |||
Capital assets | ||||
| 902-22 | Economic Development and Growth | |||
Land and marine fleet - asset costs | $1,000 | |||
Total capital assets to be voted | $1,000 | |||
Total capital assets for Economic Development and Growth Program | $1,000 |
Research, Innovation and Science Program - vote 903
This program supports a stronger research and innovation ecosystem in Ontario by: developing and administering the ministries' suite of research programs that invest in operations, infrastructure and research talent to support world-class research and researchers working in publicly-funded institutions across Ontario; advancing translational and focused research in specific areas including cancer and brain; delivering skills development, business development and commercialization programs focusing on key sectors and regional development opportunities; helping entrepreneurs and technology start-up firms launch and grow through the Ontario Network of Entrepreneurs; ensuring that high potential companies can attract the skills and capital to compete in global markets and provide the opportunity for their ideas to both make their way into the marketplace and scaling to larger globally competitive companies able to compete in global markets; promoting entrepreneurship and the establishment of start-up companies as a viable career option; establishing policies and programs to assist our fastest growing companies in scaling-up faster; and supporting global research and development collaborations via Memoranda of Understanding with other jurisdictions to co-invest in cutting edge international science and technology projects.
Note: recoveries under Operating expense for Research, Innovation and Science include recoveries of $10,800,000 from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Account that are based on forecasts of anticipated revenues and contingent upon a sufficient balance standing to the credit of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Account.
Vote summary
| Item number | Item | Estimates | Estimates | Difference | Actual 2015-16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Research, Innovation and Science | $611,392,000 | $611,840,500 | ($448,500) | $473,216,658 |
Total operating expense to be voted | $611,392,000 | $611,840,500 | ($448,500) | $473,216,658 | |
Total operating expense | $611,392,000 | $611,840,500 | ($448,500) | $473,216,658 | |
2 | Research, Innovation and Science | $79,400,000 | $83,317,400 | ($3,917,400) | $81,094,500 |
Total capital expense to be voted | $79,400,000 | $83,317,400 | ($3,917,400) | $81,094,500 | |
Total capital expense | $79,400,000 | $83,317,400 | ($3,917,400) | $81,094,500 |
Standard account by item and sub-items
| Vote-item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
Operating expense | |||
| 903-1 | Research, Innovation and Science | ||
Transfer payments | |||
5G/Next Generation Networks | $35,000,000 | ||
Advanced Manufacturing Consortium | $7,000,000 | ||
Artificial Intelligence Institute | $10,000,000 | ||
Bioindustrial Innovation | $750,000 | ||
Business Research Institution Tax Credit | $13,739,100 | ||
Centre for International Governance Innovation | $3,177,000 | ||
Centre for Research and Innovation in the Bio-economy | $1,000 | ||
Clinical Trials Ontario | $1,500,000 | ||
College-Based Applied Research Projects | $6,670,000 | ||
Commercialization and Innovation Network Support | $58,748,400 | ||
Connected/Autonomous Vehicle Project | $5,000,000 | ||
Grants in Support of Research and Innovation | $7,129,000 | ||
Greenhouse Gas Reduction Innovation Fund | $10,800,000 | ||
Innovation Demonstration Fund | $9,507,000 | ||
Institute for Fiscal Studies and Democracy Canada | $1,500,000 | ||
Institute for Quantum Computing | $5,000,000 | ||
International Collaborations | $553,800 | ||
Lazaridis Institute | $1,500,000 | ||
Neurotrauma Program | $4,680,000 | ||
Next Generation Baycrest Initiative | $4,700,000 | ||
Ontario Brain Institute | $1,000 | ||
Ontario Capital Growth Corporation - Cleantech Equity Fund | $55,000,000 | ||
Ontario Capital Growth Corporation - Operating | $2,000,000 | ||
Ontario Emerging Technologies Fund | $45,000,000 | ||
Ontario Innovation Tax Credit | $150,106,700 | ||
Ontario Institute for Cancer Research | $79,500,000 | ||
Ontario Institute for Regenerative Medicine | $5,000,000 | ||
Ontario Research Fund | $71,100,000 | ||
Perimeter Institute | $10,000,000 | ||
Research Talent Programs | $10,427,000 | ||
Small Business Enterprise Centres | $4,301,000 | ||
TalentEdge | $2,800,000 | ||
Water Technology Acceleration Project | $1,000 | $622,192,000 | |
Less: recoveries | $10,800,000 | ||
Total operating expense to be voted | $611,392,000 | ||
Total operating expense for Research, Innovation and Science Program | $611,392,000 | ||
Capital expense | |||
| 903-2 | Research, Innovation and Science | ||
Transfer payments | |||
Ontario Research Fund | $79,400,000 | ||
Total capital expense to be voted | $79,400,000 | ||
Total capital expense for Research, Innovation and Science Program | $79,400,000 |
Footnotes
- footnote[1] Back to paragraph Total operating expense includes statutory appropriations, special warrants and total operating expense to be voted.
- footnote[2] Back to paragraph Total capital expense includes statutory appropriations, special warrants and Total capital expense to be voted.
- footnote[3] Back to paragraph Total capital assets includes statutory appropriations, special warrants and total capital assets to be voted.