Summary

The Ministry of Energy, Northern Development and Mines (ENDM) sets the legislative and policy framework to ensure all Ontarians have a reliable and affordable energy supply and distribution and transmission system, as well as customer choice in their energy use billing system. ENDM also strives to ensure that Northern Ontario and the provincial minerals sector is strong, healthy and prosperous.

The Ministry develops and advises on all aspects of energy policy for Ontario, including electricity, natural gas and petroleum products. It oversees the Ontario Energy Board and the Independent Electricity System Operator. The Ministry is the sole shareholder of Ontario Power Generation and the largest shareholder of the publicly traded Hydro One.

ENDM works with partners and stakeholders to develop policies supporting cost-effective energy supply, transmission and distribution systems and promote energy conservation and energy efficiency. The Ministry also strives to consider and advance innovative solutions and technologies, and power the economy so that Ontario is Open for Business.

The Ministry delivers economic development programs and serves as a voice for Northern Ontario. ENDM’s programs support northern economic growth, and strong northern communities. The Ministry’s Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation makes strategic investments that help expand economic opportunity in the North.

ENDM promotes investment and exploration in the provincial minerals sector. ENDM’s Ontario Geological Survey provides geoscience information to clients about Ontario’s geology and earth resources. This research supports a range of provincial development, planning, environmental, energy, and climate change policy priorities. The Ministry also ensures safe, environmentally sound mineral development and rehabilitation of mining lands.

ENDM leads policy and program development for the Ring of Fire mineral development. The Ministry works closely with Indigenous communities, mining companies and other partners to encourage responsible and sustainable development.

The Ministry engages with Indigenous communities to fulfill the Crown’s legal duty to consult, in order to inform the development and implementation of energy and economic policies, programs and initiatives. ENDM also works to increase Indigenous partnership and participation in the energy and mining sectors, including resource revenue sharing.

Ministry program summary

Vote Program

Estimates
2021-22

Estimates
2020-21

Difference
between
2021-22
and
2020-21

Actual
2019-20
  Operating expense        
2201 Ministry Administration Program $25,070,200 $25,467,100 ($396,900) $26,047,129
2202 Northern Development Program $271,338,100 $222,828,700 $48,509,400 $216,590,322
2203 Mines and Minerals Program $50,662,000 $48,829,200 $1,832,800 $41,008,800
2205 Energy Development and Management $59,363,700 $24,702,600 $34,661,100 $52,362,896
2206 Electricity Price Mitigation $6,491,181,600 $5,602,561,800 $888,619,800 $5,448,874,758
  Total operating expense to be voted $6,897,615,600 $5,924,389,400 $973,226,200 $5,784,883,905
  Statutory appropriations $590,392 $590,392 - ($118,979)
  Ministry total operating expense $6,898,205,992 $5,924,979,792 $973,226,200 $5,784,764,926
  Consolidation adjustment - Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation $14,310,000 $18,482,700 ($4,172,700) $67,338,067
  Consolidation adjustment – Independent Electricity System Operator $207,831,100 $213,912,400 ($6,081,300) $313,586,131
  Consolidation adjustment – Ontario Energy Board $48,728,200 $47,566,400 $1,161,800 $42,614,277
  Consolidation adjustment - Fair Hydro Trust $1,000 $1,000 - $3,000
  Consolidation adjustment - Ontario Clean Water Agency - - - ($1,491,676)
  Consolidation adjustment - General Real Estate Portfolio ($2,594,300) ($3,182,000) $587,700 ($7,304,987)
  Total including consolidation & other adjustments $7,166,481,992 $6,201,760,292 $964,721,700 $6,199,509,738
  Operating assets        
2201 Ministry Administration Program $2,000 $2,000 - -
2202 Northern Development Program $2,000 $51,000 ($49,000) $30,000,000
2203 Mines and Minerals Program $1,000 $1,000 - -
2205 Energy Development and Management $507,000,000 $495,000,000 $12,000,000 $80,400,000
  Total operating assets to be voted $507,005,000 $495,054,000 $11,951,000 $110,400,000
  Ministry Total Operating Assets $507,005,000 $495,054,000 $11,951,000 $110,400,000
  Capital expense        
2201 Ministry Administration Program $1,000 $1,000 - -
2202 Northern Development Program $83,503,000 $78,203,000 $5,300,000 $69,580,382
2203 Mines and Minerals Program $5,529,500 $5,637,000 ($107,500) $1,595,029
2205 Energy Development and Management $1,000 $1,000 - -
  Total capital expense to be voted $89,034,500 $83,842,000 $5,192,500 $71,175,411
  Statutory appropriations $360,806,800 $341,806,200 $19,000,600 $315,599,986
  Ministry total capital expense $449,841,300 $425,648,200 $24,193,100 $386,775,397
  Consolidation adjustment - Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation ($593,600) - ($593,600) ($27,500,000)
  Consolidation adjustment - Independent Electricity System Operator $24,071,500 $22,625,000 $1,446,500 $23,237,793
  Consolidation adjustment - Ontario Energy Board $1,228,000 $1,153,700 $74,300 $1,305,000
  Consolidation adjustment - General Real Estate Portfolio ($1,560,000) - ($1,560,000) -
  Total including consolidation & other adjustments $472,987,200 $449,426,900 $23,560,300 $383,818,190
  Capital assets        
2201 Ministry Administration Program $1,000 $1,000 - -
2202 Northern Development Program $496,658,400 $528,579,900 ($31,921,500) $566,688,125
2203 Mines and Minerals Program $626,000 $1,251,000 ($625,000) $896,246
2205 Energy Development and Management $1,000 $1,000 - -
  Total capital assets to be voted $497,286,400 $529,832,900 ($32,546,500) $567,584,371
  Ministry total capital assets $497,286,400 $529,832,900 ($32,546,500) $567,584,371
  Ministry total operating and capital including consolidation and other adjustments (not including assets) $7,639,469,192 $6,651,187,192 $988,282,000 $6,583,327,928

Reconciliation to previously published data

Operating expense

2020-21
Estimates

2019-20
Actual
Total operating expense previously published footnote 1 $5,925,791,592 $5,826,908,168
Government reorganization    

   Transfer of functions to other Ministries

 ($811,800) ($42,143,242)
Restated total operating expense $5,924,979,792 $5,784,764,926

 

Capital expense

2020-21
Estimates

2019-20
Actual
Total Capital Expense previously published footnote 2 $425,648,200 $439,815,969
Government reorganization    

   Transfer of functions to other Ministries

 - ($53,040,572)
Restated Total Capital Expense $425,648,200 $386,775,397

Ministry Administration Program - vote 2201

This program provides executive direction as well as strategic business and resource planning services to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of ministry programs. It supports ministry operations through the provision of advice and services in the areas of human resources, financial planning, accounting and administration, and professional support services such as legal services. This program also provides core strategic support in the areas of corporate policy and communications.

Vote summary

Item number Item

Estimates
2021-22

Estimates
2020-21

Difference
between
2021-22
and
2020-21

Actual
2019-20
  Operating expense        
1 Ministry administration $12,109,200 $12,703,800 ($594,600) $12,695,996
5 Energy Ministry Administration Program $12,961,000 $12,763,300 $197,700 $13,351,133
  Total operating expense to be voted $25,070,200 $25,467,100 ($396,900) $26,047,129
S Minister's salary, the Executive Council Act

 

 $47,841 $47,841 - $66,768
S Minister without Portfolio’s Salary, the Executive Council Act $22,378 $22,378 - -
S Parliamentary assistant's salary, the Executive Council Act

 

 $16,173 $16,173 - $16,390
S Bad debt expense, the Financial Administration Act $1,000 $1,000 - -
  Total statutory appropriations $87,392 $87,392 - $83,158
  Total operating expense $25,157,592 $25,554,492 ($396,900) $26,130,287
  Operating assets        
2 Ministry Administration Program $1,000 $1,000 - -
10 Accounts receivable $1,000 $1,000 - -
  Total operating assets to be voted $2,000 $2,000 - -
  Total operating assets $2,000 $2,000 - -
  Capital expense        
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 - -
  Capital assets        
4 Ministry Administration Capital Assets $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    
2201-1 Ministry administration    
 

Salaries and wages

   $7,069,500
 

Employee benefits

   $884,900
 

Transportation and communication

   $486,300
 

Services

   $9,983,800
 

Supplies and equipment

   $226,000
  Subtotal   $18,650,500
  Less: recoveries   $6,541,300
  Total operating expense to be voted   $12,109,200
  Sub-items:    
  Main office    
 

Salaries and wages

 $1,691,000  
 

Employee benefits

 $187,000  
 

Transportation and communication

 $184,100  
 

Services

 $132,200  
 

Supplies and equipment

 $68,800 $2,263,100
  Financial and administrative services    
 

Salaries and wages

 $1,957,100  
 

Employee benefits

 $229,300  
 

Transportation and communication

 $136,100  
 

Services

 $6,459,000  
 

Supplies and equipment

 $79,600  
 

Subtotal

 $8,861,100  
 

Less: recoveries

 $6,069,500 $2,791,600
  Human resources    
 

Salaries and wages

 $955,700  
 

Employee benefits

 $233,700  
 

Transportation and communication

 $50,300  
 

Services

 $99,400  
 

Supplies and equipment

 $26,200 $1,365,300
  Communications services    
 

Salaries and wages

 $1,402,700  
 

Employee benefits

 $140,900  
 

Transportation and communication

 $38,600  
 

Services

 $307,100  
 

Supplies and equipment

 $22,000 $1,911,300
  Analysis and Planning    
 

Salaries and wages

 $1,063,000  
 

Employee benefits

 $94,000  
 

Transportation and communication

 $48,200  
 

Services

 $44,800  
 

Supplies and equipment

 $14,400 $1,264,400
  Legal services    
 

Transportation and communication

 $29,000  
 

Services

 $2,081,100  
 

Supplies and equipment

 $15,000 $2,125,100
  Information Systems    
 

Services

 $860,200  
 

Less: recoveries

 $471,800 $388,400
  Total operating expense to be voted   $12,109,200
2201-5 Energy Ministry Administration Program    
 

Salaries and wages

   $7,236,100
 

Employee benefits

   $824,100
 

Transportation and communication

   $312,700
 

Services

   $5,069,600
 

Supplies and equipment

   $343,600
  Subtotal   $13,786,100
  Less: recoveries   $825,100
  Total operating expense to be voted   $12,961,000
  Sub-items:    
  Main office    
 

Salaries and wages

 $1,807,200  
 

Employee benefits

 $194,200  
 

Transportation and communication

 $90,400  
 

Services

 $300,500  
 

Supplies and equipment

 $60,400 $2,452,700
  Financial and administrative services    
 

Transportation and communication

 $30,000  
 

Services

 $198,500  
 

Supplies and equipment

 $60,000  
 

Subtotal

 $288,500  
 

Less: recoveries

 $198,500 $90,000
  Human resources    
 

Services

 $136,600  
 

Less: recoveries

 $94,000 $42,600
  Communications services    
 

Salaries and wages

 $2,622,600  
 

Employee benefits

 $307,900  
 

Transportation and communication

 $88,300  
 

Services

 $758,400  
 

Supplies and equipment

 $81,800 $3,859,000
  Analysis and Planning    
 

Salaries and wages

 $2,806,300  
 

Employee benefits

 $322,000  
 

Transportation and communication

 $69,000  
 

Services

 $243,800  
 

Supplies and equipment

 $66,400 $3,507,500
  Legal services    
 

Transportation and communication

 $35,000  
 

Services

 $2,678,900  
 

Supplies and equipment

 $75,000 $2,788,900
  Information Systems    
 

Services

 $752,900  
 

Less: recoveries

 $532,600 $220,300
  Total operating expense to be voted   $12,961,000
  Statutory appropriations    
Statutory

Minister's salary, the Executive Council Act

   $47,841
Statutory

Minister without Portfolio’s Salary, the Executive Council Act

   $22,378
Statutory

Parliamentary assistant's salary, the Executive Council Act

   $16,173
  Statutory appropriations    
 

Other transactions

    
Statutory

Bad debt expense, the Financial Administration Act

   $1,000
  Total operating expense for Ministry Administration Program   $25,157,592
  Operating assets    
2201-2 Ministry Administration Program    
 

Deposits and prepaid expenses

   $1,000
  Total operating assets to be voted   $1,000
2201-10 Accounts receivable    
 

Advances and recoverable amounts

   $1,000
  Total operating assets to be voted   $1,000
  Total operating assets for Ministry Administration Program   $2,000
  Capital expense    
2201-3 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    
2201-4 Ministry administration capital assets    
 

Machinery and equipment - asset costs

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

Northern Development Program - vote 2202

This program leads and assists in the development and delivery of policies, programs and services that support Northern Ontario businesses and communities. In addition, the program strives to make Northern Ontario strong, healthy and prosperous by providing business and community economic development support and access to government programs and services, promoting trade and investment, and addressing northern regional and local infrastructure needs. It also leads the implementation of provincial economic development growth strategies in the North.

The program provides support for policy and program development and implementation on a range of issues and opportunities with respect to Northern Ontario. By engaging Northerners in government initiatives, including policy and planning activities, this program also ensures Northerners have a say in the development of government programs and services that affect them. The program is responsible for applying a Northern lens for policy review and development and champions Northern Ontario interests to advance economic development.

This program invests in Northern Ontario infrastructure to support government priorities. Strategic investments in infrastructure such as the Northern Highways Program, Winter Roads Program and telecommunications and information technology are improving the North's linkages to the rest of Ontario, Canada and beyond.

The program area provides economic development support to Northern Ontario businesses and communities. Through this program, the Ministry's network of offices provides northern communities and businesses with access to government economic development programs and services. Ministry programs work to attract trade and investment opportunities to help northern businesses develop and expand domestic and international markets. The Ministry also supports public and private sector economic growth, diversification and job creation through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation and initiatives such as the Northern Industrial Electricity Rate Program.

Vote summary

Item number Item

Estimates
2021-22

Estimates
2020-21

Difference
between
2021-22
and
2020-21

Actual
2019-20
  Operating expense        
1 Northern Economic Development $271,338,100 $222,828,700 $48,509,400 $216,590,322
  Total operating expense to be voted $271,338,100 $222,828,700 $48,509,400 $216,590,322
S Bad debt expense, the Financial Administration Act $101,000 $101,000 - ($49,256)
  Total statutory appropriations $101,000 $101,000 - ($49,256)
  Total operating expense $271,439,100 $222,929,700 $48,509,400 $216,541,066
  Operating assets        
3 Northern Development operating assets $2,000 $51,000 ($49,000) $30,000,000
  Total operating assets to be voted $2,000 $51,000 ($49,000) $30,000,000
  Total operating assets $2,000 $51,000 ($49,000) $30,000,000
  Capital expense        
2 Northern Economic Development $83,503,000 $78,203,000 $5,300,000 $69,580,382
  Total capital expense to be voted $83,503,000 $78,203,000 $5,300,000 $69,580,382
S Amortization, the Financial Administration Act $360,331,300 $341,438,200 $18,893,100 $315,481,200
  Total statutory appropriations $360,331,300 $341,438,200 $18,893,100 $315,481,200
  Total capital expense $443,834,300 $419,641,200 $24,193,100 $385,061,582
  Capital assets        
4 Northern Development capital assets $496,658,400 $528,579,900 ($31,921,500) $566,688,125
  Total capital assets to be voted $496,658,400 $528,579,900 ($31,921,500) $566,688,125
  Total capital assets $496,658,400 $528,579,900 ($31,921,500) $566,688,125

Standard account by item and sub-items

Vote-
item
number		 Standard account by item and sub-items Amount Amount
  Operating expense    
2202-1 Northern Economic Development    
 

Salaries and wages

   $11,134,400
 

Employee benefits

   $1,464,500
 

Transportation and communication

   $579,900
 

Services

   $8,413,900
 

Supplies and equipment

   $217,200
 

Transfer payments

    
 

Resource Revenue Sharing for Mining

 $15,900,000  
 

Remote Air Carrier Support Program

 $1,000  
 

Community Services

 $625,000  
 

Economic Development

 $830,000  
 

Northern Ontario Heritage Fund

 $60,000,000  
 

Small Business Enterprise Centres

 $700,000  
 

Northern Industrial Electricity Rate Program

 $119,470,000  
 

Indigenous Economic Development

 $62,161,400 $259,687,400
  Subtotal   $281,497,300
  Less: recoveries   $10,159,200
  Total operating expense to be voted   $271,338,100
  Statutory appropriations    
 

Other transactions

    
Statutory

Bad debt expense, the Financial Administration Act

   $101,000
  Total operating expense for Northern Development Program   $271,439,100
  Operating assets    
2202-3 Northern Development operating assets    
 

Deposits and prepaid expenses

   $1,000
 

Loans and Investments

   $1,000
  Total operating assets to be voted   $2,000
  Total operating assets for Northern Development Program   $2,000
  Capital expense    
2202-2 Northern Economic Development    
 

Services

   $28,102,000
 

Transfer payments

    
 

Matawa Broadband

 $5,800,000  
 

Winter Roads

 $6,000,000  
 

Northern Ontario Heritage Fund

 $40,000,000 $51,800,000
 

Other transactions

    
 

Resource Access Roads

 $3,600,000  
 

Northern Development

 $1,000 $3,601,000
  Total capital expense to be voted   $83,503,000
  Statutory appropriations    
 

Other transactions

    
Statutory

Amortization, the Financial Administration Act

   $360,331,300
  Total capital expense for Northern Development Program   $443,834,300
  Capital assets    
2202-4 Northern Development Capital Assets    
 

Transportation infrastructure - asset costs

   $496,657,400
 

Machinery and equipment - asset costs

   $1,000
  Total capital assets to be voted   $496,658,400
  Total capital assets for Northern Development Program   $496,658,400

Mines and Minerals Program - vote 2203

This program encourages, promotes and facilitates the sustained economic benefits of Ontario's mineral resources through its oversight of Ontario's mineral exploration and development sector. It promotes a strong, safe and sustainable Ontario by administering Ontario's Mining Act in a fair and consistent manner, to ensure sustainable and responsible development of our mineral resources. This involves ensuring equitable public access to Crown mineral rights, fair and efficient management of Ontario's mining lands as well as ensuring the safe, environmentally sound mineral development and rehabilitation of mining lands.

It also has responsibility for encouraging and facilitating Indigenous participation in economic opportunities associated with Ontario's mining sector in a way that is respectful of Indigenous rights and culture and meets Ontario's consultation obligations.

The program also generates and disseminates geoscientific data that attracts and guides mineral sector investment and informs a broad range of government policy priorities.

This program also provides support for policy and program development and implementation on a range of issues and opportunities with respect to development in the Ring of Fire. A dedicated secretariat works with all parties involved, consulting with Northerners including Indigenous people and the mining community to encourage the region's responsible, sustainable development.

Vote summary

Item number Item

Estimates
2021-22

Estimates
2020-21

Difference
between
2021-22
and
2020-21

Actual
2019-20
  Operating expense        
1 Mineral Sector Competitiveness $50,662,000 $48,829,200 $1,832,800 $41,008,800
  Total operating expense to be voted $50,662,000 $48,829,200 $1,832,800 $41,008,800
S Bad debt expense, the Financial Administration Act $401,000 $401,000 - ($152,881)
  Total statutory appropriations $401,000 $401,000 - ($152,881)
  Total operating expense $51,063,000 $49,230,200 $1,832,800 $40,855,919
  Operating assets        
3 Mines and Minerals Operating Assets $1,000 $1,000 - -
  Total operating assets to be voted $1,000 $1,000 - -
  Total operating assets $1,000 $1,000 - -
  Capital expense        
2 Mineral Sector Competitiveness $5,528,500 $5,636,000 ($107,500) $1,595,029
5 Environmental remediation $1,000 $1,000 - -
  Total capital expense to be voted $5,529,500 $5,637,000 ($107,500) $1,595,029
S Amortization, the Financial Administration Act $473,500 $366,000 $107,500 $118,786
  Total statutory appropriations $473,500 $366,000 $107,500 $118,786
  Total capital expense $6,003,000 $6,003,000 - $1,713,815
  Capital assets        
4 Mines and Minerals Capital Assets $626,000 $1,251,000 ($625,000) $896,246
  Total capital assets to be voted $626,000 $1,251,000 ($625,000) $896,246
  Total capital assets $626,000 $1,251,000 ($625,000) $896,246

Standard account by item and sub-items

Vote-
item
number		 Standard account by item and sub-items Amount Amount
  Operating expense    
2203-1 Mineral Sector Competitiveness    
 

Salaries and wages

   $23,441,200
 

Employee benefits

   $3,162,200
 

Transportation and communication

   $1,843,600
 

Services

   $13,379,100
 

Supplies and equipment

   $2,550,900
 

Transfer payments

    
 

Mineral Development and Investment

 $100,000  
 

Ontario Junior Exploration Program

 $2,000,000  
 

Mapping Ontario's Geological Opportunities

 $100,000  
 

Reporting Ontario’s Mining Activities

 $85,000  
 

Focused Flow-through Share Tax Credit

 $4,000,000 $6,285,000
  Total operating expense to be voted   $50,662,000
  Statutory appropriations    
 

Other transactions

    
Statutory

Bad debt expense, the Financial Administration Act

   $401,000
  Total operating expense for Mines and Minerals Program   $51,063,000
  Operating assets    
2203-3 Mines and Minerals Operating Assets    
 

Deposits and prepaid expenses

   $1,000
  Total operating assets to be voted   $1,000
  Total operating assets for Mines and Minerals Program   $1,000
  Capital expense    
2203-2 Mineral Sector Competitiveness    
 

Transportation and communication

   $50,000
 

Services

   $4,953,000
 

Supplies and equipment

   $524,500
 

Other transactions

   $1,000
  Total capital expense to be voted   $5,528,500
2203-5 Environmental remediation    
 

Services

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

Other transactions

    
Statutory

Amortization, the Financial Administration Act

   $473,500
  Total capital expense for Mines and Minerals Program   $6,003,000
  Capital assets    
2203-4 Mines and Minerals capital assets    
 

Machinery and equipment - asset costs

   $626,000
  Total capital assets to be voted   $626,000
  Total capital assets for Mines and Minerals Program   $626,000

Energy Development and Management - vote 2205

This program is responsible for the development of Ontario's energy policy framework, which is central to building a strong and prosperous economy. It provides leadership and support to the energy sector to ensure clean, reliable, affordable and sustainable energy supply, transmission and distribution systems. The program supports energy conservation, efficiency and innovation. This program also oversees engagement and consultation with First Nations and Métis on provincial energy sector initiatives to encourage the participation of Indigenous communities in the energy sector.

Vote summary

Item number Item

Estimates
2021-22

Estimates
2020-21

Difference
between
2021-22
and
2020-21

Actual
2019-20
  Operating expense        
1 Policy and Programs $59,363,700 $24,702,600 $34,661,100 $52,362,896
  Total operating expense to be voted $59,363,700 $24,702,600 $34,661,100 $52,362,896
S Bad debt expense, The Financial Administration Act $1,000 $1,000 - -
  Total statutory appropriations $1,000 $1,000 - -
  Total operating expense $59,364,700 $24,703,600 $34,661,100 $52,362,896
  Operating assets        
3 Energy Development and Management Operating Assets $507,000,000 $495,000,000 $12,000,000 $80,400,000
  Total operating assets to be voted $507,000,000 $495,000,000 $12,000,000 $80,400,000
  Total operating assets $507,000,000 $495,000,000 $12,000,000 $80,400,000
  Capital expense        
2 Energy Development and Management $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        
4 Energy Development and Management $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    
2205-1 Policy and Programs    
 

Salaries and wages

   $14,871,300
 

Employee benefits

   $1,683,000
 

Transportation and communication

   $385,000
 

Services

   $4,664,400
 

Supplies and equipment

   $312,600
 

Transfer payments

    
 

COVID-19 Response - Energy Rebate Grant

 $35,000,000  
 

Energy Support, Engagement and Indigenous Partnership Programs

 $2,447,400 $37,447,400
  Total operating expense to be voted   $59,363,700
  Statutory appropriations    
 

Other transactions

    
Statutory

Bad debt expense, The Financial Administration Act

   $1,000
  Total operating expense for Energy Development and Management   $59,364,700
  Operating assets    
2205-3 Energy Development and Management Operating Assets    
 

Loans and Investments

   $507,000,000
  Total operating assets to be voted   $507,000,000
  Total operating assets for Energy Development and Management   $507,000,000
  Capital expense    
2205-2 Energy Development and Management    
 

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 Energy Development and Management   $2,000
  Capital assets    
2205-4 Energy Development and Management    
 

Land and marine fleet - asset costs

   $1,000
  Total capital assets to be voted   $1,000
  Total capital assets for Energy Development and Management   $1,000

Electricity Price Mitigation - vote 2206

The Electricity Price Mitigation program helps Ontarians manage electricity costs.

Vote summary

Item number Item

Estimates
2021-22

Estimates
2020-21

Difference
between
2021-22
and
2020-21

Actual
2019-20
  Operating expense        
1 Electricity Price Mitigation Programs $6,491,181,600 $5,602,561,800 $888,619,800 $5,448,874,758
  Total operating expense to be voted $6,491,181,600 $5,602,561,800 $888,619,800 $5,448,874,758
  Total operating expense $6,491,181,600 $5,602,561,800 $888,619,800 $5,448,874,758

Standard account by item and sub-items

Vote-
item
number		 Standard account by item and sub-items Amount Amount
  Operating expense    
2206-1 Electricity Price Mitigation Programs    
 

Transfer payments

    
 

Ontario Electricity Support Program

 $207,039,200  
 

Distribution Rate Protection

 $324,969,400  
 

Rural or Remote Rate Protection Program

 $245,989,900  
 

Northern Ontario Energy Credit

 $27,894,700  
 

Ontario Electricity Rebate

 $2,468,895,300  
 

Renewable Cost Shift

 $3,122,440,200  
 

Fair Hydro Trust Financing Costs

 $64,000,000  
 

On-Reserve First Nations Delivery Credit

 $29,952,900 $6,491,181,600
  Total operating expense to be voted   $6,491,181,600
  Total operating expense for Electricity Price Mitigation   $6,491,181,600