Summary

The Ministry of Northern Development (MND) strives to make Northern Ontario strong, healthy, and prosperous by contributing responsible economic development support to communities and businesses, and by promoting the region and its assets internationally. The ministry advances economic development in Northern Ontario through collaborative partnerships and solutions that reflect the unique needs of northerners.

The ministry delivers economic development programs and serves as a voice for the North. MND’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. The ministry applies a northern lens for policy review and development and champions Northern Ontario interests to advance economic development. Investments in Northern Ontario infrastructure, such as highways, improves the North’s linkages to the rest of Ontario, Canada, and beyond.

Ministry program summary

Vote Program Estimates
2023-24		 Estimates
2022-23		 Difference
between
2023-24
and
2022-23		 Actual
2021-22

Operating expense
2201 Ministry Administration Program $6,513,800 $6,054,100 $459,700 $5,547,896
2202 Northern Development Program $206,130,200 $211,174,600 ($5,044,400) $198,665,881
  Total operating expense to be voted $212,644,000 $217,228,700 ($4,584,700) $204,213,777
  Statutory appropriations $166,014 $101,000 $65,014 ($89,023)
  Ministry total operating expense $212,810,014 $217,329,700 ($4,519,686) $204,124,754
  Consolidation Adjustment - Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation $14,258,700 $14,818,500 ($559,800) $34,911,850
  Consolidation Adjustment - General Real Estate Portfolio ($190,300) ($147,300) ($43,000) ($216,816)
  Total including consolidation & other adjustments $226,878,414 $232,000,900 ($5,122,486) $238,819,788

Operating assets
2201 Ministry Administration Program $1,000 $1,000 - -
2202 Northern Development Program $2,000 $2,000 - -
  Total operating assets to be voted $3,000 $3,000 - -
  Ministry total operating assets $3,000 $3,000 - -

Capital expense
2201 Ministry Administration Program $2,000 $1,000 $1,000 -
2202 Northern Development Program $106,503,000 $91,453,000 $15,050,000 $88,505,997
  Total capital expense to be voted $106,505,000 $91,454,000 $15,051,000 $88,505,997
  Statutory appropriations $392,071,800 $379,583,300 $12,488,500 $358,275,404
  Ministry total capital expense $498,576,800 $471,037,300 $27,539,500 $446,781,401
  Consolidation Adjustment - Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation ($146,300) ($325,700) $179,400 ($40,000,000)
  Total including consolidation & other adjustments $498,430,500 $470,711,600 $27,718,900 $406,781,401

Capital assets
2201 Ministry Administration Program $2,000 $1,000 $1,000 -
2202 Northern Development Program $592,917,500 $492,654,400 $100,263,100 $583,057,008
  Total capital assets to be voted $592,919,500 $492,655,400 $100,264,100 $583,057,008
  Ministry total capital assets $592,919,500 $492,655,400 $100,264,100 $583,057,008
  Ministry total operating and capital including consolidation and other adjustments (not including assets) $725,308,914 $702,712,500 $22,596,414 $645,601,189

Reconciliation to previously published data

Operating expense Estimates
2022-23		 Actual
2021-22
Total operating expense previously publishedfootnote 1 - $6,957,707,492
Government reorganization    

Transfer of functions from other ministries

 $217,337,400 -

Transfer of functions to other ministries

 ($7,700) ($6,753,582,738)
Restated total operating expense $217,329,700 $204,124,754
Operating assets Estimates
2022-23		 Actual
2021-22
Total operating assets previously publishedfootnote 2 - $279,600,000
Government reorganization    

Transfer of functions from other ministries

 $3,000 -

Transfer of functions to other ministries

 - ($279,600,000)
Restated total operating assets $3,000 -
Capital expense Estimates
2022-23		 Actual
2021-22
Total capital expense previously publishedfootnote 3 - $637,181,521
Government reorganization    

Transfer of functions from other ministries

 $471,037,300 -

Transfer of functions to other ministries

 - ($190,400,120)
Restated total capital expense $471,037,300 $446,781,401
Capital assets Estimates
2022-23		 Actual
2021-22
Total capital assets previously publishedfootnote 4 - $583,512,441
Government reorganization    

Transfer of functions from other ministries

 $492,655,400 -

Transfer of functions to other ministries

 - ($455,433)
Restated total capital assets $492,655,400 $583,057,008

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
2023-24		 Estimates
2022-23		 Difference
between
2023-24
and
2022-23		 Actual
2021-22

Operating expense
1 Ministry Administration $6,513,800 $6,054,100 $459,700 $5,547,896
  Total operating expense to be voted $6,513,800 $6,054,100 $459,700 $5,547,896
S Minister's Salary, the Executive Council Act $47,841 - $47,841 $19,382
S Parliamentary Assistant's Salary, the Executive Council Act $16,173 - $16,173 $8,333
S Bad Debt expense, the Financial Administration Act $1,000 - $1,000 -
  Total statutory appropriations $65,014 - $65,014 $27,715
  Total operating expense $6,578,814 $6,054,100 $524,714 $5,575,611

Operating assets
2 Ministry Administration Program $1,000 $1,000 - -
  Total operating assets to be voted $1,000 $1,000 - -
  Total operating assets $1,000 $1,000 - -

Capital expense
3 Ministry Administration $2,000 $1,000 $1,000 -
  Total capital expense to be voted $2,000 $1,000 $1,000 -
S Amortization, the Financial Administration Act $2,000 $1,000 $1,000 -
  Total statutory appropriations $2,000 $1,000 $1,000 -
  Total capital expense $4,000 $2,000 $2,000 -

Capital assets
4 Ministry Administration capital assets $2,000 $1,000 $1,000 -
  Total capital assets to be voted $2,000 $1,000 $1,000 -
  Total capital assets $2,000 $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

   $5,597,500
 

Employee benefits

   $574,400
 

Transportation and communication

   $336,400
 

Services

   $3,209,100
 

Supplies and equipment

   $165,900
  Subtotal   $9,883,300
  Less: Recoveries   $3,369,500
  Total operating expense to be voted   $6,513,800
  Sub-Items:    
  Main Office    
 

Salaries and wages

 $1,315,800  
 

Employee benefits

 $143,900  
 

Transportation and communication

 $92,100  
 

Services

 $65,900  
 

Supplies and equipment

 $34,400 $1,652,100
  Financial and Administrative Services    
 

Salaries and wages

 $2,093,100  
 

Employee benefits

 $154,400  
 

Transportation and communication

 $136,200  
 

Services

 $1,398,000  
 

Supplies and equipment

 $79,600  
 

Subtotal

 $3,861,300  
 

Less: Recoveries

 $2,526,100 $1,335,200
  Human Resources    
 

Salaries and wages

 $955,800  
 

Employee benefits

 $158,700  
 

Transportation and communication

 $50,200  
 

Services

 $99,200  
 

Supplies and equipment

 $26,200  
 

Subtotal

 $1,290,100  
 

Less: Recoveries

 $607,500 $682,600
  Communications Services    
 

Salaries and wages

 $701,300  
 

Employee benefits

 $70,400  
 

Transportation and communication

 $19,300  
 

Services

 $153,300  
 

Supplies and equipment

 $11,000 $955,300
  Analysis and Planning    
 

Salaries and wages

 $531,500  
 

Employee benefits

 $47,000  
 

Transportation and communication

 $24,100  
 

Services

 $22,300  
 

Supplies and equipment

 $7,200 $632,100
  Legal Services    
 

Transportation and communication

 $14,500  
 

Services

 $1,040,300  
 

Supplies and equipment

 $7,500 $1,062,300
  Information Systems    
 

Services

 $430,100  
 

Less: Recoveries

 $235,900 $194,200
  Total operating expense to be voted   $6,513,800
  Statutory appropriations    
Statutory

Minister's Salary, the Executive Council Act

   $47,841
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   $6,578,814

Operating assets
2201-2 Ministry Administration Program    
 

Loans and Investments

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

Capital expense
2201-3 Ministry Administration    
 

Other transactions

   $2,000
  Total capital expense to be voted   $2,000
  Statutory appropriations    
 

Other transactions

    
Statutory

Amortization, the Financial Administration Act

   $2,000
  Total capital expense for Ministry Administration Program   $4,000

Capital assets
2201-4 Ministry Administration capital assets    
 

Machinery and equipment - asset costs

   $2,000
  Total capital assets to be voted   $2,000
  Total capital assets for Ministry Administration Program   $2,000

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 strategic policy advice through research and analysis to support the development, delivery, and implementation of northern economic development programs 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 through the Northern Highways Program, the Winter Roads Program, and the Northern Ontario Resource Development Support Fund are improving the North's linkages to the rest of Ontario, Canada, and beyond.

The ministry's network of advisors provides northern communities and businesses with access to government economic development programs and services. Ministry programs and services are also aimed at attracting trade and investment opportunities to help northern businesses develop and expand domestic and international markets, as well as attracting new business investment to the region.

The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation, an agency of the ministry, offers a variety of funding programs that support public and private sector economic growth, diversification, and job creation in Northern Ontario.

In addition, the ministry delivers other programs and initiatives that contribute to economic development in the North. The Northern Energy Advantage Program assists Northern Ontario’s largest industrial electricity consumers to reduce energy costs, sustain jobs, and maintain global competitiveness. Additionally, the Veterinary Assistance Program provides better access to veterinary services for agriculture producers with large animals, allowing for a healthy and strong agricultural sector in Northern Ontario.

Vote summary

Item number Item Estimates
2023-24		 Estimates
2022-23		 Difference
between
2023-24
and
2022-23		 Actual
2021-22

Operating expense
1 Northern Economic Development $206,130,200 $211,174,600 ($5,044,400) $198,665,881
  Total operating expense to be voted $206,130,200 $211,174,600 ($5,044,400) $198,665,881
S Bad Debt expense, the Financial Administration Act $101,000 $101,000 - ($116,738)
  Total statutory appropriations $101,000 $101,000 - ($116,738)
  Total operating expense $206,231,200 $211,275,600 ($5,044,400) $198,549,143

Operating assets
3 Northern Development operating assets $2,000 $2,000 - -
  Total operating assets to be voted $2,000 $2,000 - -
  Total operating assets $2,000 $2,000 - -

Capital expense
2 Northern Economic Development $106,503,000 $91,453,000 $15,050,000 $88,505,997
  Total capital expense to be voted $106,503,000 $91,453,000 $15,050,000 $88,505,997
S Amortization, the Financial Administration Act $392,069,800 $379,582,300 $12,487,500 $358,275,404
  Total statutory appropriations $392,069,800 $379,582,300 $12,487,500 $358,275,404
  Total capital expense $498,572,800 $471,035,300 $27,537,500 $446,781,401

Capital assets
4 Northern Development capital assets $592,917,500 $492,654,400 $100,263,100 $583,057,008
  Total capital assets to be voted $592,917,500 $492,654,400 $100,263,100 $583,057,008
  Total capital assets $592,917,500 $492,654,400 $100,263,100 $583,057,008

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

   $11,520,200
 

Employee benefits

   $1,606,000
 

Transportation and communication

   $604,900
 

Services

   $7,211,600
 

Supplies and equipment

   $207,200
 

Transfer payments

    
 

Northern Energy Advantage Program

 $141,470,000  
 

Community Services

 $625,000  
 

Economic Development

 $830,000  
 

Northern Ontario Heritage Fund

 $50,000,000  
 

Small Business Enterprise Centres

 $700,000 $193,625,000
  Subtotal   $214,774,900
  Less: Recoveries   $8,644,700
  Total operating expense to be voted   $206,130,200
  Statutory appropriations    
 

Other transactions

    
Statutory

Bad Debt expense, the Financial Administration Act

   $101,000
  Total operating expense for Northern Development Program   $206,231,200

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

   $25,102,000
 

Transfer payments

    
 

Northern Ontario Resource Development Support Fund

 $15,000,000  
 

Winter Roads

 $11,000,000  
 

Northern Ontario Heritage Fund

 $50,000,000  
 

Railway Infrastructure Renewal

 $1,800,000 $77,800,000
 

Other transactions

    
 

Resource Access Roads

 $3,600,000  
 

Northern Development

 $1,000 $3,601,000
  Total capital expense to be voted   $106,503,000
  Statutory appropriations    
 

Other transactions

    
Statutory

Amortization, the Financial Administration Act

   $392,069,800
  Total capital expense for Northern Development Program   $498,572,800

Capital assets
2202-4 Northern Development capital assets    
 

Transportation infrastructure - asset costs

   $592,916,500
 

Machinery and equipment - asset costs

   $1,000
  Total capital assets to be voted   $592,917,500
  Total capital assets for Northern Development Program   $592,917,500