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, improve the North’s linkages to the rest of Ontario, Canada, and beyond.

Ministry program summary

Vote Program

Estimates
2024-25 $

Estimates
2023-24 $

Difference
between
2024-25
and
2023-24 $

Actual
2022-23 $

Operating expense
2201 Ministry administration Program 6,593,900 6,513,800 80,100 6,358,049
2202 Northern Development Program 231,928,300 206,130,200 25,798,100 193,249,389
  Total operating expense to be voted 238,522,200 212,644,000 25,878,200 199,607,438
  Statutory appropriations 66,014 166,014 (100,000) 62,108
  Ministry total operating expense 238,588,214 212,810,014 25,778,200 199,669,546
  Consolidation adjustment - Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation 13,029,900 14,258,700 (1,228,800) 31,033,039
  Consolidation adjustment - General Real Estate Portfolio (148,300) (190,300) 42,000 (172,366)
  Total Including Consolidation & Other Adjustments 251,469,814 226,878,414 24,591,400 230,530,219

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 2,000 - -
2202 Northern Development Program 108,503,000 106,503,000 2,000,000 91,498,608
  Total capital expense to be voted 108,505,000 106,505,000 2,000,000 91,498,608
  Statutory appropriations 401,556,300 392,071,800 9,484,500 378,784,247
  Ministry total capital expense 510,061,300 498,576,800 11,484,500 470,282,855
  Consolidation adjustment - Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation 750,900 (146,300) 897,200 (40,000,000)
  Total Including Consolidation & Other Adjustments 510,812,200 498,430,500 12,381,700 430,282,855

Capital assets
2201 Ministry Administration Program 2,000 2,000 - -
2202 Northern Development Program 619,731,100 592,917,500 26,813,600 540,532,811
  Total capital assets to be voted 619,733,100 592,919,500 26,813,600 540,532,811
  Ministry total capital assets 619,733,100 592,919,500 26,813,600 540,532,811
  Ministry total operating and capital including consolidation and other adjustments (not including assets) 762,282,014 725,308,914 36,973,100 660,813,074

Reconciliation to previously published data

Operating expense

Estimates
2023-24 $

Actual
2022-23 $
Total operating expense previously published footnote 1 212,810,014 -
Government reorganization    

Transfer of functions from other ministries

 - 199,727,601

Transfer of functions to other ministries

 - (58,055)
Restated total operating expense 212,810,014 199,669,546
Capital expense

Estimates
2023-24 $

Actual
2022-23 $
Total capital expense previously published footnote 2 498,576,800 -
Government reorganization    

Transfer of functions from other ministries

 - 470,282,855
Restated total capital expense 498,576,800 470,282,855
Capital assets

Estimates
2023-24 $

Actual
2022-23 $
Total Capital Assets previously published footnote 3 592,919,500 -
Government reorganization    

Transfer of functions from other Ministries

 - 540,532,811
Restated total capital assets 592,919,500 540,532,811

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
2024-25 $

Estimates
2023-24 $

Difference
between
2024-25
and
2023-24 $

Actual
2022-23 $

Operating expense
1 Ministry administration 6,593,900 6,513,800 80,100 6,358,049
  Total operating expense to be voted 6,593,900 6,513,800 80,100 6,358,049
S Minister's salary, the Executive Council Act 47,841 47,841 - 46,459
S Parliamentary assistant's salary, the Executive Council Act 16,173 16,173 - 15,649
S Bad debt expense, the Financial Administration Act 1,000 1,000 - -
  Total statutory appropriations 65,014 65,014 - 62,108
  Total operating expense 6,658,914 6,578,814 80,100 6,420,157

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 2,000 - -
  Total capital expense to be voted 2,000 2,000 - -
S Amortization, the Financial Administration Act 2,000 2,000 - -
  Total statutory appropriations 2,000 2,000 - -
  Total capital expense 4,000 4,000 - -

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

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

   5,850,200
 

Employee benefits

   551,800
 

Transportation and communication

   336,400
 

Services

   3,189,100
 

Supplies and equipment

   165,900
  Subtotal   10,093,400
  Less: recoveries   3,499,500
  Total operating expense to be voted   6,593,900
  Sub-items:    
  Main office    
 

Salaries and wages

 1,180,000  
 

Employee benefits

 121,300  
 

Transportation and communication

 92,100  
 

Services

 45,900  
 

Supplies and equipment

 34,400 1,473,700
  Financial and administrative services    
 

Salaries and wages

 2,447,400  
 

Employee benefits

 154,400  
 

Transportation and communication

 136,200  
 

Services

 1,398,000  
 

Supplies and equipment

 79,600  
 

Subtotal

 4,215,600  
 

Less: recoveries

 2,656,100 1,559,500
  Human resources    
 

Salaries and wages

 965,400  
 

Employee benefits

 158,700  
 

Transportation and communication

 50,200  
 

Services

 99,200  
 

Supplies and equipment

 26,200  
 

Subtotal

 1,299,700  
 

Less: recoveries

 607,500 692,200
  Communications services    
 

Salaries and wages

 715,300  
 

Employee benefits

 70,400  
 

Transportation and communication

 19,300  
 

Services

 153,300  
 

Supplies and equipment

 11,000 969,300
  Analysis and Planning    
 

Salaries and wages

 542,100  
 

Employee benefits

 47,000  
 

Transportation and communication

 24,100  
 

Services

 22,300  
 

Supplies and equipment

 7,200 642,700
  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   6,593,900
  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   6,658,914

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. 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.

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 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, including the delivery of Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) programs. 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 NOHFC, 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.

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.

The ministry is responsible for the oversight of and compliance with the Northern Services Boards Act (NSBA). Local Service Boards are created under the NSBA to facilitate the delivery of services in unincorporated areas in Northern Ontario.

Vote summary

Item number Item

Estimates
2024-25 $

Estimates
2023-24 $

Difference
between
2024-25
and
2023-24 $

Actual
2022-23 $

Operating expense
1 Northern Economic Development 231,928,300 206,130,200 25,798,100 193,249,389
  Total operating expense to be voted 231,928,300 206,130,200 25,798,100 193,249,389
S Bad debt expense, the Financial Administration Act 1,000 101,000 (100,000) -
  Total statutory appropriations 1,000 101,000 (100,000) -
  Total operating expense 231,929,300 206,231,200 25,698,100 193,249,389

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 108,503,000 106,503,000 2,000,000 91,498,608
  Total capital expense to be voted 108,503,000 106,503,000 2,000,000 91,498,608
S Amortization, the Financial Administration Act 401,554,300 392,069,800 9,484,500 378,784,247
  Total statutory appropriations 401,554,300 392,069,800 9,484,500 378,784,247
  Total capital expense 510,057,300 498,572,800 11,484,500 470,282,855

Capital assets
4 Northern Development Capital Assets 619,731,100 592,917,500 26,813,600 540,532,811
  Total capital assets to be voted 619,731,100 592,917,500 26,813,600 540,532,811
  Total capital assets 619,731,100 592,917,500 26,813,600 540,532,811

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

   12,344,400
 

Employee benefits

   1,613,000
 

Transportation and communication

   602,900
 

Services

   6,994,200
 

Supplies and equipment

   164,200
 

Transfer payments

    
 

Northern Energy Advantage Program

 167,470,000  
 

Community services

 625,000  
 

Economic Development

 830,000  
 

Northern Ontario Heritage Fund

 50,000,000  
 

Small Business Enterprise Centres

 700,000 219,625,000
  Subtotal   241,343,700
  Less: recoveries   9,415,400
  Total operating expense to be voted   231,928,300
  Statutory appropriations    
 

Other transactions

    
Statutory

Bad debt expense, the Financial Administration Act

   1,000
  Total operating expense for Northern Development Program   231,929,300

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

 3,800,000 79,800,000
 

Other transactions

    
 

Resource Access Roads

 3,600,000  
 

Northern Development

 1,000 3,601,000
  Total capital expense to be voted   108,503,000
  Statutory appropriations    
 

Other transactions

    
Statutory

Amortization, the Financial Administration Act

   401,554,300
  Total capital expense for Northern Development Program   510,057,300

Capital assets
2202-4 Northern Development Capital Assets    
 

Transportation infrastructure - asset costs

   619,730,100
 

Machinery and equipment - asset costs

   1,000
  Total capital assets to be voted   619,731,100
  Total capital assets for Northern Development Program   619,731,100