Summary

The Ministry of the Solicitor General (the ministry) is committed to ensuring that all communities in Ontario are kept safe. To fulfill its mandate, the ministry’s responsibilities are divided into two distinct parts: community safety and correctional services. As part of its community safety mandate, the ministry is responsible for supporting crime prevention initiatives at a local and provincial level, establishing provincewide police standards and providing police oversight. The ministry coordinates public safety initiatives among municipal, fire and emergency services. The ministry also oversees the governance and licensing of private security guards and investigators and is directly responsible for Ontario’s animal welfare enforcement system.

Within the correctional services’ mandate, the ministry operates a safe, effective and accountable adult corrections system that includes correctional facilities and probation and parole offices across the province. The ministry is responsible for the safety and well-being of correctional services staff and those on remand or serving a custodial or community sentence.

Organizations within the ministry that contribute to community safety include the Ontario Provincial Police, the Office of the Chief Coroner, the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service, the Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM) and Correctional Services Oversight and Investigations. The ministry also delivers training for first responders and frontline staff through the Corrections Centre for Professional Advancement and Training and Ontario Police College, and develops training courses and operates live mobile fire training units for local fire services through the OFM.

Ministry program summary

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

Operating expense
2601 Ministry Administration 64,303,800 21,796,200 42,507,600 78,623,395
2603 Public Safety Division 477,820,300 425,284,000 52,536,300 473,287,428
2604 Ontario Provincial Police 1,610,992,500 1,449,409,500 161,583,000 1,390,108,123
2605 Correctional Services 1,101,111,600 1,089,348,800 11,762,800 1,195,854,484
2606 Justice Technology Services 78,456,100 81,310,200 (2,854,100) 63,429,617
2607 Agencies, Boards and Commissions 7,367,800 892,600 6,475,200 1,037,497
2609 Emergency Planning and Management 113,664,500 89,892,200 23,772,300 99,641,139
2610 Strategic Policy Division 6,922,300 6,838,300 84,000 7,686,719
2612 Inspectorate 11,042,300 8,669,100 2,373,200 7,577,867
2614 Emergency Services Telecommunications 278,234,300 218,629,200 59,605,100 127,506,699
2615 Data Insights and Strategic Initiatives 8,650,900 6,098,300 2,552,600 19,521,114
2616 Health Services 81,858,100 28,095,200 53,762,900 4,872,134
2617 Infrastructure 163,725,700 159,205,000 4,520,700 179,520,892
  Total operating expense to be voted 4,004,150,200 3,585,468,600 418,681,600 3,648,667,108
  Statutory appropriations 132,187 4,862,187 (4,730,000) 11,279,700
  Ministry total operating expense 4,004,282,387 3,590,330,787 413,951,600 3,659,946,808
  Consolidation Adjustment - Metrolinx - - - (2,945,354)
  Consolidation Adjustment - Ontario Health - - - (236,497)
  Consolidation Adjustment - School Boards - - - (497,408)
  Consolidation Adjustment - Colleges - - - (298,601)
  Consolidation Adjustment - Hospitals (29,373,300) (26,326,300) (3,047,000) (23,148,887)
  Consolidation Adjustment - General Real Estate Portfolio (191,819,600) (186,082,800) (5,736,800) (202,376,284)
  Total including consolidation and other adjustments 3,783,089,487 3,377,921,687 405,167,800 3,430,443,777

Operating assets
2606 Justice Technology Services 5,300,000 5,000,000 300,000 4,099,652
2614 Emergency Services Telecommunications 2,908,500 3,000,000 (91,500) 2,064,023
  Total operating assets to be voted 8,208,500 8,000,000 208,500 6,163,675
  Ministry total operating assets 8,208,500 8,000,000 208,500 6,163,675

Capital expense
2601 Ministry Administration 1,000 1,000 - -
2603 Public Safety Division 40,522,000 10,002,000 30,520,000 10,376,952
2604 Ontario Provincial Police 376,000 376,000 - 323,898
2605 Correctional Services 2,000 2,000 - -
2606 Justice Technology Services 1,000 1,000 - -
2609 Emergency Planning and Management 1,000 1,000 - -
2610 Strategic Policy Division 1,000 1,000 - -
2614 Emergency Services Telecommunications 4,850,400 956,400 3,894,000 -
2616 Health Services 1,000 - 1,000 -
2617 Infrastructure 151,071,400 67,661,300 83,410,100 77,805,883
  Total capital expense to be voted 196,826,800 79,001,700 117,825,100 88,506,733
  Statutory appropriations 83,798,600 41,816,200 41,982,400 19,276,524
  Ministry total capital expense 280,625,400 120,817,900 159,807,500 107,783,257
  Consolidation Adjustment - General Real Estate Portfolio (82,152,700) (62,891,800) (19,260,900) (62,008,963)
  Consolidation Adjustment - Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation (68,918,700) (4,769,500) (64,149,200) (4,366,672)
  Total including consolidation and other adjustments 129,554,000 53,156,600 76,397,400 41,407,622

Capital assets
2601 Ministry Administration 1,000 1,000 - -
2603 Public Safety Division 2,644,600 2,173,600 471,000 1,055,874
2604 Ontario Provincial Police 69,501,000 49,763,300 19,737,700 26,385,415
2605 Correctional Services 151,000 151,000 - 102,034,588
2606 Justice Technology Services 9,103,000 10,120,300 (1,017,300) 5,696,605
2609 Emergency Planning and Management 33,648,100 3,770,000 29,878,100 -
2614 Emergency Services Telecommunications 308,211,200 332,164,500 (23,953,300) 63,661,213
2616 Health Services 1,000 - 1,000 -
2617 Infrastructure 382,703,900 296,302,800 86,401,100 79,982,568
  Total capital assets to be voted 805,964,800 694,446,500 111,518,300 278,816,263
  Ministry total capital assets 805,964,800 694,446,500 111,518,300 278,816,263
  Ministry total operating and capital including consolidation and other adjustments (not including assets) 3,912,643,487 3,431,078,287 481,565,200 3,471,851,399

Reconciliation to previously published data

Operating expense Estimates
2023-24 $		 Actual
2022-23 $
Total operating expense previously publishedfootnote 1 3,590,330,787 3,682,865,436
Government reorganization    

Transfer of functions to other ministries

 - (22,918,628)
Restated total operating expense 3,590,330,787 3,659,946,808

Ministry Administration - Vote 2601

Ministry Administration provides a broad range of management services with respect to the overall administration of the ministry including: human resources, business and financial planning, controllership, procurement and business improvement, communications, legal services, as well as other specialized and time-limited functions. The program shares Justice Sector services for freedom of information and French language services.

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 64,303,800 21,796,200 42,507,600 78,623,395
  Total operating expense to be voted 64,303,800 21,796,200 42,507,600 78,623,395
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 Payments under the Financial Administration Act 1,000 1,000 - 10,833,627
S Bad Debt expense, the Financial Administration Act 50,000 50,000 - 50,000
  Total statutory appropriations 131,187 131,187 - 10,962,188
  Total operating expense 64,434,987 21,927,387 42,507,600 89,585,583

Capital expense
5 Ministry Administration, expense related to capital assets 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 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
2601-1 Ministry Administration    
 

Salaries and wages

   50,918,300
 

Employee benefits

   1,848,200
 

Transportation and communication

   634,300
 

Services

   10,395,600
 

Supplies and equipment

   507,400
  Total operating expense to be voted   64,303,800
  Sub-Items:    
  Main Office    
 

Salaries and wages

 2,980,200  
 

Employee benefits

 305,800  
 

Transportation and communication

 72,600  
 

Services

 241,100  
 

Supplies and equipment

 80,300 3,680,000
  Corporate Services    
 

Salaries and wages

 44,943,500  
 

Employee benefits

 1,158,200  
 

Transportation and communication

 386,500  
 

Services

 511,400  
 

Supplies and equipment

 288,500 47,288,100
  Communications Services    
 

Salaries and wages

 2,969,600  
 

Employee benefits

 380,800  
 

Transportation and communication

 79,900  
 

Services

 242,800  
 

Supplies and equipment

 73,600 3,746,700
  Legal Services    
 

Salaries and wages

 25,000  
 

Employee benefits

 3,400  
 

Transportation and communication

 95,300  
 

Services

 9,400,300  
 

Supplies and equipment

 65,000 9,589,000
  Total operating expense to be voted   64,303,800
  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

Payments under the Financial Administration Act

   1,000
  Statutory appropriations    
 

Other transactions

    
Statutory

Bad Debt expense, the Financial Administration Act

   50,000
  Total operating expense for Ministry Administration   64,434,987

Capital expense
2601-5 Ministry Administration, expense related to capital assets    
 

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   2,000

Capital assets
2601-4 Ministry Administration    
 

Information technology hardware

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

Public Safety Division - Vote 2603

The Public Safety Division works with its policing, municipal, First Nation and community partners to promote community safety and well-being. Activities include: scientific analysis at the Centre of Forensic Sciences; oversight of the private security and investigative services industry; development and amendment of policing legislation, regulation and guidance; expert training delivery and support for police and other public safety personnel to meet law enforcement needs; program development and administration of community safety grants; implementation and support for community safety and well-being planning across the province; support for intelligence-led law enforcement operations; management of provincial appointments; delivery of Ontario Major Case Management; administration and enforcement of the Provincial Animal Welfare Services Act, including the protection of animals; and broader engagement, program development and administration of funding agreements with First Nations communities to support First Nations policing in 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 Public Safety Division – Office of the Assistant Deputy Minister 1,768,300 1,050,300 718,000 839,209
5 External Relations Branch 374,114,400 341,061,700 33,052,700 377,310,530
6 Private Security and Investigation Services 5,331,600 3,706,800 1,624,800 4,715,779
7 Centre of Forensic Sciences 30,781,600 31,660,100 (878,500) 31,745,263
10 Ontario Police College 38,560,600 26,751,400 11,809,200 27,286,727
11 Animal Welfare Services 27,263,800 21,053,700 6,210,100 31,389,920
  Total operating expense to be voted 477,820,300 425,284,000 52,536,300 473,287,428
S Payments under the Crown Attorneys Act - 4,730,000 (4,730,000) -
  Total statutory appropriations - 4,730,000 (4,730,000) -
  Total operating expense 477,820,300 430,014,000 47,806,300 473,287,428

Capital expense
9 Public Safety Division 40,522,000 10,002,000 30,520,000 10,376,952
  Total capital expense to be voted 40,522,000 10,002,000 30,520,000 10,376,952
S Amortization, the Financial Administration Act 1,002,200 1,194,900 (192,700) 772,687
  Total statutory appropriations 1,002,200 1,194,900 (192,700) 772,687
  Total capital expense 41,524,200 11,196,900 30,327,300 11,149,639

Capital assets
8 Public Safety Division 2,644,600 2,173,600 471,000 1,055,874
  Total capital assets to be voted 2,644,600 2,173,600 471,000 1,055,874
  Total capital assets 2,644,600 2,173,600 471,000 1,055,874

Standard account by item and sub-items

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

Operating expense
2603-1 Public Safety Division – Office of the Assistant Deputy Minister    
 

Salaries and wages

   1,046,300
 

Employee benefits

   46,500
 

Transportation and communication

   18,900
 

Services

   645,300
 

Supplies and equipment

   11,300
  Total operating expense to be voted   1,768,300
2603-5 External Relations Branch    
 

Salaries and wages

   9,150,200
 

Employee benefits

   1,127,100
 

Transportation and communication

   886,500
 

Services

   15,006,800
 

Supplies and equipment

   470,600
 

Transfer payments

    
 

First Nations Officer Fund

 6,650,000  
 

Community Safety and Policing Grant

 88,702,300  
 

Grants for Municipal Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) Programs

 2,400,000  
 

Miscellaneous Grants - Policing Services

 42,005,800  
 

Safer and Vital Communities Grant

 855,000  
 

Federal-Provincial First Nations Policing Agreement

 84,585,100  
 

Municipal Hate Crime Extremism Investigative Funding

 750,000  
 

Ontario Association of Crime Stoppers

 225,000  
 

Court Security

 125,000,000 351,173,200
  Subtotal   377,814,400
  Less: Recoveries   3,700,000
  Total operating expense to be voted   374,114,400
2603-6 Private Security and Investigation Services    
 

Salaries and wages

   2,089,800
 

Employee benefits

   292,500
 

Transportation and communication

   202,500
 

Services

   1,659,900
 

Supplies and equipment

   1,086,900
  Total operating expense to be voted   5,331,600
2603-7 Centre of Forensic Sciences    
 

Salaries and wages

   21,205,300
 

Employee benefits

   3,244,600
 

Transportation and communication

   527,800
 

Services

   2,217,200
 

Supplies and equipment

   3,586,700
  Total operating expense to be voted   30,781,600
2603-10 Ontario Police College    
 

Salaries and wages

   15,932,200
 

Employee benefits

   1,637,400
 

Transportation and communication

   1,503,900
 

Services

   15,679,300
 

Supplies and equipment

   3,808,800
  Subtotal   38,561,600
  Less: Recoveries   1,000
  Total operating expense to be voted   38,560,600
2603-11 Animal Welfare Services    
 

Salaries and wages

   19,283,900
 

Employee benefits

   1,483,700
 

Transportation and communication

   328,500
 

Services

   4,029,100
 

Supplies and equipment

   2,138,600
  Total operating expense to be voted   27,263,800
  Total operating expense for Public Safety Division   477,820,300

Capital expense
2603-9 Public Safety Division    
 

Transfer payments

    
 

Policing Equipment

 2,000,000  
 

Federal-Provincial First Nations Policing Agreements

 38,520,000 40,520,000
 

Other transactions

    
 

Capital Investments

 1,000  
 

Loss on asset disposal

 1,000 2,000
  Total capital expense to be voted   40,522,000
  Statutory appropriations    
 

Other transactions

    
Statutory

Amortization, the Financial Administration Act

   1,002,200
  Total capital expense for Public Safety Division   41,524,200

Capital assets
2603-8 Public Safety Division    
 

Machinery and equipment - asset costs

   2,643,600
 

Land and marine fleet - asset costs

   1,000
  Total capital assets to be voted   2,644,600
  Total capital assets for Public Safety Division   2,644,600

Ontario Provincial Police - Vote 2604

Reporting to the Commissioner of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), the OPP provides collaborative, preventative and responsive front-line policing services in hundreds of municipalities and First Nations communities throughout the province. With a multi-faceted mandate, the OPP also leads various province-wide strategies and initiatives to address the victimization caused by organized crime including gangs and illegal guns, auto theft, bail compliance, illicit drugs, child exploitation, human trafficking, money laundering, serious fraud, and cybercrime. In addition, the OPP patrols provincial highways and is responsible for safety on many of the waterways and trail systems in the province. The OPP maintains specialized provincial programs and information systems including Amber Alert, the Violent Crimes Linkages Analysis System, and the Ontario Sex Offender Registry. Under its provincial mandate, the OPP also conducts multijurisdictional strategic intelligence operations on matters involving international, domestic, and issue-specific terrorism and hate crimes. Mandated responsibilities further include emergency management response, oversight and support for critical incidents and major events, and specialized justice officials’ security and protection services for the Government of Ontario across the province.

Vote summary

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

Operating expense
1 Corporate and Strategic Services 272,760,600 241,539,600 31,221,000 226,235,509
2 Chief Firearms Office 7,165,500 7,167,300 (1,800) 6,795,009
3 Investigations and Organized Crime 242,192,500 207,746,500 34,446,000 194,588,837
4 Field and Traffic Services 981,919,400 921,465,000 60,454,400 881,397,608
5 Fleet Management 106,954,500 71,491,100 35,463,400 81,091,160
  Total operating expense to be voted 1,610,992,500 1,449,409,500 161,583,000 1,390,108,123
S Payments under the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 1,000 1,000 - 317,512
  Total statutory appropriations 1,000 1,000 - 317,512
  Total operating expense 1,610,993,500 1,449,410,500 161,583,000 1,390,425,635

Capital expense
8 Ontario Provincial Police 376,000 376,000 - 323,898
  Total capital expense to be voted 376,000 376,000 - 323,898
S Amortization, the Financial Administration Act 21,528,500 18,494,300 3,034,200 12,808,260
  Total statutory appropriations 21,528,500 18,494,300 3,034,200 12,808,260
  Total capital expense 21,904,500 18,870,300 3,034,200 13,132,158

Capital assets
7 Ontario Provincial Police 69,501,000 49,763,300 19,737,700 26,385,415
  Total capital assets to be voted 69,501,000 49,763,300 19,737,700 26,385,415
  Total capital assets 69,501,000 49,763,300 19,737,700 26,385,415

Standard account by item and sub-items

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

Operating expense
2604-1 Corporate and Strategic Services    
 

Salaries and wages

   152,694,900
 

Employee benefits

   11,175,000
 

Transportation and communication

   23,786,700
 

Services

   39,588,500
 

Supplies and equipment

   47,363,100
  Subtotal   274,608,200
  Less: Recoveries   1,847,600
  Total operating expense to be voted   272,760,600
2604-2 Chief Firearms Office    
 

Salaries and wages

   4,194,600
 

Employee benefits

   560,400
 

Transportation and communication

   99,500
 

Services

   2,207,300
 

Supplies and equipment

   103,700
  Total operating expense to be voted   7,165,500
2604-3 Investigations and Organized Crime    
 

Salaries and wages

   164,067,300
 

Employee benefits

   15,175,100
 

Transportation and communication

   10,494,800
 

Services

   44,253,800
 

Supplies and equipment

   11,710,100
  Subtotal   245,701,100
  Less: Recoveries   3,508,600
  Total operating expense to be voted   242,192,500
2604-4 Field and Traffic Services    
 

Salaries and wages

   802,915,700
 

Employee benefits

   147,176,900
 

Transportation and communication

   12,155,400
 

Services

   41,045,000
 

Supplies and equipment

   13,147,800
  Subtotal   1,016,440,800
  Less: Recoveries   34,521,400
  Total operating expense to be voted   981,919,400
2604-5 Fleet Management    
 

Transportation and communication

   188,100
 

Services

   22,003,200
 

Supplies and equipment

   88,287,800
  Subtotal   110,479,100
  Less: Recoveries   3,524,600
  Total operating expense to be voted   106,954,500
  Statutory appropriations    
 

Other transactions

    
Statutory

Payments under the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019

   1,000
  Total operating expense for Ontario Provincial Police   1,610,993,500

Capital expense
2604-8 Ontario Provincial Police    
 

Other transactions

    
 

Capital Investments

 1,000  
 

Loss on asset disposal

 375,000 376,000
  Total capital expense to be voted   376,000
  Statutory appropriations    
 

Other transactions

    
Statutory

Amortization, the Financial Administration Act

   21,528,500
  Total capital expense for Ontario Provincial Police   21,904,500

Capital assets
2604-7 Ontario Provincial Police    
 

Machinery and equipment - asset costs

   33,843,700
 

Information technology hardware

   11,580,300
 

Land and marine fleet - asset costs

   24,077,000
  Total capital assets to be voted   69,501,000
  Total capital assets for Ontario Provincial Police   69,501,000

Correctional Services - Vote 2605

The ministry is committed to reforming Ontario’s adult correctional system to increase efficiency, enhance long-term outcomes and improve the experience of our frontline staff. This will be achieved by leveraging technology to automate and digitize business processes, providing alternatives to incarceration, developing leadership and other resources to better support frontline staff, implementing governance and review mechanisms and working collaboratively with other ministries, stakeholders and communities across Ontario. The reform of Ontario’s Correctional Services will contribute to creating an integrated, efficient and sustainable criminal justice system that supports prevention and successful reintegration of offenders, while promoting the protection of public safety.

Vote summary

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

Operating expense
1 Operational Support 26,037,600 23,046,700 2,990,900 23,289,414
2 Corrections Centre for Professional Advancement and Training 12,285,100 13,169,100 (884,000) 18,743,174
3 Institutional Services 905,354,000 903,150,200 2,203,800 1,007,351,082
4 Community Correctional Services 151,448,300 144,146,200 7,302,100 140,933,740
5 Correctional Services Oversight and Investigations 5,986,600 5,836,600 150,000 5,537,074
  Total operating expense to be voted 1,101,111,600 1,089,348,800 11,762,800 1,195,854,484
  Total operating expense 1,101,111,600 1,089,348,800 11,762,800 1,195,854,484

Capital expense
10 Institutional Services, expense related to capital assets 1,000 1,000 - -
11 Community Services, expense related to capital assets 1,000 1,000 - -
  Total capital expense to be voted 2,000 2,000 - -
S Amortization, Institutional Services, the Financial Administration Act 836,100 681,100 155,000 660,824
  Total statutory appropriations 836,100 681,100 155,000 660,824
  Total capital expense 838,100 683,100 155,000 660,824

Capital assets
8 Institutional Services 151,000 151,000 - 102,034,588
  Total capital assets to be voted 151,000 151,000 - 102,034,588
  Total capital assets 151,000 151,000 - 102,034,588

Standard account by item and sub-items

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

Operating expense
2605-1 Operational Support    
 

Salaries and wages

   19,045,200
 

Employee benefits

   2,819,600
 

Transportation and communication

   357,100
 

Services

   3,181,800
 

Supplies and equipment

   2,425,400
 

Transfer payments

    
 

Community Reintegration and Specialized Programming

 1,076,000  
 

Community Works Program

 2,212,400 3,288,400
  Subtotal   31,117,500
  Less: Recoveries   5,079,900
  Total operating expense to be voted   26,037,600
2605-2 Corrections Centre for Professional Advancement and Training    
 

Salaries and wages

   8,410,800
 

Employee benefits

   871,500
 

Transportation and communication

   283,600
 

Services

   1,993,600
 

Supplies and equipment

   725,600
  Total operating expense to be voted   12,285,100
2605-3 Institutional Services    
 

Salaries and wages

   617,153,400
 

Employee benefits

   125,712,800
 

Transportation and communication

   14,445,800
 

Services

   69,979,700
 

Supplies and equipment

   71,844,600
 

Transfer payments

    
 

Compassionate allowances to permanently handicapped inmates

 11,600  
 

Violence Awareness Program

 192,300  
 

Offender Rehabilitation Programs

 6,013,800 6,217,700
  Total operating expense to be voted   905,354,000
2605-4 Community Correctional Services    
 

Salaries and wages

   105,422,200
 

Employee benefits

   17,541,700
 

Transportation and communication

   3,125,000
 

Services

   7,623,100
 

Supplies and equipment

   1,136,400
 

Transfer payments

    
 

Assistance to Inmates - Rehabilitation Assistance

 25,000  
 

Community Residential / Non-Residential Client Services

 16,574,900 16,599,900
  Total operating expense to be voted   151,448,300
2605-5 Correctional Services Oversight and Investigations    
 

Salaries and wages

   4,718,000
 

Employee benefits

   591,700
 

Transportation and communication

   155,000
 

Services

   485,900
 

Supplies and equipment

   36,000
  Total operating expense to be voted   5,986,600
  Total operating expense for Correctional Services   1,101,111,600

Capital expense
2605-10 Institutional Services, expense related to capital assets    
 

Other transactions

   1,000
  Total capital expense to be voted   1,000
2605-11 Community Services, expense related to capital assets    
 

Other transactions

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

Other transactions

    
Statutory

Amortization, Institutional Services, the Financial Administration Act

   836,100
  Total capital expense for Correctional Services   838,100

Capital assets
2605-8 Institutional Services    
 

Machinery and equipment - asset costs

   150,000
 

Land and marine fleet - asset costs

   1,000
  Total capital assets to be voted   151,000
  Total capital assets for Correctional Services   151,000

Justice Technology Services - Vote 2606

Justice Technology Services (JTS) provides information technology leadership and advice to its ministry partners. JTS delivers highly integrated, complex technology services and solutions; and reliable, responsive operational support. This is in alignment with the provincial Enterprise Technology Strategy that enables and supports business priorities and modernization across the Justice Sector ministries. Key support is provided in technology solutions, information management and planning, service management, security and project management.

Vote summary

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

Operating expense
1 Justice Technology Services 78,456,100 81,310,200 (2,854,100) 63,429,617
  Total operating expense to be voted 78,456,100 81,310,200 (2,854,100) 63,429,617
  Total operating expense 78,456,100 81,310,200 (2,854,100) 63,429,617

Operating assets
3 Justice Technology Services 5,300,000 5,000,000 300,000 4,099,652
  Total operating assets to be voted 5,300,000 5,000,000 300,000 4,099,652
  Total operating assets 5,300,000 5,000,000 300,000 4,099,652

Capital expense
5 Justice Technology Services, expense related to capital assets 1,000 1,000 - -
  Total capital expense to be voted 1,000 1,000 - -
S Amortization, the Financial Administration Act 4,982,800 4,327,600 655,200 272,400
  Total statutory appropriations 4,982,800 4,327,600 655,200 272,400
  Total capital expense 4,983,800 4,328,600 655,200 272,400

Capital assets
4 Justice Technology Services 9,103,000 10,120,300 (1,017,300) 5,696,605
  Total capital assets to be voted 9,103,000 10,120,300 (1,017,300) 5,696,605
  Total capital assets 9,103,000 10,120,300 (1,017,300) 5,696,605

Standard account by item and sub-items

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

Operating expense
2606-1 Justice Technology Services  
 

Salaries and wages

 37,669,500
 

Employee benefits

 4,984,400
 

Transportation and communication

 21,596,900
 

Services

 155,682,700
 

Supplies and equipment

 5,372,600
  Subtotal 225,306,100
  Less: Recoveries 146,850,000
  Total operating expense to be voted 78,456,100
  Total operating expense for Justice Technology Services 78,456,100

Operating assets
2606-3 Justice Technology Services  
 

Deposits and prepaid expenses

 5,300,000
  Total operating assets to be voted 5,300,000
  Total operating assets for Justice Technology Services 5,300,000

Capital expense
2606-5 Justice Technology Services, expense related to capital assets  
 

Other transactions

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

Other transactions

  
Statutory

Amortization, the Financial Administration Act

 4,982,800
  Total capital expense for Justice Technology Services 4,983,800

Capital assets
2606-4 Justice Technology Services  
 

Information technology hardware

 8,332,000
 

Business application software - asset costs

 771,000
  Total capital assets to be voted 9,103,000
  Total capital assets for Justice Technology Services 9,103,000

Agencies, Boards and Commissions - Vote 2607

Agencies, Boards and Commissions supports the operation of ministry agencies including the Ontario Police Arbitration and Adjudication Commission and the Death Investigation Oversight Council.

Vote summary

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

Operating expense
1 Agencies, Boards and Commissions 7,367,800 892,600 6,475,200 1,037,497
  Total operating expense to be voted 7,367,800 892,600 6,475,200 1,037,497
  Total operating expense 7,367,800 892,600 6,475,200 1,037,497

Standard account by item and sub-items

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

Operating expense
2607-1 Agencies, Boards and Commissions    
 

Salaries and wages

   1,424,500
 

Employee benefits

   203,300
 

Transportation and communication

   86,000
 

Services

   5,630,000
 

Supplies and equipment

   24,000
  Total operating expense to be voted   7,367,800
  Sub-Items:    
  Ontario Police Arbitration and Adjudication Commission    
 

Salaries and wages

 983,200  
 

Employee benefits

 147,900  
 

Transportation and communication

 40,000  
 

Services

 5,534,300  
 

Supplies and equipment

 14,000 6,719,400
  Death Investigation Oversight Council    
 

Salaries and wages

 441,300  
 

Employee benefits

 55,400  
 

Transportation and communication

 46,000  
 

Services

 95,700  
 

Supplies and equipment

 10,000 648,400
  Total operating expense to be voted   7,367,800
  Total operating expense for Agencies, Boards and Commissions   7,367,800

Emergency Planning and Management - Vote 2609

Emergency Planning and Management is dedicated to providing quality services related to public safety, security, and death investigations. This is achieved through the Office of the Chief Coroner/Ontario Forensic Pathology Service and the Office of the Fire Marshal. They are devoted to the identification of issues and their resolution through effective protection, prevention, response, scientific, investigative, training and public education initiatives. These sections strive to be leaders in ensuring that all of Ontario’s diverse communities are safe and secure thereby supporting the government in its priority of stronger, safer communities.

Vote summary

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

Operating expense
5 Office of the Chief Coroner and Ontario Forensic Pathology Service 70,611,900 64,210,900 6,401,000 68,729,904
8 Office of the Fire Marshal 43,052,600 25,681,300 17,371,300 30,911,235
  Total operating expense to be voted 113,664,500 89,892,200 23,772,300 99,641,139
  Total operating expense 113,664,500 89,892,200 23,772,300 99,641,139

Capital expense
7 Emergency Planning and Management 1,000 1,000 - -
  Total capital expense to be voted 1,000 1,000 - -
S Amortization, the Financial Administration Act 3,468,600 791,900 2,676,700 580,571
  Total statutory appropriations 3,468,600 791,900 2,676,700 580,571
  Total capital expense 3,469,600 792,900 2,676,700 580,571

Capital assets
6 Emergency Planning and Management 33,648,100 3,770,000 29,878,100 -
  Total capital assets to be voted 33,648,100 3,770,000 29,878,100 -
  Total capital assets 33,648,100 3,770,000 29,878,100 -

Standard account by item and sub-items

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

Operating expense
2609-5 Office of the Chief Coroner and Ontario Forensic Pathology Service  
 

Salaries and wages

 25,998,500
 

Employee benefits

 4,488,100
 

Transportation and communication

 2,167,500
 

Services

 35,275,000
 

Supplies and equipment

 1,032,800
 

Transfer payments

  
 

Grants for Forensic Services

 1,650,000
  Total operating expense to be voted 70,611,900
2609-8 Office of the Fire Marshal  
 

Salaries and wages

 18,100,700
 

Employee benefits

 2,886,700
 

Transportation and communication

 692,500
 

Services

 7,021,800
 

Supplies and equipment

 1,185,900
 

Transfer payments

  
 

Grants for Fire Safety

 13,165,000
  Total operating expense to be voted 43,052,600
  Total operating expense for Emergency Planning and Management 113,664,500

Capital expense
2609-7 Emergency Planning and Management  
 

Other transactions

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

Other transactions

  
Statutory

Amortization, the Financial Administration Act

 3,468,600
  Total capital expense for Emergency Planning and Management 3,469,600

Capital assets
2609-6 Emergency Planning and Management  
 

Machinery and equipment - asset costs

 22,234,400
 

Land and marine fleet - asset costs

 11,413,700
  Total capital assets to be voted 33,648,100
  Total capital assets for Emergency Planning and Management 33,648,100

Strategic Policy Division - Vote 2610

Strategic Policy Division is responsible for leading the development of evidenced-based policy, regulations and legislation, along with the coordination of justice sector intergovernmental activities to support ministry and government priorities.

Vote summary

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

Operating expense
1 Strategic Policy Division 6,922,300 6,838,300 84,000 7,686,719
  Total operating expense to be voted 6,922,300 6,838,300 84,000 7,686,719
  Total operating expense 6,922,300 6,838,300 84,000 7,686,719

Capital expense
4 Strategic Policy Division, expense related to capital assets 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 - -

Standard account by item and sub-items

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

Operating expense
2610-1 Strategic Policy Division  
 

Salaries and wages

 5,566,800
 

Employee benefits

 761,200
 

Transportation and communication

 240,900
 

Services

 93,500
 

Supplies and equipment

 231,500
 

Transfer payments

  
 

Miscellaneous Grants for Administrative Services

 28,400
  Total operating expense to be voted 6,922,300
  Total operating expense for Strategic Policy Division 6,922,300

Capital expense
2610-4 Strategic Policy Division, expense related to capital assets  
 

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 Strategic Policy Division 2,000

Inspectorate - Vote 2612

The Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 (CSPA), and its regulations establish a modern legislative framework for public safety. A key component is the position of Inspector General of Policing (IG) with arm’s-length duties and authorities to be executed by a new modern regulatory entity – the Inspectorate of Policing (IoP) – to provide oversight of CSPA compliance. The IoP, the first of its kind in Canada, will drive improvements in public safety performance through a robust system of advising, monitoring, inspecting, and investigating supported by data collection, data analysis, and data interpretation. Once the CSPA is in force on April 1, 2024, the IoP will be fully operational to deliver on the IG’s duties and authorities as outlined in Part VII of the CSPA.

Vote summary

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

Operating expense
2 Inspectorate 11,042,300 8,669,100 2,373,200 7,577,867
  Total operating expense to be voted 11,042,300 8,669,100 2,373,200 7,577,867
  Total operating expense 11,042,300 8,669,100 2,373,200 7,577,867

Standard account by item and sub-items

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

Operating expense
2612-2 Inspectorate  
 

Salaries and wages

 6,534,300
 

Employee benefits

 889,700
 

Transportation and communication

 355,100
 

Services

 2,998,100
 

Supplies and equipment

 265,100
  Total operating expense to be voted 11,042,300
  Total operating expense for Inspectorate 11,042,300

Emergency Services Telecommunications - Vote 2614

Emergency Services Telecommunications Division (ESTD) provides dedicated oversight and support to the ministry’s three large-scale telecommunications programs that are currently underway: 1) Public Safety Radio Network (PSRN), 2) Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG 9-1-1) and 3) development of a Public Safety Broadband Network (PSBN). The Division is responsible for the delivery of the modernized PSRN to support critical first responders across the province with upgraded digital technology. ESTD is supporting the provincial transition to the new NG 9-1-1 network to meet Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) standards and keep Ontario safe. The Division is also leading the development of the Public Safety Broadband Network working with intergovernmental stakeholders and other ministry partners.

Vote summary

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

Operating expense
1 Emergency Services Telecommunications 278,234,300 218,629,200 59,605,100 127,506,699
  Total operating expense to be voted 278,234,300 218,629,200 59,605,100 127,506,699
  Total operating expense 278,234,300 218,629,200 59,605,100 127,506,699

Operating assets
3 Emergency Services Telecommunications 2,908,500 3,000,000 (91,500) 2,064,023
  Total operating assets to be voted 2,908,500 3,000,000 (91,500) 2,064,023
  Total operating assets 2,908,500 3,000,000 (91,500) 2,064,023

Capital expense
2 Emergency Services Telecommunications 4,850,400 956,400 3,894,000 -
  Total capital expense to be voted 4,850,400 956,400 3,894,000 -
S Amortization, the Financial Administration Act 46,334,500 11,432,800 34,901,700 1,844,461
  Total statutory appropriations 46,334,500 11,432,800 34,901,700 1,844,461
  Total capital expense 51,184,900 12,389,200 38,795,700 1,844,461

Capital assets
4 Emergency Services Telecommunications 308,211,200 332,164,500 (23,953,300) 63,661,213
  Total capital assets to be voted 308,211,200 332,164,500 (23,953,300) 63,661,213
  Total capital assets 308,211,200 332,164,500 (23,953,300) 63,661,213

Standard account by item and sub-items

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

Operating expense
2614-1 Emergency Services Telecommunications  
 

Salaries and wages

 7,245,700
 

Employee benefits

 902,700
 

Transportation and communication

 217,579,300
 

Services

 21,394,500
 

Supplies and equipment

 2,114,100
 

Transfer payments

  
 

Next Generation 9-1-1

 71,998,000
  Subtotal 321,234,300
  Less: Recoveries 43,000,000
  Total operating expense to be voted 278,234,300
  Total operating expense for Emergency Services Telecommunications 278,234,300

Operating assets
2614-3 Emergency Services Telecommunications  
 

Deposits and prepaid expenses

 2,908,500
  Total operating assets to be voted 2,908,500
  Total operating assets for Emergency Services Telecommunications 2,908,500

Capital expense
2614-2 Emergency Services Telecommunications  
 

Other transactions

 4,850,400
  Total capital expense to be voted 4,850,400
  Statutory appropriations  
 

Other transactions

  
Statutory

Amortization, the Financial Administration Act

 46,334,500
  Total capital expense for Emergency Services Telecommunications 51,184,900

Capital assets
2614-4 Emergency Services Telecommunications  
 

Dams and engineering structures - asset costs

 129,441,300
 

Information technology hardware

 178,769,900
  Total capital assets to be voted 308,211,200
  Total capital assets for Emergency Services Telecommunications 308,211,200

Data Insights and Strategic Initiatives - Vote 2615

The Data Insights and Strategic Initiatives division is focused on advancing Ontario’s criminal justice sector through innovation, digital integration, data and analysis, insights and client-focused project services and solutions. The division will continue to advance ministry capacity in project management, change management, digital literacy and maturity, and Lean.

Vote summary

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

Operating expense
1 Data Insights and Strategic Initiatives 8,650,900 6,098,300 2,552,600 19,521,114
  Total operating expense to be voted 8,650,900 6,098,300 2,552,600 19,521,114
  Total operating expense 8,650,900 6,098,300 2,552,600 19,521,114

Standard account by item and sub-items

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

Operating expense
2615-1 Data Insights and Strategic Initiatives  
 

Salaries and wages

 3,418,400
 

Employee benefits

 575,300
 

Services

 4,657,200
  Total operating expense to be voted 8,650,900
  Total operating expense for Data Insights and Strategic Initiatives 8,650,900

Health Services - Vote 2616

Health Services provides strategic leadership to advance an accredited health care model that supports a standard of care that is equivalent to community health care and considers health equity and culturally appropriate care. It is responsible for establishing clinical autonomy and independent oversight of health care resources and staff, liaising with health system partners to ensure access to care at points of transition and adoption of best practices, and supporting the mental health and wellness of public safety personnel through corporate wellness initiatives and the promotion of early intervention and access to specialized mental health services.

Vote summary

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

Operating expense
1 Health Services 81,858,100 28,095,200 53,762,900 4,872,134
  Total operating expense to be voted 81,858,100 28,095,200 53,762,900 4,872,134
  Total operating expense 81,858,100 28,095,200 53,762,900 4,872,134

Capital expense
2 Health Services 1,000 - 1,000 -
  Total capital expense to be voted 1,000 - 1,000 -
S Amortization, the Financial Administration Act 604,500 - 604,500 -
  Total statutory appropriations 604,500 - 604,500 -
  Total capital expense 605,500 - 605,500 -

Capital assets
3 Health Services 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
2616-1 Health Services    
 

Salaries and wages

   2,518,900
 

Employee benefits

   358,500
 

Transportation and communication

   38,400
 

Services

   31,611,600
 

Supplies and equipment

   23,755,100
 

Transfer payments

    
 

Secure Treatment Unit

 15,410,600  
 

Mental Health Services for Public Safety Personnel (PSP)

 8,165,000 23,575,600
  Total operating expense to be voted   81,858,100
  Total operating expense for Health Services   81,858,100

Capital expense
2616-2 Health Services    
 

Other transactions

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

Other transactions

    
Statutory

Amortization, the Financial Administration Act

   604,500
  Total capital expense for Health Services   605,500

Capital assets
2616-3 Health Services    
 

Information technology hardware

   1,000
  Total capital assets to be voted   1,000
  Total capital assets for Health Services   1,000

Infrastructure - Vote 2617

Infrastructure Division provides strategic leadership in the oversight of the Ministry's capital and infrastructure projects including leasing accommodations, from procurement to building completion, and in ensuring compliance with the Ministry's technical standards for architectural design and engineering needs. It is responsible for the long-term management of capital policies and standards and oversees the development of new facilities and the redevelopment of existing facilities through rapid, traditional and P3 infrastructure procurement delivery models in strategic collaboration with the Ministry of Infrastructure, Infrastructure Ontario and other partner ministries.

Vote summary

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

Operating expense
1 Infrastructure 163,725,700 159,205,000 4,520,700 179,520,892
  Total operating expense to be voted 163,725,700 159,205,000 4,520,700 179,520,892
  Total operating expense 163,725,700 159,205,000 4,520,700 179,520,892

Capital expense
2 Infrastructure 151,071,400 67,661,300 83,410,100 77,805,883
  Total capital expense to be voted 151,071,400 67,661,300 83,410,100 77,805,883
S Amortization, the Financial Administration Act 5,039,400 4,891,600 147,800 2,337,321
  Total statutory appropriations 5,039,400 4,891,600 147,800 2,337,321
  Total capital expense 156,110,800 72,552,900 83,557,900 80,143,204

Capital assets
3 Infrastructure 382,703,900 296,302,800 86,401,100 79,982,568
  Total capital assets to be voted 382,703,900 296,302,800 86,401,100 79,982,568
  Total capital assets 382,703,900 296,302,800 86,401,100 79,982,568

Standard account by item and sub-items

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

Operating expense
2617-1 Infrastructure    
 

Salaries and wages

   2,019,500
 

Employee benefits

   311,700
 

Transportation and communication

   162,000
 

Services

   121,100,800
 

Supplies and equipment

   44,900
 

Other transactions

    
 

Public Private Partnership Financing Cost

   40,086,800
  Total operating expense to be voted   163,725,700
  Sub-Items:    
  Infrastructure    
 

Salaries and wages

 2,019,500  
 

Employee benefits

 311,700  
 

Transportation and communication

 162,000  
 

Services

 92,500  
 

Supplies and equipment

 44,900 2,630,600
  Charge For Accommodation Costs    
 

Services

 88,789,400 88,789,400
  P3 Projects Contractual Costs    
 

Services

 32,218,900  
 

Other transactions

    
 

Public Private Partnership Financing Cost

 40,086,800 72,305,700
  Total operating expense to be voted   163,725,700
  Total operating expense for Infrastructure   163,725,700

Capital expense
2617-2 Infrastructure    
 

Services

   38,415,200
 

Supplies and equipment

   4,000
 

Other transactions

   112,652,200
  Total capital expense to be voted   151,071,400
  Statutory appropriations    
 

Other transactions

    
Statutory

Amortization, the Financial Administration Act

   5,039,400
  Total capital expense for Infrastructure   156,110,800

Capital assets
2617-3 Infrastructure    
 

Buildings - asset costs

   41,124,300
 

Buildings – alternative financing and procurement

   332,242,500
 

Machinery and equipment - asset costs

   500,000
 

Information technology hardware

   8,837,100
  Total capital assets to be voted   382,703,900
  Total capital assets for Infrastructure   382,703,900