Summary

The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport provides leadership for these fast-growing sectors of the provincial economy which are fundamental to the prosperity and quality of life of Ontario citizens.

The Ministry works with the tourism sector to stimulate economic growth, investment and competitiveness in the rapidly changing world of travel and leisure.

By providing leadership within the arts and culture community, the Ministry helps grow the creative economy, build a dynamic cultural environment with vibrant liveable communities in Ontario and encourage stewardship of heritage assets.

The Ministry helps broaden participation in sport and recreation to enable Ontarians to lead healthy, active lifestyles and enhances opportunities for high-performance athletes to achieve success. Hosting high-profile sport events increases job creation and encourages economic growth.

Ministry Program Summary

Operating expense

Vote Program Estimates 2016‑17 Estimates 2015‑16 Difference between 2016‑17 and 2015‑16 Actual 2014‑15
3801 Ministry Administration Program $9,765,400 $6,829,700 $2,935,700 $8,056,543
3802 Tourism Program $125,353,900 $133,059,400 ($7,705,500) $142,822,209
3803 Sport, Recreation and Community Programs $57,667,000 $53,781,600 $3,885,400 $54,036,684
3805 Culture Program $245,318,100 $251,638,600 ($6,320,500) $245,724,702
3806 Ontario Trillium Foundation Program $90,001,000 $115,001,000 ($25,000,000) $115,000,000
3808 Ontario Cultural Media Tax Credits $414,042,500 $439,692,900 ($25,650,400) $421,791,294
  Pan/parapan american games secretariat - $194,298,800 ($194,298,800) $228,927,662
  Total operating expense to be voted $942,147,900 $1,194,302,000 ($252,154,100) $1,216,359,094
  Statutory appropriations $83,187 $83,187 - $65,968
  Ministry total operating expense $942,231,087 $1,194,385,187 ($252,154,100) $1,216,425,062
  Consolidation adjustment - Ontario Place Corporation $5,529,900 $4,270,000 $1,259,900 $4,989,000
  Consolidation adjustment- Metro Toronto Convention Centre $47,883,600 $47,288,600 $595,000 $46,146,373
  Consolidation adjustment- Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation $1,550,000 $2,549,000 ($999,000) ($4,445,390)
  Consolidation adjustment- Ontario Science Centre $13,931,000 $13,543,000 $388,000 $11,745,741
  Consolidation adjustment- Ontario Trillium Foundation $3,425,000 $4,486,700 ($1,061,700) $1,670,609
  Consolidation adjustment- Royal Ontario Museum $31,823,000 $27,862,300 $3,960,700 $26,282,000
  Consolidation adjustment- Ontario Arts Council $1,166,000 $920,300 $245,700 $2,055,445
  Consolidation adjustment- Niagara Parks Commission $81,435,500 $77,433,400 $4,002,100 $77,610,601
  Consolidation adjustment- Ottawa Convention Centre $16,358,000 $15,048,700 $1,309,300 $15,606,000
  Consolidation adjustment- TO2015 - $290,099,400 ($290,099,400) $175,575,000
  Total including consolidation and other adjustments $1,145,333,087 $1,677,886,587 ($532,553,500) $1,573,660,441

Capital expense

Vote Program Estimates 2016‑17 Estimates 2015‑16 Difference between 2016‑17 and 2015‑16 Actual 2014‑15
3801 Ministry Administration Program $2,000 $2,000 - -
3802 Tourism Program $1,000 $1,000 - -
3803 Sport, Recreation and Community Programs $97,374,200 - $97,374,200 -
3804 Tourism and culture capital Program $46,254,500 $37,305,600 $8,948,900 $39,872,818
3805 Culture Program $1,000 $1,000 - -
3806 Ontario Trillium Foundation Program $25,000,000 - $25,000,000 -
  Pan/parapan american games secretariat - $420,162,400 ($420,162,400) -
  Total capital expense to be voted $168,632,700 $457,472,000 ($288,839,300) $39,872,818
  Statutory appropriations $672,500 $4,000 $668,500 -
  Ministry total capital expense $169,305,200 $457,476,000 ($288,170,800) $39,872,818
  Consolidation adjustment - ontario place corporation $600,000 $577,000 $23,000 $840,000
  Consolidation adjustment - Metro Toronto Convention Centre $9,279,700 $8,721,700 $558,000 $8,522,154
  Consolidation adjustment- Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation $2,024,000 $1,474,000 $550,000 $1,096,920
  Consolidation adjustment- Ontario Science Centre $235,000 $5,901,000 ($5,666,000) $5,996,000
  Consolidation adjustment- Ontario Trillium Foundation $505,100 $513,300 ($8,200) $507,075
  Consolidation adjustment- Royal Ontario Museum $9,754,000 $12,297,000 ($2,543,000) $8,265,988
  Consolidation adjustment- Ontario Arts Council $250,000 $200,000 $50,000 $75,118
  Consolidation adjustment- niagara parks commission $9,171,000 $8,728,200 $442,800 $6,252,151
  Consolidation adjustment- Ottawa Convention Centre $5,276,100 $5,303,800 ($27,700) $5,283,000
  Consolidation adjustment– colleges ($12,297,300) - ($12,297,300) -
  Total including consolidation and other adjustments $194,102,800 $501,192,000 ($307,089,200) $76,711,224

Capital assets

Vote Program Estimates 2016‑17 Estimates 2015‑16 Difference between 2016‑17 and 2015‑16 Actual 2014‑15
3801 Ministry Administration Program $2,000 $2,000 - -
3802 Tourism Program $34,521,000 $23,391,000 $11,130,000 $3,190,001
3803 Sport, Recreation and Community Programs $6,222,200 - $6,222,200 -
3805 Culture Program $1,000 $1,000 - -
  Pan/parapan american games secretariat - $7,674,200 ($7,674,200) $25,253,481
  Total capital assets to be voted $40,746,200 $31,068,200 $9,678,000 $28,443,482
  Ministry total capital assets $40,746,200 $31,068,200 $9,678,000 $28,443,482
  Ministry total operating and capital including consolidation and other adjustments (not including assets) $1,339,435,887 $2,179,078,587 ($839,642,700) $1,650,371,665

Reconciliation to previously published data

Operating expense 2015‑16 Estimates 2014‑15 Actual
Total operating expense previously published footnote 1 $1,194,185,187 $1,216,225,062
Government reorganization    
Transfer of functions from other ministries $200,000 $200,000
Restated total operating expense $1,194,385,187 $1,216,425,062

Ministry Administration Program - vote 3801

The Ministry Administration Program includes the Minister's Office, the Parliamentary Assistant's Office, the Deputy Minister's Office and the Communications Branch. The program is responsible for overall direction and corporate leadership of the Ministry and internal administration.

Vote summary

Operating expense

Item number Item Estimates 2016‑17 Estimates 2015‑16 Difference between 2016‑17 and 2015‑16 Actual 2014‑15
1 Ministry administration $9,765,400 $6,829,700 $2,935,700 $8,056,543
  Total operating expense to be voted $9,765,400 $6,829,700 $2,935,700 $8,056,543
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 - $16,667
  Total statutory appropriations $80,187 $80,187 - $65,968
  Total operating expense $9,845,587 $6,909,887 $2,935,700 $8,122,511

Capital expense

Item number Item Estimates 2016‑17 Estimates 2015‑16 Difference between 2016‑17 and 2015‑16 Actual 2014‑15
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

Item number Item Estimates 2016‑17 Estimates 2015‑16 Difference between 2016‑17 and 2015‑16 Actual 2014‑15
2 Ministry administration $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

Operating expense

Vote-item number Standard account by item and sub-items Amount Amount
3801-1 Ministry administration    
  Salaries and wages   $5,050,700
  Employee benefits   $633,300
  Transportation and communication   $278,200
  Services   $3,584,300
  Supplies and equipment   $218,900
  Total operating expense to be voted   $9,765,400
  Sub-items:    
  Main office    
  Salaries and wages $2,603,400  
  Employee benefits $326,500  
  Transportation and communication $213,200  
  Services $320,800  
  Supplies and equipment $86,900 $3,550,800
  Communications services    
  Salaries and wages $2,447,300  
  Employee benefits $306,800  
  Transportation and communication $50,000  
  Services $337,200  
  Supplies and equipment $126,000 $3,267,300
  Information technology    
  Services $1,111,600 $1,111,600
  Legal Services    
  Transportation and communication $15,000  
  Services $1,814,700  
  Supplies and equipment $6,000 $1,835,700
  Total operating expense to be voted   $9,765,400
  Statutory appropriations    
Statutory Minister's salary, the Executive Council Act   $47,841
Statutory Parliamentary Assistants' salaries, the Executive Council Act   $32,346
  Total operating expense for Ministry Administration Program   $9,845,587

Capital expense

Vote-item number Standard account by item and sub-items Amount
3801-3 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

Vote-item number Standard account by item and sub-items Amount
3801-2 Ministry administration  
  Land and marine fleet - asset costs $2,000
  Total capital assets to be voted $2,000
  Total capital assets for Ministry Administration Program $2,000

Tourism Program - vote 3802

The Tourism Program seeks to sustain and grow the competitiveness of Ontario's tourism industry.

The Ministry works in partnership with tourism associations and partners to strengthen and build the tourism industry and promote Ontario worldwide as a premier, four-season tourist destination. This includes providing support to the 13 Regional Tourism Organizations and festivals and events across the province, identifying tourism investment and development opportunities, and providing strategic research to keep tourism stakeholders well informed about trends, issues, and visitor expectations.

The Ministry oversees the activities and accountabilities of six agencies and two attractions that promote tourism, economic growth and job creation. The Ministry's tourism attractions and agencies are the stewards of unique historic facilities, green space and parklands in regions across Ontario, and offer a range of educational, recreational, cultural and entertainment programs for residents and visitors.

Vote summary

Operating expense

Item number Item Estimates 2016‑17 Estimates 2015‑16 Difference between 2016‑17 and 2015‑16 Actual 2014‑15
1 Tourism $125,353,900 $133,059,400 ($7,705,500) $142,822,209
  Total operating expense to be voted $125,353,900 $133,059,400 ($7,705,500) $142,822,209
S Bad debt expense, the Financial Administration Act $1,000 $1,000 - -
  Total statutory appropriations $1,000 $1,000 - -
  Total operating expense $125,354,900 $133,060,400 ($7,705,500) $142,822,209

Capital expense

Item number Item Estimates 2016‑17 Estimates 2015‑16 Difference between 2016‑17 and 2015‑16 Actual 2014‑15
3 Tourism $1,000 $1,000 - -
  Total capital expense to be voted $1,000 $1,000 - -
S Amortization, the Financial Administration Act $669,500 $1,000 $668,500 -
  Total statutory appropriations $669,500 $1,000 $668,500 -
  Total capital expense $670,500 $2,000 $668,500 -

Capital assets

Item number Item Estimates 2016‑17 Estimates 2015‑16 Difference between 2016‑17 and 2015‑16 Actual 2014‑15
2 Tourism $34,521,000 $23,391,000 $11,130,000 $3,190,001
  Total capital assets to be voted $34,521,000 $23,391,000 $11,130,000 $3,190,001
  Total capital assets $34,521,000 $23,391,000 $11,130,000 $3,190,001

Standard account by item and sub-items

Operating expense

Vote-item number Standard account by item and sub-items Amount Amount Amount
3802-1 Tourism      
  Salaries and wages     $12,448,900
  Employee benefits     $1,918,300
  Transportation and communication     $486,700
  Services     $3,870,100
  Supplies and equipment     $959,600
  Transfer payments      
  Grants in support of tourism investment development   $3,500,000  
  Grants in Support of the Festival and Event Attractions and Support Program   $17,010,000  
  Grants in support of tourism regions   $38,500,000  
  Ontario tourism marketing partnership corporation   $37,467,500  
  Ontario place corporation   $2,070,000  
  St. Lawrence parks commission   $7,122,800 $105,670,300
  Total operating expense to be voted     $125,353,900
  Sub-items:      
  Tourism policy and development      
  Salaries and wages   $4,463,200  
  Employee benefits   $721,000  
  Transportation and communication   $274,000  
  Services   $1,208,900  
  Supplies and equipment   $126,600  
  Transfer payments      
  Grants in support of tourism investment development $3,500,000    
  Grants in Support of the Festival and Event Attractions and Support Program $17,010,000    
  Grants in support of tourism regions $38,500,000 $59,010,000 $65,803,700
  Tourism marketing      
  Transfer payments      
  Ontario tourism marketing partnership corporation   $37,467,500 $37,467,500
  Tourism planning and operations      
  Salaries and wages   $7,985,700  
  Employee benefits   $1,197,300  
  Transportation and communication   $212,700  
  Services   $2,661,200  
  Supplies and equipment   $833,000  
  Transfer payments      
  Ontario place corporation $2,070,000    
  St. Lawrence parks commission $7,122,800 $9,192,800 $22,082,700
  Total operating expense to be voted     $125,353,900
  Statutory appropriations      
  Other transactions      
Statutory Bad debt expense, the Financial Administration Act     $1,000
  Total operating expense for Tourism Program     $125,354,900

Capital expense

Vote-item number Standard account by item and sub-items Amount
3802-3 Tourism  
  Other transactions $1,000
  Total capital expense to be voted $1,000
  Statutory appropriations  
  Other transactions  
Statutory Amortization, the Financial Administration Act $669,500
  Total capital expense for Tourism Program $670,500

Capital assets

Vote-item number Standard account by item and sub-items Amount
3802-2 Tourism  
  Land $34,520,000
  Land and marine fleet - asset costs $1,000
  Total capital assets to be voted $34,521,000
  Total capital assets for Tourism Program $34,521,000

Sport, Recreation and Community Programs - vote 3803

The Ministry's sport, recreation and community programs are working to increase Ontarians' sport and physical activity participation levels and developing high performance athletes whose achievements inspire people across Ontario and Canada.

The Ministry’s support for ‘Amateur sport’ is focused on participation, development and excellence for athletes of all ages and abilities. The Ministry is also committed to ensuring the sport legacy from the 2015 Pan/Parapan American Games is achieved.

The Ministry leads Ontario's interests in 'Recreation' by providing funding for key partners to deliver projects that increase physical activity including targeted supports to engage Aboriginal communities and provide after school programs among children and youth; provide coordination for provincial interests in trails, parkland, open space and water based recreation resources.

The Ministry also aligns its support for Recreation and Community programs against the goals and priorities of the Framework for Recreation in Canada 2015.

In 2016-17 the Pan/Parapan American Games Secretariat`s responsibilities to wind down provincial activities related to the Games have been transferred to the Ministry's Sport, Recreation and Community Program.

From April 2016, the Sport, Recreation and Community Programs will be assuming the responsibility for professional combative sports which includes the Office of the Athletic Commissioner and the Athletic Control Act, 1990.

Vote summary

Operating expense

Item number Item Estimates 2016‑17 Estimates 2015‑16 Difference between 2016‑17 and 2015‑16 Actual 2014‑15
1 Sport, recreation and community $57,667,000 $53,781,600 $3,885,400 $54,036,684
  Total operating expense to be voted $57,667,000 $53,781,600 $3,885,400 $54,036,684
S Bad debt expense, the Financial Administration Act $1,000 $1,000 - -
  Total statutory appropriations $1,000 $1,000 - -
  Total operating expense $57,668,000 $53,782,600 $3,885,400 $54,036,684

Capital expense

Item number Item Estimates 2016‑17 Estimates 2015‑16 Difference between 2016‑17 and 2015‑16 Actual 2014‑15
3 Sport, recreation and community $97,374,200 - $97,374,200 -
  Total capital expense to be voted $97,374,200 - $97,374,200 -
  Total capital expense $97,374,200 - $97,374,200 -

Capital assets

Item number Item Estimates 2016‑17 Estimates 2015‑16 Difference between 2016‑17 and 2015‑16 Actual 2014‑15
2 Sport, recreation and community $6,222,200 - $6,222,200 -
  Total capital assets to be voted $6,222,200 - $6,222,200 -
  Total capital assets $6,222,200 - $6,222,200 -

Standard account by item and sub-items

Operating expense

Vote-item number Standard account by item and sub-items Amount Amount
3803-1 Sport, recreation and community    
  Salaries and wages   $5,674,200
  Employee benefits   $701,400
  Transportation and communication   $361,000
  Services   $1,836,600
  Supplies and equipment   $408,000
  Transfer payments    
  Pan/parapan american games $715,000  
  Sport and athlete development $24,516,800  
  Youth programs $13,500,000  
  Ontario sport and recreation communities fund $7,204,000  
  Aboriginal programs $2,750,000 $48,685,800
  Total operating expense to be voted   $57,667,000
  Statutory appropriations    
  Other transactions    
Statutory Bad debt expense, the Financial Administration Act   $1,000
  Total operating expense for Sport, Recreation and Community Programs   $57,668,000

Capital expense

Vote-item number Standard account by item and sub-items Amount
3803-3 Sport, recreation and community  
  Transfer payments  
  Pan/parapan American games infrastructure $97,374,200
  Total capital expense to be voted $97,374,200
  Total capital expense for Sport, Recreation and Community Programs $97,374,200

Capital assets

Vote-item number Standard account by item and sub-items Amount
3803-2 Sport, recreation and community  
  Buildings - asset costs $6,222,200
  Total capital assets to be voted $6,222,200
  Total capital assets for Sport, Recreation and Community Programs $6,222,200

Tourism and Culture Capital Program - vote 3804

The Tourism and Culture Capital Program preserves and enhances Ontario's investment in tourism and cultural infrastructure. The Ministry provides capital repair and rehabilitation funding to 13 of its 20 tourism and cultural agencies and attractions. This funding enables the Ministry's agencies and attractions to undertake repair and rehabilitation of existing infrastructure including: renovations, building code upgrades, health and safety improvements and statutory/regulatory compliance, that help them remain competitive and enhance the visitor experience. The Ministry also manages one-time capital investments.

The Ministry, in partnership with Ontario Place Corporation, continues to work towards revitalizing Ontario Place.

Vote summary

Capital expense

Item number Item Estimates 2016‑17 Estimates 2015‑16 Difference between 2016‑17 and 2015‑16 Actual 2014‑15
1 Tourism and culture capital $46,254,500 $37,305,600 $8,948,900 $39,872,818
  Total capital expense to be voted $46,254,500 $37,305,600 $8,948,900 $39,872,818
  Total capital expense $46,254,500 $37,305,600 $8,948,900 $39,872,818

Standard account by item and sub-items

Capital expense

Vote-item number Standard account by item and sub-items Amount Amount
3804-1 Tourism and culture capital    
  Services   $11,948,600
  Supplies and equipment   $2,199,000
  Transfer payments    
  Grants in support of tourism $3,500,000  
  Tourism agencies repairs and rehabilitation $9,857,800  
  Cultural agencies repairs and rehabilitation $15,249,100  
  Grants in support of culture $3,300,000  
  Ontario place revitalization $200,000 $32,106,900
  Total capital expense to be voted   $46,254,500
  Total capital expense for Tourism and Culture Capital Program   $46,254,500

Culture Program - vote 3805

The Culture Program promotes and supports the arts and cultural industries, protects Ontario's heritage, advances the public library system and supports cultural agencies in order to maximize their contribution to Ontario's social, cultural and economic well-being. The Ministry provides support and advice to municipalities, First Nations, municipal heritage committees and others involved in heritage conservation and protection or cultural planning.

Through strategic investments in cultural industries in the entertainment and creative cluster, the Ministry supports innovation, encourages high-skill job creation and contributes to strengthening Ontario's competitive advantage in the knowledge-based economy.

Vote summary

Operating expense

Item number Item Estimates 2016‑17 Estimates 2015‑16 Difference between 2016‑17 and 2015‑16 Actual 2014‑15
1 Culture $245,318,100 $251,638,600 ($6,320,500) $245,724,702
  Total operating expense to be voted $245,318,100 $251,638,600 ($6,320,500) $245,724,702
S Bad debt expense, the Financial Administration Act $1,000 $1,000 - -
  Total statutory appropriations $1,000 $1,000 - -
  Total operating expense $245,319,100 $251,639,600 ($6,320,500) $245,724,702

Capital expense

Item number Item Estimates 2016‑17 Estimates 2015‑16 Difference between 2016‑17 and 2015‑16 Actual 2014‑15
3 Culture program $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

Item number Item Estimates 2016‑17 Estimates 2015‑16 Difference between 2016‑17 and 2015‑16 Actual 2014‑15
2 Culture program $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

Operating expense

Vote-item number Standard account by item and sub-items Amount Amount
3805-1 Culture    
  Salaries and wages   $10,392,600
  Employee benefits   $950,700
  Transportation and communication   $430,600
  Services   $1,468,300
  Supplies and equipment   $379,400
  Transfer payments    
  Art gallery of ontario $21,072,300  
  Arts sector support $6,643,200  
  Heritage sector support $5,690,100  
  Libraries sector support $27,494,600  
  McMichael canadian collection $3,328,800  
  Ontario arts council $59,937,400  
  Ontario heritage trust $4,159,300  
  Ontario library service north $1,645,800  
  Ontario media development corporation $26,450,300  
  Ontario music fund $15,000,000  
  Ontario science centre $19,364,100  
  Royal botanical gardens $4,036,000  
  Royal Ontario Museum $26,900,900  
  Science north $6,828,900  
  Southern ontario library service $3,145,800 $231,697,500
  Subtotal   $245,319,100
  Less: recoveries   $1,000
  Total operating expense to be voted   $245,318,100
  Statutory appropriations    
  Other transactions    
Statutory Bad debt expense, the Financial Administration Act   $1,000
  Total operating expense for Culture Program   $245,319,100

Capital expense

Vote-item number Standard account by item and sub-items Amount
3805-3 Culture Program  
  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 culture program $2,000

Capital assets

Vote-item number Standard account by item and sub-items Amount
3805-2 Culture Program  
  Land and marine fleet - asset costs $1,000
  Total capital assets to be voted $1,000
  Total capital assets for culture program $1,000

Ontario Trillium Foundation Program - vote 3806

The Ontario Trillium Foundation is one of Canada's leading charitable grant-making foundations. It helps build strong and healthy communities through contributions to charitable and not-for-profit organizations in the arts and culture, sports and recreation, human and social services and environmental sectors.

Vote summary

Operating expense

Item number Item Estimates 2016‑17 Estimates 2015‑16 Difference between 2016‑17 and 2015‑16 Actual 2014‑15
1 Ontario Trillium Foundation $90,001,000 $115,001,000 ($25,000,000) $115,000,000
  Total operating expense to be voted $90,001,000 $115,001,000 ($25,000,000) $115,000,000
  Total operating expense $90,001,000 $115,001,000 ($25,000,000) $115,000,000

Capital expense

Item number Item Estimates 2016‑17 Estimates 2015‑16 Difference between 2016‑17 and 2015‑16 Actual 2014‑15
2 Ontario 150 $25,000,000 - $25,000,000 -
  Total capital expense to be voted $25,000,000 - $25,000,000 -
  Total capital expense $25,000,000 - $25,000,000 -

Standard account by item and sub-items

Operating expense

Vote-item number Standard account by item and sub-items Amount
3806-1 Ontario Trillium Foundation  
  Transfer payments  
  Ontario Trillium Foundation $90,001,000
  Total operating expense to be voted $90,001,000
  Total operating expense for Ontario Trillium Foundation Program $90,001,000

Capital expense

Vote-item number Standard account by item and sub-items Amount
3806-2 Ontario 150  
  Transfer payments  
  Ontario 150 $25,000,000
  Total capital expense to be voted $25,000,000
  Total capital expense for Ontario Trillium Foundation Program $25,000,000

Ontario Cultural Media Tax Credits - vote 3808

Five corporate tax credits which support the production of films, television programming, animation, books and interactive digital content by eligible Ontario producers.

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) administers the program on behalf of Ontario through the federal income tax system.

Vote summary

Operating expense

Item number Item Estimates 2016‑17 Estimates 2015‑16 Difference between 2016‑17 and 2015‑16 Actual 2014‑15
1 Ontario cultural media tax credits $414,042,500 $439,692,900 ($25,650,400) $421,791,294
  Total operating expense to be voted $414,042,500 $439,692,900 ($25,650,400) $421,791,294
  Total operating expense $414,042,500 $439,692,900 ($25,650,400) $421,791,294

Standard account by item and sub-items

Operating expense

Vote-item number Standard account by item and sub-items Amount Amount
3808-1 Ontario cultural media tax credits    
  Transfer payments    
  Ontario book publishing tax credits $3,378,200  
  Ontario computer animation and special effects tax credits $25,977,600  
  Ontario film and television tax credits $170,911,400  
  Ontario interactive digital media tax credits $58,052,400  
  Ontario production services tax credits $155,648,600  
  Ontario sound recording tax credits $74,300 $414,042,500
  Total operating expense to be voted   $414,042,500
  Total operating expense for ontario cultural media tax credits   $414,042,500