Summary

The ministry leads and manages the province’s multi-modal transportation network to provide safe, equitable, efficient, sustainable, and convenient mobility choices for the people of Ontario.

The ministry is a world leader in customer-centric mobility, working to ensure people and businesses can easily access the places, opportunities and services that help them thrive. Through policies, programs, and strategic investments – including maintenance, renewal and expansion – the ministry helps build a healthy economy, future resiliency, and drives important social outcomes across Ontario.

Major programs include planning and investing in future-ready transportation infrastructure, ensuring the highest standard of public safety, and delivering world-class mobility services for the public and industry to enhance quality of life and Ontario’s competitiveness.

The ministry works in partnership with its customers and users, agencies, other ministries, Indigenous communities, municipalities, neighbouring jurisdictions, the federal government, and other stakeholders to fulfil its mandate.

Ministry program summary

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

Operating expense
2701 Ministry Administration Program 42,218,000 41,161,900 1,056,100 47,118,562
2702 Transit 1,008,659,500 1,040,634,600 (31,975,100) 1,670,193,995
2703 Transportation Safety 114,328,400 105,347,300 8,981,100 141,388,112
2704 Transportation Infrastructure Management 56,293,000 30,939,500 25,353,500 50,924,607
2705 Labour and Transportation Cluster 63,108,700 66,486,000 (3,377,300) 74,010,267
2706 Integrated Policy and Planning 28,185,600 27,255,600 930,000 23,555,593
2707 Operations 651,961,600 603,163,300 48,798,300 675,841,826
2708 Oversight and Agency Governance 131,187,100 101,917,200 29,269,900 177,925,237
  Total operating expense to be voted 2,095,941,900 2,016,905,400 79,036,500 2,860,958,199
  Statutory appropriations 343,716,792 343,716,792 - 303,989,458
  Ministry total operating expense 2,439,658,692 2,360,622,192 79,036,500 3,164,947,657
  Consolidation Adjustment - Hospitals - - - (192,241)
  Consolidation Adjustment - Ontario Northland Transportation Commission 121,763,400 116,023,500 5,739,900 74,717,823
  Consolidation Adjustment - Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation (5,206,100) (5,206,100) - (1,807,858)
  Consolidation Adjustment - Metrolinx 713,396,700 778,350,800 (64,954,100) 517,991,276
  Consolidation Adjustment - General Real Estate Portfolio (9,391,800) (8,994,000) (397,800) (9,809,291)
  Total including consolidation and other adjustments 3,260,220,892 3,240,796,392 19,424,500 3,745,847,366

Operating assets
2701 Ministry Administration Program 1,000 1,000 - -
2702 Transit 1,000 1,000 - -
2703 Transportation Safety 1,000 1,000 - -
2704 Transportation Infrastructure Management 1,000 1,000 - -
2705 Labour and Transportation Cluster 1,000 1,000 - -
2706 Integrated Policy and Planning 1,000 1,000 - -
2707 Operations 1,000 1,000 - -
2708 Oversight and Agency Governance 1,000 1,000 - -
  Total operating assets to be voted 8,000 8,000 - -
  Ministry total operating assets 8,000 8,000 - -

Capital expense
2701 Ministry Administration Program 1,000 1,000 - -
2702 Transit 9,728,803,100 7,869,088,400 1,859,714,700 5,858,082,118
2703 Transportation Safety 1,000 1,000 - 74,813
2704 Transportation Infrastructure Management 167,739,500 49,323,000 118,416,500 1,096,978
2707 Operations 65,520,000 50,521,000 14,999,000 46,943,177
2708 Oversight and Agency Governance 1,000 1,000 - -
  Total capital expense to be voted 9,962,065,600 7,968,935,400 1,993,130,200 5,906,197,086
  Statutory appropriations 1,348,498,900 1,311,367,200 37,131,700 1,221,934,732
  Ministry total capital expense 11,310,564,500 9,280,302,600 2,030,261,900 7,128,131,818
  Consolidation Adjustment - Ontario Northland Transportation Commission (239,821,900) (76,629,100) (163,192,800) (71,014,415)
  Other Adjustment - Asset Retirement Obligation Revaluation - - - 638,718
  Consolidation Adjustment - Metrolinx (7,232,229,500) (5,317,688,200) (1,914,541,300) (4,171,083,806)
  Total including consolidation and other adjustments 3,838,513,100 3,885,985,300 (47,472,200) 2,886,672,315

Capital assets
2701 Ministry Administration Program 23,682,800 22,640,900 1,041,900 20,792,759
2702 Transit 1,000 1,000 - -
2703 Transportation Safety 72,693,700 89,802,800 (17,109,100) 24,558,686
2704 Transportation Infrastructure Management 3,070,004,200 2,551,633,700 518,370,500 2,087,639,340
2707 Operations 1,000 - 1,000 -
2708 Oversight and Agency Governance 1,000 1,000 - -
  Total capital assets to be voted 3,166,383,700 2,664,079,400 502,304,300 2,132,990,785
  Ministry total capital assets 3,166,383,700 2,664,079,400 502,304,300 2,132,990,785
  Ministry total operating and capital including consolidation and other adjustments (not including assets) 7,098,733,992 7,126,781,692 (28,047,700) 6,632,519,681

Reconciliation to previously published data

Operating expense Estimates
2023-24 $		 Actual
2022-23 $
Total operating expense previously publishedfootnote 1 2,144,606,392 2,863,482,025
Government reorganization    

Transfer of functions from other ministries

 - (527,120)

Transfer of functions to other ministries

 (1,943,200) (1,905,100)
Change in Accounting    

Change in Accounting

 - 303,897,852
Supplementary Estimates    

2023-24 Supplementary Estimates

 217,959,000 -
Restated total operating expense 2,360,622,192 3,164,947,657
Capital expense Estimates
2023-24 $		 Actual
2022-23 $
Total capital expense previously publishedfootnote 2 8,109,705,900 7,114,378,918
Government reorganization    

Transfer of functions from other ministries

 2,096,700 13,752,900
Supplementary Estimates    

2023-24 Supplementary Estimates

 1,168,500,000 -
Restated total capital expense 9,280,302,600 7,128,131,818
Capital assets Estimates
2023-24 $		 Actual
2022-23 $
Total capital assets previously publishedfootnote 3 2,661,982,700 2,130,990,785
Government reorganization    

Transfer of functions from other ministries

 2,096,700 2,000,000
Restated total capital assets 2,664,079,400 2,132,990,785

Ministry Administration Program - Vote 2701

The Ministry Administration Program provides leadership and advice, legal counsel, communications and specialized, cost effective, value-added business support services to help the ministry achieve its overall goals.

The program provides strategic support and advice in the areas of corporate finance, strategic human resources, business supports and oversees the Ontario Public Service’s fleet vehicle program.

Vote summary

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

Operating expense
1 Business Support 42,218,000 41,161,900 1,056,100 47,118,562
  Total operating expense to be voted 42,218,000 41,161,900 1,056,100 47,118,562
S Minister's Salary, the Executive Council Act 47,841 47,841 - 49,301
S Minister without Portfolio's Salary, the Executive Council Act 22,378 22,378 - 22,378
S Parliamentary Assistant's Salary, the Executive Council Act 16,173 16,173 - 16,667
S Bad Debt expense, the Financial Administration Act 1,000 1,000 - -
  Total statutory appropriations 87,392 87,392 - 88,346
  Total operating expense 42,305,392 41,249,292 1,056,100 47,206,908

Operating assets
2 Business Support 1,000 1,000 - -
  Total operating assets to be voted 1,000 1,000 - -
  Total operating assets 1,000 1,000 - -

Capital expense
4 Ministry Administration 1,000 1,000 - -
  Total capital expense to be voted 1,000 1,000 - -
S Amortization, the Financial Administration Act 14,620,600 14,395,800 224,800 13,973,446
  Total statutory appropriations 14,620,600 14,395,800 224,800 13,973,446
  Total capital expense 14,621,600 14,396,800 224,800 13,973,446

Capital assets
3 Ministry Administration 23,682,800 22,640,900 1,041,900 20,792,759
  Total capital assets to be voted 23,682,800 22,640,900 1,041,900 20,792,759
  Total capital assets 23,682,800 22,640,900 1,041,900 20,792,759

Standard account by item and sub-items

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

Operating expense
2701-1 Business Support    
 

Salaries and wages

   22,251,200
 

Employee benefits

   2,619,000
 

Transportation and communication

   736,500
 

Services

   15,897,100
 

Supplies and equipment

   1,340,200
  Subtotal   42,844,000
  Less: Recoveries   626,000
  Total operating expense to be voted   42,218,000
  Sub-Items:    
  Main Office    
 

Salaries and wages

 1,361,200  
 

Employee benefits

 189,800  
 

Transportation and communication

 95,900  
 

Services

 53,700  
 

Supplies and equipment

 37,700  
 

Subtotal

 1,738,300  
 

Less: Recoveries

 1,000 1,737,300
  Financial and Administrative Services    
 

Salaries and wages

 9,065,400  
 

Employee benefits

 1,067,500  
 

Transportation and communication

 155,000  
 

Services

 4,461,100  
 

Supplies and equipment

 119,400  
 

Subtotal

 14,868,400  
 

Less: Recoveries

 2,000 14,866,400
  Facilities and Business Services    
 

Salaries and wages

 5,428,700  
 

Employee benefits

 543,800  
 

Transportation and communication

 342,100  
 

Services

 8,050,700  
 

Supplies and equipment

 1,022,700  
 

Subtotal

 15,388,000  
 

Less: Recoveries

 620,000 14,768,000
  Communications Services    
 

Salaries and wages

 3,793,300  
 

Employee benefits

 486,500  
 

Transportation and communication

 60,200  
 

Services

 753,700  
 

Supplies and equipment

 57,200  
 

Subtotal

 5,150,900  
 

Less: Recoveries

 1,000 5,149,900
  Human Resources Services    
 

Salaries and wages

 2,602,600  
 

Employee benefits

 331,400  
 

Transportation and communication

 43,300  
 

Services

 157,200  
 

Supplies and equipment

 39,500  
 

Subtotal

 3,174,000  
 

Less: Recoveries

 1,000 3,173,000
  Legal Services    
 

Transportation and communication

 40,000  
 

Services

 2,420,700  
 

Supplies and equipment

 63,700  
 

Subtotal

 2,524,400  
 

Less: Recoveries

 1,000 2,523,400
  Total operating expense to be voted   42,218,000
  Statutory appropriations    
Statutory

Minister's Salary, the Executive Council Act

   47,841
Statutory

Minister without Portfolio's Salary, the Executive Council Act

   22,378
Statutory

Parliamentary Assistant's Salary, the Executive Council Act

   16,173
  Statutory appropriations    
 

Other transactions

    
Statutory

Bad Debt expense, the Financial Administration Act

   1,000
  Total operating expense for Ministry Administration Program   42,305,392

Operating assets
2701-2 Business Support    
 

Deposits and prepaid expenses

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

Capital expense
2701-4 Ministry Administration    
 

Other transactions

   501,000
  Less: Recoveries   500,000
  Total capital expense to be voted   1,000
  Statutory appropriations    
 

Other transactions

    
Statutory

Amortization, the Financial Administration Act

   16,620,600
 

Less: Recoveries

   2,000,000
  Total capital expense for Ministry Administration Program   14,621,600

Capital assets
2701-3 Ministry Administration    
 

Land and marine fleet - asset costs

   23,682,800
  Total capital assets to be voted   23,682,800
  Total capital assets for Ministry Administration Program   23,682,800

Transit - Vote 2702

The Transit Program oversees the design, delivery and decision-making of the Province’s investments in public transit. The program is responsible for the development and implementation of strategies and funding programs that support and optimize public transit across the province. The program provides oversight of the delivery of transit capital projects as well as the design and execution of strategies for the planning, funding and delivery of provincial and municipal transit projects across Ontario. The program is also responsible for intergovernmental negotiations for transit investments with federal and municipal governments.

Vote summary

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

Operating expense
1 Transit Administration 12,532,700 11,090,400 1,442,300 19,117,544
2 Transit 996,126,800 1,029,544,200 (33,417,400) 1,651,076,451
  Total operating expense to be voted 1,008,659,500 1,040,634,600 (31,975,100) 1,670,193,995
S Municipal Public Transportation Funding, the Dedicated Funding for Public Transportation Act 343,323,400 343,323,400 - 303,897,852
S Bad Debt expense, the Financial Administration Act 1,000 1,000 - -
  Total statutory appropriations 343,324,400 343,324,400 - 303,897,852
  Total operating expense 1,351,983,900 1,383,959,000 (31,975,100) 1,974,091,847

Operating assets
4 Transit 1,000 1,000 - -
  Total operating assets to be voted 1,000 1,000 - -
  Total operating assets 1,000 1,000 - -

Capital expense
3 Transit 9,728,803,100 7,869,088,400 1,859,714,700 5,858,082,118
  Total capital expense to be voted 9,728,803,100 7,869,088,400 1,859,714,700 5,858,082,118
S Amortization, the Financial Administration Act 1,000 1,000 - -
  Total statutory appropriations 1,000 1,000 - -
  Total capital expense 9,728,804,100 7,869,089,400 1,859,714,700 5,858,082,118

Capital assets
7 Transit 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
2702-1 Transit Administration    
 

Salaries and wages

   9,876,000
 

Employee benefits

   588,800
 

Transportation and communication

   80,100
 

Services

   1,949,600
 

Supplies and equipment

   39,200
  Subtotal   12,533,700
  Less: Recoveries   1,000
  Total operating expense to be voted   12,532,700
2702-2 Transit    
 

Transfer payments

    
 

Metrolinx operating Subsidies

 914,656,300  
 

Dedicated Funding for Public Transportation

 343,323,400  
 

Ontario Northland Transportation Commission

 73,848,300  
 

Ontario Seniors Public Transit Tax Credit

 4,208,200  
 

Owen Sound Transportation Company

 3,363,000  
 

Transportation Programs Fund

 50,000  
 

Community Transportation Grant Program

 1,000 1,339,450,200
  Less: Recoveries   343,323,400
  Total operating expense to be voted   996,126,800
  Dedicated Funding for Public Transportation    
 

Other transactions

    
Statutory

Municipal Public Transportation Funding, the Dedicated Funding for Public Transportation Act

   343,323,400
  Statutory appropriations    
 

Other transactions

    
Statutory

Bad Debt expense, the Financial Administration Act

   1,000
  Total operating expense for Transit   1,351,983,900

Operating assets
2702-4 Transit    
 

Deposits and prepaid expenses

   1,000
  Total operating assets to be voted   1,000
  Total operating assets for Transit   1,000

Capital expense
2702-3 Transit    
 

Transfer payments

    
 

Metrolinx

 8,614,886,000  
 

Municipal Transit

 816,585,700  
 

Ontario Northland Transportation Commission

 266,600,400  
 

Transportation Electrification

 20,000,000  
 

Owen Sound Transportation Company

 10,730,000 9,728,802,100
 

Other transactions

   1,000
  Total capital expense to be voted   9,728,803,100
  Statutory appropriations    
 

Other transactions

    
Statutory

Amortization, the Financial Administration Act

   1,000
  Total capital expense for Transit   9,728,804,100

Capital assets
2702-7 Transit    
 

Transportation infrastructure - asset costs

   1,000
  Total capital assets to be voted   1,000
  Total capital assets for Transit   1,000

Transportation Safety - Vote 2703

The Transportation Safety Program develops and manages the delivery of all transportation safety programs, operational policies, legislation and regulations, monitors compliance and undertakes enforcement activities under provincial jurisdiction. This includes driver and vehicle licensing, registration, research, commercial carrier and motor vehicle safety and compliance, pilot programs, driver improvement and public awareness and education.

The program leads and actively participates in developing, promoting and evaluating transportation safety initiatives and best practices. The program works with many partners, including law enforcement agencies, safety organizations, the medical community, academic researchers and the insurance industry to reduce collisions, fatalities and injuries on all provincial roads and modes of transportation.

Vote summary

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

Operating expense
1 Transportation Safety 114,328,400 105,347,300 8,981,100 141,388,112
  Total operating expense to be voted 114,328,400 105,347,300 8,981,100 141,388,112
S Bad Debt expense, the Financial Administration Act 300,000 300,000 - -
  Total statutory appropriations 300,000 300,000 - -
  Total operating expense 114,628,400 105,647,300 8,981,100 141,388,112

Operating assets
2 Transportation Safety 1,000 1,000 - -
  Total operating assets to be voted 1,000 1,000 - -
  Total operating assets 1,000 1,000 - -

Capital expense
4 Transportation Safety 1,000 1,000 - 74,813
  Total capital expense to be voted 1,000 1,000 - 74,813
S Amortization, the Financial Administration Act 24,007,800 27,126,500 (3,118,700) 29,871,550
  Total statutory appropriations 24,007,800 27,126,500 (3,118,700) 29,871,550
  Total capital expense 24,008,800 27,127,500 (3,118,700) 29,946,363

Capital assets
3 Transportation Safety 72,693,700 89,802,800 (17,109,100) 24,558,686
  Total capital assets to be voted 72,693,700 89,802,800 (17,109,100) 24,558,686
  Total capital assets 72,693,700 89,802,800 (17,109,100) 24,558,686

Standard account by item and sub-items

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

Operating expense
2703-1 Transportation Safety    
 

Salaries and wages

   63,171,100
 

Employee benefits

   10,315,900
 

Transportation and communication

   2,557,100
 

Services

   35,521,300
 

Supplies and equipment

   2,413,000
 

Transfer payments

    
 

Community Safety Grants

 200,000  
 

Research Grants

 150,000  
 

Transportation Safety Initiatives

 1,000 351,000
  Subtotal   114,329,400
  Less: Recoveries   1,000
  Total operating expense to be voted   114,328,400
  Statutory appropriations    
 

Other transactions

    
Statutory

Bad Debt expense, the Financial Administration Act

   300,000
  Total operating expense for Transportation Safety   114,628,400

Operating assets
2703-2 Transportation Safety    
 

Deposits and prepaid expenses

   1,000
  Total operating assets to be voted   1,000
  Total operating assets for Transportation Safety   1,000

Capital expense
2703-4 Transportation Safety    
 

Other transactions

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

Other transactions

    
Statutory

Amortization, the Financial Administration Act

   24,007,800
  Total capital expense for Transportation Safety   24,008,800

Capital assets
2703-3 Transportation Safety    
 

Business application software - salaries and wages

   22,647,800
 

Business application software - employee benefits

   3,510,500
 

Business application software - asset costs

   46,535,400
  Total capital assets to be voted   72,693,700
  Total capital assets for Transportation Safety   72,693,700

Transportation Infrastructure Management - Vote 2704

The Transportation Infrastructure Management Program is responsible for collaborating with other divisions and ministries to ensure effective monitoring of the condition of transportation infrastructure owned and operated by the province and delivering capital improvements through standard setting, asset management, design and engineering and capital delivery activities. The core infrastructure managed by this program is the provincial highway network, which enables the safe transportation of people and goods, and promotes economic, environmental, and social sustainability in Ontario.

Program activities include investment planning, engineering and design, property acquisition, new construction planning, asset rehabilitation and renewal, contract management, environmental assessments, and the production of the Ontario Road Map.

Vote summary

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

Operating expense
1 Transportation Infrastructure Operations 56,293,000 30,939,500 25,353,500 50,924,607
  Total operating expense to be voted 56,293,000 30,939,500 25,353,500 50,924,607
S Bad Debt expense, the Financial Administration Act 1,000 1,000 - -
  Total statutory appropriations 1,000 1,000 - -
  Total operating expense 56,294,000 30,940,500 25,353,500 50,924,607

Operating assets
5 Transportation Infrastructure Management 1,000 1,000 - -
  Total operating assets to be voted 1,000 1,000 - -
  Total operating assets 1,000 1,000 - -

Capital expense
2 Engineering and Construction 167,737,500 49,321,000 118,416,500 1,096,978
4 Highway Work-In-Progress 1,000 1,000 - -
6 Environmental Remediation 1,000 1,000 - -
  Total capital expense to be voted 167,739,500 49,323,000 118,416,500 1,096,978
S Amortization, Engineering and Construction, the Financial Administration Act 1,309,067,100 1,269,042,500 40,024,600 1,177,288,345
  Total statutory appropriations 1,309,067,100 1,269,042,500 40,024,600 1,177,288,345
  Total capital expense 1,476,806,600 1,318,365,500 158,441,100 1,178,385,323

Capital assets
3 Transportation Infrastructure Management 3,070,004,200 2,551,633,700 518,370,500 2,087,639,340
  Total capital assets to be voted 3,070,004,200 2,551,633,700 518,370,500 2,087,639,340
  Total capital assets 3,070,004,200 2,551,633,700 518,370,500 2,087,639,340

Standard account by item and sub-items

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

Operating expense
2704-1 Transportation Infrastructure Operations    
 

Salaries and wages

   9,622,600
 

Employee benefits

   5,723,000
 

Transportation and communication

   572,300
 

Services

   34,299,700
 

Supplies and equipment

   420,700
 

Transfer payments

    
 

Payments in lieu of municipal taxation

   5,655,700
 

Other transactions

   29,053,200
  Subtotal   85,347,200
  Less: Recoveries   29,054,200
  Total operating expense to be voted   56,293,000
  Statutory appropriations    
 

Other transactions

    
Statutory

Bad Debt expense, the Financial Administration Act

   1,000
  Total operating expense for Transportation Infrastructure Management   56,294,000

Operating assets
2704-5 Transportation Infrastructure Management    
 

Deposits and prepaid expenses

   1,000
  Total operating assets to be voted   1,000
  Total operating assets for Transportation Infrastructure Management   1,000

Capital expense
2704-2 Engineering and Construction    
 

Transfer payments

    
 

Third Party Works for Highways

 150,000,000  
 

Highways and Land Transfers

 17,381,000  
 

Community and Environmental Improvements

 1,000 167,382,000
 

Other transactions

   356,500
  Subtotal   167,738,500
  Less: Recoveries   1,000
  Total capital expense to be voted   167,737,500
2704-4 Highway Work-In-Progress    
 

Salaries and wages

   110,326,700
 

Employee benefits

   17,558,300
 

Transportation and communication

   2,100,000
 

Services

   8,169,800
 

Supplies and equipment

   1,000,000
  Subtotal   139,154,800
  Less: Recoveries   139,153,800
  Total capital expense to be voted   1,000
2704-6 Environmental Remediation    
 

Services

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

Other transactions

    
Statutory

Amortization, Engineering and Construction, the Financial Administration Act

   1,309,067,100
  Total capital expense for Transportation Infrastructure Management   1,476,806,600

Capital assets
2704-3 Transportation Infrastructure Management    
 

Land

   599,805,800
 

Transportation infrastructure - salaries and wages

   1,000
 

Transportation infrastructure - employee benefits

   1,000
 

Transportation infrastructure - asset costs

   3,073,975,500
 

Machinery and equipment - asset costs

   750,000
 

Business application software - asset costs

   10,000,000
 

Land and marine fleet - asset costs

   5,201,000
  Subtotal   3,689,734,300
  Less: Recoveries   619,730,100
  Total capital assets to be voted   3,070,004,200
  Total capital assets for Transportation Infrastructure Management   3,070,004,200

Labour and Transportation Cluster - Vote 2705

The Labour and Transportation Cluster provides leadership in the use of information and information technology (I&IT) for the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development and the Ministry of Transportation.

The cluster helps ministries deliver modern, high-quality, accessible, cost-efficient and sustainable services by supporting the effective management of I&IT resources, optimizing I&IT investments and enabling new business opportunities.

Vote summary

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

Operating expense
1 Information and Information Technology Services 63,011,200 66,388,500 (3,377,300) 73,952,002
3 Other Ministry Recoveries 97,500 97,500 - 58,265
  Total operating expense to be voted 63,108,700 66,486,000 (3,377,300) 74,010,267
S Bad Debt expense, the Financial Administration Act 1,000 1,000 - 66
  Total statutory appropriations 1,000 1,000 - 66
  Total operating expense 63,109,700 66,487,000 (3,377,300) 74,010,333

Operating assets
2 Information and Information Technology 1,000 1,000 - -
  Total operating assets to be voted 1,000 1,000 - -
  Total operating assets 1,000 1,000 - -

Standard account by item and sub-items

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

Operating expense
2705-1 Information and Information Technology Services  
 

Salaries and wages

 36,607,600
 

Employee benefits

 4,795,600
 

Transportation and communication

 617,700
 

Services

 99,096,500
 

Supplies and equipment

 561,700
  Subtotal 141,679,100
  Less: Recoveries 78,667,900
  Total operating expense to be voted 63,011,200
2705-3 Other Ministry Recoveries  
 

Salaries and wages

 1,260,300
 

Employee benefits

 161,900
 

Transportation and communication

 50,000
 

Services

 9,145,600
 

Supplies and equipment

 7,900
  Subtotal 10,625,700
  Less: Recoveries 10,528,200
  Total operating expense to be voted 97,500
  Statutory appropriations  
 

Other transactions

  
Statutory

Bad Debt expense, the Financial Administration Act

 1,000
  Total operating expense for Labour and Transportation Cluster 63,109,700

Operating assets
2705-2 Information and Information Technology  
 

Deposits and prepaid expenses

 1,000
  Total operating assets to be voted 1,000
  Total operating assets for Labour and Transportation Cluster 1,000

Integrated Policy and Planning - Vote 2706

The Integrated Policy and Planning Program develops strategic transportation policies and plans to ensure that the mobility needs of Ontarians are integrated and addressed to support an efficient multi-modal transportation system.

The program develops tools and policies to optimize infrastructure investments to support economic and community development while supporting a safe, sustainable, modern, convenient, and accessible transportation system.

Vote summary

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

Operating expense
1 Integrated Policy and Planning 28,185,600 27,255,600 930,000 23,555,593
  Total operating expense to be voted 28,185,600 27,255,600 930,000 23,555,593
S Bad Debt expense, the Financial Administration Act 1,000 1,000 - 3,194
  Total statutory appropriations 1,000 1,000 - 3,194
  Total operating expense 28,186,600 27,256,600 930,000 23,558,787

Operating assets
2 Integrated Policy and Planning 1,000 1,000 - -
  Total operating assets to be voted 1,000 1,000 - -
  Total operating assets 1,000 1,000 - -

Standard account by item and sub-items

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

Operating expense
2706-1 Integrated Policy and Planning  
 

Salaries and wages

 17,995,700
 

Employee benefits

 1,575,600
 

Transportation and communication

 824,200
 

Services

 6,962,200
 

Supplies and equipment

 228,900
 

Transfer payments

  
 

Participation and Awareness Grants

 600,000
  Subtotal 28,186,600
  Less: Recoveries 1,000
  Total operating expense to be voted 28,185,600
  Statutory appropriations  
 

Other transactions

  
Statutory

Bad Debt expense, the Financial Administration Act

 1,000
  Total operating expense for Integrated Policy and Planning 28,186,600

Operating assets
2706-2 Integrated Policy and Planning  
 

Deposits and prepaid expenses

 1,000
  Total operating assets to be voted 1,000
  Total operating assets for Integrated Policy and Planning 1,000

Operations - Vote 2707

The Operations Program integrates the delivery of ministry services in all regions in Ontario, including managing stakeholder relationships, corridor management, emergency management, infrastructure preservation and protection of 16,900 kilometers of provincial highways and 2,800 bridges year-round, and maintenance and operations.

The program is responsible for 29 remote airports in Ontario’s far North, 16 ferry services in locations across the province, First Nations road and municipal Connecting Links funding, local road improvements in unincorporated areas, and highway service centres (ONroute Centres). It manages the contractual relationship with the 407 Express Toll Route (407 ETR) and leads initiatives such as the Tow Zone Pilot. The program ensures a continuous flow of people, goods, and services to facilitate economic prosperity.

Vote summary

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

Operating expense
1 Operations and Maintenance 651,961,600 603,163,300 48,798,300 675,841,826
  Total operating expense to be voted 651,961,600 603,163,300 48,798,300 675,841,826
S Bad Debt expense, the Financial Administration Act 1,000 1,000 - -
  Total statutory appropriations 1,000 1,000 - -
  Total operating expense 651,962,600 603,164,300 48,798,300 675,841,826

Operating assets
3 Operations 1,000 1,000 - -
  Total operating assets to be voted 1,000 1,000 - -
  Total operating assets 1,000 1,000 - -

Capital expense
2 Transportation User Services 65,520,000 50,521,000 14,999,000 46,943,177
  Total capital expense to be voted 65,520,000 50,521,000 14,999,000 46,943,177
S Amortization, the Financial Administration Act 1,000 - 1,000 -
  Total statutory appropriations 1,000 - 1,000 -
  Total capital expense 65,521,000 50,521,000 15,000,000 46,943,177

Capital assets
4 Operations 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 $ Amount $

Operating expense
2707-1 Operations and Maintenance      
 

Salaries and wages

     70,303,700
 

Employee benefits

     10,594,200
 

Transportation and communication

     4,228,900
 

Services

     585,862,300
 

Supplies and equipment

     13,849,500
 

Transfer payments

      
 

Third Party operating Highway Works

   6,901,000  
 

Municipal Ferries

   3,820,000  
 

Active Transportation

   1,000 10,722,000
  Subtotal     695,560,600
  Less: Recoveries     43,599,000
  Total operating expense to be voted     651,961,600
  Sub-Items:      
  Operations and Maintenance      
 

Salaries and wages

   63,298,500  
 

Employee benefits

   9,647,600  
 

Transportation and communication

   3,138,700  
 

Services

   580,480,900  
 

Supplies and equipment

   11,195,600  
 

Transfer payments

      
 

Third Party operating Highway Works

 6,901,000    
 

Municipal Ferries

 3,820,000    
 

Active Transportation

 1,000 10,722,000  
 

Subtotal

   678,483,300  
 

Less: Recoveries

   43,499,000 634,984,300
  Remote Aviation      
 

Salaries and wages

   7,005,200  
 

Employee benefits

   946,600  
 

Transportation and communication

   1,090,200  
 

Services

   5,381,400  
 

Supplies and equipment

   2,653,900  
 

Subtotal

   17,077,300  
 

Less: Recoveries

   100,000 16,977,300
  Total operating expense to be voted     651,961,600
  Statutory appropriations      
 

Other transactions

      
Statutory

Bad Debt expense, the Financial Administration Act

     1,000
  Total operating expense for Operations     651,962,600

Operating assets
2707-3 Operations      
 

Deposits and prepaid expenses

     1,000
  Total operating assets to be voted     1,000
  Total operating assets for Operations     1,000

Capital expense
2707-2 Transportation User Services      
 

Transportation and communication

     300,000
 

Services

     3,720,000
 

Supplies and equipment

     1,000,000
 

Transfer payments

      
 

Connecting Links

   30,000,000  
 

Transition Fund

   25,000,000  
 

First Nations

   5,500,000 60,500,000
  Total capital expense to be voted     65,520,000
  Sub-Items:      
  Operations Transfer Payments      
 

Transfer payments

      
 

Connecting Links

 30,000,000    
 

Transition Fund

 25,000,000    
 

First Nations

 5,500,000 60,500,000 60,500,000
  Remote Aviation      
 

Transportation and communication

   300,000  
 

Services

   3,720,000  
 

Supplies and equipment

   1,000,000 5,020,000
  Total capital expense to be voted     65,520,000
  Statutory appropriations      
 

Other transactions

      
Statutory

Amortization, the Financial Administration Act

     1,000
  Total capital expense for Operations     65,521,000

Capital assets
2707-4 Operations      
 

Transportation infrastructure - asset costs

     1,000
  Total capital assets to be voted     1,000
  Total capital assets for Operations     1,000

Oversight and Agency Governance - Vote 2708

The Oversight and Agency Governance Program focuses on third-party and agency oversight. The program acts as a centre of excellence for best practices related to third-party service management, accountability, compliance and ensuring quality of service and stewardship of taxpayer funds. It also leads the ministry’s oversight of its agencies, including Metrolinx, Owen Sound Transportation Company and Ontario Northland Transportation Commission, through leading effective governance management mechanisms and oversight frameworks.

Vote summary

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

Operating expense
1 Oversight and Agency Governance 131,187,100 101,917,200 29,269,900 177,925,237
  Total operating expense to be voted 131,187,100 101,917,200 29,269,900 177,925,237
S Bad Debt expense, the Financial Administration Act 1,000 1,000 - -
  Total statutory appropriations 1,000 1,000 - -
  Total operating expense 131,188,100 101,918,200 29,269,900 177,925,237

Operating assets
2 Oversight and Agency Governance 1,000 1,000 - -
  Total operating assets to be voted 1,000 1,000 - -
  Total operating assets 1,000 1,000 - -

Capital expense
4 Oversight and Agency Governance 1,000 1,000 - -
  Total capital expense to be voted 1,000 1,000 - -
S Amortization, the Financial Administration Act 801,400 801,400 - 801,391
  Total statutory appropriations 801,400 801,400 - 801,391
  Total capital expense 802,400 802,400 - 801,391

Capital assets
3 Oversight and Agency Governance 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 $

Operating expense
2708-1 Oversight and Agency Governance  
 

Salaries and wages

 8,438,800
 

Employee benefits

 855,200
 

Transportation and communication

 64,600
 

Services

 133,225,600
 

Supplies and equipment

 19,600
  Subtotal 142,603,800
  Less: Recoveries 11,416,700
  Total operating expense to be voted 131,187,100
  Statutory appropriations  
 

Other transactions

  
Statutory

Bad Debt expense, the Financial Administration Act

 1,000
  Total operating expense for Oversight and Agency Governance 131,188,100

Operating assets
2708-2 Oversight and Agency Governance  
 

Deposits and prepaid expenses

 1,000
  Total operating assets to be voted 1,000
  Total operating assets for Oversight and Agency Governance 1,000

Capital expense
2708-4 Oversight and Agency Governance  
 

Other transactions

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

Other transactions

  
Statutory

Amortization, the Financial Administration Act

 801,400
  Total capital expense for Oversight and Agency Governance 802,400

Capital assets
2708-3 Oversight and Agency Governance  
 

Business application software - asset costs

 1,000
  Total capital assets to be voted 1,000
  Total capital assets for Oversight and Agency Governance 1,000