Summary

The Queen of Canada, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, is the Head of State and is represented in Ontario by the Lieutenant Governor. The Lieutenant Governor is empowered with the constitutional and representational responsibilities of the Crown in the Province.

The Office of the Lieutenant Governor provides the services that are required by the Lieutenant Governor in performing their constitutional, representational and community duties. The Office of the Lieutenant Governor provides support (such as administration, strategic planning and events management) that enables the Lieutenant Governor to exercise the Crown's powers for the Legislature and the Government of Ontario, represent all Ontarians when interacting with important visitors from outside Ontario and abroad, and recognize excellence and achievements through Ontario's honours system.

Ministry program summary

Vote Program

Estimates
2022-23

Estimates
2021-22

Difference
between
2022-23
and
2021-22

Actual
2020-21

Operating expense

1701 Office of the Lieutenant Governor Program $1,903,500 $1,903,500 - $1,503,866
  Total operating expense to be voted $1,903,500 $1,903,500 - $1,503,866
  Ministry total operating expense $1,903,500 $1,903,500 - $1,503,866
  Ministry total operating and capital including consolidation and other adjustments (not including assets) $1,903,500 $1,903,500 - $1,503,866

Office of the Lieutenant Governor Program - vote 1701

The Office of the Lieutenant Governor Program provides services to support the Lieutenant Governor in fulfilling their constitutional, representational and community responsibilities.

The Program provides services that support the Lieutenant Governor in performing their constitutional duties, including appointment of the Premier; appointment of Cabinet ministers on the advice of the Premier, ratification of Orders-in-Council recommended by Cabinet, summoning, proroguing and dissolving the Legislature, and granting Royal Assent to bills passed by the Legislative Assembly. The Program also enables the Office of the Lieutenant Governor to plan and implement the many activities and programs undertaken by the Lieutenant Governor across Ontario and abroad. These activities and programs focus on recognizing excellence and achievements of Ontarians and promoting reconciliation, unity and identity of Ontarians. In addition, the Program supports the Lieutenant Governor in fulfilling their duties in all aspects of the Ontario’s honours system, including the Order of Ontario, several Ontario medals and awards, and various Lieutenant Governor’s awards.

Vote summary

Item number Item

Estimates
2022-23

Estimates
2021-22

Difference
between
2022-23
and
2021-22

Actual
2020-21

Operating expense

1 Office of the Lieutenant Governor $1,903,500 $1,903,500 - $1,503,866
  Total operating expense to be voted $1,903,500 $1,903,500 - $1,503,866
  Total operating expense $1,903,500 $1,903,500 - $1,503,866

Standard account by item and sub-items

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

Operating expense

1701-1 Office of the Lieutenant Governor  
  Salaries and wages $1,254,000
  Employee benefits $118,600
  Transportation and communication $52,100
  Services $235,500
  Supplies and equipment $87,500
  Other transactions  
  Discretionary allowance $155,800
  Total operating expense to be voted $1,903,500
  Total operating expense for Office of the Lieutenant Governor Program $1,903,500