ministry of the attorney general ministry of the attorney general is ... civil and family ... the...
TRANSCRIPT
The Ministry of the Attorney General is responsible for the administration and delivery of justice services to all communities in Ontario. The Ministry co-ordinates the administration of criminal, civil and family court services, operating a network of more than 250 court offices and providing courtroom and judicial support services. The Ministry prosecutes matters under the federal Criminal Codeof Canada, the Youth Criminal Justice Act, and provincial statutes. The Ministry is building integrated and enhanced services to victims of crime by providing a range of victim services such as the Victim/Witness Assistance Program. Other programs provided by the Ministry include the Public Guardian and Trustee, the Children's Lawyer and Supervised Access. In addition, the Ministry provides expert legal services to government ministries, agencies, boards and commissions, including advice to the government on constitutional questions and civil litigation conducted on behalf of the Crown. Agencies, boards and commissions that are overseen by the Ministry include the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board, the Office for Victims of Crime, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, the Environment and Land Tribunals of Ontario, the Ontario Human Rights Commission, the Human Rights Legal Support Centre, and the Social Justice Tribunals. The Ministry also funds Legal Aid Ontario and administers the Special Investigations Unit and the Office of the Independent Police Review Director.
MINISTRY OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
OPERATING EXPENSE
VOTE Estimates2012-13
Estimates2011-12
DifferenceBetween2012-13
and2011-12
Actual2010-11
PROGRAM
MINISTRY PROGRAM SUMMARY($)
Ministry Administration Program 169,181,200178,830,400 9,649,200 161,607,648301
Prosecuting Crime Program 260,756,200264,935,500 4,179,300 250,970,104302
Policy, Justice Programs and Agencies 509,962,400517,855,300 7,892,900 485,862,620
Program
303
Legal Services Program 33,140,50053,274,400 20,133,900 29,663,879304
Court Services Program 410,511,900425,283,600 14,771,700 403,169,394305
Victims and Vulnerable Persons Program 164,134,800174,796,200 10,661,400 152,362,677306
Political Contribution Tax Credit 11,870,3006,783,000 (5,087,300) 8,478,754307
62,201,1001,559,557,300 1,492,115,076TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSE TO BE VOTED 1,621,758,400
4,767,014Statutory Appropriations - 4,767,014 32,829,014
1,626,525,414 62,201,1001,564,324,314 1,524,944,090Ministry Total Operating Expense
Net Consolidation Adjustment - Legal Aid 35,217,30036,890,400 1,673,100 33,495,000
Ontario
1,663,415,814 63,874,2001,599,541,614 1,558,439,090Total Including Consolidation & OtherAdjustments
THE ESTIMATES, 2012-13 MINISTRY OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL1
THE ESTIMATES, 2012-13 MINISTRY OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL2
CAPITAL EXPENSE
VOTE Estimates2012-13
Estimates2011-12
DifferenceBetween2012-13
and2011-12
Actual2010-11
PROGRAM
MINISTRY PROGRAM SUMMARY($)
Ministry Administration Program 31,501,00031,501,000 - 26,775,307301
Prosecuting Crime Program 1,0001,000 - - 302
Policy, Justice Programs and Agencies 1,0001,000 - -
Program
303
Legal Services Program 1,0001,000 - - 304
Court Services Program 1,006,10033,444,900 32,438,800 156,190305
Victims and Vulnerable Persons Program 1,0001,000 - - 306
32,438,80032,511,100 26,931,497TOTAL CAPITAL EXPENSE TO BE VOTED 64,949,900
1,138,300Statutory Appropriations (103,000)1,241,300 167,282
66,088,200 32,335,80033,752,400 27,098,779Ministry Total Capital Expense
Net Consolidation Adjustment - Legal Aid 2,442,7002,100,000 (342,700) 3,757,000
Ontario
68,188,200 31,993,10036,195,100 30,855,779Total Including Consolidation & OtherAdjustments
CAPITAL ASSETS
Prosecuting Crime Program 998,000- (998,000) 232,409302
Policy, Justice Programs and Agencies 397,000250,000 (147,000) 711,630
Program
303
Legal Services Program 161,000- (161,000) 34,665304
Court Services Program 284,014,500282,605,900 (1,408,600) 158,228,570305
Victims and Vulnerable Persons Program 28,000- (28,000) 12,054306
(2,742,600)285,598,500 159,219,328TOTAL CAPITAL ASSETS TO BE VOTED 282,855,900
282,855,900 (2,742,600)285,598,500 159,219,328Ministry Total Capital Assets
Ministry Total Operating and Capital IncludingConsolidation and Other Adjustments (notincluding Assets)
1,731,604,014 1,635,736,714 95,867,300 1,589,294,869
THE ESTIMATES, 2012-13 MINISTRY OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL3
MINISTRY ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM - VOTE 301
This program provides for the overall administration of the Ministry, supplying administrative and support services for the operating programs. The Corporate Services Management Division provides strategic support and advice to the Ministry in the areas of business and fiscal planning, human resources, project management, emergency management, facilities management, research and analysis, and the co-ordination of key strategic projects. The Division also delivers shared services for Freedom of Information and French Language Services to the justice sector ministries, and provides service management for centrally delivered services of audit and quality assurance, and Ontario Shared Services. Ministry Administration also includes the Attorney General's Office, the Deputy Attorney General's Office and the Parliamentary Assistant's Office, Associate Deputy Minister's Office, as well as the Communications Branch.
DifferenceBetween2012-13
and2011-12
Estimates2011-12
Actual2010-11
OPERATING EXPENSE
VOTE SUMMARY($)
ITEM Estimates2012-13
ITEM#
Ministry Administration 178,830,4001 9,649,200169,181,200 161,607,648
178,830,400TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSE TO BE VOTED 9,649,200169,181,200 161,607,648
Minister's Salary, the Executive Council Act 47,841S - 47,841 49,301
Parliamentary Assistant's Salary, the 16,173
S- 16,173 16,667Executive Council Act
64,014 - 64,014 65,968Total Statutory Appropriations
178,894,414 9,649,200169,245,214 161,673,616Total Operating Expense
CAPITAL EXPENSE
Facilities Renewal 31,500,0002 - 31,500,000 26,775,307
Ministry Administration 1,0003 - 1,000 -
31,501,000TOTAL CAPITAL EXPENSE TO BE VOTED - 31,501,000 26,775,307
Amortization, the Financial Administration 18,800
S- 18,800 13,663Act
18,800 - 18,800 13,663Total Statutory Appropriations
31,519,800 - 31,519,800 26,788,970Total Capital Expense
VOTE -ITEM
THE ESTIMATES, 2012-13 MINISTRY OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL4
STANDARD ACCOUNTS CLASSIFICATION
MINISTRY ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM - VOTE 301, cont'd
($)
STANDARD ACCOUNT BY ITEM AND SUB-ITEMS#
OPERATING EXPENSEMinistry Administration 301-1
18,252,000Salaries and wages 2,344,300Employee benefits
756,700Transportation and communication 157,180,800Services
297,600Supplies and equipment
178,831,400Subtotal
1,000Less: Recoveries
178,830,400Total Operating Expense to be Voted
Main Office Sub-Items:
2,073,300Salaries and wages 217,200Employee benefits 13,300Transportation and communication
433,500Services 20,800Supplies and equipment 2,758,100
Communications Services
2,408,400Salaries and wages 277,700Employee benefits 20,100Transportation and communication 54,300Services 80,900Supplies and equipment 2,841,400
Audit Services
1,553,300Services 1,553,300
Facilities Services
4,025,900Salaries and wages 517,100Employee benefits 197,900Transportation and communication 345,000Services 83,600Supplies and equipment 5,169,500
Accommodation - Lease Costs
152,808,100Services 152,808,100
VOTE -ITEM
THE ESTIMATES, 2012-13 MINISTRY OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL5
STANDARD ACCOUNTS CLASSIFICATION, cont'd
MINISTRY ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM - VOTE 301, cont'd
($)
STANDARD ACCOUNT BY ITEM AND SUB-ITEMS#
OPERATING EXPENSE
Business Planning
6,004,900Salaries and wages 756,600Employee benefits 245,500Transportation and communication
1,532,500Services 44,800Supplies and equipment 8,584,300
French Language Services
333,700Salaries and wages 52,600Employee benefits
164,200Transportation and communication 138,500Services
7,800Supplies and equipment
696,800Subtotal
1,000Less: Recoveries from other ministries and activities 695,800
Freedom of Information and Privacy
242,700Salaries and wages 42,600Employee benefits 15,400Transportation and communication 36,800Services 11,900Supplies and equipment 349,400
Human Resources
3,163,100Salaries and wages 480,500Employee benefits 100,300Transportation and communication 278,800Services 47,800Supplies and equipment 4,070,500
178,830,400Total Operating Expense to be Voted
Statutory Appropriations
47,841Minister's Salary, the Executive Council Act S16,173Parliamentary Assistant's Salary, the Executive Council Act S
Total Operating Expense for Ministry Administration Program 178,894,414
VOTE -ITEM
THE ESTIMATES, 2012-13 MINISTRY OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL6
STANDARD ACCOUNTS CLASSIFICATION, cont'd
MINISTRY ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM - VOTE 301, cont'd
($)
STANDARD ACCOUNT BY ITEM AND SUB-ITEMS#
CAPITAL EXPENSE
Facilities Renewal 301-2
Other transactions 20,000,000Capital Investments- Asset Renewal 11,500,000Capital Investments- Renewal Expense 31,500,000
31,500,000Total Capital Expense to be Voted
Ministry Administration 301-3
1,000Other transactions
1,000Total Capital Expense to be Voted
Statutory Appropriations
Other transactions 18,800Amortization, the Financial Administration Act S
Total Capital Expense for Ministry Administration Program 31,519,800
THE ESTIMATES, 2012-13 MINISTRY OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL7
PROSECUTING CRIME PROGRAM - VOTE 302
This program provides legal representation for the Crown in the right of Ontario in all criminal matters and criminal appeals before all levels of courts in the province.
DifferenceBetween2012-13
and2011-12
Estimates2011-12
Actual2010-11
OPERATING EXPENSE
VOTE SUMMARY($)
ITEM Estimates2012-13
ITEM#
Criminal Law 260,858,6002 4,229,300256,629,300 246,894,510
Aboriginal Justice Program 4,076,9003 (50,000)4,126,900 4,075,594
264,935,500TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSE TO BE VOTED 4,179,300260,756,200 250,970,104
Payments under the Financial 1,000
S- 1,000 74,673Administration Act
1,000 - 1,000 74,673Total Statutory Appropriations
264,936,500 4,179,300260,757,200 251,044,777Total Operating Expense
CAPITAL EXPENSE
Prosecuting Crime 1,0005 - 1,000 -
1,000TOTAL CAPITAL EXPENSE TO BE VOTED - 1,000 -
Amortization, the Financial Administration 244,600
S32,000212,600 45,254Act
244,600 32,000212,600 45,254Total Statutory Appropriations
245,600 32,000213,600 45,254Total Capital Expense
CAPITAL ASSETS
Prosecuting Crime - - (998,000)998,000 232,409
- TOTAL CAPITAL ASSETS TO BE VOTED (998,000)998,000 232,409
- (998,000)998,000 232,409Total Capital Assets
VOTE -ITEM
THE ESTIMATES, 2012-13 MINISTRY OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL8
STANDARD ACCOUNTS CLASSIFICATION
PROSECUTING CRIME PROGRAM - VOTE 302, cont'd
($)
STANDARD ACCOUNT BY ITEM AND SUB-ITEMS#
OPERATING EXPENSECriminal Law 302-2
200,546,500Salaries and wages 23,580,000Employee benefits
5,517,500Transportation and communication 20,604,700Services
4,495,900Supplies and equipment Transfer payments
2,330,000Youth Justice Committees 3,634,000Direct Accountability Programs
150,000Proceeds of Crime Victims Compensation 6,114,000
260,858,600Total Operating Expense to be Voted
Statutory Appropriations
Other transactions 1,000Payments under the Financial Administration Act S
Aboriginal Justice Program 302-3
Transfer payments 2,626,500Ontario Aboriginal Courtwork Program 1,450,400Aboriginal Justice Projects 4,076,900
4,076,900Total Operating Expense to be Voted
Total Operating Expense for Prosecuting Crime Program 264,936,500
CAPITAL EXPENSE
Prosecuting Crime 302-5
1,000Other transactions
1,000Total Capital Expense to be Voted
Statutory Appropriations
Other transactions 244,600Amortization, the Financial Administration Act S
Total Capital Expense for Prosecuting Crime Program 245,600
THE ESTIMATES, 2012-13 MINISTRY OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL9
POLICY, JUSTICE PROGRAMS AND AGENCIES PROGRAM - VOTE 303
This program is responsible for the Attorney General's policy and legislative agenda, and provides strategic and legal policy advice, oversees policy initiatives, and provides support and expertise to other divisions within the Ministry. Other responsibilities include the administration of public inquiries and the Ministry's Federal-Provincial-Territorial relations. Under this program the Policy and Adjudicative Tribunals Division liaises with and manages the Ministry's relationships with adjudicative tribunals including the Environment and Land Tribunals Ontario (includes Assessment Review Board, the Environmental Review Tribunal, the Conservation Review Board, the Ontario Municipal Board, and the Board of Negotiation), the Social Justice Tribunals Ontario (includes Landlord and Tenant Board, Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, Social Benefits Tribunal, Custody Review Board, Child and Family Services Review Board, Special Education Tribunal - English and Special Education Tribunal - French) and the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board. Under this program the Agency Relations Division manages the accountability relationship between agencies and programs including: the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, the Ontario Human Rights Commission, the Human Rights Legal Support Centre, the Office of the Independent Police Review Director, the Special Investigations Unit, Legal Aid Ontario and the Bail Verification and Supervision Program.
DifferenceBetween2012-13
and2011-12
Estimates2011-12
Actual2010-11
OPERATING EXPENSE
VOTE SUMMARY($)
ITEM Estimates2012-13
ITEM#
Legal Aid Ontario 347,549,1002 14,980,000332,569,100 320,349,800
Agency Relations 63,792,3004 (3,893,800)67,686,100 66,780,407
Social Justice Tribunals 48,824,1007 1,363,60047,460,500 48,312,579
Policy and Adjudicative Tribunals 7,032,7008 276,9006,755,800 6,738,898
Criminal Injuries Compensation Board 32,044,2009 (4,810,400)36,854,600 25,403,365
Environment and Land Tribunals Ontario 18,612,90010 (23,400)18,636,300 18,277,571
517,855,300TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSE TO BE VOTED 7,892,900509,962,400 485,862,620
Bad Debt Expense, the Financial 1,000
S- 1,000 - Administration Act
1,000 - 1,000 - Total Statutory Appropriations
517,856,300 7,892,900509,963,400 485,862,620Total Operating Expense
THE ESTIMATES, 2012-13 MINISTRY OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL10
DifferenceBetween2012-13
and2011-12
Estimates2011-12
Actual2010-11
CAPITAL EXPENSE
VOTE SUMMARY($)
ITEM Estimates2012-13
ITEM#
Policy, Justice Programs and Agencies 1,0005 - 1,000 -
1,000TOTAL CAPITAL EXPENSE TO BE VOTED - 1,000 -
Amortization, the Financial Administration 411,200
S70,000341,200 71,996Act
411,200 70,000341,200 71,996Total Statutory Appropriations
412,200 70,000342,200 71,996Total Capital Expense
CAPITAL ASSETS
Policy, Justice Programs and Agencies 250,0006 (147,000)397,000 711,630
250,000TOTAL CAPITAL ASSETS TO BE VOTED (147,000)397,000 711,630
250,000 (147,000)397,000 711,630Total Capital Assets
VOTE -ITEM
THE ESTIMATES, 2012-13 MINISTRY OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL11
STANDARD ACCOUNTS CLASSIFICATION
POLICY, JUSTICE PROGRAMS AND AGENCIES PROGRAM - VOTE 303, cont'd
($)
STANDARD ACCOUNT BY ITEM AND SUB-ITEMS#
OPERATING EXPENSELegal Aid Ontario 303-2
Transfer payments 282,920,100Legal Aid Fund Certificates - Client Services 27,348,100Legal Aid Fund Certificates - Administration 37,280,900Legal Aid Fund Community Legal Clinics 347,549,100
347,549,100Total Operating Expense to be Voted
Agency Relations 303-4
67,828,000Salaries and wages 11,005,900Employee benefits
2,864,000Transportation and communication 17,747,300Services
2,510,400Supplies and equipment Transfer payments
6,237,900Bail Verification and Supervision 1,000Victims of Abuse
5,336,200Human Rights Legal Support Centre 11,575,100
113,530,700Subtotal
49,738,400Less: Recoveries
63,792,300Total Operating Expense to be Voted
Agency Relations/Program Management Sub-Items:
435,000Salaries and wages 48,000Employee benefits
3,000Transportation and communication 11,000Services
3,000Supplies and equipment 500,000
VOTE -ITEM
THE ESTIMATES, 2012-13 MINISTRY OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL12
STANDARD ACCOUNTS CLASSIFICATION, cont'd
POLICY, JUSTICE PROGRAMS AND AGENCIES PROGRAM - VOTE 303, cont'd
($)
STANDARD ACCOUNT BY ITEM AND SUB-ITEMS#
OPERATING EXPENSE
Bail Verification and Supervision
66,900Salaries and wages 9,500Employee benefits 2,200Transportation and communication
23,900Services 2,200Supplies and equipment
Transfer payments 6,237,900Bail Verification and Supervision 6,342,600
Victims of Abuse
Transfer payments 1,000Victims of Abuse 1,000
Ontario Human Rights Commission
4,776,700Salaries and wages 351,100Employee benefits 224,300Transportation and communication 433,400Services 31,300Supplies and equipment 5,816,800
Human Rights Legal Support Centre
Transfer payments 5,336,200Human Rights Legal Support Centre 5,336,200
Office of the Independent Police Review Director
3,973,200Salaries and wages 399,100Employee benefits 295,300Transportation and communication
2,225,600Services 574,100Supplies and equipment 7,467,300
VOTE -ITEM
THE ESTIMATES, 2012-13 MINISTRY OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL13
STANDARD ACCOUNTS CLASSIFICATION, cont'd
POLICY, JUSTICE PROGRAMS AND AGENCIES PROGRAM - VOTE 303, cont'd
($)
STANDARD ACCOUNT BY ITEM AND SUB-ITEMS#
OPERATING EXPENSE
Special Investigations Unit
5,940,000Salaries and wages 861,400Employee benefits 215,000Transportation and communication 289,900Services 278,400Supplies and equipment 7,584,700
Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario
52,636,200Salaries and wages 9,336,800Employee benefits 2,124,200Transportation and communication
14,763,500Services 1,621,400Supplies and equipment
80,482,100Subtotal
49,738,400Less: Recoveries from other ministries and activities 30,743,70063,792,300Total Operating Expense to be Voted
Statutory Appropriations
Other transactions 1,000Bad Debt Expense, the Financial Administration Act S
Social Justice Tribunals 303-7
32,324,500Salaries and wages 4,016,400Employee benefits 2,440,300Transportation and communication 9,089,800Services
953,100Supplies and equipment
48,824,100Total Operating Expense to be Voted
Policy and Adjudicative Tribunals 303-8
6,114,000Salaries and wages 674,200Employee benefits 46,200Transportation and communication
156,600Services 40,700Supplies and equipment
Transfer payments 1,000Law Commission of Ontario
7,032,700Total Operating Expense to be Voted
VOTE -ITEM
THE ESTIMATES, 2012-13 MINISTRY OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL14
STANDARD ACCOUNTS CLASSIFICATION, cont'd
POLICY, JUSTICE PROGRAMS AND AGENCIES PROGRAM - VOTE 303, cont'd
($)
STANDARD ACCOUNT BY ITEM AND SUB-ITEMS#
OPERATING EXPENSE
Policy Sub-Items:
6,114,000Salaries and wages 674,200Employee benefits 46,200Transportation and communication
154,600Services 40,700Supplies and equipment 7,029,700
Public Inquiries
1,000Services 1,000
Law Commission of Ontario
Transfer payments 1,000Law Commission of Ontario 1,000
Royal Commissions
1,000Services 1,0007,032,700Total Operating Expense to be Voted
Criminal Injuries Compensation Board 303-9
2,853,300Salaries and wages 366,300Employee benefits 169,400Transportation and communication 379,000Services 159,500Supplies and equipment
Transfer payments 28,116,700Compensation to Victims of Crime
32,044,200Total Operating Expense to be Voted
VOTE -ITEM
THE ESTIMATES, 2012-13 MINISTRY OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL15
STANDARD ACCOUNTS CLASSIFICATION, cont'd
POLICY, JUSTICE PROGRAMS AND AGENCIES PROGRAM - VOTE 303, cont'd
($)
STANDARD ACCOUNT BY ITEM AND SUB-ITEMS#
OPERATING EXPENSE
Environment and Land Tribunals Ontario 303-10
12,632,200Salaries and wages 1,455,500Employee benefits 1,297,200Transportation and communication 2,942,100Services
285,900Supplies and equipment
18,612,900Total Operating Expense to be Voted
Total Operating Expense for Policy, Justice Programs and Agencies Program 517,856,300
CAPITAL EXPENSE
Policy, Justice Programs and Agencies 303-5
1,000Other transactions
1,000Total Capital Expense to be Voted
Statutory Appropriations
Other transactions 411,200Amortization, the Financial Administration Act S
Total Capital Expense for Policy, Justice Programs and Agencies Program 412,200
CAPITAL ASSETS
Policy, Justice Programs and Agencies 303-6
250,000Information technology hardware
250,000Total Capital Assets to be Voted
Total Capital Assets for Policy, Justice Programs and Agencies Program 250,000
THE ESTIMATES, 2012-13 MINISTRY OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL16
LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM - VOTE 304
This program supports the role of the Attorney General as Chief Law Officer of the Crown by providing the government with expert legal advice, advocacy and representation before tribunals and at all levels of court. Timely and high quality legal advice and services are critical to the government's ability to develop and deliver on its core businesses, policies, programs and services. This program includes the work of the Office of Legislative Counsel which is responsible for legislative drafting in English and French. This includes drafting bills for the Government and members of the Legislative Assembly and drafting regulations. The Office also provides related legal advice and editing and publishing services, including providing the content for the e-Laws website.
DifferenceBetween2012-13
and2011-12
Estimates2011-12
Actual2010-11
OPERATING EXPENSE
VOTE SUMMARY($)
ITEM Estimates2012-13
ITEM#
Legal Services 47,579,2002 19,990,90027,588,300 24,178,969
Legislative Counsel Services 5,695,2003 143,0005,552,200 5,484,910
53,274,400TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSE TO BE VOTED 20,133,90033,140,500 29,663,879
The Proceedings Against the Crown Act 1,000S - 1,000 26,010,600
1,000 - 1,000 26,010,600Total Statutory Appropriations
53,275,400 20,133,90033,141,500 55,674,479Total Operating Expense
CAPITAL EXPENSE
Legal Services 1,0004 - 1,000 -
1,000TOTAL CAPITAL EXPENSE TO BE VOTED - 1,000 -
Amortization, the Financial Administration 63,500
S16,00047,500 4,696Act
63,500 16,00047,500 4,696Total Statutory Appropriations
64,500 16,00048,500 4,696Total Capital Expense
CAPITAL ASSETS
Legal Services - - (161,000)161,000 34,665
- TOTAL CAPITAL ASSETS TO BE VOTED (161,000)161,000 34,665
- (161,000)161,000 34,665Total Capital Assets
VOTE -ITEM
THE ESTIMATES, 2012-13 MINISTRY OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL17
STANDARD ACCOUNTS CLASSIFICATION
LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM - VOTE 304, cont'd
($)
STANDARD ACCOUNT BY ITEM AND SUB-ITEMS#
OPERATING EXPENSELegal Services 304-2
124,756,100Salaries and wages 10,450,500Employee benefits
154,000Transportation and communication 2,160,300Services
293,900Supplies and equipment Transfer payments
22,588,300Civil Remedies for Illicit Activities - Civil Remedies Act - Victims Compensation
1,000Civil Remedies for Illicit Activities - Civil Remedies Act - Cost Recovery
1,100,000Civil Remedies for Illicit Activities - Civil Remedies Act - Grants 23,689,300
161,504,100Subtotal
113,924,900Less: Recoveries
47,579,200Total Operating Expense to be Voted
Civil and Constitutional Law Sub-Items:
23,678,100Salaries and wages 2,824,400Employee benefits
154,000Transportation and communication 2,160,300Services
293,900Supplies and equipment Transfer payments
22,588,300Civil Remedies for Illicit Activities - Civil Remedies Act - Victims Compensation
1,000Civil Remedies for Illicit Activities - Civil Remedies Act - Cost Recovery
1,100,000Civil Remedies for Illicit Activities - Civil
23,689,300Remedies Act - Grants
52,800,000Subtotal
5,221,800Less: Recoveries from other ministries and activities 47,578,200
VOTE -ITEM
THE ESTIMATES, 2012-13 MINISTRY OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL18
STANDARD ACCOUNTS CLASSIFICATION, cont'd
LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM - VOTE 304, cont'd
($)
STANDARD ACCOUNT BY ITEM AND SUB-ITEMS#
OPERATING EXPENSE
Seconded Legal Services
101,078,000Salaries and wages 7,626,100Employee benefits
108,704,100Subtotal
108,703,100Less: Recoveries from other ministries and activities 1,00047,579,200Total Operating Expense to be Voted
Statutory Appropriations
Other transactions 1,000The Proceedings Against the Crown Act S
Legislative Counsel Services 304-3
6,590,100Salaries and wages 664,700Employee benefits 33,800Transportation and communication
215,600Services 55,000Supplies and equipment
7,559,200Subtotal
1,864,000Less: Recoveries
5,695,200Total Operating Expense to be Voted
Total Operating Expense for Legal Services Program 53,275,400
CAPITAL EXPENSE
Legal Services 304-4
1,000Other transactions
1,000Total Capital Expense to be Voted
Statutory Appropriations
Other transactions 63,500Amortization, the Financial Administration Act S
Total Capital Expense for Legal Services Program 64,500
THE ESTIMATES, 2012-13 MINISTRY OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL19
COURT SERVICES PROGRAM - VOTE 305
The Court Services Division is responsible for the administration and functioning of criminal, civil, family and small claims courts in Ontario. These services are divided into three components: court administration, judicial services and court construction. Court administration and judicial services provide support to the effective and efficient management of the justice system. Court construction provides funding for new courthouses and large-scale renovations of existing court facilities to support a justice system that is modern, secure and accessible.
DifferenceBetween2012-13
and2011-12
Estimates2011-12
Actual2010-11
OPERATING EXPENSE
VOTE SUMMARY($)
ITEM Estimates2012-13
ITEM#
Administration of Justice 271,166,9001 13,737,600257,429,300 253,853,589
Judicial Services 154,116,7002 1,034,100153,082,600 149,315,805
425,283,600TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSE TO BE VOTED 14,771,700410,511,900 403,169,394
Bad Debt Expense, the Financial 4,700,000
S- 4,700,000 6,677,773Administration Act
4,700,000 - 4,700,000 6,677,773Total Statutory Appropriations
429,983,600 14,771,700415,211,900 409,847,167Total Operating Expense
CAPITAL EXPENSE
Court Construction 33,443,9003 32,438,8001,005,100 156,190
Court Services 1,0004 - 1,000 -
33,444,900TOTAL CAPITAL EXPENSE TO BE VOTED 32,438,8001,006,100 156,190
Amortization, the Financial Administration 328,000
S(224,000)552,000 30,267Act
328,000 (224,000)552,000 30,267Total Statutory Appropriations
33,772,900 32,214,8001,558,100 186,457Total Capital Expense
CAPITAL ASSETS
Court Services 282,605,9005 (1,408,600)284,014,500 158,228,570
282,605,900TOTAL CAPITAL ASSETS TO BE VOTED (1,408,600)284,014,500 158,228,570
282,605,900 (1,408,600)284,014,500 158,228,570Total Capital Assets
VOTE -ITEM
THE ESTIMATES, 2012-13 MINISTRY OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL20
STANDARD ACCOUNTS CLASSIFICATION
COURT SERVICES PROGRAM - VOTE 305, cont'd
($)
STANDARD ACCOUNT BY ITEM AND SUB-ITEMS#
OPERATING EXPENSEAdministration of Justice 305-1
168,711,600Salaries and wages 27,674,400Employee benefits
7,426,200Transportation and communication 61,963,600Services
5,392,100Supplies and equipment
271,167,900Subtotal
1,000Less: Recoveries
271,166,900Total Operating Expense to be Voted
Statutory Appropriation
Other transactions 4,700,000Bad Debt Expense, the Financial Administration Act S
Judicial Services 305-2
131,655,000Salaries and wages 10,410,900Employee benefits
4,439,900Transportation and communication 6,909,200Services
700,700Supplies and equipment Transfer payments
1,000Grants - National Judicial Institute/Ontario Conference of Judges
154,116,700Total Operating Expense to be Voted
Total Operating Expense for Court Services Program 429,983,600
CAPITAL EXPENSE
Court Construction 305-3
Other transactions 16,790,200Capital Investments 16,653,700Major Infrastructure Projects - Payments 33,443,900
33,443,900Total Capital Expense to be Voted
VOTE -ITEM
THE ESTIMATES, 2012-13 MINISTRY OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL21
STANDARD ACCOUNTS CLASSIFICATION, cont'd
COURT SERVICES PROGRAM - VOTE 305, cont'd
($)
STANDARD ACCOUNT BY ITEM AND SUB-ITEMS#
CAPITAL EXPENSE
Court Services 305-4
1,000Other transactions
1,000Total Capital Expense to be Voted
Statutory AppropriationsAmortization, the Financial Administration Act S
329,000Other transactions 1,000Less: Recoveries
Total Capital Expense for Court Services Program 33,772,900
CAPITAL ASSETS
Court Services 305-5
282,605,900Buildings
282,605,900Total Capital Assets to be Voted
Total Capital Assets for Court Services Program 282,605,900
THE ESTIMATES, 2012-13 MINISTRY OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL22
VICTIMS AND VULNERABLE PERSONS PROGRAM - VOTE 306
This program provides services to victims and vulnerable persons in the criminal justice system and administers funding for community based assistance and referral services. The Division manages Ontario Victim Services, the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee, the Office of the Children's Lawyer, and the Supervised Access Program. The Office for Victims of Crime is also an agency included in this program.
DifferenceBetween2012-13
and2011-12
Estimates2011-12
Actual2010-11
OPERATING EXPENSE
VOTE SUMMARY($)
ITEM Estimates2012-13
ITEM#
Victims' Services 73,590,1001 4,298,90069,291,200 60,543,741
Victim Witness Assistance 21,950,8002 1,102,80020,848,000 20,203,616
Vulnerable Persons 79,255,3006 5,259,70073,995,600 71,615,320
174,796,200TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSE TO BE VOTED 10,661,400164,134,800 152,362,677
174,796,200 10,661,400164,134,800 152,362,677Total Operating Expense
CAPITAL EXPENSE
Victims and Vulnerable Persons 1,0004 - 1,000 -
1,000TOTAL CAPITAL EXPENSE TO BE VOTED - 1,000 -
Amortization, the Financial Administration 72,200
S3,00069,200 1,406Act
72,200 3,00069,200 1,406Total Statutory Appropriations
73,200 3,00070,200 1,406Total Capital Expense
CAPITAL ASSETS
Victims and Vulnerable Persons - - (28,000)28,000 12,054
- TOTAL CAPITAL ASSETS TO BE VOTED (28,000)28,000 12,054
- (28,000)28,000 12,054Total Capital Assets
VOTE -ITEM
THE ESTIMATES, 2012-13 MINISTRY OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL23
STANDARD ACCOUNTS CLASSIFICATION
VICTIMS AND VULNERABLE PERSONS PROGRAM - VOTE 306, cont'd
($)
STANDARD ACCOUNT BY ITEM AND SUB-ITEMS#
OPERATING EXPENSEVictims' Services 306-1
7,980,500Salaries and wages 1,119,400Employee benefits
956,100Transportation and communication 4,329,300Services
368,700Supplies and equipment Transfer payments
10,590,700Grants for Partner Assault Response Programs 12,232,000Special Victims' Projects 13,049,300Grants for Sexual Assault Initiatives
1,507,000Child Victims' Program 600,000Specialized Services
12,917,400Victims of Crime Assistance Program 7,939,700Supervised Access 58,836,100
73,590,100Total Operating Expense to be Voted
Victim Witness Assistance 306-2
16,944,300Salaries and wages 2,606,500Employee benefits 1,000,000Transportation and communication 1,150,000Services
250,000Supplies and equipment
21,950,800Total Operating Expense to be Voted
Vulnerable Persons 306-6
39,174,300Salaries and wages 4,863,900Employee benefits 1,472,100Transportation and communication
33,112,000Services 708,000Supplies and equipment
79,330,300Subtotal
75,000Less: Recoveries
79,255,300Total Operating Expense to be Voted
VOTE -ITEM
THE ESTIMATES, 2012-13 MINISTRY OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL24
STANDARD ACCOUNTS CLASSIFICATION, cont'd
VICTIMS AND VULNERABLE PERSONS PROGRAM - VOTE 306, cont'd
($)
STANDARD ACCOUNT BY ITEM AND SUB-ITEMS#
OPERATING EXPENSE
Children's Lawyer Sub-Items:
7,731,500Salaries and wages 962,300Employee benefits 240,800Transportation and communication
29,079,100Services 153,000Supplies and equipment
38,166,700Subtotal
75,000Less: Recoveries 38,091,700
Public Guardian and Trustee/Accountant of the Ontario Court (General Division)
31,442,800Salaries and wages 3,901,600Employee benefits 1,231,300Transportation and communication 4,032,900Services
555,000Supplies and equipment 41,163,60079,255,300Total Operating Expense to be Voted
Total Operating Expense for Victims and Vulnerable Persons Program 174,796,200
CAPITAL EXPENSE
Victims and Vulnerable Persons 306-4
1,000Other transactions
1,000Total Capital Expense to be Voted
Statutory Appropriations
Other transactions 72,200Amortization, the Financial Administration Act S
Total Capital Expense for Victims and Vulnerable Persons Program 73,200
THE ESTIMATES, 2012-13 MINISTRY OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL25
POLITICAL CONTRIBUTION TAX CREDIT - VOTE 307
The Political Contribution Tax Credit is a refundable political contribution credit for contributions made to an Ontario party, constituency association or candidate registered under Ontario's Election Finances Act.
DifferenceBetween2012-13
and2011-12
Estimates2011-12
Actual2010-11
OPERATING EXPENSE
VOTE SUMMARY($)
ITEM Estimates2012-13
ITEM#
Political Contribution Tax Credit 6,783,0001 (5,087,300)11,870,300 8,478,754
6,783,000TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSE TO BE VOTED (5,087,300)11,870,300 8,478,754
6,783,000 (5,087,300)11,870,300 8,478,754Total Operating Expense
VOTE -ITEM
THE ESTIMATES, 2012-13 MINISTRY OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL26
STANDARD ACCOUNTS CLASSIFICATION
POLITICAL CONTRIBUTION TAX CREDIT - VOTE 307, cont'd
($)
STANDARD ACCOUNT BY ITEM AND SUB-ITEMS#
OPERATING EXPENSEPolitical Contribution Tax Credit 307-1
Transfer payments 6,783,000Political Contribution Tax Credit *
6,783,000Total Operating Expense to be Voted
Total Operating Expense for Political Contribution Tax Credit 6,783,000
* Subject to the enactment of the Schedule 66 of the proposed Strong Action for Ontario Act (Budget Measures), 2012.
THE ESTIMATES, 2012-13 MINISTRY OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL27
$ $OPERATING EXPENSE
Estimates2011-12
Actual2010-11
RECONCILIATION TO PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED DATA
Total Operating Expense previously published* 1,552,454,014 1,437,039,896
Government Reorganization
Transfer of functions from other Ministries - 79,425,440
Change in Accounting
Change in Accounting 11,870,300 8,478,754
1,564,324,314 1,524,944,090Restated Total Operating Expense
*Total Operating Expense includes Statutory Appropriations, Special Warrants and total operating expense to be voted.
THE ESTIMATES, 2012-13 MINISTRY OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL28
$ $CAPITAL EXPENSE
Estimates2011-12
Actual2010-11
RECONCILIATION TO PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED DATA
Total Capital Expense previously published* 315,047,900 185,289,070
Government Reorganization
Transfer of functions from other Ministries - 38,279
Change in Accounting
Change in Accounting (281,295,500) (158,228,570)
33,752,400 27,098,779Restated Total Capital Expense
*Total Capital Expense includes Statutory Appropriations, Special Warrants and total capital expense to be voted.
$ $CAPITAL ASSETS
Estimates2011-12
Actual2010-11
Total Capital Assets previously published* 4,303,000 344,504
Government Reorganization
Transfer of functions from other Ministries - 646,254
Change in Accounting
Change in Accounting 281,295,500 158,228,570
285,598,500 159,219,328Restated Total Capital Assets
*Total Capital Assets includes Statutory Appropriations, Special Warrants and total capital assets to be voted.