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The program provides leadership for the development of a sound science and technology policy base for the government of Ontario; strategically coordinates science and technology programs and activities across government; and promotes a culture of innovation by building Ontarian's level of science and technology awareness and investing in Ontario's science and technology infrastructure, leading to economic growth, investment opportunities and job creation.
| VOTE and item | 2001-02 Estimates | PROGRAM AND ACTIVITIES | Change from2000-01 | 2000-01 Estimates | 1999-00 Actual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $ | $ | $ | $ | ||
| 2903 | SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM | ||||
| OPERATING | |||||
| 1 | 144,309,600 | Research and Technology Development | (67,949,900) | 212,259,500 | 100,103,817 |
| 144,309,600 | Total Operating | (67,949,900) | 212,259,500 | 100,103,817 | |
| 144,309,600 | Amount to be Voted | (67,949,900) | 212,259,500 | 100,103,817 | |
| 2903 | SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM | ||||
| CAPITAL | |||||
| 2 | 24,658,000 | Research and Technology Development | (478,842,000) | 503,500,000 | 18,663,744 |
| 24,658,000 | Total Capital | (478,842,000) | 503,500,000 | 18,663,744 | |
| 24,658,000 | Amount to be Voted | (478,842,000) | 503,500,000 | 18,663,744 |
| OPERATING | ||
|---|---|---|
| Research and Technology Development (2903-1) | ||
| $ | ||
| Salaries and wages | 3,310,200 | |
| Employee benefits | 506,800 | |
| Transportation and communication | 410,300 | |
| Services | 4,760,200 | |
| Supplies and equipment | 172,100 | |
| Transfer payments | $ | |
| Grants for Centres of Excellence | 32,300,000 | |
| Grants for International Science and Technology Research Agreements | 800,000 | |
| Grants for Science and Technology Awareness | 1,050,000 | |
| Grants for Telecommunications Access Partnerships | 3,975,000 | |
| Grants for Ontario Research and Development Challenge Fund | 48,800,000 | |
| Grants for Interactive Digital Media Small Business Growth Fund | 3,070,000 | |
| Grants for Premier's Research Excellence Awards | 10,700,000 | |
| Grants for Ontario Research Performance Fund | 29,700,000 | |
| Grants for Ontario Cancer Research Network | 4,755,000 | |
| 135,150,000 | ||
| 144,309,600 | ||
| Total Operating for Science and Technology Program | 144,309,600 | |
| CAPITAL | ||
| Research and Technology Development (2903-2) | ||
| Transfer payments | ||
| Grants for Ontario Research and Development Challenge Fund | 1,900,000 | |
| Grants for Biotechnology Commercialization Centres Fund | 10,225,000 | |
| Grants for Connect Ontario | 5,000,000 | |
| Grants for Ontario Research and Innovation Optical Network | 7,533,000 | |
| 24,658,000 | ||
| 24,658,000 | ||
| Total Capital for Science and Technology Program | 24,658,000 |