The Expenditure Estimates are available in PDF and HTML versions. The PDF version is a format reflecting the true printed version. The HTML version is an accessible format.
This program provides: services to Ontario farmers and agri-businesses by working in partnerships with industry, agri-businesses, researchers and other government agencies to address provincial issues; expertise to address the critical issues facing rural Ontario such as land, air and water management; and direction, funding and accountability for diploma education, research and laboratory diagnostic testing to the agriculture and food sectors. Staff are working to ensure that Ontario farm and rural business managers have access to the latest information and decision making tools. This program also provides funding for stimulating competitive economic growth and partnerships in rural Ontario.
| VOTE and item | 2002-03 Estimates | PROGRAM AND ACTIVITIES | Change from 2001-02 | 2001-02 Estimates | 2000-01 Actual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $ | $ | $ | $ | ||
| 102 | AGRICULTURE AND RURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER PROGRAM | ||||
| OPERATING | |||||
| 1 | 168,119,400 | Agriculture and Rural Economic Development/Research and Technology Transfer | 800,443 | 167,318,957 | 149,732,587 |
| 11,800,000 | Tile Drainage Debentures, The Tile Drainage Act | - | 11,800,000 | 6,849,900 | |
| S | Payments re: Guaranteed Bank Loans, the | ||||
| 1,000 | Financial Administration Act | - | 1,000 | - | |
| S | 179,920,400 | Total Operating | 800,443 | 179,119,957 | 156,582,487 |
| 54,847,000 | Less: Special Warrants | 54,847,000 | - | - | |
| 11,801,000 | Less: Statutory Appropriations | - | 11,801,000 | 6,849,900 | |
| 113,272,400 | Amount to be Voted | (54,046,557) | 167,318,957 | 149,732,587 | |
| 102 | AGRICULTURE AND RURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER PROGRAM | ||||
| CAPITAL | |||||
| 2 | 196,711,200 | Ontario Small Town and Rural Infrastructure | 146,711,200 | 50,000,000 | - |
| 196,711,200 | Total Capital | 146,711,200 | 50,000,000 | - | |
| 40,000,000 | Less: Special Warrants | 40,000,000 | - | - | |
| 156,711,200 | Amount to be Voted | 106,711,200 | 50,000,000 | - |
| OPERATING | ||
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture and Rural Economic Development/Research and Technology Transfer (102-1) | $ | |
| Salaries and wages | 23,013,300 | |
| Employee benefits | 4,910,300 | |
| Transportation and communication | 3,414,400 | |
| Services | 15,294,800 | |
| Supplies and equipment | 1,344,400 | |
| Transfer payments | $ | |
| University of Guelph | 50,500,000 | |
| Ontario Small Town and Rural Economic Development Initiative | 36,411,600 | |
| Healthy Futures for Ontario Agriculture | 16,699,000 | |
| Municipal Outlet Drainage | 4,000,000 | |
| Livestock Genetic Improvement | 3,240,100 | |
| Summer Jobs Program | 3,000,000 | |
| Competitive Research | 1,350,000 | |
| Agricultural and Horticultural Societies | 1,203,000 | |
| Strategic Partnerships | 477,300 | |
| Ontario Agri-Food Education Inc. | 400,000 | |
| Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association | 125,000 | |
| Ontario Beekeepers Association | 115,000 | |
| Royal Agricultural Winter Fair | 100,000 | |
| Farm Safety Association | 90,000 | |
| Farmers' Markets Ontario | 90,000 | |
| Ontario 4-H Council | 80,000 | |
| Feeder Cattle Assistance | 45,000 | |
| Grants to municipalities in lieu of taxes | 45,000 | |
| Foundation for Rural Living | 10,000 | |
| Agriculture Research Institute of Ontario - Healthy Futures | 1,000 | |
| Other Assistance for Economic Agriculture and Rural Development/Research and Technology Transfer | 745,200 | |
| 118,727,200 | ||
| Other transactions | ||
| Interest Subsidy Re: Tile Drainage Debentures and Loans | 1,510,000 | |
| Municipal Taxes on ARDA owned property | 10,000 | |
| 1,520,000 | ||
| Loans and Investments | ||
| Tile Drainage Loans in Unorganized Territories | 200,000 | |
| 168,424,400 | ||
| Less: Recoveries | 305,000 | |
| 168,119,400 | ||
| Statutory Appropriations | ||
| Other transactions | ||
| Payments re: Guaranteed Bank Loans, the Financial Administration Act | 1,000 | |
| Loans and Investments | ||
| Tile Drainage Debentures, The Tile Drainage Act | 11,800,000 | |
| 11,801,000 | ||
| Total Operating for Agriculture and Rural Economic Development/Research and Technology Transfer Program | 179,920,400 |
| CAPITAL | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ontario Small Town and Rural Infrastructure (102-2) | $ | |
| Transfer payments | $ | |
| Ontario Small Town and Rural Infrastructure | 96,711,200 | |
| Ontario Small Town and Rural Infrastructure - COIP Contribution | 100,000,000 | |
| 196,711,200 | ||
| 196,711,200 | ||
| Total Capital for Agriculture and Rural Economic Development/Research and Technology Transfer Program | 196,711,200 |