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.
The Ministry's key activities are: Occupational Health and Safety, Employment Rights and Responsibilities and Labour Relations. In this context, the Ministry provides advice and information to the government on labour and workplace issues; develops policies; sets and enforces standards and legislation; carries out investigations; informs employers and workers about their workplace rights and responsibilities; ensures the provision of assistance in negotiating collective agreements and establishing arbitration boards; assists in building cooperative workplace relationships; and administers, interprets, and applies relevant labour legislation.
| Accrual 2004-05 Estimates | PROGRAMS | Change from 2003-04 | Accrual 2003-04 Estimates | Cash 2002-03 Actual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $ | $ | $ | $ | |
| OPERATING | ||||
| 21,174,846 | Ministry Administration Program | 1,381,000 | 19,793,846 | 19,751,173 |
| 4,394,700 | Pay Equity Commission Program | (47,800) | 4,442,500 | 4,135,393 |
| 21,250,800 | Labour Relations Program | 223,700 | 21,027,100 | 20,640,052 |
| 62,734,700 | Occupational Health and Safety Program | 11,232,300 | 51,502,400 | 49,427,611 |
| 23,437,100 | Employment Rights and Responsibilities Program | 886,000 | 22,551,100 | 23,529,149 |
| 306,200 | Economics and Business Information Technology Cluster Program | (11,900) | 318,100 | 41,686 |
| 133,298,346 | Ministry Total Operating | 13,663,300 | 119,635,046 | 117,525,064 |
| - | Less: Special Warrants | (84,015,900) | 84,015,900 | - |
| 48,246 | Less: Statutory Appropriations | - | 48,246 | 46,839 |
| 133,250,100 | < TOTAL OPERATING TO BE VOTED | 97,679,200 | 35,570,900 | 117,478,225 |
| 133,298,346 | Ministry Total Operating | 13,663,300 | 119,635,046 | |
| 133,298,346 | TOTAL INCLUDING CONSOLIDATION AND OTHER ADJUSTMENTS | 13,663,300 | 119,635,046 |