Ministry of Finance http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/index.html Includes publications posted to the Ontario Ministry of Finance website. en-ca Queen's Printer for Ontario, 2012 Tue, March 26 2013 12:30:00 EDT Government of Ontario http://www.ontario.ca/en/general/004222 http://www.ontario.ca/ontprodconsume/groups/content/@share/documents/images/012332.gif 175 76 Ontario Economic Update http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/economy/ecupdates/update.html An up-to-date summary of the economy can be found in the weekly update. Fri,May 17 2013 10:19:00 EDT Fri, May 17 2013 10:19:00 EDT Regulating Raw Leaf Tobacco in Ontario http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/tax/tt/rawleaf.html Ministry of Finance oversight of all varieties of raw leaf tobacco in Ontario began October 1, 2012. However, a temporary exemption until January 1, 2014, has been granted. Tue, March 26 2013 12:30:00 EDT Tue, March 26 2013 12:30:00 EDT Tobacco Stamp for Cigarettes and Fine Cut Tobacco http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/notices/tt/0313.html Effective April 1, 2013 Ontario will adopt the federal tobacco stamping system for marking packages of cigarettes and packages of fine cut tobacco that are sold in Ontario. Mon, March 25 2013 16:30:00 EDT Mon, March 25 2013 16:30:00 EDT David Dodge Named As H. Ian Macdonald Visiting Economist http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/media/2013/dodge.html David Dodge Named As H. Ian Macdonald Visiting Economist Mon, March 18 2013 08:47:00 EDT Mon, March 18 2013 08:47:00 EDT Healthy Homes Renovation Tax Credit http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/credit/hhrtc/index.html A new permanent, refundable Personal Income Tax credit to assist with the cost of permanent home modifications that improve accessibility or help a senior be more functional or mobile at home. Tue, 02 Oct 2012 12:00:00 EDT Tue, 02 Oct 2012 12:00:00 EDT Ontario Fact Sheet http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/economy/ecupdates/factsheet.html An up-to-date summary of the economy can be found in the monthly factsheet. Fri, 03 Aug 2012 08:18:00 EDT Fri, 03 Aug 2012 08:18:00 EDT Ontario Automobile Anti-Fraud Task Force - Steering Committee Status Update http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/autoinsurance/status-report.html Ontario continues to tackle auto insurance fraud. Fri, Jul 27 2012 12:00:00 EDT Fri, Jul 27 2012 12:00:00 EDT Personal Income Tax Rates and Credits http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/tax/pit/rates.html The government has passed legislation to create a new high-income tax bracket on taxable income over $500,000. The rate will be set at 12.16 per cent for 2012 and 13.16 per cent for 2013 and subsequent years. For more information, see the Deficit-Fighting High-Income Tax Bracket backgrounder. Wed, 18 Jul 2012 13:40:00 EDT Wed, 18 Jul 2012 13:40:00 EDT Ontario Economic Accounts - First Quarter of 2012 http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/economy/ecaccts/index.html Each quarter, the state of the Ontario economy is updated in the Economic Accounts. Mon, 16 Jul 2012 09:55:00 EDT Mon, 16 Jul 2012 09:55:00 EDT GAINS Benefit Rate Tables http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/lists/gains/1934.html GAINS Benefit Rate Tables for the period July 1, 2012 to September 30, 2012 Wed, Jul 4 2012 12:10:00 EDT Wed, Jul 4 2012 12:10:00 EDT Beer Manufacturers/Microbrewers and Brands List http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/lists/bwt/beer.html The ministry compiles a list of Ontario beer manufacturers that are considered microbrewers. Wed, Jul 4 2012 12:10:00 EDT Wed, Jul 4 2012 12:10:00 EDT Ontario Demographic Quarterly: Highlights of the First Quarter 2012 http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/economy/demographics/quarterly/dhiq1.html The Ontario Demographic Quarterly section includes the latest four issues of this publication, which provides key facts and figures of the province's demographics. Thu, 21 Jun 2012 08:30:00 EDT Thu, 21 Jun 2012 08:30:00 EDT Ontario Population Projections Update http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/economy/demographics/projections/index.html#120615 The Ontario Population Projections section features the latest Ministry of Finance 30-year demographic projections for Ontario and its 49 Census Divisions. Fri, Jun 15 2012 10:40:00 EDT Fri, Jun 15 2012 10:40:00 EDT Ontario Economic Update http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/economy/ecupdates/update.html#120615 An up-to-date summary of the economy can be found in the weekly update. Fri, Jun 15 2012 10:19:00 EDT Fri, Jun 15 2012 10:19:00 EDT Census Highlights http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/economy/demographics/census/index.html 2011 Census Highlight - Factsheet 1 and 2 Wed, Jun 13 2012 08:19:00 EDT Wed, Jun 13 2012 08:19:00 EDT Auto Insurance - Superintendent's Report http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/autoinsurance/si-report.html Superintendent's Report on the Definition of Catastrophic Impairment in the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule Tue, Jun 12 2012 9:00:00 EDT Tue, Jun 12 2012 9:00:00 EDT Province Embarks on Consultations to Enhance Pension Fund Investment Efficiencies http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/media/2012/epf.html Province Embarks on Consultations to Enhance Pension Fund Investment Efficiencies Thu, 31 May 2012 15:20:00 EDT Thu, 31 May 2012 15:20:00 EDT Consultations On Public Sector Pension Plans Begin http://news.ontario.ca/mof/en/2012/04/consultations-on-public-sector-pension-plans-begin.html Consultations On Public Sector Pension Plans Begin Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:30:00 EDT Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:30:00 EDT Expenditure Estimates of the Province of Ontario, 2012-2013, Volume 1 http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/budget/estimates/2012-13/volume1/index.html The 2012-13 Estimates set out details of the operating and capital spending requirements of Ministries for the fiscal year commencing April 1, 2012. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:30:00 EDT Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:30:00 EDT 2012 Ontario Budget http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/budget/ontariobudgets/2012/index.html Strong Action for Ontario Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:05:00 EDT Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:05:00 EDT Public Sector Salary Disclosure 2012 (Disclosure for 2011) http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/publications/salarydisclosure/2012/index.html The Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act, 1996 (the act) makes Ontario's public sector more open and accountable to taxpayers. Fri, 23 Mar 2012 10:30:00 EDT Fri, 23 Mar 2012 10:30:00 EDT Interest Rates for April 1 to June 30, 2012 http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/rates/interest/index.html#2012Q1
  • 6% on taxes you owe to the ministry
  • 0% on taxes you overpaid
  • 3% on taxes or refunds you are eligible for as a result of a successful appeal or objection
  • 3% on late International Fuel Tax Agreement payments
  • 3% on International Fuel Tax Agreement refunds the ministry has not paid you within 90 days
    • ]]>     Mon, 5 Mar 2012 10:00:00 EST http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/rates/interest/index.html#2012Q1     Commission on the Reform of Ontario's Public Services http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/reformcommission Public Services for Ontarians: A Path to Sustainability and Excellence Fri, 15 Feb 2012 14:15:00 EST Fri, 15 Feb 2012 14:15:00 EST Ontario Tax Credits and Benefits - Maximum Amounts, Income Ranges and Phase-out Rates http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/credit/incomeranges.html Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:30:00 EST Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:30:00 EST Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/budget/ompf/2012/index.html#120123 The OMPF is the Province's main transfer payment to municipalities. Mon, 23 January 2012 13:30:00 EST Mon, 23 January 2012 13:30:00 EST GAINS Benefit Rate Tables http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/lists/itrp/1934.html#120101 Benefit Period: January 1, 2012 to March 31, 2012 Sun, 1 Jan 2012 09:00:00 EST http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/lists/itrp/1934.html#120101 2012-2013 Ontario Tax Credits and Benefits Payment Schedule http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/credit/benefitpayments.html Tue, 20 Dec 2011 13:20:00 EST Tue, 20 Dec 2011 13:20:00 EST Ontario Demographic Quarterly Highlights http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/economy/demographics/quarterly/dhiq3.html#111220 Key facts and figures of the province's demographics for the third quarter 2011. Tue, 20 Dec 2011 08:50:00 EST Tue, 20 Dec 2011 08:50:00 EST Updated: Registrant Lists http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/lists/index.html#111209 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 14:00:00 EST http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/lists/index.html#111209 Interest Rates for January 1 to March 31, 2012 http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/rates/interest/index.html#2011Q4
  • 6% on taxes you owe to the ministry
  • 0% on taxes you overpaid
  • 3% on taxes or refunds you are eligible for as a result of a successful appeal or objection
  • 3% on late International Fuel Tax Agreement payments
  • 3% on International Fuel Tax Agreement refunds the ministry has not paid you within 90 days
    • ]]>     Thu, 08 Dec 2011 09:00:00 EST http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/rates/interest/index.html#2011Q4     2011 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/budget/fallstatement/2011/index.html#111123 Update of the economic assumptions from the 2011 Ontario Budget. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:30:00 EST Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:30:00 EST Remarks to OSC Dialogue http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/media/2011/osc.html Important Role of Capital Markets in Challenging Economic Times Wed, 02 Nov 2011 13:22:00 EST Wed, 02 Nov 2011 13:22:00 EST Ontario Demographic Quarterly Highlights http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/economy/demographics/quarterly/dhiq2.html#111006 Key facts and figures of the province's demographics for the second quarter 2011. Thu, 06 Oct 2011 08:45:00 EDT Thu, 06 Oct 2011 08:45:00 EDT Public Accounts of Ontario 2010-2011 http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/budget/paccts/2011/index.html#110823 The Public Accounts of Ontario is a major accountability document which presents the financial statements of the Province, provides financial highlights of the past fiscal year, and reports on performance against the goals set out in the Ontario Budget. Tue, 23 Aug 2011 11:00:00 EDT Tue, 23 Aug 2011 11:00:00 EDT Ontario Demographic Quarterly: Highlights of the First Quarter 2011 http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/economy/demographics/quarterly/dhiq1.html#110811 The Ontario Demographic Quarterly section includes the latest four issues of this publication, which provides key facts and figures of the province's demographics. Thu, 11 Aug 2011 14:18:00 EDT Thu, 11 Aug 2011 14:18:00 EDT Ontario Finances: 2011-12 First Quarter http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/budget/finances/2011/ofin11_1.html Ontario Finances: 2011-12 First Quarter Mon, 08 Aug 2011 14:00:00 EST Mon, 08 Aug 2011 14:00:00 EST Commission on the Reform of Ontario's Public Services http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/reformcommission/index.html#110617 Commission To Assist McGuinty Government In Taking Action To Find Efficiencies, Improve Value Fri, 17 June 2011 14:28:00 EST Fri, 17 June 2011 14:28:00 EST Expenditure Estimates of the Province of Ontario, 2011-2012, Volume 2 http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/budget/estimates/2011-12/volume2/index.html#110601 The 2011-12 Estimates set out details of the operating and capital spending requirements of Ministries for the fiscal year commencing April 1, 2011. Wed, 01 Jun 2011 15:10:00 EDT Wed, 01 Jun 2011 15:10:00 EDT Ontario Population Projections Update http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/economy/demographics/projections/index.html#110601 The Ontario Population Projections section features the latest Ministry of Finance 30-year demographic projections for Ontario and its 49 Census Divisions. Wed, 01 Jun 2011 15:00:00 EDT Wed, 01 Jun 2011 15:00:00 EDT Greater Flexibility For Some Jointly Sponsored Pension Plans http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/media/2011/jspp.html McGuinty Government's Changes Make Pension Funding More Stable And Predictable Thu, 26 May 2011 14:30:00 EST Thu, 26 May 2011 14:30:00 EST Providing Eligible Pension Plans Temporary Solvency Funding Relief http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/media/2011/temporary-solvency.html McGuinty Government's Changes Will Lead To More Sustainable Pension Plans Thu, 26 May 2011 11:30:00 EST Thu, 26 May 2011 11:30:00 EST 2011 Pre-Election Report on Ontario's Finances http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/publications/2011/pre-electionreport/#110426 This 2011 Pre-Election Report presents the fiscal plan for the 2011–12 to 2013–14 fiscal years, consistent with the 2011 Ontario Budget presented on March 29, 2011. Tue, 26 Apr 2011 10:00:00 EST Tue, 26 Apr 2011 10:00:00 EST Expenditure Estimates of the Province of Ontario, 2011-2012, Volume 1 http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/budget/estimates/2011-12/volume1/index.html#110419 The 2011-12 Estimates set out details of the operating and capital spending requirements of Ministries for the fiscal year commencing April 1, 2011. Tue, 19 Apr 2011 13:10:00 EDT Tue, 19 Apr 2011 13:10:00 EDT Public Sector Salary Disclosure 2011 (Disclosure for 2010) http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/publications/salarydisclosure/2011/index.html#110331 The Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act, 1996 (the act) makes Ontario's public sector more open and accountable to taxpayers. Thu, 31 Mar 2010 14:00:00 EDT Thu, 31 Mar 2010 14:00:00 EDT 2011 Ontario Budget http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/budget/ontariobudgets/2011/index.html Ontario Economy is Turning the Corner, Creating Jobs Tue, 29 Mar 2011 16:00:00 EST Tue, 29 Mar 2011 16:00:00 EST Savings Targets Set For Public Sector Pension Plans http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/consultations/pension/saving-target-02-10-2011.html Further Solvency Relief Dependent on Improved Sustainability Thu, 10 Feb 2011 12:10:00 EST Thu, 10 Feb 2011 12:10:00 EST Broader Public Sector Procurement Directive http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/bpssupplychain/documents/bps_procurement_directive.html#110201 Procurement rules in the purchase of goods and services using public funds by broader public sector organizations. Tue, 01 Feb 2011 14:59:00 EST Tue, 01 Feb 2011 14:59:00 EST Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act - 2010 Guide http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/publications/salarydisclosure/2011/pssdguide.html#110131 Preparing your report for the year 2010 Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act 2010 Guide Mon, 31 Jan 2011 11:05:00 EST Mon, 31 Jan 2011 11:05:00 EST 2010 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/budget/fallstatement/2010/index.html#101118 Update of the economic assumptions from the 2010 Ontario Budget. Thu, 18 Nov 2010 13:00:00 EST Thu, 18 Nov 2010 13:00:00 EST Securing Our Retirement Future http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/consultations/pension/ris.html Ontario Seeks to Strengthen Canada's Retirement Income System Fri, 29 Oct 2010 12:00:00 EDT Fri, 29 Oct 2010 12:00:00 EDT Ontario Demographic Quarterly Highlights http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/economy/demographics/quarterly/dhiq2.html#101019 Key facts and figures of the province's demographics for the second quarter 2010. Tue, 19 Oct 2010 15:58:00 EDT Tue, 19 Oct 2010 15:58:00 EDT The Pension Benefits Guarantee Fund Final Report http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/consultations/pension/pbgf_fullreport.html Looking Ahead - Projecting Ontario's Pension Benefits Guarantee Fund Wed, 22 Sep 2010 11:35:00 EDT Wed, 22 Sep 2010 11:35:00 EDT Addendum to the Salary Disclosure 2010 (Disclosure for 2009) http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/publications/salarydisclosure/2010/addenda_10.html This Addendum includes changes, additions and deletions to the March 31, 2010 release of the Disclosure for 2009 under The Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act, 1996. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 10:00:00 EDT Fri, 27 Aug 2010 10:00:00 EDT Public Accounts of Ontario 2009-2010 http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/budget/paccts/2010/index.html#100823 The Public Accounts of Ontario is a major accountability document which presents the financial statements of the Province, provides financial highlights of the past fiscal year, and reports on performance against the goals set out in the Ontario Budget. Mon, 23 Aug 2010 14:30:00 EDT Mon, 23 Aug 2010 14:30:00 EDT Ontario Finances: First Quarter 2010-2011 http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/budget/finances/2010/ofin10_1.html The Ministry of Finance releases in the Ontario Quarterly Finances updated information about Ontario's fiscal outlook for the current fiscal year, including updated information about the major components of the revenues and expenses as set out in the fiscal plan. Fri, 13 Aug 2010 10:48:00 EDT Fri, 13 Aug 2010 10:48:00 EDT Government Holds Compensation Consultations http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/budget/ontariobudgets/2010/faq.html#100806 Government officials are now proceeding with these consultations. Those officials will facilitate the discussions between employers and bargaining agents and participate as a party. Fri, 06 Aug 2010 15:23:00 EDT Fri, 06 Aug 2010 15:23:00 EDT Results-Based Plan Briefing Book 2010-11 http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/about/rbplanning/rbp2010-11.html The Ministry of Finance's mission is to promote a dynamic, innovative and growing economy, and to manage the fiscal, financial and related regulatory affairs of the Province of Ontario. Thu, 05 Aug 2010 13:11:00 EDT Thu, 05 Aug 2010 13:11:00 EDT News: Putting University Pension Plans On A Sustainable Track http://www.news.ontario.ca/tcu/en/2010/08/putting-university-pension-plans-on-a-sustainable-track.html Ontario universities are being offered more time to pay down their pension solvency deficits, provided they take steps to make their pension plans more financially sustainable. Thu, 05 Aug 2010 11:00:00 EDT Thu, 05 Aug 2010 11:00:00 EDT Remarks to Broader Public Sector Partners on Compensation by Dwight Duncan, Minister Of Finance http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/budget/ontariobudgets/2010/faq.html I want to speak with you directly today about public sector compensation – a key component of the government's plan to manage expenditures and sustain public services. Tue, 20 Jul 2010 12:10:00 EDT Tue, 20 Jul 2010 12:10:00 EDT Ontario Demographic Quarterly: Highlights of the First Quarter 2010 http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/economy/demographics/quarterly/dhiq1.html#100630 The Ontario Demographic Quarterly section includes the latest four issues of this publication, which provides key facts and figures of the province's demographics. Wed, 30 Jun 2010 10:29:00 EDT Wed, 30 Jun 2010 10:29:00 EDT FAQ: Public Sector Compensation Restraint http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/budget/ontariobudgets/2010/faq.html#100629 Ontarians value and appreciate the contributions of those who deliver their public services. They also expect those who are paid by tax dollars to do their part to help sustain public services. Tue, 29 Jun 2010 12:16:00 EDT Tue, 29 Jun 2010 12:16:00 EDT Ontario Population Projections Update http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/economy/demographics/projections/index.html#100604 The Ontario Population Projections section features the latest Ministry of Finance 30-year demographic projections for Ontario and its 49 Census Divisions. Fri, 04 Jun 2010 10:00:00 EDT Fri, 04 Jun 2010 10:00:00 EDT Finance Minister Duncan's Statement on Release of Proposed Federal Securities Legislation http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/media/2010/nr0526-securities.html WINDSOR – Ontario has long advocated for a strong, national securities regulator, so I am pleased to see that the federal government has released proposed legislation and is advancing the initiative to establish a Canadian Securities Regulator. Wed, 26 May 2010 15:30:00 EDT Wed, 26 May 2010 15:30:00 EDT Roundtables on Retirement Income http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/consultations/pension/index.html#100507 The Honourable Dwight Duncan, Ontario Minister of Finance, is hosting discussions on the retirement income system with individuals, organizations, associations and other stakeholders as part of the Ontario's review of options for improving retirement income security for tomorrow's seniors. Fri, 07 May 2010 10:26:00 EDT Fri, 07 May 2010 10:26:00 EDT Speech To The Institute For Research On Public Policy By Dwight Duncan, Minister Of Finance http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/media/2010/sp0504-irpp.html#1005043 May 4, 2010, Toronto, ON, Approximate speaking time: 20 minutes. Check against delivery. Wed, 05 May 2010 10:10:00 EDT Wed, 05 May 2010 10:10:00 EDT Expenditure Estimates of the Province of Ontario, 2010-2011, Volume 1 http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/budget/estimates/2010-11/volume1/index.html#100422 The 2010-11 Estimates set out details of the operating and capital spending requirements of Ministries for the fiscal year commencing April 1, 2010. Thu, 22 Apr 2010 13:00:00 EDT Thu, 22 Apr 2010 13:00:00 EDT Public Sector Salary Disclosure 2010 (Disclosure for 2009) http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/publications/salarydisclosure/2010/index.html#100331 The Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act, 1996 (the act) makes Ontario's public sector more open and accountable to taxpayers. Wed, 31 Mar 2010 12:30:00 EDT Wed, 31 Mar 2010 12:30:00 EDT 2010 Ontario Budget http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/budget/ontariobudgets/2010/index.html#100325 This Budget begins to chart a course to a stronger economic future for the people of Ontario. Thu, 25 Mar 2010 16:00:00 EDT Thu, 25 Mar 2010 16:00:00 EDT 2008 OMPF Allocation Notices (Final Reconciliation) http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/budget/ompf/2008/munlist-final.html#100319 The Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:30:00 EDT Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:30:00 EDT 2008 OMPF Allocation Notices (Final Reconciliation) - ADM Letter http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/budget/ompf/2008/admletter.html#100319 The Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:30:00 EDT Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:30:00 EDT Ontario Finance Minister Dwight Duncan, Remarks to the Canadian Club Friday, March 05, 2010 http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/media/2010/sp0305-canclub.html#100305 Today, I'm going to talk about the economic outlook and the McGuinty government's plan to open Ontario to new growth and new opportunities. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EST Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EST Expenditure Estimates of the Province of Ontario for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2010: Special warrant http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/budget/estimates/2009-10/specialwarrant.html#100305 Special Warrants are issued to authorize payments for the purpose of general and necessary government expenditures when the Legislature is not in session. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:07:00 EST Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:07:00 EST Expenditure Estimates of the Province of Ontario for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2010 volume 2 http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/budget/estimates/2009-10/volume2/index.html#100302 The 2009-10 Estimates set out details of the Operating and Capital spending requirements of Ministries and Legislative Offices for the year commencing April 1, 2009 and constitute the Government's formal request to the Legislature for approval of the expenditures involved. Tue, 03 Mar 2010 15:00:00 EST Tue, 03 Mar 2010 15:00:00 EST