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MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES - THE ESTIMATES, 2004-05 - Summary
The Ministry Vision is to contribute to the environmental, social and economic well-being of Ontario through the sustainable development of our natural resources.
Its Mission is to ensure ecological sustainability by protecting and conserving our valuable soil, aquatic, forest and wildlife resources as well as their biological foundation. As stewards of our natural heritage, MNR's role is to ensure the continuing availability of natural resources for the long-term benefit of the people of Ontario, that is, to leave future generations a legacy of the natural wealth that we still enjoy today; to protect natural heritage and biological features of provincial significance; to protect human life, the resource base and physical property from the threats of forest fires, floods and erosion.
MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES - Operating Summary
OPERATING EXPENSES
| Accrual 2004-05 Estimates | PROGRAMS | Change from 2003-04 | Accrual 2003-04 Estimates | Cash 2002-03 Actual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $ | $ | $ | $ | |
| OPERATING | ||||
| 32,317,346 | Ministry Administration Program | -512,000 | 32,829,346 | 34,344,641 |
| 41,187,200 | Geographic Information Program | -26,346,100 | 67,533,300 | 38,391,427 |
| 228,106,600 | Natural Resource Management Program | 36,150,200 | 191,956,400 | 199,274,077 |
| 102,719,100 | Public Safety and Emergency Response Program | 38,809,200 | 63,909,900 | 107,785,509 |
| 404,330,246 | Ministry Total Operating | 48,101,300 | 356,228,946 | 379,795,654 |
| - | Less: Special Warrants | -191,800,000 | 191,800,000 | - |
| 53,246 | Less: Statutory Appropriations | 5,000 | 48,246 | 46,839 |
| 404,277,000 | < TOTAL OPERATING TO BE VOTED | 239,896,300 | 164,380,700 | 379,748,815 |
| 404,330,246 | Ministry Total Operating | 48,101,300 | 356,228,946 | |
| 100,802,400 | Net Consolidation Adjustment - SPAs for Fish & Wildlife and Parks | 6,545,000 | 94,257,400 | |
| 505,132,646 | TOTAL INCLUDING CONSOLIDATION AND OTHER ADJUSTMENTS | 54,646,300 | 450,486,346 | |
| Assets | ||||
| 2,600,000 | Geographic Information Program | 2,600,000 | - | - |
| 120,000 | Public Safety and Emergency Response Program | 120,000 | - | - |
| 2,720,000 | Ministry Total Assets | 2,720,000 | - | - |
| 2,720,000 | < TOTAL ASSETS TO BE VOTED | 2,720,000 | - | - |
MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES - Capital Summary
CAPITAL EXPENSES
| Accrual 2004-05 Estimates | PROGRAMS | Change from 2003-04 | Accrual 2003-04 Estimates | Cash 2002-03 Actual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $ | $ | $ | $ | |
| CAPITAL | ||||
| 84,826,600 | Natural Resource Management Program | (6,357,400) | 91,184,000 | 72,350,926 |
| 84,826,600 | Ministry Total Capital | (6,357,400) | 91,184,000 | 72,350,926 |
| - | Less: Special Warrants | (50,000,000) | 50,000,000 | - |
| 3,441,600 | Less: Statutory Appropriations | 3,441,600 | - | - |
| 81,385,000 | < TOTAL CAPITAL TO BE VOTED | 40,201,000 | 41,184,000 | 72,350,926 |
| 84,826,600 | Ministry Total Capital | (6,357,400) | 91,184,000 | |
| 84,826,600 | TOTAL INCLUDING CONSOLIDATION AND OTHER ADJUSTMENTS | (6,357,400) | 91,184,000 | |
| Assets | ||||
| 10,162,000 | Natural Resource Management Program | 10,162,000 | - | - |
| 10,162,000 | Ministry Total Assets | 10,162,000 | - | - |
| 10,162,000 | < TOTAL ASSETS TO BE VOTED | 10,162,000 | - | - |