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RESULTS-BASED PLAN BRIEFING BOOK 2008/09

Ministry Overview

Legislation

The following is a list of the legislation for which the Ministry of Public Infrastructure Renewal has primary legislative or administrative responsibility.

Statutes Administered by PIR

  • Capital Investment Plan Act, 1993, S.O. 1993, c.23.
    In respect of the Ontario Realty Corporation as conferred by subsection 3(4) of the Act
  • Liquor Control Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. L. 18.
  • Ministry of Government Services Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M. 25.
    In respect of the Ontario Realty Corporation and all real property matters.  Specifically, sections. 6, 7, 8, 9(2), 11, 12, 16, 17, 19.
  • Ontario Infrastructure Projects Corporation Act, 2006, S.O. 2006, c.9, Schedule I. 
  • Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation Act, 1999, S.O. 1999, c.12, Schedule L.
  • Places to Grow Act, 2005, S.O. 2005, c. 13.
  • Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Corporation Act, 2002, S.O. 2002, c.28.

PIR Authority Over Particular Sections of Statutes

  • Education Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E. 2 and R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 296, ss. 18(k).
    In respect of the powers and duties of the Ministry of Government Services described in subsection 18(k).
  • Electricity Act, 1998, S.O. 1998, c. 15, Schedule A, Part IX.1.
    In respect of the powers and duties of the Chair of the Management Board of Cabinet under Part IX.1, Ownership and Use of Corridor Land.
  • Environmental Assessment Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E. 18, and R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 334, s.7.
    In respect of the power of the Chair of the Management Board of Cabinet to carry out an undertaking referred to in section 7 of the Regulations.
  • Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. C. 27, s. 32.
    In respect of the powers and duties of the Minister of Government Services described in section 32.
  • Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 1997, S.O. 1997, c. 41, s. 81.
    In respect of the powers of the Chair of the Management Board of Cabinet, described in section 81, regarding agreements for the acquisitions of land.
  • Public Lands Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P. 43, ss. 46(2).
    In respect of powers of the Minister of Government Services described in subsection 46(2).
  • Registry Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. R. 20, s. 114
    In respect of the powers and duties of the Minister of Government Services described in section 114.
  • Surveys Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. S. 30, s. 61.
    In respect of powers of the Minister of Government Services described in 61 regarding the installation of survey monuments on lands.

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Agencies, Boards and Commissions (ABCs)

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Agencies that report to the Ministry of Public Infrastructure Renewal and their financial data:

Ontario Realty Corporation

ORC manages on behalf of the provincial government one of Canada’s largest real estate portfolios: around 6,000 buildings, comprising some 50-million square feet of space, and 95,000 acres of land on behalf of the government.  ORC aims to optimize value through the rationalization of the portfolio, promote high professional standards and enhance customer service while ensuring real estate decisions reflect public policy objectives of the government.

The Net Consolidation Adjustments for ORC are:

$ 2008-09
Operating
165,162,900
Capital
(610,899,400)
Total
(445,736,500)

Ontario Infrastructure Projects Corporation (Infrastructure Ontario)

Infrastructure Ontario is responsible for managing Ontario’s major infrastructure projects using alternative financing and procurement methods and providing public sector institutions with low-cost loans to build and renew local infrastructure, as well as providing project management services.

The Net Consolidation Adjustments for IO are:

$ 2008-09
Operating
96,555,000
Capital
(9,291,000)
Total
(87,264,000)

Waterfront Toronto

Waterfront Toronto is a tri-government partnership between federal, provincial and city governments, created to oversee and lead waterfront renewal. Waterfront Toronto’s 10-year funding plan was first approved by all three levels of government in September 2005.  It fully commits each level of government’s $500 M commitment to waterfront revitalization and provides for a comprehensive, waterfront-wide revitalization strategy that achieves the overall vision set forth by Waterfront Toronto while respecting the individual priorities of each level of government.

The 10-year Waterfront Toronto funding is re-evaluated, updated and approved by all three levels of government on an annual basis.  The current Waterfront Toronto 10-year funding plan maintains the tri-government partnership, identifies clear deliverables that are to be accomplished in the 10-year time frame and clarifies annual government contributions for the next 10 years.

The Net Consolidation Adjustments for TWRC are as follows:

$ 2008-09
Operating
54,691,700
Capital
(35,608,000)
Total
19,083,700

Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG)

The OLG mandate is to deliver gaming entertainment to maximize economic benefits for the people of Ontario in an efficient and socially responsible manner.  The Crown agency is responsible for four business divisions: Lottery Products, Charity and Aboriginal Casinos, Commercial Casinos and Slots-at-Racetracks. 

Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO)

The LCBO is a Government of Ontario Crown Corporation established in 1927 to control importation, distribution, pricing, and sale of beverage alcohol in the province in an efficient and socially responsible manner.  The corporation directly operates 600 retail stores, 5 warehouses and 200 retail agency stores across Ontario. 

The OLG and LCBO are classified as Operational Enterprise Agencies and consolidated into the Province’s financial statements on the modified equity basis.  Each of the agencies’ net incomes are reported on one line (Income from Investment in Government Business Enterprises) and each of the agencies’ net assets are reported on one line (Investment in Government Business Enterprises). For additional financial information, see the respective annual reports available on the agencies’ websites. 

Profits distributed to the Province by LCBO and OLG (e.g. dividends) are deposited into the Consolidated Revenue Fund and recorded by PIR as revenues.