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MINISTRY OF COMMUNITY, ABORIGINAL AND WOMEN'S SERVICES

 

The mission of the Ministry of Community, Aboriginal and Women’s Services is to work in partnership with governments and communities to improve the day-to-day lives of individuals, building a stronger British Columbia.

 

MINISTRY SUMMARY

($000)

 

 

Estimates
2002/031

 

Estimates
2003/04

VOTED APPROPRIATIONS

 

 

 

Vote 16— Ministry Operations

629,863 

 

642,998 

Vote 17— Royal British Columbia Museum

14,155 

 

12,751 

 

STATUTORY APPROPRIATIONS

 

 

 

First Citizens Fund Special Account

3,398 

 

3,962 

Olympic Arts Fund Special Account

280 

 

483 

Physical Fitness and Amateur Sports Fund Special Account

1,726 

 

2,215 

University Endowment Lands Administration Special Account

3,142 

 

3,142 

 

 

 

 

OPERATING EXPENSE

652,564 

 

  665,551 

 

 

 

 

 

PREPAID CAPITAL ADVANCES2

— 

 

— 

 

CAPITAL EXPENDITURES3

6,969 

 

3,617 

 

LOANS, INVESTMENTS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS4

— 

 

— 

 

REVENUE COLLECTED FOR, AND TRANSFERRED TO, OTHER ENTITIES5

— 

 

— 

 

FULLTIME EQUIVALENT (FTE) EMPLOYMENT6

967 

 

799 

 

 

 

NOTES

1    For comparative purposes only, figures shown for 2002/03 operating expense, capital expenditures, and FTEs have been restated to be consistent with the presentation of the 2003/04 Estimates. Schedule A presents a detailed reconciliation.

2    Details of prepaid capital advances are presented in Schedule C.

3    Details of capital expenditures are presented in Schedule D.

4    Details of loans, investments and other requirements are presented in Schedule E.

5    Details of revenue collected for, and transferred to, other entities is presented in Schedule F.

6    Details of FTEs are presented in Schedule G.


 

 

CORE BUSINESS SUMMARY

$000

 

2002/03

2003/04 ESTIMATES

OPERATING EXPENSE

Net

Gross

External
Recoveries

Net

 

Core Business

Local Government (includes special account)

153,163 

181,004 

(35,000)

146,004 

Housing and Building.

137,155 

147,595 

— 

147,595 

Women's Services and Child Care

251,360 

235,580 

— 

235,580 

Culture, Heritage and Sport (includes special accounts)

34,111 

32,910 

(809)

32,101 

Safety and Standards

21,261 

21,012 

(1)

21,011 

Aboriginal, Multiculturalism and Immigration (includes special account)

21,509 

37,170 

(20,720)

16,450 

2010 Winter Olympic Bid Secretariat and Community Initiatives

4,213 

40,530 

— 

40,530 

Executive and Support Services

15,637 

13,542 

(13)

13,529 

Royal British Columbia Museum

14,155 

14,071 

(1,320)

12,751 

TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSE

652,564 

723,414 

(57,863)

  665,551 

 

CAPITAL EXPENDITURES

Net

Disbursements

Receipts

Net

 

Core Business

 

 

 

Local Government (includes special account)

— 

77 

— 

77 

Housing and Building

20 

— 

— 

— 

Women's Services and Child Care

500 

375 

— 

375 

Culture, Heritage and Sport (includes special accounts)

— 

25 

— 

25 

Safety and Standards

1,900 

2,670 

— 

2,670 

Aboriginal, Multiculturalism and Immigration (includes special account)

— 

355 

— 

355 

2010 Winter Olympic Bid Secretariat and Community Initiatives

— 

— 

— 

Executive and Support Services

850 

115 

— 

115 

Royal British Columbia Museum

3,696 

— 

— 

— 

TOTAL CAPITAL EXPENDITURES

6,969 

3,617 

— 

3,617 

 

 


 

OPERATING EXPENSE BY CORE BUSINESS

$000

 

 

Estimates
2002/03

 

Estimates
2003/04

 

 

VOTE  16 - MINISTRY OPERATIONS

This vote provides for ministry programs and operations described in the voted appropriations under the following eight core businesses: Local Government, Housing and Building, Women's Services and Child Care, Culture Heritage and Sport, Safety and Standards, Aboriginal, Multiculturalism and Immigration, 2010 Winter Olympic Bid Secretariat and Community Initiatives, and Executive and Support Services.

 

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

 

Voted Appropriations

 

 

 

Local Government Services

6,363 

 

5,313 

Local Government and Library Services Transfers

136,430 

 

130,911 

Community Transition and Adjustment

2,990 

 

2,400 

University Endowment Lands

4,238 

 

4,238 

 

150,021 

 

142,862 

Statutory Appropriation

 

 

 

University Endowment Lands Administration Special Account

3,142 

 

3,142 

 

153,163 

 

146,004 

 

Voted Appropriations Description: This sub-vote provides for the administration of the Local Government Act, the Local Government Grants Act, and the Library Act, financial and other support to local governments, public libraries and related organizations and for the operation of the University Endowment Lands. Transfers are provided in support of local governments and public libraries in British Columbia, to the City of Vancouver for the provision of fire protection services to the University of British Columbia and the University Endowment Lands, and for administration costs associated with these transfers. Recoveries represent the transfer of costs associated with services to ratepayers from the University Endowment Lands Administration Special Account. Recoveries are also received from the federal government in respect of its share of project costs under the Canada-BC Infrastructure Program.

 

Statutory Appropriation Description: This statutory appropriation provides for the University Endowment Lands Administration Special Account which is governed under the University Endowment Land Act, 1979.

 

 

 

 

 

HOUSING AND BUILDING

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Voted Appropriation

 

 

 

Housing and Building

137,155 

 

147,595 

 

Voted Appropriation Description: This sub-vote provides for housing and building policy development, and administration of the British Columbia Building Code. Transfers are provided to the British Columbia Housing Management Commission for the protection and enhancement of the supply of adequate and affordable housing, including the Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters program which provides financial assistance to eligible seniors for shelter costs. This sub-vote also provides for transfers for land acquisitions intended for social housing.  In addition, transfers are provided to the Homeowner Protection Office to support general operations and for assistance provided to individuals under the Provincial Sales Tax Relief Grant Program.

 

 

 

WOMEN'S SERVICES AND CHILD CARE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Voted Appropriations

 

 

 

Women's Services

54,413 

 

51,298 

Child Care Services

196,947 

 

184,282 

 

251,360 

 

235,580 

 

Voted Appropriations Description: This sub-vote provides for policy development and program administration for women’s services and child care. Transfers are provided to organizations to support services to women who have experienced abuse and their dependent children, and the child care system under the Child Care BC Act and BC Benefits (Child Care Subsidy) Act.

 

 

CULTURE, HERITAGE AND SPORT

 

Voted Appropriations

 

 

 

Culture and BC Arts Council

14,014 

 

13,437 

Heritage

9,337 

 

7,327 

Sport

8,754 

 

8,639 

 

32,105 

 

29,403 

 

 

 

 

Statutory Appropriations

 

 

 

Olympic Arts Fund Special Account

280 

 

483 

Physical Fitness and Amateur Sports Fund Special Account

1,726 

 

2,215 

 

34,111 

 

32,101 

 

Voted Appropriations Description: This sub-vote provides for support of cultural, heritage and sport policy and activities; and for the administration and delivery of government programs under the Arts Council Act, the Heritage Conservation Act, and the Klondike National Historic Park Act; and for the administration of the Physical Fitness and Amateur Sports Fund and Olympic Arts Fund Special Accounts. Transfers are provided for support of heritage protection, preservation and management, community grant programs, amateur sport associations, and physical activity projects, and for the programs of the British Columbia Arts Council. Costs are partially recovered from parties external to government for program services.

 

Statutory Appropriations Description: This statutory appropriation provides for the Physical Fitness and Amateur Sports Fund Special Account and for the Olympic Arts Fund Special Account. 

 

 

 

 

 

SAFETY AND STANDARDS

 

Voted Appropriation

 

 

 

Safety and Standards

21,261 

 

21,011 

 

Voted Appropriation Description: This sub-vote provides for public safety programs including the Office of the Fire Commissioner, the establishment of safety standards; inspection services for electricity, natural gas, propane, boiler and pressure vessels, elevating devices, amusement rides, refrigeration systems, aerial tramways and railways; fire and accident investigations and the licensing of technical personnel. Transfers are provided to Local Assistants, as defined by the Fire Services Act, for fires investigated and reported to the Fire Commissioner and for the establishment of an independent safety authority in British Columbia. Recoveries are received for ad hoc inspection services.

 

 

ABORIGINAL, MULTICULTURALISM AND IMMIGRATION

 

Voted Appropriations

 

 

 

Aboriginal Directorate

3,815 

 

3,158 

Multiculturalism and Immigration Services

14,296 

 

9,330 

 

18,111 

 

12,488 

Statutory Appropriation

 

 

 

First Citizens Fund Special Account

3,398 

 

3,962 

 

21,509 

 

16,450 

 

Voted Appropriations Description: This sub-vote provides for the coordination of resources and services provided to Aboriginal people, support to Aboriginal advisory bodies, including the First Citizens' Forum and the First Peoples' Heritage, Language and Culture Council, policy and program development and delivery for multiculturalism and immigration and programs. This sub-vote also provides for negotiation and implementation of the Agreement for Canada-British Columbia Co-operation on Immigration and administration of the First Citizens Fund Special Account. Transfers are provided to support aboriginal issues, and to programs for settlement services for immigrants. Recoveries are received pursuant to federal/provincial agreements.

 

Statutory Appropriation Description: This statutory appropriation provides for the First Citizens Fund Special Account.

 

 

 

 

 

2010 WINTER OLYMPIC BID SECRETARIAT AND COMMUNITY INITIATIVES

 

Voted Appropriations

 

 

 

2010 Winter Olympic Bid Secretariat

2,183 

 

38,490 

Community Initiatives and Vancouver Agreement

2,030 

 

2,040 

 

4,213 

 

40,530 

 

Voted Appropriations Description: This sub-vote provides for securing the 2010 Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games through the Vancouver/Whistler 2010 Bid Secretariat, and for programs to support local action to enhance communities’ socio-economic conditions and address structural barriers. The sub-vote also provides support for the Vancouver Agreement, which provides for provincial leadership and coordination responsibility for a tri-level agreement to promote and support sustainable development in Vancouver. Transfers are provided in support of the Vancouver/Whistler 2010 Bid Corporation and urban community development projects.

 

 

EXECUTIVE AND SUPPORT SERVICES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Voted Appropriations

 

 

 

Ministers' Office

1,132 

 

1,132 

Corporate Services

14,505 

 

12,397 

 

15,637 

 

13,529 

 

Voted Appropriations Description: This sub-vote provides for the offices of the Minister of Community, Aboriginal and Women’s Services, the Minister of State for Community Charter and the 2010 Olympic Bid and the Minister of State for Women’s Equality, including salaries, benefits, allowances and operating expenses of the ministers’ staff. The sub-vote also provides for executive direction and administrative services for the operating programs of the ministry, including financial administration and budget coordination, strategic and business planning and reporting, information and privacy, records management, human resources, office management and accommodation and information systems.  Recoveries are received from parties external to government for ministry services.

 

 

 

 

 

VOTE 16 — MINISTRY OPERATIONS

629,863 

 

642,998 

STATUTORY —  FIRST CITIZENS FUND SPECIAL ACCOUNT

3,398 

 

3,962 

STATUTORY —  OLYMPIC ARTS FUND SPECIAL ACCOUNT

280 

 

483 

STATUTORY —  PHYSICAL FITNESS AND AMATEUR SPORTS FUND SPECIAL ACCOUNT

1,726 

 

2,215 

STATUTORY —  UNIVERSITY ENDOWMENT LANDS ADMINISTRATION SPECIAL ACCOUNT

3,142 

 

3,142 

 

 

 

 

 

VOTE  17 - ROYAL BRITISH COLUMBIA MUSEUM (SPECIAL OPERATING AGENCY)

This vote provides for programs and operations described in the voted appropriations under the Royal British Columbia Museum core business.

 

ROYAL BRITISH COLUMBIA MUSEUM

 

Voted Appropriation

 

 

 

Royal British Columbia Museum

14,155 

 

12,751 

 

Voted Appropriation Description: This sub-vote provides for a transfer to the new Royal British Columbia Museum Crown agency which will be established this fiscal year. This sub-vote also provides for transitional funding to the Royal British Columbia Museum until such time as the agency is established. Costs for certain programs are partially recovered from program revenues and other organizations.

 

 

 

 

 

VOTE 17 — ROYAL BRITISH COLUMBIA MUSEUM

14,155 

 

12,751 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MINISTRY GROUP ACCOUNT CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GROUP ACCOUNT CLASSIFICATION

 

 

 

 

 

Salaries and Benefits

63,070 

 

52,460 

 

 

Operating Costs

40,463 

 

30,707 

 

 

Government Transfers

595,064 

 

638,743 

 

 

Other Expenses

4,864 

 

4,648 

 

 

Internal Recoveries

(3,144)

 

(3,144)

 

 

External Recoveries

(47,753)

 

(57,863)

 

 

TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSE

652,564 

 

665,551 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

SPECIAL ACCOUNT1

$000

 

 

 

FIRST CITIZENS FUND

This account was originally created as a fund under the Revenue Surplus Appropriation Act, 1969, was continued under the Funds Control Act, 1979,and was changed to a Special Account under the Special Accounts Appropriation and Control Act, 1988.

The account promotes the economic, social, and cultural well being of members of First Nations who are residents of British Columbia, by providing financial assistance through loan guarantees and transfers. Interest attributable to the account balance is credited to the account as revenue. Expenses consist of transfers in support of cultural, educational, and economic opportunities including student bursaries, heritage, language and culture programs, native friendship centre operations, and economic development programs. The account also provides funds for the administrative costs of certain social and economic development programs. The account balance was increased by $9 million effective before April 1, 2002 and by $9 million effective on April 1, 2002 and on each subsequent April 1, up to and including April 1, 2004, under the authority of the Special Accounts Appropriation and Control Act, 2001.

No financing transactions are provided for under this account. Spending authority committed represents the endowment of the account, which cannot be spent.

 

 

Estimates
2002/03

 

Estimates
2003/04

 

 

SPENDING AUTHORITY AVAILABLE AT THE BEGINNING OF THE FISCAL YEAR

6,090 

 

15,090 

OPERATING TRANSACTIONS

 

 

 

Revenue

3,398 

 

3,962 

Expense

(3,398)

 

(3,962)

Net Revenue (Expense)

— 

 

— 

Transfer from General Fund

9,000 

 

9,000 

 

FINANCING TRANSACTIONS

Loans, Investments and Capital Acquisitions

 

 

 

Receipts

— 

 

— 

Disbursements - Capital

— 

 

— 

Disbursements - Other

— 

 

— 

Net Cash Source (Requirement)

— 

 

— 

PROJECTED SPENDING AUTHORITY AVAILABLE AT THE END OF THE FISCAL YEAR2

15,090 

 

24,090 

 

 

 

NOTES

1     A Special Account is an account in the General Fund where the authorization to spend money from the account is located in an Act other than the Supply Act.

2    The Projected Spending Authority Available represents the cash and temporary investments projected to be available at the end of the fiscal year.

SPECIAL ACCOUNT1

$000

 

 

 

OLYMPIC ARTS FUND

This account was established under the Special Accounts Appropriation and Control Act, 2001.

The account promotes the bid for hosting the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in British Columbia or the hosting of those Games. Interest earned on the account balance is credited to the account as revenue. Expenses consist of transfers to groups and organizations for cultural and artistic activities that will promote the bid for the hosting of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in BC or the hosting of those Winter Olympic Games. Administration costs are provided through the Ministry Operations Vote.

The initial account balance was established at $5 million. The balance was increased by $5 million effective on April 1, 2002 and will be increased by $5 million on each subsequent April 1, up to and including April 1, 2004, under the authority of the Special Accounts Appropriation and Control Act, 2001.

No financing transactions are provided for under this account. Spending authority committed represents the endowment of the account, which cannot be spent.

 

 

Estimates
2002/03

 

Estimates
2003/04

 

 

SPENDING AUTHORITY AVAILABLE AT THE BEGINNING OF THE FISCAL YEAR

 

5,002 

OPERATING TRANSACTIONS

 

 

 

Revenue

280 

 

483 

Expense

(280)

 

(483)

Net Revenue (Expense)

— 

 

— 

Transfer from General Fund

5,000 

 

5,000 

 

FINANCING TRANSACTIONS

 

 

 

Loans, Investments and Capital Acquisitions

 

 

 

Receipts

— 

 

— 

Disbursements - Capital

— 

 

— 

Disbursements - Other

— 

 

— 

Net Cash Source (Requirement)

— 

 

— 

 

PROJECTED SPENDING AUTHORITY AVAILABLE AT THE END OF THE FISCAL YEAR2

5,002 

 

10,002 

 

 

 

NOTES

1    A Special Account is an account in the General Fund where the authorization to spend money from the account is located in an Act other than the Supply Act.

2     The Projected Spending Authority Available represents the cash and temporary investments projected to be available at the end of the fiscal year. 

SPECIAL ACCOUNT1

$000

 

 

 

PHYSICAL FITNESS AND AMATEUR SPORTS FUND

This account was originally created as a fund under the Revenue Surplus Appropriation Act, 1969, was continued under the Funds Control Act, 1979, and was changed to a Special Account under the Special Accounts Appropriation and Control Act, 1988.

The account promotes the physical fitness of residents of the province and their participation in amateur sport. Interest earned on the account balance is credited to the account as revenue. Expenses consist of transfers to physical fitness and amateur sport projects, groups and organizations, and awards to individuals. Administration costs are provided through the Ministry Operations Vote. 

The account balance was increased by $5.5 million effective before April 1, 2002 and by $5.5 million effective on April 1, 2002 and on each subsequent April 1, up to and including April 1, 2004, under the authority of the Special Accounts Appropriation and Control Act, 2001.

No financing transactions are provided for under this account. Spending authority committed represents the endowment of the account, which cannot be spent.

 

 

Estimates
2002/03

 

Estimates
2003/04

 

 

SPENDING AUTHORITY AVAILABLE AT THE BEGINNING OF THE FISCAL YEAR

1,675 

 

7,175 

OPERATING TRANSACTIONS

 

 

 

Revenue

1,726 

 

2,215 

Expense

(1,726)

 

(2,215)

Net Revenue (Expense)

— 

 

— 

Transfer from General Fund

5,500 

 

5,500 

 

FINANCING TRANSACTIONS

 

 

 

Loans, Investments and Capital Acquisitions

 

 

 

Receipts

— 

 

— 

Disbursements - Capital

— 

 

— 

Disbursements - Other

— 

 

— 

Net Cash Source (Requirement)

— 

 

— 

PROJECTED SPENDING AUTHORITY AVAILABLE AT THE END OF THE FISCAL YEAR2

7,175 

 

12,675 

 

 

 

NOTES

1    A Special Account is an account in the General Fund where the authorization to spend money from the account is located in an Act other than the Supply Act.

2     The Projected Spending Authority Available represents the cash and temporary investments projected to be available at the end of the fiscal year. 


SPECIAL ACCOUNT1

$000

 

 

UNIVERSITY ENDOWMENT LANDS ADMINISTRATION

This account was established as a Miscellaneous Statutory Account by authority of the University Endowment Lands Administration Act, was continued under the University Endowment Land Act,1979, and became a Special Account under the Special Appropriations Act, 1982. The account provides for services to residents of the University Endowment Lands.

Revenue is derived from University Endowment Lands resident ratepayer contributions, including fees, licences, and property taxes. Other revenue sources (net of direct costs) include land sales and rent from land tenures. Expenses represent the transfer to the Ministry Operations Vote of the ratepayers’ portion of the costs of providing services.

No financing transactions are provided for under this account.

 

 

Estimates
2002/03

 

Estimates
2003/04

 

 

SPENDING AUTHORITY AVAILABLE AT THE BEGINNING OF THE FISCAL YEAR

13,251 

 

13,251 

OPERATING TRANSACTIONS

 

 

 

Revenue

3,142 

 

3,142 

Expense

(3,142)

 

(3,142)

Net Revenue (Expense)

— 

 

— 

 

FINANCING TRANSACTIONS

 

 

 

Loans, Investments and Capital Acquisitions

 

 

 

Receipts

— 

 

— 

Disbursements - Capital

— 

 

— 

Disbursements - Other

— 

 

— 

Net Cash Source (Requirement)

— 

 

— 

 

PROJECTED SPENDING AUTHORITY AVAILABLE AT THE END OF THE FISCAL YEAR2

13,251 

 

13,251 

 

 

 

NOTES

1    A Special Account is an account in the General Fund where the authorization to spend money from the account is located in an Act other than the Supply Act.

2     The Projected Spending Authority Available represents the cash and temporary investments projected to be available at the end of the fiscal year. 

 

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