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The 2001 Budget and the Environment
May 07, 2001
On May 2, 2001, the Ontario Minister of the Environment made fifteen commitments that the provincial government described as actions that would protect the environment.
Canadian Institute for Environmental Law and Policy (CIELAP) welcomes this announcement, and hopes the Finance Minister will, in the May 9, 2001 Budget, demonstrate the government's real commitment by allocating specific amounts tied to the proposals.
A few background figures:
- In 1994/95, the operating budget for the Ministry of the Environment was: $258,000,000
- In 1997/98, the operating budget for the Ministry of the Environment was: $160,000,000
- In 2000/2001 the operating budget for the Ministry of the Environment was: $158,000,000
- In 1994/95, the capital budget for the Ministry of the Environment was: $271,000,000
- In 1997/98, the capital budget for the Ministry of the Environment was: $98,000,000
- In 2000/2001, the capital budget for the Ministry of the Environment was: $65,000,000
- In 1994 the total full-time staff allotment of the Ministry of the Environment was: 2,430
- In 1997/98 the total full-time allotment of the Ministry of the Environment was: 1,678
- In 2000 the total full-time staff allotment of the Ministry of the Environment was: 1,277
Anne Mitchell
Executive Director
(416)-923-3529
The Canadian Institute for Environmental Law and Policy has for been commenting on and monitoring policy and regulatory changes related to the environment for 30 years.