Estimates Estimates: Government of Saskatchewan Government of Saskatchewan

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For the Fiscal Year
Ending March 31
2015
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Table of Contents
Page
Introduction
General Principles..........................................................
Budget and Spending Control.........................................
Budget Principles...........................................................
Specified Budget Bills....................................................
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8
9
10
Financial Schedules
Schedule of Appropriation and Expense..........................
Schedule of Voted and Statutory Appropriation................
Schedule of Capital Investments by Ministry....................
Schedule of Capital Investments by Project
- Capital Transfers.........................................................
- Capital Asset Acquisitions............................................
Schedule of Appropriation by Type.................................
Schedule of Appropriation by Vote and Theme................
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
Budgetary Appropriation
Ministries and Agencies
Vote
Vote
Vote
Vote
Vote
Vote
Vote
Vote
Vote
Vote
Vote
Vote
Vote
Vote
Vote
Vote
Vote
Vote
Vote
Vote
Vote
Vote
37
01
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23
05
26
10
18
12
30
32
16
17
84
03
20
27
33
35
86
36
87
Advanced Education........................................
Agriculture.....................................................
Central Services..............................................
Economy........................................................
Education.......................................................
Environment...................................................
Executive Council............................................
Finance..........................................................
Finance - Debt Servicing..................................
Government Relations.....................................
Health............................................................
Highways and Infrastructure............................
Highways and Infrastructure Capital.................
Innovation Saskatchewan................................
Justice...........................................................
Labour Relations and Workplace Safety............
Parks, Culture and Sport.................................
Public Service Commission...............................
Saskatchewan Research Council......................
SaskBuilds Corporation....................................
Social Services................................................
Water Security Agency....................................
23
27
33
39
45
49
55
61
67
69
75
81
87
89
91
97
101
107
111
113
115
119
Page
Legislative Assembly and the Officers of the
Legislative Assembly
Vote
Vote
Vote
Vote
Vote
Vote
Vote
76
34
57
55
21
56
28
Advocate for Children and Youth........................

Chief Electoral Officer........................................
Conflict of Interest Commissioner......................
Information and Privacy Commissioner...............
Legislative Assembly.........................................
Ombudsman.....................................................
Provincial Auditor..............................................
123
125
127
129
131
135
137
Fund Transfers
Growth and Financial Security Fund.................................. 140
Vote 82 - Growth and Financial Security Fund................... 141
Non-Budgetary Appropriation
Schedule of Debt.............................................................
Schedule of Guaranteed Debt...........................................
Schedule of Borrowing Requirements................................
Schedule of Lending and Investing Activities
- Receipts......................................................................
- Disbursements.............................................................
Vote 169 - Advanced Education........................................
Vote 174 - Economy........................................................
Vote 151 - Municipal Financing Corporation of
Saskatchewan.............................................................
Vote 142 - Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority......
Vote 152 - Saskatchewan Power Corporation.....................
Vote 153 - Saskatchewan Telecommunications
Holding Corporation....................................................
Vote 140 - Saskatchewan Water Corporation.....................
Vote 150 - SaskEnergy Incorporated.................................
Vote 195 - Change in Advances to Revolving Funds...........
Vote 175 - Debt Redemption............................................
Vote 176 - Sinking Fund Payments - Government
Share.........................................................................
Vote 177 - Interest on Gross Debt - Crown Enterprise
Share........................................................................
145
146
147
148
149
150
150
150
150
150
151
151
151
151
152
152
152
Supplementary Information
FTE Staff Complement.....................................................
FTE Staff Complement - Detail.........................................
Restatement Schedule - 2013-14 Appropriation
and FTE Restatement..................................................
Government Organizations...............................................
Glossary of Terms - Estimates..........................................
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157
167
173
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Province of Saskatchewan
2014-15 Estimates
Introduction
General Principles
Estimates
Estimates represent the government's detailed
expenditure plan for the General Revenue Fund (GRF)
presented to the Legislative Assembly for the fiscal year
commencing April 1 and ending March 31.
Appropriations are amounts the Legislative Assembly
authorizes to be paid from the GRF under an act of the
Legislative Assembly for a particular purpose.
The GRF is the central accounting entity to which all
public monies are deposited and from which they are
disbursed. Exceptions to this principle must be
authorized by law.
The Financial Administration Act, 1993 requires that the

Estimates contain any expenditures the government
plans or is committed to make from the GRF in the fiscal
year. The Estimates also provide information regarding advances, loans and investments. Additional information may be provided,
at Treasury Boards direction, to assist the Members of the Legislative Assembly in reviewing the Estimates.
The Growth and Financial Security Act requires the GRF to transfer one-half of its pre-transfer surplus to the Growth and Financial
Security Fund (GFSF). The Act also allows the Minister of Finance to deposit into the GFSF any significant and unexpected revenue
as the Minister determines. The Estimates include GRF transfers to the GFSF. Transfers from the GFSF to the GRF must be
authorized by Treasury Board and made for the purpose of providing financial security and/or as a source of funding for programs
that promote or enhance the economic development of Saskatchewan.
Estimates Structure
Budgetary and Non-Budgetary Expenditures
The expenditures in the Estimates are either budgetary or non-budgetary. Budgetary expenditures impact net operations in the
Core Operational Plan either in the current fiscal year or, as in the case of expenditures on tangible capital assets, over a period
longer than a fiscal year. Non-budgetary expenditures are expenditures on loans, investments and advances that do not impact net
operations. Decreases in the value of outstanding loans, investments and advances are budgetary expenses.
Voted and Statutory Approval

An appropriation act is a supply bill passed by the Legislative Assembly. It is the legal authorization to spend funds for specific
purposes as outlined in the Estimates. Appropriation acts create voted appropriations that cover a period typically ending
March 31 of the fiscal year in which the appropriation is requested and approved. A statutory approval is an ongoing spending
authority provided through legislation (statute). Statutory approvals do not expire. Both types of approvals are included in the
Estimates.
Votes, Subvotes and Allocations

The Estimates are divided into votes, subvotes and allocations. The government assigns major program areas and the associated
enabling legislation to a minister. The minister in turn heads a ministry that delivers the related programs and services, and is
typically assigned to a single vote. The vote may be divided into subvotes that comprise the ministrys major programs or
functional areas. Subvotes can be further split into allocations that provide additional detail about the nature of the proposed
expenditures.
The Legislative Assembly approves appropriations at the subvote level. The subvote name and description tell the Legislative
Assembly either the purpose of the planned expenditure or the recipient to whom it will be paid. The subvote name and
description, along with the ministrys legislation, provide legal authority for payments from the approved appropriation.
The following is an example of vote, subvote and allocation.
Health (vote)
Provincial Health Services (subvote)
Health Quality Council (allocation)
Categories of Expenditure
Budgetary expenditures are separated into two main categories:
government-delivered programs and transfer payments.
Government-delivered programs are further separated into
salaries and benefits, goods and services, and capital asset
acquisitions.
Transfers are separated into two main categories: transfers to
individuals and transfers for public services. Transfers for public
services are further separated into operating and capital transfers.
Approval Process Voted Estimates

Expenditure Estimates requested by ministries and agencies are reviewed by Treasury Board and approved by Cabinet. The
Estimates requested by the Legislative Assembly and its Officers, except for the Provincial Auditors requested Estimates, are
reviewed and approved by the Board of Internal Economy. The Provincial Auditors requested Estimates are approved by the Public
Accounts Committee. Once approved by the appropriate board or committee, Estimates are then presented by the Minister of
Finance to the Legislative Assembly for final review and approval.
The Legislative Assembly refers Estimates of the ministries to one of four policy field committees for review and refers Estimates of
the Legislative Assembly and its Officers to the Standing Committee on House Services. Once the reviews are complete, the
committees vote and report the Estimates. The Legislative Assembly then approves the appropriation bill. Additional information
can be found on the Legislative Assemblys website under Legislative Committees (www.legassembly.sk.ca).
Budget and Spending Control

The Financial Administration Act, 1993 authorizes the Minister of Finance to move (vire) unexpended and uncommitted funds from
one subvote to another within a vote. This movement of funds is a virement.
The movement of monies from one vote to another is not allowed. Ministries are required to deliver their programming within their
approved appropriations. Ministries must administer the funds allocated to them for the purposes outlined in the Estimates and in
accordance with legislative authority and administrative policy. If the amounts appropriated are insufficient, additional
appropriations must be obtained either through Supplementary Estimates or special warrants signed by the Lieutenant Governor in
Council. Special warrants can only be approved when the Legislative Assembly is not in session.
The Provincial Comptroller provides appropriation control to ensure ministries do not overspend their appropriations. The Provincial
Comptroller is also responsible for verifying that expenditures comply with legislation and administrative policy.
Budget Principles
Gross Budgeting
The Estimates reflect the gross cost of programs. Revenue attributable to a program is recorded as revenue and is not netted
against the expense. Exceptions to the gross budgeting principle are provided only by legislation.
Net Budgeting
Subject to Lieutenant Governor in Council approval, The Financial Administration Act, 1993 allows net budgeting for commercial
activities which produce revenue. These activities are displayed on a gross basis, but are netted when determining the voted
appropriation.
Shared Services
Central ministries and agencies, such as the Public Service Commission, have legislation that permits them to provide administrative
services to other ministries at no cost to the client ministry. Pursuant to Section 33.1 of The Financial Administration Act, 1993, any
ministry may enter into a shared services agreement with another ministry, where the providing ministry may charge the receiving
ministry on a cost-recovery basis. The appropriation is provided to the receiving ministry, who reimburses the providing ministry
for the cost of those services.
Restatements
When functions or programs are moved either within a ministry or from one ministry to another, the previous years Estimates are
restated to reflect the reorganization and provide the Legislative Assembly with comparable information on the cost of programs
and services in the previous year. Where there has been a change in how a service or program is provided, but no movement of
the program or service, amounts are not restated. Reorganizations from or to Executive Government are not restated. When it is
not possible or practical to restate, an explanatory note is provided.
Specified Budget Bills

Government has specified the following budget Bills to be passed in the spring session pursuant to Rule 34(1)(c) of the Rules and
Procedures of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan.
The Public Guardian and Trustee Amendment Act, 2014 (No. 2)

The Queens Bench Amendment Act, 2014
The purpose of these Bills is to allow the Ministry of Justice to establish programming in the Office of the Public Guardian and
Trustee that provides for appointment of independent government-paid legal counsel for children involved in child protection
litigation before the courts of Saskatchewan.
Funding for implementation of the programming facilitated through these Bills is provided in:
Justice - Vote 3;
Courts and Civil Justice (JU03);
Counsel for Children
The Financial Administration Amendment Act, 2014

The purpose of this Bill is to remove the requirement for the financial statements of the General Revenue Fund to be prepared
and included in the public accounts, and remove the requirement for the Provincial Auditor to audit and issue a report on the
General Revenue Fund financial statements. These changes reflect the change in the focus of the provinces budget to a
summary financial statement basis.
The Income Tax Amendment Act, 2014

The purpose of this Bill is to make amendments to the provincial Act in response to changes made to the federal Income Tax
Act resulting from federal initiatives announced in the 2013 federal Budget. The provincial Act will be amended to maintain the
provincial income tax reduction for credit unions in response to the phase-out of the federal reduction. The provincial Act will
also be amended to adjust the provincial dividend tax credit rate for ineligible dividends in response to the federal change to
the dividend gross-up rate. These amendments will ensure that provincial income taxes do not automatically increase as a
result of the federal initiatives and are reflected in the Corporation Income Tax and Individual Income Tax revenue amounts
shown in the Government of Saskatchewans 2014-15 Core Operational Plan.
The Oil and Gas Conservation Amendment Act, 2014

The purpose of this Bill is to create the regulatory authority to implement a new levy on oil and gas wells that will allow for
improved regulatory services and oversight. The increase in fee revenue that will result from this amendment is reflected in
the Non-Renewable Resources - Oil revenue amount shown in the Government of Saskatchewans 2014-15 Core Operational
Plan.
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General Revenue Fund

Financial Schedules
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Schedule of Appropriation and Expense

((thousands of dollars))
Capital
Operating Investments
2014
15
2014 15
2014-15
2014-15
Estimated
2014
15
2014-15
Forecast
2013
14
2013-14
Estimated
2013
14
2013-14

Advanced Education.....................................................
A i lt
Agriculture..................................................................
Central Services...........................................................
Economy.....................................................................
Education....................................................................
Environment................................................................
Executive Council.........................................................
Finance.......................................................................
Finance Debt Servicing.................................................
Government Relations..................................................
Health.........................................................................
Highways and Infrastructure.........................................
Highways
g
y and Infrastructure Capital..............................
p
Innovation Saskatchewan.............................................
Justice........................................................................
Labour Relations and Workplace Safety.........................
Parks Culture and Sport...............................................
Sport
Parks,
Public Service Commission............................................
Saskatchewan Research Council
Council....................................
SaskBuilds Corporation.................................................
Services
Social Services.............................................................
Water Security Agency.................................................
784,885
368 255
368,255
34,424
273,846
1,674,565
155,085
16,913
369,469
285,000
389,964
4,928,966
259,243
11,590
553 965
553,965
18,560
92 082
92,082
34,676
20,343
20 343
12,075
946 951
946,951
17,544
32,600
2 500
2,500
33,273
7,860
103,322
6,520
1,112
2,200
76,271
94,855
405,220
41 200
41,200
100
63 867
63,867
16 035
16,035
-
817,485
370,755
370
755
67,697
281,706
1,777,887
161,605
18,025
371,669
285,000
466,235
5,023,821
664,463
11,590
595 165
595,165
18,660
155 949
155,949
34,676
20,343
20 343
12,075
962 986
962,986
17,544
782,540
401,105
401
105
55,936
277,642
1,727,487
165,334
17,873
377,815
331,000
527,323
4,911,144
307,837
314,301
,
27,726
581 895
581,895
18,006
110 839
110,839
33,872
19,743
19 743
8,217
944 366
944,366
32,480
787,840
406,754
406
754
56,335
279,081
1,742,505
167,003
18,051
358,876
340,000
477,040
4,959,144
295,237
280,810
,
28,006
586 096
586,096
18,593
113 255
113,255
34,214
19,743
19 743
8,300
905 366
905,366
15,480
2,523
,
4,605
150
1 147
1,147
27,352
3 410
3,410
8,752
2,523
4,605
,
150
1 147
1,147
27,352
3 410
3,410
8,752
2,744
3,500
,
148
1 101
1,101
25,997
3 554
3,554
8,457
2,483
3,800
,
148
1 116
1,116
26,143
3 594
3,594
8,457
11,296,340
886,935
12,183,275
12,019,982
11,943,470
Legislative Assembly and its Officers

Advocate for Children and Youth...................................
Chief Electoral Officer...................................................
Conflict of Interest Commissioner..................................
Information and Privacy Commissioner..........................
Legislative Assembly....................................................
Ombudsman
Ombudsman................................................................
Provincial Auditor.........................................................
Acquisition of Capital Assets.........................................
1
Amortization of Capital Assets (not voted).....................

Remediation of Contaminated Sites...............................
Sites
Budgetary Expense
(555,555)
(597,554)
(572,894)
180,780
168,426
171,952
11 590 854
11,590,854
11 542 528
11,542,528
(5 300)
(5,300)
11 803 200
11,803,200
For 2014-15, the total amortization on capital assets is $213,162K (2013-14 Forecast $199,778K; 2013-14 Estimated $203,304K). The presented amount
excludes amortization of $10,571K ($10,300K for 2013-14) charged to clients outside of the General Revenue Fund that receive services from government
ministries and $21,811K ($21,052K for 2013-14) charged to client government ministries which is provided for in each ministry's voted appropriation.
Schedule of Voted and Statutory Appropriation

Voted
2014-15
Statutory
2014-15
Estimated
2014-15
Forecast
2013-14
Estimated
2013-14
817,437
817
437
370,707
67 649
67,649
281,610
1,470,042
161,557
17,892
219,132
466,187
5,023,725
664,415
,
11,590
577,620
18 660
18,660
154,252
34 676
34,676
20,343
12,075
12 075
962,938
17 544
17,544
48
48
48
96
307,845
48
133
152,537
285,000
48
96
48
17,545
1,697
48
-
817,485
817
485
370,755
67 697
67,697
281,706
1,777,887
161,605
18,025
371,669
285,000
466,235
5,023,821
664,463
11,590
,
595,165
18 660
18,660
155,949
34 676
34,676
20,343
12,075
12 075
962,986
17 544
17,544
782,540
782
540
401,105
55 936
55,936
277,642
1,727,487
165,334
17,873
377,815
331,000
527,323
4,911,144
307,837
314,301
27,726
,
581,895
18 006
18,006
110,839
33 872
33,872
19,743
8,217
8 217
944,366
32 480
32,480
787,840
787
840
406,754
56 335
56,335
279,081
1,742,505
167,003
18,051
358,876
340,000
477,040
4,959,144
295,237
280,810
28,006
,
586,096
18 593
18,593
113,255
34 214
34,214
19,743
8,300
8 300
905,366
15 480
15,480
2,291
150
1,147
9 571
9,571
3,178
8 530
8,530
232
4,605
17 781
17,781
232
222
2,523
4,605
150
1,147
27 352
27,352
3,410
8 752
8,752
2,744
3,500
148
1,101
25 997
25,997
3,554
8 457
8,457
2,483
3,800
148
1,116
26 143
26,143
3,594
8 457
8,457
11 394 918
11,394,918
788 357
788,357
12 183 275
12,183,275
12 019 982
12,019,982
11 943 470
11,943,470

Advanced Education.....................................................
Education
Agriculture..................................................................
C t lS
Central
Services...........................................................
i
Economy.....................................................................
Education....................................................................
d
Environment................................................................
Executive Council.........................................................
Finance.......................................................................
Finance Debt Servicing.................................................
Government Relations..................................................
Health.........................................................................
g
y and Infrastructure.........................................
Highways
Highways and Infrastructure Capital..............................
Innovation Saskatchewan.............................................
Justice........................................................................
Labour Relations and Workplace Safety.........................
Parks, Culture and Sport...............................................
Public Service Commission
Commission............................................
Saskatchewan Research Council....................................
SaskBuilds Corporation.................................................
Corporation
Social Services.............................................................
Water Security Agency
Agency.................................................
Legislative
L i l ti Assembly
A
bl and
d its
it Officers
Offi
Advocate for Children and Youth...................................
Chief Electoral Officer...................................................
Conflict of Interest Commissioner..................................
Information and Privacy Commissioner..........................
Ombudsman................................................................
Provincial Auditor.........................................................
Auditor
Schedule of Capital Investments by Ministry

Estimated
Estimated
Transfers Acquisitions
2014
15
2014
15
2014-15
2014-15
Estimated
2014
15
2014-15
Forecast
2013
14
2013-14
Estimated
2013
14
2013-14
32,600
2 500
2,500
33,273
7,860
103,322
6,520
1,112
2,200
76,271
94,855
405,220
41,200
100
63,867
63,86
16,035
16 035
-
22,500
1 500
1,500
21,452
7,860
111,632
12,699
81,613
163,940
354,809
44,733
250
14,615
,6 5
19,327
19 327
-
25,500
3 000
3,000
21,452
7,860
126,767
12,699
79,878
163,940
322,118
48,934
250
15,115
5, 5
19,327
19 327
-

Advanced Education....................................................
A i lt
Agriculture..................................................................
Central Services..........................................................
Economy....................................................................
Education...................................................................
Environment...............................................................
Executive Council........................................................
Finance......................................................................
Government Relations.................................................
Health........................................................................
Highways and Infrastructure........................................
Innovation Saskatchewan............................................
Justice........................................................................
Labour Relations and Workplace Safety........................
Parks,
a s, Culture
Cu tu e and
a d Sport..............................................
Spo t
Public Service Commission...........................................
Saskatchewan Research Council...................................
SaskBuilds Corporation................................................
Social Services............................................................
Services
Water Security Agency.................................................
32,600
1 000
1,000
82,189
74,111
51,115
31,388
3,509
50,568
4,900
4 900
-
1,500
1
500
33,273
7,860
21,133
6,520
1,112
2,200
2,160
43,740
373,832
37,691
100
13,299
3,
11,135
11 135
-

Advocate for Children and Youth..................................
Chief Electoral Officer..................................................
Conflict of Interest Commissioner.................................
Information and Privacy Commissioner.........................
Ombudsman
Ombudsman...............................................................
Provincial Auditor........................................................
Total Capital Investments
360
260
-
360
300
-
331,380
555,555
886,935
857,550
847,500
Capital
to
made
C it l investment
i
t
t includes
i l d capital
it l acquired
i d by
b ministries
i i t i and
d transfers
t
f
t third
thi d parties
ti for
f capital
it l purposes. It excludes
l d capital
it l acquisitions
i iti
d by
b Crown
C
organizations or third parties from their own-source revenue.
Schedule of Capital Investments by Project

(thousands of dollars)
Capital Transfers
Estimated
2014-15
Forecast
2013-14
Estimated
2013-14
32,600
22,500
25,500
1,000
1,000
1,000
80,489
1,700
72,695
3,600
86,705
1,700
55,565
11,498
2,589
2,758
451
700
550
57,500
10,509
5,090
4,851
318
700
550
55,500
9,459
5,290
4,851
1,368
700
550
35,815
15,300
31,922
11,000
31,922
11,000
25,500
5,188
700
25,500
4,286
700
25,500
5,086
700
3,509
3,509
3,509
50,000
468
100
2,666
100
3,166
100
3,400
1,500
1,000
-
1,000
-
331,380
259,996
274,606
Advanced Education
Post-Secondary Capital Transfers.................................................................................
Agriculture
Irrigation Bridges........................................................................................................
Education
School Facilities..........................................................................................................
Child Care School Capital.............................................................................................
Government Relations
Gas Tax Program........................................................................................................
Building Canada Fund - Communities Component.........................................................
Saskatchewan Infrastructure Growth Initiative..............................................................
Building Canada Fund - Major Infrastructure Component...............................................
Provincial/Territorial Base Fund....................................................................................
Revenue Sharing Communities-in-Transition.................................................................
Transit Assistance for People with Disabilities Program..................................................
Health
Health Facilities..........................................................................................................
Medical Equipment.....................................................................................................
Highways and Infrastructure

Municipal Roads Strategy............................................................................................
Urban Connectors.......................................................................................................
Community Airport Partnership Program.......................................................................
Justice
Royal Canadian Mounted Police...................................................................................
Parks, Culture and Sport

Regina Stadium Project...............................................................................................
Building Communities..................................................................................................
Francophone Infrastructure.........................................................................................
Social Services
Community Living Group Home Spaces........................................................................
Child and Family Services Group Home Spaces.............................................................
Capital Transfers
Schedule of Capital Investments by Project - Continued

Estimated
2014-15
Forecast
2013-14
Estimated
2013-14
1,500
500
2,000
14,625
9,517
9,131
3,750
8,571
9,131
3,750
8,571
9,131
7,860
7,860
7,860
15,680
5,453
32,884
2,453
32,909
5,453
4,000
2,265
255
4,060
8,384
255
4,060
8,384
255
1,112
2,200
2,160
-
1,860
235
2,160
-
27,288
16,029
423
70,615
50,000
403
70,615
50,000
403
263,410
100,400
5,750
4,031
241
222,764
91,537
5,750
4,031
241
189,110
91,700
5,750
4,031
241
17,600
10,301
9,790
-
15,671
12,525
12,428
600
18,267
17,425
9,133
600
100
250
250
13,299
11,849
11,849
7,300
1,100
2,735
11,985
5,000
1,342
11,985
5,000
1,342
620
660
Capital Asset Acquisitions
555,555
597,554
572,894
Capital Investments
886,935
857,550
847,500
Capital Asset Acquisitions

Agriculture
Crown Land Management System Renewal...................................................................
Central Services
Office and Information Technology..............................................................................
Buildings and Building Improvements...........................................................................
Machinery and Equipment...........................................................................................
Economy
Oil and Gas System - PRIME Project.............................................................................
Education
School Capital............................................................................................................
Student Achievement..................................................................................................
Environment
IT Projects and Upgrades............................................................................................
Forest Fire Aerial Fleet Renewal and Operations............................................................
Field Equipment..........................................................................................................
Executive Council
Government Website..................................................................................................
Finance
Replacement of Revenue Management System.............................................................
Public Safety Telecommunications................................................................................
Emergency Management and Fire Safety......................................................................
Health
Long-Term Care Facilities............................................................................................
Hospital Projects.........................................................................................................
Small Capital Projects..................................................................................................

Enhancement of Highways, Bridges and Culverts..........................................................
Rehabilitation of Highways, Bridges and Culverts..........................................................
Equipment Storage Buildings and Vehicle Inspection Stations........................................
Minor Capital..............................................................................................................
Justice
Custody Facility Land, Buildings and Improvements......................................................
Court Facility Land, Buildings and Improvements..........................................................
Office and Information Technology..............................................................................
Labour Relations and Workplace Safety

Occupational Health and Safety Employer Internet Portal..............................................

Parks Upgrades..........................................................................................................
Social Services
Case Management Project...........................................................................................
Valley View Centre Transition......................................................................................
Small Capital Projects..................................................................................................

Leasehold Improvements and Equipment.....................................................................
866,534
((213,315))
(56,521)
596,698
1,117,629
(10,696)
1,106,933
j
Adjustment
for Internal Recoveries..............................
Adjustment for External Recoveries..............................
555,555
555,555
-
1,500
33 273
33,273
7,860
21,133
6,520
1 112
1,112
2,200
2,160
43,740
373 832
373,832
37,691
100
13,299
11,135
-
Capital Asset
Acquisitions
8,036,846
8,036,846
-
2,278
-
685,225
86,867
4 401
4,401
146,779
1,290,209
338,522
,
28,669
85
358,935
4,512,610
3 200
3,200
11,590
207,501
54,598
250
20,343
12,075
12 075
255,165
17,544
O
Operating
331,380
331,380
-
32,600
1,000
82,189
74,111
51,115
31 388
31,388
3,509
50,568
4,900
-
C
Capital
Transfers
Transfers for Public Services
1,270,863
1,270,863
-
78,950
236,315
41,219
200
15,000
1,585
324,137
25,341
11,500
536,616
-
Transfers to
Individuals
(213,315)
213,315
-
(372)
(211 255)
(211,255)
(1,204)
((484))
-
Internal
(67,217)
67,217
(60 201)
(60,201)
((3,016))
(4 000)
(4,000)
-
External
Recovery
This "Goods
Goods & Services"
Services appropriation includes $21,811K of amortization recovered by service provider ministries (total Good & Services expense is $574,887K).
Total Appropriation..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Appropriation
2014-15
12 183 275
12,183,275
285 000
285,000
11,898,275
11,898,275
-
2,523
,5 3
4,605
150
1,147
27,352
3,410
,
8,752
817,485
370,755
67 697
67,697
281,706
1,437,802
340,085
,
161,605
18 025
18,025
70,304
301,365
466,235
5,023,821
664 463
664,463
11,590
595,165
18,660
155,949
34 676
34,676
20,343
12,075
12 075
962,986
17,544
Appropriation
D bt S
Debt
Servicing
i i
487
8
2,640
32
308
9,570
840
2,626
10,321
18,484
237 621
237,621
41,027
22,315
849
64,288
5 557
5,557
26,755
1,356
12,065
53,897
190 147
190,147
84,460
5,968
16,144
10 966
10,966
47,811
-
2,036
,036
1,965
118
839
15,504
2,570
,
6,126
10,761
26,589
63 858
63,858
44,821
21,756
714
63,332
11 271
11,271
26,349
300,009
20,879
38,322
69 896
69,896
236,663
12,592
9,840
23 460
23,460
107,359
-
Goods &
Services
S
Advocate
Children
and
d ocate for
o C
de a
d Youth..................................
out
Chief Electoral Officer..................................................
Conflict of Interest Commissioner
Commissioner.................................
Information and Privacy Commissioner.........................
Legislative Assembly...................................................
Ombudsman...............................................................
Provincial Auditor........................................................
Advanced Education....................................................
Agriculture..................................................................
Central Services
Services..........................................................
Economy....................................................................
Education...................................................................
Education - Teachers' Pensions and Benefits.................
Environment...............................................................
Executive Council
Council........................................................
Finance......................................................................
Finance - Public Service Pensions and Benefits..............
Government Relations.................................................
Health........................................................................
Highways and Infrastructure........................................
Infrastructure
Innovation Saskatchewan............................................
Justice........................................................................
i
Labour Relations and Workplace Safety........................
Parks, Culture and Sport..............................................
Commission...........................................
Saskatchewan Research Council...................................
SaskBuilds
S kB ild Corporation................................................
C
ti
Social Services............................................................
Water Security Agency................................................
Salaries &
Benefits
f
Government Delivered Programs
Schedule of Appropriation by Type
Water Security Agency...........................................
370,755
406,754
Estimated 2014-15
Estimated 2013-14
Advocate for Children and Youth.............................

Chief Electoral Officer.............................................
Conflict of Interest Commissioner............................
Information and Privacy Commissioner....................
Legislative Assembly..............................................
Ombudsman..........................................................
Provincial Auditor...................................................
-
Social Services.......................................................
Innovation Saskatchewan.......................................
SaskBuilds Corporation...........................................
Highways and Infrastructure Capital........................
Highways and Infrastructure...................................
Health...................................................................
Saskatchewan Research Council..............................
Government Relations............................................
Public Service Commission......................................
Finance - Debt Servicing.........................................
Finance.................................................................
Parks, Culture and Sport.........................................
Executive Council...................................................
Environment..........................................................
Education..............................................................
Justice..................................................................
Economy...............................................................
Labour Relations and Workplace Safety...................
Central Services.....................................................
Agriculture.............................................................
460,528
497,934
114,756
366,055
12,722
4,401
370,755
Advanced Education...............................................
Community
Agriculture Development
340,000
285,000
285,000
Debt
Charges
236,031
227,775
12,075
20,343
10,199
11,590
15,000
10,144
121,424
27,000
Economic
Development
Schedule of Appropriation by Vote and Theme
2,654,803
2,715,932
1,765,165
160,282
790,485
Education
203,951
202,011
17,544
30,994
151,461
2,012
Environment
& Natural
Resources
Themes
4,959,144
5,023,821
5,023,821
Health
504,947
529,667
4,605
150
27,352
8,752
34,676
4,277
13,877
356,669
18,025
61,284
Other
594,870
603,282
2,523
1,147
3,410
-
18,660
567,383
10,159
Protection of
Persons &
Property
931,682
990,028
962,986
23,505
3,537
650,760
737,070
664,463
72,607
11,943,470
12,183,275
2,523
4,605
150
1,147
27,352
3,410
8,752
17,544
962,986
12,075
20,343
34,676
155,949
18,660
595,165
11,590
664,463
5,023,821
466,235
285,000
371,669
18,025
161,605
1,777,887
281,706
67,697
370,755
817,485
Social
Services &
Assistance Transportation Appropriation

Advanced Education
Vote 37
The Ministry is responsible for the post-secondary education system that supports a growing Saskatchewan and that leads to
a higher quality of life. The Ministry will work with post-secondary institutions towards system innovation and sustainability, and
to increase participation in and completion of high quality advanced education for all students, especially First Nations and Mtis
people; to retain educated and skilled workers in the province; and to attract students from outside of the province and the
country by promoting Saskatchewan's opportunities.
Summary of Appropriation and Expense

Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
Central Management and Services.......................................................................................

Post-Secondary Education...................................................................................................
Student Supports...............................................................................................................
14,939
720,588
81,958
13,769
696,589
77,482
Appropriation
817,485
787,840
310
774
817,795
788,614
32,600
25,500
32,600
25,500
143.9
143.9
143.9
143.9
Capital Asset Acquisitions....................................................................................................

Non-Appropriated Expense Adjustment................................................................................
Expense
Summary of Capital Investments

Transfers for Public Services - Capital...................................................................................
Capital Investments
FTE Staff Complement

Ministry.............................................................................................................................
For comparative purposes, figures shown for 2013-14 have been restated to be consistent with the presentation of the 2014-15 Estimates. The Restatement Schedule,
provided in the Supplementary Information section, presents an itemized reconciliation of appropriations and staff complement.
Advanced Education
Vote 37 - Continued
Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
48
1,638
9,360
3,893
47
1,703
8,526
3,493
14,939
13,769
2,948
488,748
151,940
28,271
32,600
6,350
9,731
2,902
474,089
150,300
27,717
25,500
6,350
9,731
720,588
696,589
Central Management and Services (AE01)

Provides executive direction and centrally-managed services in the areas of finance, information
management, accountability, policy and planning, program evaluation, internal audit and risk
management, communications and other operational services that include head office
accommodations required for the delivery of the Ministry's mandate. It also provides various
central services to the Ministry of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety on a cost-recovery
basis.
Allocations
Minister's Salary (Statutory)......................................................................................................
Executive Management............................................................................................................
Central Services.......................................................................................................................
Accommodation Services..........................................................................................................
Classification by Type
Salaries..................................................................................
Goods and Services.................................................................
Transfers for Public Services....................................................
Recovery - Internal.................................................................
2014-15
5,526
9,600
185
(372)
2013-14
5,509
8,868
185
(793)
This subvote includes ''Statutory'' amounts. The amount ''To Be Voted'' is $14,891K.
Post-Secondary Education (AE02)

Provides program and administrative support to third party partners involved in the development,
delivery and evaluation of post-secondary education. It also provides operating, research and
capital transfer payments to universities, technical institutions, regional colleges and other
post-secondary agencies, and administers interprovincial agreements.
Allocations
Operational Support.................................................................................................................
Universities, Federated and Affiliated Colleges............................................................................
Technical Institutes..................................................................................................................
Regional Colleges.....................................................................................................................
Post-Secondary Capital Transfers..............................................................................................
Innovation and Science Fund....................................................................................................
Science and Technology Research.............................................................................................
Salaries..................................................................................
Transfers for Public Services - Capital.......................................
2014-15
2,577
371
685,040
32,600
2013-14
2,531
371
668,187
25,500
Advanced Education
Vote 37 - Continued
Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
3,008
32,500
27,000
11,950
7,500
2,932
34,500
21,100
12,450
6,500
81,958
77,482
Amortization - Land, Buildings and Improvements......................................................................
320
Amortization - Office and Information Technology......................................................................
310
454
310
774
Student Supports (AE03)

Supports the development and delivery of programs and services to advanced education learners
and graduates in Saskatchewan. It also provides financial, income, and other assistance to and for
students including scholarships, bursaries, student loan programs, transfers to students, and
transfers for initiatives that enhance student access.
Allocations
Saskatchewan Student Aid Fund................................................................................................
Graduate Retention Program.....................................................................................................
Scholarships............................................................................................................................
Saskatchewan Advantage Grant for Education Savings................................................................
Salaries..................................................................................
Transfers to Individuals...........................................................
2014-15
2,658
350
78,950
2013-14
2,582
350
74,550
Non-Appropriated Expense Adjustment (AE07)

Accounts for expenses and expense recoveries that do not require appropriation. Typically
these are expenses for which the associated cash outflow is required and appropriated in a
different fiscal year.
Categories
Amortization of Capital Assets..................................................
2014-15
310
2013-14
774
Non-appropriated expense adjustments are non-cash adjustments presented for information purposes only.
Agriculture
Vote 1
The Ministry fosters a commercially viable, self-sufficient and sustainable agriculture and food sector. The Ministry encourages
farmers, ranchers and communities to develop higher value-added production and processing and promotes sustainable economic
development in rural Saskatchewan through better risk management.

Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14

Policy and Planning............................................................................................................
Research and Technology...................................................................................................
Regional Services...............................................................................................................
Land Management..............................................................................................................
Industry Assistance............................................................................................................
Financial Programs.............................................................................................................
Business Risk Management.................................................................................................
11,265
3,005
26,721
40,333
5,977
7,571
33,648
242,235
10,813
3,607
27,704
40,116
8,345
7,171
26,478
282,520
Appropriation
370,755
406,754

Expense
(1,500)
2,375
(2,000)
2,106
371,630
406,860
1,500
1,000
2,000
1,000
2,500
3,000
322.3
70.1
324.8
10.0
70.1
392.4
404.9

Capital Investments

Ministry.............................................................................................................................
Livestock Services Revolving Fund.......................................................................................
Pastures Revolving Fund.....................................................................................................
Agriculture
Vote 1 - Continued
Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
48
1,525
5,862
3,830
47
1,308
5,628
3,830
11,265
10,813
3,005
3,607
945
25,776
928
26,776
26,721
27,704
Central Management and Services (AG01)

Provides executive direction and centrally-managed services in the areas of finance,
communications, information management, strategic planning and other operational services that
include accommodations required for the delivery of the Ministry's mandate.
Allocations
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
3,432
7,833
2013-14
3,060
7,753
Policy and Planning (AG05)

Provides direction and leadership in the analysis, development, design and communication of
agricultural policies and programs, which include issues related to marketing, trade, farm income
stabilization, and land and environmental policy.
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
2,463
542
2013-14
2,945
662
Research and Technology (AG06)

Supports research into the development of new agricultural technology and facilitates
diversification and value-added opportunities in the agri-food industry. It includes funding for
agricultural programs under a federal-provincial agreement.
Allocations
Project Coordination.................................................................................................................
Research Programming............................................................................................................
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
797
148
25,776
2013-14
780
148
26,776
Agriculture
Vote 1 - Continued
Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
40,333
-
40,116
-
40,333
40,116
5,177
500
300
-
6,165
500
1,680
-
5,977
8,345
Regional Services (AG07)

Provides extension service delivery and provincial specialist advice for business development
and growth of agriculture production and value-added industries. This is done through
extension and demonstration of new technologies relevant to crop and livestock producers and
value-added businesses. It includes funding for agricultural programs under a federal-provincial
agreement. It also promotes the development and expansion of irrigation and new water
sources for the long-term benefit of the industry.
Allocations
Regional Services.....................................................................................................................
Livestock Services Revolving Fund - Subsidy...............................................................................
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
13,763
7,470
800
1,000
17,300
2013-14
13,386
8,430
1,000
17,300
Land Management (AG04)

Manages agricultural Crown land through leasing and sales programs and through the
Saskatchewan Community Pastures Program, while promoting integrated land use and a
sustainable land resource.
Allocations
Land Management Services......................................................................................................
Land Revenue - Bad Debt Allowances........................................................................................
Crown Land Sale Incentive Program..........................................................................................
Pastures Revolving Fund - Subsidy............................................................................................
Salaries..................................................................................
Capital Asset Acquisitions........................................................
2014-15
2,883
794
1,500
800
2013-14
2,821
1,344
2,000
2,180
The subsidy is reclassified from Goods and Services to Transfers for Public Services in 2014-15.
Agriculture
Vote 1 - Continued
Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
4,171
3,400
4,171
3,000
7,571
7,171
33,648
26,478
Industry Assistance (AG03)

Provides financial assistance and compensation programs to support development, expansion
and diversification of the agriculture industry. It also includes funding for agricultural programs
under a federal-provincial agreement.
Allocations
Contributions for General Agriculture Interests...........................................................................
Comprehensive Pest Control Program........................................................................................
2014-15
7,396
175
2013-14
6,996
175
Financial Programs (AG09)

Supports the development and sustainability of agricultural operations through the delivery of
grant, rebate and guarantee programs. It includes funding for agricultural programs under a
federal-provincial agreement. It also administers and collects the outstanding loan and investment
portfolios and guarantees of the Agricultural Credit Corporation of Saskatchewan (ACS).
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
3,251
1,697
28,700
2013-14
3,181
1,697
21,600
Agriculture
Vote 1 - Continued
Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
31,310
134,100
21,585
21,100
34,140
29,785
168,550
23,085
28,700
32,400
242,235
282,520
Amortization - Infrastructure....................................................................................................
1,959
1,959
154
92
Amortization - Machinery and Equipment...................................................................................
51
47
Amortization - Transportation Equipment..................................................................................
11
200
2,375
2,106
Business Risk Management (AG10)

Provides payments for programs designed to stabilize farm incomes in Saskatchewan. The
Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC) administers insurance programs that
protect producers from production failures due to natural hazards. SCIC also delivers wildlife
damage prevention and compensation programs, and delivers the AgriStability Program to
Saskatchewan producers.
Allocations
Crop Insurance Program Delivery..............................................................................................
Crop Insurance Program Premiums...........................................................................................
AgriStability Program Delivery...................................................................................................
AgriStability.............................................................................................................................
AgriInvest...............................................................................................................................
2014-15
52,895
189,340
2013-14
52,870
229,650
Non-Appropriated Expense Adjustment (AG14)

Categories
2014-15
2,375
2013-14
2,106
Central Services
Vote 13
The Ministry of Central Services provides central coordination and delivery of property management, information technology, project
management, procurement, transportation, and other support services to government ministries and agencies.

Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14

Property Management........................................................................................................
Transportation and Other Services.......................................................................................
Project Management...........................................................................................................
Information Technology Office............................................................................................
Major Capital Asset Acquisitions...........................................................................................
48
7,063
8,819
18,494
33,273
47
10,665
9,192
14,979
21,452
Appropriation
67,697
56,335
(33,273)
420
(21,452)
420
34,844
35,303
33,273
21,452
33,273
21,452
845.9
845.9
845.9
845.9

Expense

Capital Investments

Ministry.............................................................................................................................
Central Services
Vote 13 - Continued
Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
48
812
8,713
343
(9,868)
47
797
8,597
343
(9,737)
Central Management and Services (CS01)

Provides executive direction and centrally-managed services in the areas of finance, administration,
information management, internal audit, risk management, and communication services required
for the delivery of the Ministry's mandate.
Allocations
Allocated to Services Subvotes..................................................................................................
Salaries..................................................................................
Allocated to Services Subvotes.................................................
2014-15
5,471
4,445
(9,868)
2013-14
5,280
4,504
(9,737)
Amounts in this subvote are ''Statutory''.
48
47
Property Management (CS02)

Provides for the operation and maintenance of buildings and facilities, and the disposal of
government-owned buildings.
Allocations
Operations and Maintenance of Property....................................................................................
Accommodation Costs Incurred on behalf of the Legislative Assembly..........................................
Program Delivery and Client Services.........................................................................................
Environmental Sustainability Investments...................................................................................
Property Management Allocated to Ministries.............................................................................
Property Management Charged to External Clients......................................................................
Salaries..................................................................................
Allocation from Central Management and Services.....................
Recovery - External.................................................................
2014-15
30,439
121,452
5,861
20,658
(124,980)
(46,367)
153,921
3,002
19,475
2,012
(124,980)
(46,367)
2013-14
29,784
124,812
5,765
19,628
(123,505)
(45,819)
7,063
155,939
3,102
18,836
2,112
(123,505)
(45,819)
10,665
Central Services
Vote 13 - Continued
Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
35,210
11,683
4,401
4,036
12,883
3,217
(40,339)
(22,272)
35,394
11,596
4,398
4,413
12,755
2,990
(39,853)
(22,501)
Transportation and Other Services (CS05)

Provides for government's vehicle fleet, executive air services, air ambulance, mail services,
telecommunications, procurement services and other support services.
Allocations
Vehicle Services.......................................................................................................................
Air Services.............................................................................................................................
Saskatchewan Archives Board...................................................................................................
Procurement............................................................................................................................
Mail Services...........................................................................................................................
Telecommunications Services....................................................................................................
Services Allocated to Ministries..................................................................................................
Services Charged to External Clients..........................................................................................
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
10,589
42,690
2,446
4,401
11,304
(40,339)
(22,272)
2013-14
10,361
43,072
2,411
4,398
11,304
(39,853)
(22,501)
8,819
9,192
Project Management (CS03)

Provides for the management of projects on behalf of clients.
Allocations
Courthouses............................................................................................................................
Pine Grove Provincial Correctional Centre...................................................................................
Prince Albert Provincial Correctional Centre................................................................................
Valley View..............................................................................................................................
Women's Remand Centre.........................................................................................................
Other......................................................................................................................................
Project Management Allocated to Ministries................................................................................
2014-15
24,800
(24,800)
8,200
12,500
4,100
(24,800)
18,296
1,875
13,000
5,000
2,000
5,623
(45,794)
2013-14
45,794
(45,794)
Central Services
Vote 13 - Continued
Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
12,812
6,616
44,146
(42,947)
(2,133)
9,457
6,455
43,804
(42,620)
(2,117)
18,494
14,979
9,517
9,131
14,625
8,571
9,131
3,750
33,273
21,452
Information Technology Office (CS11)

Provides a full range of centralized information technology (IT) services, overseeing IT policies,
standards, and architectural services that enable ministries and agencies to deliver services to the
citizens of Saskatchewan.
Allocations
IT Coordination and Transformation Initiatives...........................................................................
Application Support..................................................................................................................
Interministerial Services...........................................................................................................
IT Allocated to Ministries..........................................................................................................
IT Allocated to External Clients.................................................................................................
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
17,359
44,234
1,561
420
(42,947)
(2,133)
2013-14
16,777
40,958
1,561
420
(42,620)
(2,117)
Major Capital Asset Acquisitions (CS07)

Provides for the investment in major capital assets including land, infrastructure, buildings,
vehicles, aircraft, information technology and other capital.
Allocations
Land, Buildings and Improvements............................................................................................
Machinery and Equipment........................................................................................................
Office and Information Technology............................................................................................
2014-15
33,273
2013-14
21,452
Central Services
Vote 13 - Continued
Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
20,475
19,445
11,487
11,487
840
Non-Appropriated Expense Adjustment (CS08)

Categories
Amortization Allocated to Services Subvotes..............................................................................
Amortization Allocated to Services Subvotes..............................
2014-15
32,802
(32,382)
(32,382)
840
(31,352)
2013-14
31,772
(31,352)
420
420
Economy
Vote 23
The Ministry of the Economy advances economic growth to generate wealth and opportunity in Saskatchewan. The Ministry enhances
economic growth and competitiveness by attracting investment and removing barriers to growth; regulates responsible resource
development by facilitating resource exploration and development within an effective regulatory framework; and supports a robust
labour market by developing, attracting and retaining a skilled labour force.


Mineral, Land and Resource Policy.......................................................................................
Petroleum and Natural Gas..................................................................................................
Revenue and Corporate Services.........................................................................................
Economic Development.......................................................................................................
Tourism Saskatchewan.......................................................................................................
Labour Market Development...............................................................................................
Performance and Strategic Initiatives...................................................................................
Appropriation
Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
39,482
14,891
11,942
15,593
13,347
16,172
169,135
1,144
281,706
36,404
12,067
10,267
23,902
12,780
15,172
167,364
1,125
279,081
Remediation of Contaminated Sites......................................................................................
(5,300)

Expense
(7,860)
3,013
(7,860)
3,013
271,559
274,234
7,860
7,860
7,860
7,860
576.9
575.9
576.9
575.9

Capital Investments

Ministry.............................................................................................................................
Economy
Vote 23 - Continued
Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
96
1,471
28,106
9,640
169
94
1,447
25,056
9,640
167
39,482
36,404
Central Management and Services (EC01)

management, communications, and other operational services that include head office and
program-based accommodations and capital improvements required for the delivery of the
Ministry's mandate. It provides funding to support the Surface Rights Board of Arbitration. It
oversees process review, including the Process Renewal and Infrastructure Management
Enhancements (PRIME) Project, to modernize and transform the government's oil and gas
business systems for industry.
Allocations
Ministers' Salaries (Statutory)....................................................................................................
Surface Rights Board of Arbitration............................................................................................
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
4,278
27,291
7,860
53
2013-14
4,167
24,324
7,860
53
Economy
Vote 23 - Continued
Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
2,584
1,628
4,527
852
5,300
2,649
1,250
1,000
1,797
4,457
914
-
14,891
12,067
11,942
10,267
Mineral, Land and Resource Policy (EC06)

Analyzes and develops policies to encourage resource development and conservation. It designs
and administers royalty and tax structures for the potash, uranium, coal, and industrial and
metallic minerals sectors. It works in partnership with other stakeholders to facilitate mineral
and forest sector competitiveness and investment. It implements the mineral provisions of
Treaty Land Entitlement and other Aboriginal land agreements and provides land policy support
to provincial initiatives affecting mineral lands of the province. It also provides for the
management and reclamation of legacy northern mines.
Allocations
Energy Sector Initiatives...........................................................................................................
Petroleum Technology Research Centre.....................................................................................
Lands and Mineral Tenure........................................................................................................
Saskatchewan Geological Survey...............................................................................................
Forestry Development..............................................................................................................
Remediation of Contaminated Sites...........................................................................................
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
7,111
2,080
5,700
2013-14
6,962
2,455
2,650
Petroleum and Natural Gas (EC05)

Develops and administers Crown royalty and freehold production tax structures to optimize
revenues from the oil and gas industry, promotes continued resource development, and
manages the sale and administration of Crown oil and gas rights. It regulates the industry by
establishing and enforcing conservation, public safety protection and environmental management
standards. It also collects, validates, and distributes petroleum energy sector data to support
core needs of the ministry including regulatory compliance, revenue collection and resource
management.
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
8,185
3,757
2013-14
8,010
2,257
Economy
Vote 23 - Continued
Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
5,046
267
480
8,000
1,800
-
5,150
267
480
16,000
1,800
205
15,593
23,902
9,961
3,386
9,344
3,436
13,347
12,780
Revenue and Corporate Services (EC04)

Assesses, invoices, collects and audits resource revenues and taxes. It administers financial
incentives to encourage mineral exploration, renewable fuels production and small business
development. It also provides leadership and support in the areas of information and privacy,
internal audit and public service renewal.
Allocations
Small Business Loan Associations - Concessionary Allowance.......................................................
Small Business Loan Associations - Loan Loss Provision...............................................................
Ethanol Fuel Tax Rebate...........................................................................................................
Renewable Diesel Program.......................................................................................................
Northern Development Fund Grant Program...............................................................................
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
4,284
762
9,800
747
2013-14
4,279
871
17,800
952
Economic Development (EC12)

Facilitates investment in and the growth and development of the province's major economic
sectors. It assesses economic competitiveness and leads regulatory modernization and red tape
reduction efforts. It provides support for major economic development projects, small business
development and First Nations, Mtis and northern economic development. It also provides
grant funding to Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership.
Allocations
Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership..............................................................................
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
5,376
4,085
3,886
2013-14
5,172
4,172
3,436
Economy
Vote 23 - Continued
Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
16,172
15,172
17,495
19,886
25,021
25,294
22,226
9,941
31,017
6,657
2,745
8,853
16,878
21,357
22,928
24,886
21,226
9,941
30,093
8,657
2,245
9,153
169,135
167,364
Tourism Saskatchewan (EC14)

Provides grant funding to Tourism Saskatchewan.
2014-15
16,172
2013-14
15,172
Labour Market Development (EC13)

Fosters the attraction, development and retention of an educated, skilled and productive
workforce to meet the needs of a growing and innovative economy. This is achieved through
investments in people, programs, and services aimed at developing an efficient labour market.
Activities include leadership in labour market planning, support for apprenticeship, foundational
skills and training for jobs, online and in-person employment services, and training allowances
for low-income students in approved programs. It also provides programs and services related
to the admission of new immigrants, and coordination of the settlement and integration of
newcomers into the social and economic life of Saskatchewan.
Allocations
Work Readiness - Youth and Adult Skills Training.......................................................................
Work Readiness - Adult Basic Education.....................................................................................
Work Readiness - Employment Development..............................................................................
Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission...............................................
Employability Assistance for People with Disabilities....................................................................
Provincial Training Allowance....................................................................................................
Skills Training Benefits.............................................................................................................
Apprenticeship Training Allowance............................................................................................
Immigration............................................................................................................................
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
14,692
2,803
111,221
40,419
2013-14
14,376
3,302
108,691
40,995
Economy
Vote 23 - Continued
Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
1,144
1,125
369
369
30
30
2,614
2,614
3,013
3,013
Performance and Strategic Initiatives (EC20)

Leads the development of ministry strategic planning and manages performance metrics. It
provides competitive analysis on major economic sectors. It also leads and supports strategic
initiatives across the ministry and government in the areas of economic, resource and labour
market development.
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
895
249
2013-14
876
249
Non-Appropriated Expense Adjustment (EC17)

Categories
2014-15
3,013
2013-14
3,013
Education
Vote 5
The Ministry provides leadership and direction to the early learning and child care, Kindergarten through Grade 12 education,
literacy, and library sectors. The Ministry supports the sectors through funding, governance, and accountability, with a focus on
improving student achievement. The Ministry is committed to improving the learning success and well-being of all Saskatchewan
children and youth, and the enhancement of literacy for all Saskatchewan people. The Ministry also supports and promotes
government-wide projects including the implementation of the Lean initiative.

Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14

K-12 Education...................................................................................................................
Early Years........................................................................................................................
Literacy.............................................................................................................................
Provincial Library................................................................................................................
18,918
1,337,746
65,647
2,769
12,722
18,578
1,323,182
63,391
2,757
12,653
Appropriation
1,437,802
1,420,561
(21,133)
1,100
(38,362)
1,300

Expense
1,417,769
1,383,499
Teachers' Pensions and Benefits..........................................................................................
340,085
321,944
Total Expense
1,757,854
1,705,443
Total Appropriation
1,777,887
1,742,505

Capital Investments
21,133
82,189
38,362
88,405
103,322
126,767
299.0
299.0
299.0
299.0

Ministry.............................................................................................................................
Education
Vote 5 - Continued
Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
48
1,363
13,555
3,952
47
1,390
12,847
4,294
18,918
18,578
32,349
1,170,431
38,296
96,169
501
28,789
1,139,786
34,218
119,614
775
1,337,746
1,323,182
Central Management and Services (ED01)

Provides executive direction and centrally-managed services in the areas of finance, strategic
policy and planning, intergovernmental relations, legislation, program evaluation, risk management,
communications and other operational services that include accommodations required for the
delivery of the Ministry's mandate. This subvote also provides leadership for government-wide
projects.
Allocations
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
6,262
12,656
2013-14
5,674
12,904
K-12 Education (ED03)

Provides program, administrative and financial support to the education system in the development
and delivery of programs, including French language programming. It provides curriculum
development in English and French, strategic direction, policy, developmental supports for
curriculum implementation and instruction, student assessment, and policy and program direction
supporting the inclusion of students with special needs. It provides funding for Prekindergarten
programs and First Nations and Mtis education programming, partnerships and capacity building.
It also provides operating and capital transfer payments to school divisions for the delivery of
education services.
Allocations
Achievement and Operational Support.......................................................................................
School Operating.....................................................................................................................
K-12 Initiatives........................................................................................................................
School Capital..........................................................................................................................
Educational Agencies................................................................................................................
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
10,627
8,170
21,133
1,217,127
80,489
200
2013-14
10,597
4,640
38,362
1,182,678
86,705
200
Education
Vote 5 - Continued
Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
4,402
4,569
3,913
51,063
1,700
4,367
4,645
3,873
48,806
1,700
65,647
63,391
2,769
2,757
12,722
12,653
Early Years (ED08)

Provides policy and program direction, financial, professional and evaluation supports for early
learning and child care. It also provides planning for targeted programs such as Prekindergarten
for vulnerable young children, and programs for children with disabilities, and their families.
Allocations
KidsFirst..................................................................................................................................
Early Childhood Intervention Programs......................................................................................
Child Care...............................................................................................................................
Child Care Capital Transfers......................................................................................................
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
3,167
1,235
59,545
1,700
2013-14
3,120
1,247
57,324
1,700
Literacy (ED17)
Provides financial, policy and program support to increase opportunities for literacy development
and supports for all Saskatchewan people.
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
256
66
2,447
2013-14
245
71
2,441
Provincial Library (ED15)

Develops the legislative and policy framework for the operations of the Saskatchewan public
library system. It administers grants and coordinates system needs such as the cooperative use of
information technologies, databases, interlibrary loans and virtual reference services.
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
1,444
188
11,090
2013-14
1,455
190
11,008
Education
Vote 5 - Continued
Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
1,563
222,853
2,224
11,424
82,720
19,301
1,563
210,811
2,372
11,567
76,943
18,688
340,085
321,944
798
798
302
502
1,100
1,300
Teachers' Pensions and Benefits (ED04)

Provides for government's contribution for teachers' pensions and benefits. The Teachers'
Superannuation Commission administers the Teachers' Superannuation Plan, the Teachers' Dental
Plan and the Teachers' Group Life Insurance Plan. The Saskatchewan Teachers' Retirement Plan
and the Teachers' Extended Health Plan are administered by the Saskatchewan Teachers'
Federation.
Allocations
Teachers' Superannuation Commission......................................................................................
Teachers' Superannuation Plan (Statutory).................................................................................
Teachers' Group Life Insurance (Statutory)................................................................................
Teachers' Dental Plan...............................................................................................................
Saskatchewan Teachers' Retirement Plan (Statutory)..................................................................
Teachers' Extended Health Plan................................................................................................
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
714
849
338,522
2013-14
714
849
320,381
Non-Appropriated Expense Adjustment (ED16)

Categories
2014-15
1,100
2013-14
1,300
Environment
Vote 26
The Ministry works with Saskatchewan stakeholders to protect our air, land and natural resources to achieve a high environmental
standard and to support sustainable development in the usage of these resources. The Ministry leads the Government's efforts to help
Saskatchewan people and communities Go Green and to meet provincial greenhouse gas emission targets.


Climate Change..................................................................................................................
Landscape Stewardship.......................................................................................................
Environmental Support.......................................................................................................
Fish and Wildlife.................................................................................................................
Compliance and Field Services.............................................................................................
Environmental Protection....................................................................................................
Forest Services...................................................................................................................
Wildfire Management..........................................................................................................
Appropriation

Expense
Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
16,569
2,815
4,006
3,253
10,429
17,030
41,110
12,319
54,074
16,953
4,347
3,940
3,017
9,808
16,724
39,572
12,488
60,154
161,605
167,003
(6,520)
9,061
(12,699)
9,061
164,146
163,365
6,520
12,699
6,520
12,699
868.4
-
864.9
6.9
868.4
871.8

Capital Investments

Ministry.............................................................................................................................
Fish and Wildlife Development Fund....................................................................................
Environment
Vote 26 - Continued
Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
48
1,479
9,486
5,556
47
1,627
9,723
5,556
16,569
16,953
2,815
4,347
Central Management and Services (EN01)

Provides executive direction and centrally-managed services in the areas of finance,
communications, and other operational services that include accommodations required for the
delivery of the Ministry's mandate. It also provides central services to the Ministry of Parks,
Culture and Sport on a cost-recovery basis.
Allocations
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
5,575
11,596
(602)
2013-14
5,527
11,974
(548)
Climate Change (EN06)

Develops and administers policies, codes, regulations and legislation to deliver the provincial
climate change plan. It develops offset protocols and performance agreements, undertakes
emissions and economic modelling, and develops technical guidance for measuring, reporting and
verifying greenhouse gas emissions reported by regulated emitters. It also leads the provincial
Go Green program that promotes the reduction and avoidance of greenhouse gas emissions,
energy efficiency, water and biodiversity conservation, climate change adaptation, and education
and public awareness.
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
1,073
601
1,141
2013-14
997
640
2,710
Environment
Vote 26 - Continued
Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
3,239
767
3,206
734
4,006
3,940
1,263
829
1,161
1,190
627
1,200
3,253
3,017
Landscape Stewardship (EN15)

Develops and administers policies and programs for the management of Crown resource land to
maintain a healthy ecosystem in balance with sustainable land use. It develops and implements
land use plans, environmental effects studies, and responds to Treaty Land Entitlement and
specific land claims involving Crown land. It also develops and coordinates public engagement,
consultation and Aboriginal resource management programming.
Allocations
Land.......................................................................................................................................
Aboriginal Affairs.....................................................................................................................
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
3,315
691
2013-14
3,199
741
Environmental Support (EN14)

Provides strategic planning, core program reviews, compliance planning, risk assessment and
management, and performance measurement, improvement and reporting. It provides
centralized information management, cartographic and GIS services. It also assists citizens and
stakeholders to navigate the ministrys regulation process through its Client Service Offices.
Allocations
Strategic Planning and Performance Improvement......................................................................
Data Management...................................................................................................................
Client Services.........................................................................................................................
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
2,605
648
2013-14
2,428
589
Environment
Vote 26 - Continued
Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
6,625
3,804
6,004
3,804
10,429
9,808
17,030
16,724
Fish and Wildlife (EN07)

Conserves and allocates fish and wildlife populations and maintains biodiversity resources to
optimize social and economic benefits for Saskatchewan residents. The Fish and Wildlife
Development Fund assists in protecting vulnerable fish and wildlife habitat, and promoting
resource education and endangered species programming.
Allocations
Fish and Wildlife Program.........................................................................................................
Fish and Wildlife Development Fund..........................................................................................
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
3,500
3,085
40
3,804
2013-14
3,163
2,801
40
3,804
Compliance and Field Services (EN08)

Develops and delivers province-wide compliance and field services programs to support protection
of the environment and management of natural resource utilization. It also provides compliance
and field services in provincial parks to the Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport and compliance
services related to aquatic habitat protection to the Water Security Agency on a cost-recovery
basis.
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
13,255
4,162
215
(602)
2013-14
12,956
4,155
215
(602)
Environment
Vote 26 - Continued
Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
5,541
1,202
23,724
3,613
7,030
4,659
1,273
22,752
3,514
7,374
41,110
39,572
7,004
3,140
2,175
6,810
3,503
2,175
12,319
12,488
Environmental Protection (EN11)

Protects the environment and human health from the potential adverse effects from municipal
and industrial development. It manages the environmental impact assessment process and the
environmental audit programs. It coordinates the development of the Results-based Regulation
and Saskatchewan Environmental Code and provides technical resources that support
environmental protection activities. It manages the industry stewardship recycling, hazardous
material response, and impacted sites programs. It also provides financial support to the
Beverage Container Collection and Recycling System.
Allocations
Environmental Protection Program............................................................................................
Environmental Assessment.......................................................................................................
Beverage Container Collection and Recycling System..................................................................
Technical Resources.................................................................................................................
Results-based Regulations and Code Management......................................................................
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
7,368
6,018
4,000
23,724
2013-14
7,232
5,528
4,060
22,752
Forest Services (EN09)

Delivers an ecosystem-based approach to managing provincial forests by allocating forest
resources to promote sustainable forest industry development, monitoring forest health and
administering forest inventory and renewal programs.
Allocations
Forest Programs......................................................................................................................
Reforestation...........................................................................................................................
Insect and Disease Control.......................................................................................................
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
5,383
6,936
2013-14
5,163
7,325
Environment
Vote 26 - Continued
Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
51,174
1,700
1,200
51,260
1,400
7,494
54,074
60,154
91
178
375
545
Wildfire Management (EN10)

Delivers wildfire prevention, detection, monitoring and suppression to protect and prevent
personal and property losses. It promotes awareness of wildfire safety and prevention and
maintains an aerial firefighting fleet.
Allocations
Forest Fire Operations..............................................................................................................
Recoverable Fire Suppression Operations...................................................................................
Forest Fire Capital Projects.......................................................................................................
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
21,258
30,551
2,265
2013-14
21,522
30,248
8,384
Non-Appropriated Expense Adjustment (EN18)

Categories
895
869
7,239
7,167
461
302
9,061
9,061
2014-15
9,061
2013-14
9,061
Executive Council
Vote 10
The mandate of the Office is to facilitate and communicate decisions of the Executive Council (Cabinet) by providing research,
analysis and policy advice to Cabinet and Cabinet committees; coordinating policy development and government communications;
and, managing Cabinet records. It coordinates the management of relations with Canadian and foreign jurisdictions and is
responsible for trade policy. It coordinates and manages matters relating to official protocol, provincial honours and awards, and
French-language services. It provides administrative services to the Office of the Lieutenant Governor. It also provides support
to the Premier in his roles as Head of Government, Chair of Cabinet, and Head of the political party with the mandate to govern.

Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
5,824
600
975
654
3,342
442
133
4,587
784
684
5,814
590
1,005
643
3,403
434
131
4,556
801
674
Appropriation
18,025
18,051

Expense
(1,112)
253

Premier's Office..................................................................................................................
Cabinet Planning................................................................................................................
Cabinet Secretariat.............................................................................................................
Communications Office.......................................................................................................
House Business and Research.............................................................................................
Members of the Executive Council........................................................................................
Intergovernmental Affairs...................................................................................................
Francophone Affairs...........................................................................................................
Lieutenant Governor's Office...............................................................................................
17,166
18,051
1,112
1,112

Capital Investments

Office................................................................................................................................
125.7
127.7
125.7
127.7
Executive Council
Vote 10 - Continued
Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
2,293
1,844
1,687
2,282
1,824
1,708
5,824
5,814
600
590
975
1,005
654
643
Central Management and Services (EX01)

Provides executive direction and centrally-managed services in the areas of finance, human
resources, information management, policy and planning and other operational services that
include head office accommodations required for the delivery of the Executive Council's mandate.
Allocations
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
2,826
2,998
2013-14
2,766
3,048
Premier's Office (EX07)

Provides administrative support to the Premier and Members of the Executive Council.
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
458
142
2013-14
448
142
Cabinet Planning (EX04)

Provides analysis, research and policy advice to Cabinet and the Premier, the Deputy Minister to
the Premier, other parts of the Executive Council and line ministries. It also provides support
services to various Cabinet committees.
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
908
67
2013-14
938
67
Cabinet Secretariat (EX05)

Maintains procedures for Cabinet to make policy decisions and monitors the implementation of
those decisions. It also maintains all Cabinet documents, Orders in Council and Regulations.
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
614
40
2013-14
603
40
Executive Council
Vote 10 - Continued
Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
3,342
3,403
442
434
133
131
Communications Office (EX03)

Oversees policies, procedures and standards in strategic communications across government to
ensure information on government programs and services is provided to the public, media and
other audiences in a timely, accurate and effective manner. It leads and administers
government's policy on visual identity, fair and competitive processes for communications and
print procurement, and the government's use of web, mobile and social media in serving
citizens. It also prepares and distributes news releases, provides assistance across government
in the preparation of news releases and news conferences and also coordinates the day-to-day
media relations for the Premier's Office and Members of the Executive Council.
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
1,774
456
1,112
2013-14
1,935
1,468
-
House Business and Research (EX08)

Coordinates and organizes the government's business in the Legislative Assembly and provides
research support services for the Premier and Members of the Executive Council.
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
385
57
2013-14
377
57
Members of the Executive Council (EX06)

Provides for payment of salaries to the Premier and Members of the Executive Council that are not
allocated to a ministry.
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
133
2013-14
131
Executive Council
Vote 10 - Continued
Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
4,587
4,556
784
801
684
674
Intergovernmental Affairs (EX10)

Supports the Premier at all Canadian intergovernmental and international meetings. It supports
the development, coordination and implementation of the province's intergovernmental activities
and policies within Canada and abroad, and supports the Minister Responsible for Trade in
advancing Saskatchewan's trade policy interests. It also coordinates and manages matters
relating to official protocol and provincial honours and awards.
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
3,140
1,362
85
2013-14
3,042
1,412
102
Francophone Affairs (EX11)

Serves as a liaison between the provincial government and the province's French-speaking
population. It also provides support to all provincial government ministries and agencies
implementing French-language services.
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
592
192
2013-14
609
192
Lieutenant Governor's Office (EX12)

Provides administrative services to the Office of the Lieutenant Governor.
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
441
243
2013-14
440
234
Executive Council
Vote 10 - Continued
Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
253
253
Non-Appropriated Expense Adjustment (EX13)

these are expenses for which the associated cash outflow is required and appropriated
in a different fiscal year.
Categories
2014-15
253
2013-14
-
Finance
Vote 18
The Ministry is responsible for oversight of government revenue, expenditures, and assets. Finance is the lead ministry for
economic and fiscal policy; budget development and integrity; managing provincial debt; designing and administering fair,
efficient, and competitive tax regimes; pension and benefit administration; labour relations advice to government; ensuring
accountability to both the public and the Legislative Assembly for the use of public funds; and ensuring effective financial
management and accounting policies and procedures.

Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14

Treasury and Debt Management..........................................................................................
Provincial Comptroller.........................................................................................................
Budget Analysis..................................................................................................................
Revenue............................................................................................................................
Personnel Policy Secretariat.................................................................................................
Research and Development Tax Credit.................................................................................
Miscellaneous Payments......................................................................................................
6,503
2,326
11,608
5,434
28,805
508
15,000
120
6,396
2,331
11,778
5,302
26,337
516
15,000
140
Appropriation
70,304
67,800

Expense
(2,200)
688
68,792
68,788
Pensions and Benefits.........................................................................................................
301,365
291,076
Total Expense
370,157
359,864
Total Appropriation
371,669
358,876
988

Capital Investments
2,200
2,200

Ministry.............................................................................................................................
325.4
319.4
325.4
319.4
Finance
Vote 18 - Continued
Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
55
882
3,471
2,095
54
882
3,315
2,145
6,503
6,396
2,326
2,331
11,608
11,778
Central Management and Services (FI01)

management, communications and other operational services that include head office
accommodations required for the delivery of the Ministry's mandate. It also provides central
services to client agencies.
Allocations
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
2,193
4,310
2013-14
1,986
4,410
Treasury and Debt Management (FI04)

Arranges financing requirements of the Government, Crown corporations and other agencies. It
manages the provincial debt and provides an investment management service for various funds
administered by the Government, Crown corporations and other agencies. It also manages the
cash position of the General Revenue Fund.
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
1,230
1,096
2013-14
1,200
1,131
Provincial Comptroller (FI03)

Assists the Legislative Assembly and the Government in controlling and accounting for the receipt
and disposition of public money. It develops and maintains the government-wide revenue and
expenditure system, processes accounts payable on behalf of government, and develops
government financial management and accounting policies and procedures. It also prepares and
publishes financial accountability reports, including the Public Accounts.
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
6,646
4,962
2013-14
6,816
4,962
Finance
Vote 18 - Continued
Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
5,434
5,302
17,470
900
1,435
9,000
15,025
1,100
1,212
9,000
28,805
26,337
508
516
Budget Analysis (FI06)

Supports decisions by providing information, policy analysis and advice to the Minister of Finance,
Treasury Board, Cabinet and ministries on revenue; expenditure; intergovernmental fiscal,
economic and social issues; and disseminates financial, economic and social information. It also
coordinates the development and implementation of enhanced planning and reporting practices
across government.
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
4,904
530
2013-14
4,772
530
Revenue (FI05)
Administers provincial tax and refund programs. It collects revenue, conducts audits, issues tax
refunds and provides information related to tax and refund programs. It also provides for
payments to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) for administration of provincial income tax.
Allocations
Revenue Division.....................................................................................................................
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts...............................................................................................
CRA Income Tax Administration................................................................................................
Commissions to Collect Tax (Statutory)......................................................................................
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
10,923
15,682
2,200
2013-14
10,428
15,909
-
Personnel Policy Secretariat (FI10)

Provides information, policy analysis and advice to the Sub-Committee on Public Sector Bargaining,
Cabinet and ministries with respect to the management of collective bargaining and compensation
decisions in the public sector. It facilitates Sub-Committee oversight of public sector collective
bargaining activities and provides bargaining advice and direction as appropriate to public sector
employers.
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
453
55
2013-14
453
63
Finance
Vote 18 - Continued
Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
15,000
15,000
45
50
25
65
50
25
120
140
135,570
3,046
4,841
64,344
29,421
14,504
9,903
38,380
1,356
-
134,455
2,772
4,509
59,857
28,811
14,121
9,355
35,812
1,384
-
301,365
291,076
Research and Development Tax Credit (FI12)

Provides tax credit support to corporations that invest in research and development to
encourage economic growth and diversification in Saskatchewan.
2014-15
15,000
2013-14
15,000
Miscellaneous Payments (FI08)

Provides for miscellaneous payments and unforeseen expenditures.
Allocations
Bonding of Public Officials.........................................................................................................
Unforeseen and Unprovided for.................................................................................................
Implementation of Guarantees (Statutory).................................................................................
2014-15
120
2013-14
140
This subvote includes ''Statutory'' amounts. The amount ''To Be Voted'' is $95K.
Pensions and Benefits (FI09)

Provides for the employer's contributions to pension and benefit plans for government employees,
judges and Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs). It supports the Judges' Superannuation
Fund and provides for pension allowances for retired MLAs and members of the Public Service
Superannuation Plan (PSSP). It also administers the PSSP.
Allocations
Public Service Superannuation Plan (Statutory)...........................................................................
Members of the Legislative Assembly - Pensions and Benefits (Statutory).....................................
Judges' Superannuation Plan (Statutory)....................................................................................
Public Employees' Pension Plan.................................................................................................
Canada Pension Plan - Employer's Contribution..........................................................................
Employment Insurance - Employer's Contribution.......................................................................
Workers' Compensation - Employer's Assessment.......................................................................
Employees' Benefits - Employer's Contribution............................................................................
Services to Public Service Superannuation Plan Members............................................................
Public Employees' Benefits Agency Revolving Fund - Subsidy.......................................................
Pensions and Benefits.............................................................
2014-15
1,356
300,009
-
2013-14
1,384
289,692
-
Finance
Vote 18 - Continued
Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
100
100
588
888
688
988
Non-Appropriated Expense Adjustment (FI11)

Categories
2014-15
688
2013-14
988
Finance - Debt Servicing

Vote 12
This Vote provides for costs associated with the Province's debt incurred for general government purposes and for a portion of the
public debt reimbursable from Crown corporations. The costs include interest, foreign exchange gains and losses, discounts,
premiums, fees, commissions and other debt-related costs.

Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
Debt Servicing...................................................................................................................
Crown Corporation Debt Servicing.......................................................................................
263,000
22,000
312,300
27,700
Appropriation
285,000
340,000
285,000
340,000

Expense
Finance - Debt Servicing

Vote 12 - Continued
Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
262,339
(839)
1,500
310,200
(400)
2,500
263,000
312,300
22,000
27,700
Debt Servicing (FD01)

Provides for interest costs, gains or losses resulting from a change in the value of the Canadian
dollar associated with debt that is denominated in foreign currencies, premiums, discounts,
commissions and other costs, expenses and charges related to the provinces debt incurred for
government purposes.
Allocations
Interest on Government Debt (Statutory)...................................................................................
Foreign Currency Adjustment (Statutory)...................................................................................
Fees and Commissions (Statutory)............................................................................................
Debt Servicing........................................................................
2014-15
263,000
2013-14
312,300
Crown Corporation Debt Servicing (FD02)

Provides for interest and other debt related costs on general borrowings advanced or loaned to
Crown corporations. These costs are recovered from Crown corporations and shown as interest
revenue. It excludes debt servicing costs for debt borrowed specifically on behalf of government
business enterprises.
Debt Servicing........................................................................
2014-15
22,000
2013-14
27,700
Vote 30
With responsibility for municipal relations, public safety, and First Nations, Mtis and northern affairs, the Ministry actively
engages a diverse range of partners and stakeholders to: effectively plan for and respond to the opportunities and challenges
of growth; provide leadership and direction so that integrated public safety services are available to communities and their
residents; and support responsive and responsible government.

Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14

First Nations and Mtis Engagement....................................................................................
Municipal and Northern Engagement....................................................................................
Saskatchewan Municipal Board............................................................................................
Public Safety......................................................................................................................
Provincial Public Safety Telecommunications Network............................................................
10,287
80,221
363,815
1,753
10,159
-
10,590
79,383
375,514
1,746
9,807
-
Appropriation
466,235
477,040

Expense
(2,160)
2,583
(2,160)
2,429
466,658
477,309
2,160
74,111
2,160
77,718
76,271
79,878
241.1
223.1
241.1
223.1

Capital Investments

Ministry.............................................................................................................................
Vote 30 - Continued
Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
48
1,047
6,333
2,859
47
1,227
6,307
3,009
10,287
10,590
2,555
435
600
3,316
73,315
2,994
2,209
600
3,589
69,991
80,221
79,383
Central Management and Services (GR01)

management, policy and program services, communications and other operational services that
include head office and program-based accommodations required for the delivery of the Ministry's
mandate. It also develops legislative and policy frameworks, including frameworks for the
provincial system of municipal government, public safety and education property tax.
Allocations
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
5,080
5,207
2013-14
5,067
5,523
First Nations and Mtis Engagement (GR12)

Works with partners to meet the government's obligations under the comprehensive Treaty
Land Entitlement Framework Agreement and its duty to consult obligations. It develops
and manages relationships to improve the social and economic outcomes for First Nations and
Mtis peoples. It also provides payments related to the province's financial obligations pursuant
to provincial gaming agreements.
Allocations
First Nations and Mtis Relations...............................................................................................
Treaty Land Entitlement...........................................................................................................
First Nations and Mtis Consultation Participation Fund...............................................................
Mtis Development Fund..........................................................................................................
First Nations Gaming Agreements..............................................................................................
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
1,887
268
77,031
1,035
2013-14
1,846
268
74,460
2,809
Vote 30 - Continued
Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
165,212
72,607
19,160
451
2,758
11,498
2,589
3,537
12,200
10,087
7,176
56,290
250
170,003
74,713
19,716
1,368
4,851
9,459
5,290
3,537
12,655
10,087
7,530
56,055
250
363,815
375,514
Municipal and Northern Engagement (GR07)

Provides advisory and other services to municipalities and related organizations, and administers
financial assistance in support of municipalities, municipal governance, infrastructure and other
services. It provides assistance to related authorities and agencies for the management of
property assessment. It administers and distributes amounts received from the federal
government to Saskatchewan municipalities for municipal infrastructure under the Gas Tax
Program and other federal/provincial programs. It also supports collaboration and partnerships
in northern Saskatchewan including the administration of the Northern Municipal Trust Account.
Allocations
Urban Revenue Sharing............................................................................................................
Rural Revenue Sharing.............................................................................................................
Northern Revenue Sharing........................................................................................................
Provincial/Territorial Base Fund.................................................................................................
Building Canada Fund - Major Infrastructure Component.............................................................
Building Canada Fund - Communities Component.......................................................................
Saskatchewan Infrastructure Growth Initiative............................................................................
Transit Assistance for People with Disabilities Program................................................................
Grants-in-Lieu of Property Taxes...............................................................................................
Saskatchewan Assessment Management Agency........................................................................
Municipal and Northern Relations..............................................................................................
Gas Tax Program.....................................................................................................................
Regional Planning Authorities....................................................................................................
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
6,125
1,675
281,904
74,111
2013-14
5,939
2,040
289,817
77,718
Vote 30 - Continued
Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
1,753
1,746
3,947
1,355
2,697
2,160
3,701
1,296
2,650
2,160
10,159
9,807
Saskatchewan Municipal Board (GR06)

Oversees the financial credibility of local authorities (primarily municipalities), including approving
capital debt financing, utility rates, and local improvement initiatives. At the provincial level, it
hears and determines appeals on municipal planning and development issues, and property tax
assessments. It adjudicates matters relating to municipal boundary alterations, road maintenance
and fixed farmland assessment agreements. It also functions as the Board of Revenue
Commissioners to hear and determine appeals on taxes and monies owed to the Crown where
statutes permit, and to adjust debts due to the Crown.
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
1,294
459
2013-14
1,325
421
Public Safety (GR11)

Provides public safety services including fire safety training, investigation, emergency planning,
response and recovery, and Sask911. It directs the government's Emergency Operations Centre
and administers the Provincial Disaster Assistance Program. It provides leadership and technical
advice supported by public education for building and fire safety standards and oversees safety
standards and legislation for boilers, pressure vessels, elevators and amusement rides. It licenses
building officials, and gas and electrical contractors. It administers the Seniors Home Security
Program. It also provides for investment in major capital assets directed towards public safety
and telecommunications.
Allocations
Emergency Management and Fire Safety...................................................................................
Building Standards and Licensing..............................................................................................
Provincial Disaster Assistance Program......................................................................................
Public Safety Telecommunications.............................................................................................
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
5,909
1,540
2,160
550
2013-14
4,772
2,325
2,160
550
Vote 30 - Continued
Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
2,494
2,357
Provincial Public Safety Telecommunications Network (GR13)

With its partners, operates the Provincial Public Safety Telecommunications Network as part of
the province's Emergency 911 System. It enables public safety and public service agencies to
access the network, on a cost-recovery basis, and ensures effective communication between
emergency responders.
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
584
2,916
(484)
(3,016)
2013-14
584
2,916
(484)
(3,016)
Non-Appropriated Expense Adjustment (GR09)

Categories
73
70
14
2,583
2,429
2014-15
2,583
2013-14
2,429
Health
Vote 32
The Ministry strives to improve the quality and accessibility of publicly-funded and publicly-administered health care in
Saskatchewan. Through leadership and partnership, Saskatchewan Health is dedicated to achieving a responsive, integrated and
efficient health system that puts the patient first, and enables people to achieve their best possible health by promoting healthy
choices and responsible self-care.

Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14

Provincial Health Services....................................................................................................
Regional Health Services.....................................................................................................
Early Childhood Development..............................................................................................
Medical Services and Medical Education Programs.................................................................
Provincial Infrastructure Projects.........................................................................................
Drug Plan and Extended Benefits.........................................................................................
12,863
226,640
3,477,586
10,993
880,761
43,317
371,661
13,243
224,605
3,357,009
10,992
857,877
120,615
374,803
Appropriation
5,023,821
4,959,144

Expense
(43,740)
5,435
(121,018)
3,535
4,985,516
4,841,661
43,740
51,115
121,018
42,922
94,855
163,940
496.9
506.9
496.9
506.9

Capital Investments

Ministry.............................................................................................................................
Health
Vote 32 - Continued
Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
96
2,437
6,529
3,801
94
2,411
6,531
4,207
12,863
13,243
39,325
64,273
25,912
5,630
4,968
13,782
63,374
9,376
43,000
62,443
24,873
5,584
4,871
17,782
56,151
9,901
226,640
224,605
Central Management and Services (HE01)

Provides executive direction and centrally-managed services in the areas of finance, communication
and other operational services that include head office and program-based accommodations
required for the delivery of the Ministrys mandate.
Allocations
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
4,819
8,044
2013-14
4,740
8,503
Provincial Health Services (HE04)

Provides provincially-delivered health services and support in defining and implementing the
framework for the delivery of health services, which includes information technology services and
provincial health registration. It also funds related health activities and organizations.
Allocations
Canadian Blood Services...........................................................................................................
Provincial Targeted Programs and Services................................................................................
Provincial Laboratory................................................................................................................
Health Research......................................................................................................................
Health Quality Council..............................................................................................................
Immunizations.........................................................................................................................
eHealth Saskatchewan.............................................................................................................
Provincial Programs Support.....................................................................................................
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
11,295
37,352
423
177,570
2013-14
11,862
40,291
403
172,049
Health
Vote 32 - Continued
Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
7,032
120,491
141,306
90,514
26,283
111,056
28,149
203,923
200,260
868,161
1,005,262
129,672
184,454
135,786
155,680
35,815
15,300
18,442
6,897
115,126
135,932
86,708
25,375
107,161
26,917
201,370
199,158
862,556
962,899
126,609
183,201
105,014
150,748
31,922
11,000
18,416
3,477,586
3,357,009
10,993
10,992
Regional Health Services (HE03)

Provides funding and support to regional health authorities and the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency
for the delivery of health services. It also provides for medical equipment and the provincial
portion of construction and renovation of health facilities.
Allocations
Regional Health Authorities Base Operating Funding

Funding...................................................................
- Athabasca Health Authority Inc...............................................................................................

- Cypress Regional Health Authority...........................................................................................
- Five Hills Regional Health Authority.........................................................................................
- Heartland Regional Health Authority........................................................................................
- Keewatin Yatth Regional Health Authority..............................................................................
- Kelsey Trail Regional Health Authority.....................................................................................
- Mamawetan Churchill River Regional Health Authority...............................................................
- Prairie North Regional Health Authority....................................................................................
- Prince Albert Parkland Regional Health Authority......................................................................
- Regina Qu'Appelle Regional Health Authority............................................................................
- Saskatoon Regional Health Authority.......................................................................................
- Sun Country Regional Health Authority....................................................................................
- Sunrise Regional Health Authority...........................................................................................
Regional Targeted Programs and Services..................................................................................
Saskatchewan Cancer Agency...................................................................................................
Facilities - Capital Transfers......................................................................................................
Equipment - Capital Transfers...................................................................................................
Regional Programs Support......................................................................................................
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
14,517
7,318
3,404,636
51,115
2013-14
14,491
7,318
3,292,278
42,922
Early Childhood Development (HE10)

Provides for a component of the integrated Early Childhood Development strategy. This
component provides home visiting and professional support to families who face challenges
providing a supportive environment for childhood development.
2014-15
10,993
2013-14
10,992
Total Regional Health Authorities Base Operating Funding in 2014-15 is $3,116.6M; in 2013-14, this amount was $3,039.9M.
Health
Vote 32 - Continued
Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
493,574
177,922
67,060
7,049
2,183
128,612
4,361
490,866
157,433
68,745
6,755
2,183
127,612
4,283
880,761
857,877
43,317
120,615
Medical Services and Medical Education Programs (HE06)

Provides coverage for medical services, clinical education, the Physician Recruitment Agency of
Saskatchewan, and specified optometric and dental health costs. It also provides for insured
out-of-province medical and hospital costs incurred by Saskatchewan residents.
Allocations
Medical Services - Fee-for-Service.............................................................................................
Medical Services - Non-Fee-for-Service......................................................................................
Medical Education System........................................................................................................
Optometric Services.................................................................................................................
Dental Services........................................................................................................................
Out-of-Province.......................................................................................................................
Medical Services Program Support.............................................................................................
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
3,876
485
876,400
2013-14
3,798
485
853,594
Provincial Infrastructure Projects (HE05)

Provides for replacement and construction of provincially-owned health infrastructure.
2014-15
43,317
2013-14
120,615
Health
Vote 32 - Continued
Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
295,110
43,011
24,052
4,712
263
4,513
299,238
41,784
23,650
5,362
337
4,432
371,661
374,803
4,409
1,999
507
580
519
956
5,435
3,535
Drug Plan and Extended Benefits (HE08)

Provides subsidies and additional support for people with low incomes, high drug costs and those
with special needs for approved prescription drugs. It funds supplementary health benefits for
low-income Saskatchewan residents and funds aids for independent living including oxygen,
prosthetics and other devices. It also provides assistance for persons infected with the Human
Immunodeficiency Virus through the Canadian blood system.
Allocations
Saskatchewan Prescription Drug Plan........................................................................................
Saskatchewan Aids to Independent Living..................................................................................
Supplementary Health Program.................................................................................................
Family Health Benefits..............................................................................................................
Multi-Provincial Human Immunodeficiency Virus Assistance.........................................................
Benefit Plans Program Support..................................................................................................
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
3,815
698
43,011
324,137
2013-14
3,734
698
41,784
328,587
Non-Appropriated Expense Adjustment (HE11)

Categories
2014-15
5,435
2013-14
3,535

Vote 16
The Ministry manages and provides for the future development of an integrated provincial transportation system which supports
economic growth and prosperity for Saskatchewan. Our infrastructure investments will be guided by strategic transportation policy
and incorporate operating and maintenance practices which promote the safe and efficient movement of people and goods.

Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14

Strategic Municipal Infrastructure........................................................................................
Operation of Transportation System.....................................................................................
Preservation of Transportation System.................................................................................
Transportation Planning and Policy......................................................................................
Custom Work Activity..........................................................................................................
Machinery and Equipment...................................................................................................
Infrastructure and Equipment Capital...................................................................................
18,394
36,478
87,982
144,515
3,262
373,832
22,405
35,976
85,754
142,082
3,270
5,750
-
Appropriation
664,463
295,237

Expense
(373,832)
143,623
(10,022)
138,121
434,254
423,336
Highways and Infrastructure Capital (Vote 17)......................................................................
87,982-
Total Appropriation
280,810
85,754
664,463
576,047
373,832
31,388
10,022
31,286
405,220
41,308
1,330.0
1,372.8
1,330.0
1,372.8
Summary of Capital Investments (Vote 16)

Capital Investments

Ministry.............................................................................................................................
These amounts exclude unutilized appropriations that were voted in the previous year and carried over to the following year as allowed by the Appropriation Acts. The
unutilized 2012-13 appropriation carried over to 2013-14 was $83.5M. The amount of unutilized 2013-14 appropriation estimated to be carried over to 2014-15 is $50.0M.
Highways and Infrastructure Capital, which was appropriated through Vote 17 in 2013-14, is included in Vote 16 in 2014-15.

Vote 16 - Continued
Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
48
1,003
5,443
11,900
47
987
5,440
15,931
18,394
22,405
25,500
1,890
8,388
700
25,500
1,890
7,886
700
36,478
35,976
Central Management and Services (HI01)

Provides executive direction and centrally-managed services in the areas of finance, geographical
information, land management, communications and other operational services that include head
office and program-based accommodations required for the delivery of the Ministry's mandate.
Allocations
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
5,203
13,191
-
2013-14
5,183
13,191
4,031
Strategic Municipal Infrastructure (HI15)

Provides for partnership project initiatives that facilitate traffic management on the provincial
transportation system. It also provides for strategic investments in municipal infrastructure,
including community airport programs.
Allocations
Municipal Roads Strategy..........................................................................................................
Strategic Partnership Program...................................................................................................
Urban Connectors....................................................................................................................
Community Airport Partnership Program....................................................................................
2014-15
1,890
3,200
31,388
2013-14
1,890
2,800
31,286

Vote 16 - Continued
Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
28,952
23,834
21,154
4,010
2,774
1,930
5,328
25,708
23,705
21,835
4,019
3,603
2,037
4,847
87,982
85,754
133,489
11,026
131,051
11,031
144,515
142,082
Operation of Transportation System (HI10)

Provides for the safe access and operation of the transportation system through the delivery of
a range of services including pavement marking, signing, lighting, mowing, snow and ice control,
ferry and provincial airport operations, information technology management and systems support,
and compliance with transportation laws. It also provides related operational services such as
technical standards and traffic engineering.
Allocations
Winter Maintenance.................................................................................................................
Road Safety and Traffic Guidance..............................................................................................
Operational Services................................................................................................................
Commercial Vehicle Enforcement..............................................................................................
Ferry Services..........................................................................................................................
Airports...................................................................................................................................
Information Technology Services...............................................................................................
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
31,956
56,026
-
2013-14
31,411
54,102
241
Preservation of Transportation System (HI04)

Provides preventative maintenance on provincial highways and bridges. It provides delivery,
planning, engineering, and management of preservation and capital construction programs. It
also includes road and bridge engineering services for municipalities.
Allocations
Surface Preservation................................................................................................................
Regional Services.....................................................................................................................
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
29,471
115,044
2013-14
29,038
113,044

Vote 16 - Continued
Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
3,262
3,270
5,750
Transportation Planning and Policy (HI06)

Provides for strategic transportation planning and policy development. It ensures a modern and
competitive regulatory framework for transportation that aligns with Saskatchewan's regulatory
modernization initiative. It assesses the efficiency of Saskatchewan's transportation network for
the development of transportation plans. It also includes technical advice to shortline railways
and regulation of provincial railways.
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
2,766
496
2013-14
2,774
496
Custom Work Activity (HI09)

Provides for custom work activities performed by the Ministry for municipalities, Crown
corporations and other organizations on a full cost-recovery basis.
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
500
3,500
(4,000)
2013-14
500
3,500
(4,000)
Machinery and Equipment (HI13)

Provides for the acquisition and replacement of machinery and equipment used for maintaining
and operating the provincial highway system.
2014-15
-
2013-14
5,750

Vote 16 - Continued
Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
100,400
263,410
4,031
5,750
241
373,832
137,000
132,000
781
781
5,450
5,100
340
160
52
80
143,623
138,121
Infrastructure and Equipment Capital (HI08)

Provides for the structural restoration, rehabilitation and new construction of paved highways,
bridges and other transportation infrastructure capital by utilizing in-house and contracted
resources. It also provides for major capital accommodation improvements, machinery and
equipment and minor capital.
Allocations
Infrastructure Rehabilitation.....................................................................................................
Infrastructure Enhancement.....................................................................................................
Accommodations Capital...........................................................................................................
Minor Capital...........................................................................................................................
2014-15
373,832
2013-14
-
Non-Appropriated Expense Adjustment (HI14)

Categories
2014-15
143,623
2013-14
138,121
Highways and Infrastructure Capital

Vote 17
The Vote provides for the Ministrys mandate to manage and provide future development of an integrated transportation system
which supports economic growth and prosperity in Saskatchewan by enhancing provincial transportation system assets.

Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
Infrastructure Rehabilitation................................................................................................
Infrastructure Enhancement................................................................................................
91,700
189,110
Appropriation
280,810

Expense
(280,810)
-
280,810
280,810
Summary of Capital Investments (Vote 17)

Capital Investments
These amounts exclude unutilized appropriations that were voted in the previous year and carried over to the following year as allowed by the Appropriation Acts. The
unutilized 2012-13 appropriation carried over to 2013-14 was $83.5M. The amount of unutilized 2013-14 appropriation estimated to be carried over to 2014-15 is $50.0M.
Highways and Infrastructure Capital, which was appropriated through Vote 17 in 2013-14, is included in Vote 16 in 2014-15.
Highways and Infrastructure Capital

Vote 17 - Continued
Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
91,700
189,110
Infrastructure Rehabilitation (HC01)

Provides for the structural restoration and rehabilitation of paved highways, bridges and ferries
by utilizing in-house and contracted resources.
2014-15
-
2013-14
91,700
Infrastructure Enhancement (HC02)

Provides for new construction or upgrading of provincial highways and bridges and other
transportation infrastructure capital by utilizing in-house and contracted resources.
2014-15
-
2013-14
189,110
Innovation Saskatchewan
Vote 84
Innovation Saskatchewan is the central agency of the Government of Saskatchewan with responsibility for implementing
Saskatchewan's innovation priorities. Innovation Saskatchewan coordinates the strategic direction of the Government's research
and development and science and technology expenditures; provides advice on science and technology policy; coordinates the
establishment and maintenance of science, research and development infrastructure; and provides advice and recommendations on
research, development, demonstration, and the commercialization of new technologies and innovative processes in Saskatchewan.

Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
Innovation Saskatchewan...................................................................................................
11,590
28,006
Appropriation
11,590
28,006
11,590
28,006

Expense
Innovation Saskatchewan
Vote 84 - Continued
Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
2,320
9,270
2,286
25,720
11,590
28,006
Innovation Saskatchewan (IS01)

Provides for implementation and coordination of the strategic direction of the government's
research, science and technology expenditures.
Allocations
Operations..............................................................................................................................
Programs................................................................................................................................
2014-15
11,590
2013-14
28,006
Justice
Vote 3
The Ministry of Justice provides a fair justice system that upholds the law and protects the rights of all individuals in Saskatchewan;
promotes safe and secure communities; and provides legal and justice policy advice to government.

Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14

Courts and Civil Justice.......................................................................................................
Legal and Policy Services....................................................................................................
Community Safety Outcomes...............................................................................................
Community Justice.............................................................................................................
Boards and Commissions....................................................................................................
Custody, Supervision and Rehabilitation Services..................................................................
Policing.............................................................................................................................
Saskatchewan Police Commission........................................................................................
Major Capital Projects.........................................................................................................
48,757
59,373
33,597
16,381
20,924
28,322
158,431
190,218
1,471
37,691
46,661
54,541
32,329
13,991
20,915
27,348
156,312
187,115
1,459
45,425
Appropriation
595,165
586,096

Expense
(37,691)
1,304
(45,425)
1,304
558,778
541,975
37,691
3,509
45,425
3,509
41,200
48,934
2,779.1
9.0
20.5
4.0
2,779.6
9.0
20.5
4.0
2,812.6
2,813.1

Capital Investments

Ministry.............................................................................................................................
Queen's Printer Revolving Fund...........................................................................................
Victims' Fund.....................................................................................................................
Correctional Facilities Industries Revolving Fund...................................................................
Justice
Vote 3 - Continued
Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
96
2,014
12,332
34,314
1
94
1,614
11,086
33,866
1
48,757
46,661
32,326
13,809
3,639
4,758
1,683
2,918
240
31,265
13,317
1,120
4,386
1,661
2,792
-
59,373
54,541
Central Management and Services (JU01)

Provides executive direction and centrally-managed services in the areas of finance, risk
management, information management and other operational services that include head office
and program-based accommodations for the Ministry and associated boards and commissions;
and administration and payment of Land Titles Assurance Claims.
Allocations
Land Titles Assurance Claims (Statutory)...................................................................................
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
4,218
44,539
2013-14
3,505
43,156
Courts and Civil Justice (JU03)

Provides judicial and operational support to the court system, coordinates the production of
transcripts, and provides enforcement services for legal judgments through the Sheriffs' Office.
It provides maintenance enforcement and other justice services to assist parents and children in
family dispute situations, including counsel for children, youth and adults where required by the
courts. It licenses Commissioners of Oaths, Notaries Public and Marriage Commissioners.
It also provides dispute resolution services to assist in resolving disputes outside the court system,
provides access to justice and protects the interests of people who do not have the capacity to
manage their own financial affairs.
Allocations
Court Services.........................................................................................................................
Salaries - Provincial Court Judges (Statutory).............................................................................
Salaries - Justices of the Peace (Statutory).................................................................................
Family Justice Services.............................................................................................................
Dispute Resolution...................................................................................................................
Public Guardian and Trustee.....................................................................................................
Counsel for Children.................................................................................................................
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
50,015
9,229
129
2013-14
45,397
9,015
129
Justice
Vote 3 - Continued
Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
4,180
4,367
1,012
23,024
473
444
97
3,943
4,240
1,205
21,950
458
436
97
33,597
32,329
16,381
13,991
Legal and Policy Services (JU04)

Provides legal services such as legal and justice policy advice, litigation and legislative drafting to
the government, its ministries and agencies. It represents the interests of the general public in
the criminal justice system, provides advice to law enforcement agencies and prosecutes Criminal
Code, young offender and provincial offences. It provides advice and leadership regarding
information access and privacy issues to Executive Government. It oversees the operation of the
land titles, land surveys, personal property and corporate registries and exercises quasi-judicial
decision-making powers assigned to the statutory officers for those registries. Through the
Queen's Printer, it publishes and distributes legislation, regulations, and other government
publications.
Allocations
Civil Law.................................................................................................................................
Public Law...............................................................................................................................
Strategic Initiatives and Program Support..................................................................................
Public Prosecutions..................................................................................................................
Communications......................................................................................................................
Access and Privacy...................................................................................................................
Queen's Printer Revolving Fund - Subsidy..................................................................................
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
30,083
3,417
97
2013-14
28,741
3,588
-
Community Safety Outcomes (JU13)

Provides direction in the areas of policy, professional development, communications, continuous
process improvements, capital improvements and business technology needs. Delivers support
to community crime prevention and reduction initiatives; manages community-based contract
services for adult and young offenders; and provides intelligence and investigation services.
It also provides evidence-based research, audit, training and program development services that
reduce offending.
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
5,002
2,600
8,763
16
2013-14
4,074
1,940
7,961
16
Justice
Vote 3 - Continued
Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
17,032
645
3,247
17,061
639
3,215
20,924
20,915
2,151
1,535
126
23,505
1,005
2,080
1,397
150
22,779
942
28,322
27,348
Community Justice (JU05)

Provides community justice programs that respond to the needs of communities for increased
safety and greater involvement in justice services. It supports the development of
community-based services, offers alternative measures and crime prevention programs,
coordinates Aboriginal and northern justice initiatives, funds community programs that address
interpersonal violence and abuse, funds the Aboriginal Courtworker Program and the Public
Complaints Commission, and provides for coroners' investigations.
Allocations
Community Services.................................................................................................................
Public Complaints Commission..................................................................................................
Coroners.................................................................................................................................
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
3,133
2,133
15,658
2013-14
3,085
2,152
15,678
Boards and Commissions (JU08)

Provides funding and support to independent and quasi-judicial boards, commissions and inquiries
which report to the Minister of Justice.
Allocations
Human Rights Commission.......................................................................................................
Office of Residential Tenancies/Provincial Mediation Board..........................................................
Inquiries.................................................................................................................................
Legal Aid Commission..............................................................................................................
Automobile Injury Appeal Commission.......................................................................................
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
4,086
731
23,505
2013-14
3,869
700
22,779
Justice
Vote 3 - Continued
Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
125,386
27,366
5,639
40
119,232
34,049
2,991
40
158,431
156,312
17,286
171,534
1,398
17,237
168,109
1,769
190,218
187,115
Custody, Supervision and Rehabilitation Services (JU06)

Provides correctional services, including evidence-based programs to reduce recidivism, to youth
and adult offenders in both Custody Services and Community Corrections. It provides
institutionally-based correctional services including cultural, health and rehabilitative programs.
It operates pre-employment trades training and education within the correctional centres to
assist in the reintegration of offenders. It also provides community-based correctional programs,
including supervision of offenders on court orders, rehabilitation programs and administration of
alternatives to incarceration programs for both adults and youth in conflict with the law.
Allocations
Custody Services......................................................................................................................
Community Corrections............................................................................................................
Program Support.....................................................................................................................
Correctional Facilities Industries Revolving Fund - Subsidy ........................................................
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
136,302
20,269
40
1,820
2013-14
131,339
23,099
1,874
Policing (JU09)
Provides for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) as the provincial police service and
provides for integrated enforcement programs involving the RCMP and municipal police services.
It regulates the private security industry and provides for other community safety programs
including Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods, Witness Protection and Civil Forfeiture
Proceeds of Crime.
Allocations
Police Programs.......................................................................................................................
Royal Canadian Mounted Police.................................................................................................
Program Support.....................................................................................................................
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
3,246
649
182,814
3,509
2013-14
3,168
1,049
179,389
3,509
Justice
Vote 3 - Continued
Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
203
1,268
202
1,257
1,471
1,459
10,301
17,600
9,790
-
17,425
18,267
9,133
600
37,691
45,425
759
759
Saskatchewan Police Commission (JU12)

Supports effective policing and regulates municipal policing through legislation and establishing
standards. The Commission is the appeal body on matters of police discipline and operates
the Saskatchewan Police College.
Allocations
Saskatchewan Police Commission..............................................................................................
Saskatchewan Police College.....................................................................................................
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
578
893
2013-14
566
893
Major Capital Projects (JU11)

Provides for investment in major capital assets, capital upgrades and other capital.
Allocations
Court Facility Land, Buildings and Improvements........................................................................
Custody Facility Land, Buildings and Improvements....................................................................
Office and Information Technology............................................................................................
2014-15
37,691
2013-14
45,425
Non-Appropriated Expense Adjustment (JU10)

Categories
95
95
450
450
1,304
1,304
2014-15
1,304
2013-14
1,304

Vote 20
The Ministry provides a range of services that encourage, promote and enforce safe work practices and employment standards
which foster a fair and balanced employment environment that respects the rights, duties and responsibilities of employees and
employers thereby ensuring healthy, safe and productive workplaces.


Occupational Health and Safety...........................................................................................
Labour Standards...............................................................................................................
Labour Relations Board.......................................................................................................
Labour Relations and Mediation...........................................................................................
Workers' Advocate.............................................................................................................
Appropriation

Expense
Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
4,371
8,719
2,784
1,134
817
835
4,701
8,545
2,781
1,017
830
719
18,660
18,593
(100)
122
(250)
97
18,682
18,440
100
250
100
250
151.1
149.1
151.1
149.1

Capital Investments

Ministry.............................................................................................................................

Vote 20 - Continued
Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
630
2,059
1,682
620
2,399
1,682
4,371
4,701
8,719
8,545
2,784
2,781
Central Management and Services (LR01)

management, policy and planning, communications and other operational services that include
accommodations required for the delivery of the Ministry's mandate.
Allocations
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
1,188
3,183
2013-14
1,153
3,548
Occupational Health and Safety (LR02)

Promotes safe and healthy workplaces through education, training, inspections, incident
investigations and enforcement of workplace safety standards.
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
6,562
2,057
100
2013-14
6,587
1,708
250
Labour Standards (LR03)

Establishes minimum standards of employment through the enforcement of legislation related to
hours of work, overtime, minimum wage, annual holidays, termination or layoffs, leaves of
absence including compassionate care, maternity, paternity and bereavement, and equal pay
provisions. It also delivers outreach programs to workers and employers on rights and
responsibilities related to employment standards, and operates the Ministry's client service desk.
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
2,534
250
2013-14
2,473
308

Vote 20 - Continued
Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
1,134
1,017
817
830
835
719
122
97
122
97
Labour Relations Board (LR04)

Rules on collective bargaining rights and adjudicates disputes between trade unions and
employers, primarily through public hearings and written decisions.
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
924
210
2013-14
832
185
Labour Relations and Mediation (LR05)

Provides conciliation and mediation services to assist employers and unions in resolving disputes
arising out of the collective bargaining process and promotes co-operative labour management
relations.
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
658
159
2013-14
670
160
Workers' Advocate (LR06)

Provides assistance and advice to injured workers and their dependants who have a dispute
with the Workers' Compensation Board concerning a compensation claim.
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
726
109
2013-14
627
92
Non-Appropriated Expense Adjustment (LR07)

Categories
2014-15
122
2013-14
97

Vote 27
The Ministry supports, celebrates, and builds pride in Saskatchewan. The Ministrys strategic focus is on quality of life and
economic growth. The Ministry works with diverse groups and communities to enhance the Provinces cultural, artistic,
recreational and social life; promote excellence in the arts, culture, heritage and sport; and support a vibrant and growing
arts and cultural community. The Ministry manages and enhances Saskatchewans provincial parks system, conserves
ecosystems and cultural resources, provides recreational and interpretive opportunities for park visitors and is responsible for
the Provincial Capital Commission.

Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
11,484
9,316
468
32,443
31,775
9,542
4,298
50,000
6,623
11,213
9,589
3,166
31,118
34,704
9,360
4,243
9,862
Appropriation
155,949
113,255

Expense
(13,299)
3,886
(11,849)
3,402
146,536
104,808
13,299
50,568
11,849
3,266
63,867
15,115
118.4
241.3
119.4
240.3
359.7
359.7

Community Initiatives Fund.................................................................................................
Building Communities.........................................................................................................
Parks.................................................................................................................................
Culture..............................................................................................................................
Heritage............................................................................................................................
Sport, Recreation and Stewardship......................................................................................
Regina Stadium Project.......................................................................................................
Provincial Capital Commission..............................................................................................

Capital Investments

Ministry.............................................................................................................................
Commercial Revolving Fund................................................................................................

Vote 27 - Continued
Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
48
1,283
3,439
6,714
47
1,112
3,340
6,714
11,484
11,213
9,316
9,589
468
3,166
Central Management and Services (PC01)

management, communications, strategic policy, program planning and evaluation, legislation and
other operational services that include head office and program-based accommodations required
for the delivery of the Ministry's mandate.
Allocations
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
2,498
8,986
2013-14
2,314
8,899
Community Initiatives Fund (PC06)

Provides for payments to the Community Initiatives Fund based on a share of net profits of the
Saskatchewan Gaming Corporation.
2014-15
9,316
2013-14
9,589
Building Communities (PC11)

Provides funding to previously committed new construction, sustainable development and
rehabilitation projects of community-created recreational and cultural infrastructure.
GovernmentofofSaskatchewan201415
Saskatchewan201415Estimates
Estimates
102 Government
2014-15
468
2013-14
3,166

Vote 27 - Continued
Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
4,666
13,299
1,607
1,023
740
169
127
30
91
164
83
45
10,399
4,502
11,849
1,607
1,023
740
169
127
30
91
164
83
45
10,688
32,443
31,118
Parks (PC12)
Provides recreational, interpretive and educational opportunities for park visitors to promote
tourism and to conserve the ecosystems and cultural resources contained in provincial parks. It
also maintains and constructs ministry facilities within the provincial parks system, supports the
regional parks system and provides assistance for the operations of urban parks.
Allocations
Provincial Park Programs..........................................................................................................
Parks Capital Projects...............................................................................................................
Parks Preventative Maintenance................................................................................................
Regional Parks.........................................................................................................................
Meewasin Valley Authority (Statutory).......................................................................................
Meewasin Valley Authority Supplementary.................................................................................
Wakamow Valley Authority (Statutory).......................................................................................
Wakamow Valley Authority Supplementary.................................................................................
Swift Current Chinook Parkway.................................................................................................
Prince Albert Pehanon Parkway.................................................................................................
Battlefords River Valley Park.....................................................................................................
Weyburn Tatagwa Parkway......................................................................................................
Commercial Revolving Fund - Subsidy........................................................................................
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
2,910
3,363
13,299
12,871
2013-14
2,750
14,047
11,849
2,472
Estimates 103
Government

Vote 27 - Continued
Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
917
6,958
7,699
2,201
2,500
11,500
1,049
6,755
6,500
2,201
1,199
5,000
12,000
31,775
34,704
1,089
2,534
4,181
629
605
504
1,181
2,418
4,059
611
587
504
9,542
9,360
Culture (PC03)
Provides stewardship of and accountability for public investments made to the arts and cultural
community, including the creative economy. It provides advisory and policy development
services to government on issues in consultation with community stakeholders to set priorities
that support and enhance the future development of the cultural sector.
Allocations
Culture Operations Support.......................................................................................................
Saskatchewan Arts Board.........................................................................................................
Creative Saskatchewan.............................................................................................................
Support for Provincial Arts and Cultural Organizations.................................................................
SaskFILM................................................................................................................................
Film Employment Tax Credit.....................................................................................................
Active Families Benefit..............................................................................................................
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
396
303
19,476
100
11,500
2013-14
528
303
21,773
100
12,000
Heritage (PC07)
Provides policy, advisory, regulatory and other services for the protection, conservation and
ongoing management and accessibility of heritage resources. It provides for the operation of
the Royal Saskatchewan Museum and financial assistance to support heritage institutions,
museums with a provincial focus and the Saskatchewan Science Centre.
Allocations
Support for Heritage Operations and Organizations.....................................................................
Royal Saskatchewan Museum...................................................................................................
Western Development Museum.................................................................................................
Wanuskewin Heritage Park.......................................................................................................
Saskatchewan Science Centre...................................................................................................
Saskatchewan Heritage Foundation...........................................................................................
Salaries..................................................................................
Estimates
104 Government
2014-15
2,721
853
5,968
2013-14
2,697
853
5,810

Vote 27 - Continued
Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
1,254
1,344
1,700
1,199
1,344
1,700
4,298
4,243
50,000
Sport, Recreation and Stewardship (PC15)

Provides stewardship of and accountability for the lottery system and the Community Initiatives
Fund. It provides leadership and policy advice regarding the delivery system for sport, recreation
and community programs in Saskatchewan. It leads broad sport and recreation priorities to
support the development of sport and recreation across the province. It also provides financial
support to the Saskatchewan Snowmobile Fund based on trail fees collected.
Allocations
Operations Support..................................................................................................................
Saskatchewan Snowmobile Trail Management............................................................................
Community Rink Affordability Grant...........................................................................................
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
634
315
3,349
2013-14
629
265
3,349
Regina Stadium Project (PC16)

Provides funding to the City of Regina for project concept design, site preparation, project
management and construction of a roof-ready stadium facility in Regina to host professional and
amateur sports and events.
2014-15
50,000
2013-14
-
Estimates 105
Government

Vote 27 - Continued
Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
527
782
903
1,933
478
2,000
474
782
903
1,933
597
223
4,950
6,623
9,862
Provincial Capital Commission (PC17)

Promotes, preserves and strengthens Saskatchewan's diverse heritage and culture by celebrating
and creating opportunities for tourism within the capital city, advocating pride in the capital, and
engaging youth about Saskatchewan's democratic and provincial history. It also coordinates and
manages matters relating to Government House.
Allocations
Capital Commission Operations Support.....................................................................................
Wascana Centre Authority (Statutory)........................................................................................
Wascana Centre Authority Supplementary..................................................................................
Wascana Centre Authority Maintenance.....................................................................................
Government House..................................................................................................................
Conexus Arts Centre................................................................................................................
Legislative Building Dome Repair Project....................................................................................
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
681
2,324
3,618
2013-14
676
5,345
3,841
Non-Appropriated Expense Adjustment (PC10)

Categories
623
390
2,656
2,432
436
438
83
85
88
57
3,886
3,402
2014-15
3,886
2013-14
3,402
Estimates
106 Government

Vote 33
The Public Service Commission is the central human resource agency for the Government of Saskatchewan. The Commission
provides leadership and policy direction to all ministries in order to enable a high-performing and innovative, professional public
service. The Commission works with ministries to ensure effective workforce management by supporting delivery of foundational
services such as staffing and classification, and strategic support including labour relations and organizational development.

Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14

Employee Service Centre....................................................................................................
Corporate Human Resources and Employee Relations............................................................
Human Resource Client Services and Support.......................................................................
5,502
11,373
3,312
14,489
5,213
11,020
3,298
14,683
Appropriation
34,676
34,214
1,500
1,500
36,176
35,714
295.1
294.1
295.1
294.1

Expense

Commission.......................................................................................................................
Estimates 107
Government

Vote 33 - Continued
Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
481
1,810
3,211
437
1,670
3,106
5,502
5,213
11,373
11,020
3,312
3,298
Central Management and Services (PS01)

management, communications and other operational services that include accommodations
required for the delivery of the Commission's mandate.
Allocations
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
1,035
4,467
2013-14
1,841
3,372
Employee Service Centre (PS06)

Provides human resource, benefits and payroll administration services to government. It is
responsible for the design, development, implementation and operation of government-wide
human resource information technology systems required for payroll purposes and human resource
management.
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
6,708
4,665
2013-14
6,500
4,520
Corporate Human Resources and Employee Relations (PS04)

Represents the government in the negotiation of collective agreements with bargaining agents
of its employees. It provides labour relations services to management and develops and
administers compensation systems and policies for public service employees. It leads the
development and implementation of government-wide human resource and public interest
disclosure policies and provides access, privacy and legislative services to the Commission. It
provides workforce planning, research and evaluation services and develops corporate
programming to build leadership, management and organizational capacity throughout the
public service.
Salaries..................................................................................
Estimates
108 Government
2014-15
2,890
172
250
2013-14
2,793
255
250

Vote 33 - Continued
Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
14,489
14,683
Human Resource Client Services and Support (PS03)

Provides human resource consulting and advisory services to all ministries including recruitment,
assessment and selection of candidates to public service employment, and classification of jobs by
developing and applying standard evaluation criteria. It coordinates and delivers corporate
organizational effectiveness initiatives and provides labour relations and performance management
services, organizational development consulting, and employee and family assistance counselling
services.
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
12,827
1,662
2013-14
12,982
1,701
Non-Appropriated Expense Adjustment (PS08)

Categories
220
220
1,280
1,280
1,500
1,500
2014-15
1,500
2013-14
1,500
Estimates 109
Government
Estimates
110 Government

Vote 35
The Council helps the people of Saskatchewan strengthen the economy with quality jobs and a secure environment. This is done
through research, development and the transfer of innovative scientific and technological solutions, applications and services.

Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
Saskatchewan Research Council..........................................................................................
20,343
19,743
Appropriation
20,343
19,743
20,343
19,743

Expense
Estimates 111
Government

Vote 35 - Continued
Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
20,343
19,743
Saskatchewan Research Council (SR01)

Supports applied research and assists clients in the private and public sectors in the transfer and
commercialization of technology to support economic development.
Estimates
112 Government
2014-15
20,343
2013-14
19,743
SaskBuilds Corporation
Vote 86
The Corporation will integrate, coordinate and prioritize infrastructure spending of the Province of Saskatchewan. SaskBuilds provides
advice and recommendations for advancing major infrastructure projects through innovative approaches to infrastructure development
and alternative financing models such as public-private partnerships.

Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
SaskBuilds Corporation.......................................................................................................
12,075
8,300
Appropriation
12,075
8,300
12,075
8,300

Expense
Estimates 113
Government
Vote 86 - Continued
Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
12,075
8,300
SaskBuilds Corporation (SB01)

Provides a central focus to coordinate, enhance and prioritize infrastructure planning and delivery.
It also provides for the management of infrastructure projects.
Estimates
114 Government
2014-15
12,075
2013-14
8,300
Social Services
Vote 36
The Ministry supports citizens at risk as they work to build better lives for themselves through economic independence, strong
families and strong community organizations. The Ministry assists these efforts through income support, child and family services,
supports for persons with disabilities and efforts to develop affordable housing, and by building greater capacity in
community-based organizations.

Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14

Child and Family Services....................................................................................................
Income Assistance and Disability Services.............................................................................
Client Support....................................................................................................................
Housing.............................................................................................................................
50,088
218,397
660,457
19,372
14,672
48,407
209,911
608,175
24,201
14,672
Appropriation
962,986
905,366

Expense
(11,135)
4,693
(18,327)
3,656
956,544
890,695
11,135
4,900
18,327
1,000
16,035
19,327
1,733.0
1,748.0
1,733.0
1,748.0

Capital Investments

Ministry.............................................................................................................................
Estimates 115
Government
Social Services
Vote 36 - Continued
Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
48
1,680
26,356
22,004
47
1,649
22,200
24,511
50,088
48,407
89,631
88,448
40,318
87,328
76,092
46,491
218,397
209,911
Central Management and Services (SS01)

technology, policy and planning, risk management, communications and other operational
services that include head office and program-based accommodations for the delivery of the
Ministry's mandate.
Allocations
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
11,726
34,527
3,835
2013-14
11,471
30,594
6,342
Child and Family Services (SS04)

Provides programs, services and financial assistance to protect children from neglect and abuse
and support the safe care of children through a continuum of family arrangements. It also
operates residential facilities for youth who require structured living arrangements.
Allocations
Child and Family Program Maintenance and Support...................................................................
Child and Family Community-Based Organization Services...........................................................
Child and Family Program Delivery............................................................................................
Salaries..................................................................................
Estimates
116 Government
2014-15
34,266
6,052
86,948
1,500
89,631
2013-14
39,829
6,662
76,092
87,328
Social Services
Vote 36 - Continued
Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
152,493
173,610
17,372
25,983
16,135
14,675
38,937
2,863
165,793
48,900
3,696
181,273
112,321
17,637
27,401
19,640
16,175
34,405
2,863
145,393
47,692
3,375
660,457
608,175
11,246
8,126
11,030
13,171
19,372
24,201
Income Assistance and Disability Services (SS03)

Provides services and basic income support to Saskatchewan people who are temporarily or
permanently unable to achieve economic self-sufficiency. It provides financial assistance to
individuals and families for housing and employment supplements, child care subsidies, as
well as financial support for seniors. It also promotes economic self-sufficiency and supports
inclusion of persons with disabilities. It operates residential facilities and supports a network of
third party community-based organizations that provide residential and day programs for persons
with intellectual disabilities.
Allocations
Saskatchewan Assistance Program............................................................................................
Saskatchewan Assured Income for Disability..............................................................................
Transitional Employment Allowance...........................................................................................
Seniors Income Plan................................................................................................................
Saskatchewan Employment Supplement....................................................................................
Child Care Parent Subsidies......................................................................................................
Rental Housing Supplements....................................................................................................
Income Assistance Community Services.....................................................................................
Disabilities Community-Based Organizations...............................................................................
Income Assistance and Disability Services Program Delivery........................................................
Seniors Personal Care Home Benefit..........................................................................................
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
43,346
5,554
161,172
3,400
446,985
2013-14
42,413
5,279
143,172
1,000
416,311
Client Support (SS05)

Provides program supports which enable income assistance, disability, and child and family service
delivery systems to meet client needs.
Allocations
Service Centre Client Support....................................................................................................
Case Management Project........................................................................................................
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
10,866
1,206
7,300
2013-14
11,010
1,206
11,985
Estimates 117
Government
Social Services
Vote 36 - Continued
Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
7,627
7,045
8,607
6,065
14,672
14,672
981
793
73
73
3,639
2,790
4,693
3,656
Housing (SS12)
Provides programs, services and financial assistance to families, seniors and others to enable
access to appropriate housing.
Allocations
Program Delivery.....................................................................................................................
Saskatchewan Housing Corporation...........................................................................................
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
7,155
472
7,045
2013-14
7,159
1,448
6,065
Non-Appropriated Expense Adjustment (SS13)

Categories
2014-15
4,693
2013-14
3,656
Estimates
118 Government

Vote 87
The Water Security Agency is responsible for managing the water supply, protecting water quality, ensuring safe drinking
water, managing dams and water supply channels, reducing flood and drought damage and providing information on water.
The Agency works to integrate all aspects of provincial water management to ensure water supplies support economic
growth, quality of life and environmental well-being.

Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
Water Security Agency........................................................................................................
17,544
15,480
Appropriation
17,544
15,480
17,544
15,480

Expense
Estimates 119
Government

Vote 87 - Continued
Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
17,544
15,480
Water Security Agency (WS01)

Supports dam safety, protection of drinking water, flood and drought response, and management
of water supplies and water quality.
Estimates
120 Government
2014-15
17,544
2013-14
15,480

Legislative Assembly and the Officers of the
The Estimates of the Legislative Assembly and the Officers of the Legislative Assembly are reviewed and recommended by the
Board of Internal Economy. The Board is established by The Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act to exercise financial
authority over the operations of the Legislative Assembly and various officers of the Legislature.
Pursuant to The Provincial Auditor Act, the Estimates of the Provincial Auditor are reviewed and recommended by the Public
Accounts Committee.
The Legislative Assembly refers the review of these Estimates to the House Services Committee.
Estimates 121
Government
Estimates
122 Government
Advocate for Children and Youth

Vote 76
The mandate of the Advocate for Children and Youth is to promote the interests of, and act as a voice for, children and youth who
have concerns about provincial government services to ensure that their rights are respected and valued in communities and in
government practice, policy and legislation.

Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
Advocate for Children and Youth..........................................................................................
2,523
2,483
Appropriation
2,523
2,483

Non-Appropriated Expense Adjustment.................................................................................
Expense
180
(360)
72
2,703
2,195
360
360

Capital Investments
Estimates 123
Government
Advocate for Children and Youth

Vote 76 - Continued
Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
2,291
232
2,273
210
2,523
2,483
180
72
180
72
Advocate for Children and Youth (CA01)

Engages in public education, works to resolve disputes, conducts independent investigations
and recommends improvements to programs for children and youth to the Government and the
Legislative Assembly.
Allocations
Advocate Operations................................................................................................................
Advocate's Salary (Statutory)....................................................................................................
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
2,036
487
-
2013-14
1,613
510
360
Non-Appropriated Expense Adjustment (CA02)

Categories
2014-15
180
2013-14
72
Estimates
124 Government
Chief Electoral Officer

Vote 34
The mandate of the Office is to provide impartial administration of provincial elections, by-elections and election finances to ensure
public confidence in the integrity of the electoral process for the Saskatchewan electorate.

Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
Chief Electoral Officer.........................................................................................................
4,605
3,800
Appropriation
4,605
3,800
4,605
3,800

Expense
Estimates 125
Government
Chief Electoral Officer

Vote 34 - Continued
Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
4,605
3,800
Chief Electoral Officer (CE01)

Plans and administers provincial elections and by-elections for the Legislature, enumerations other
than during an election, and provincial election finances under The Election Act, 1996. The
Office maintains the Provinces political contributions tax credit disclosure regime under The
Political Contributions Tax Credit Act, 2001, administers plebiscites and referendums under The
Referendum and Plebiscite Act and Time votes conducted under The Time Act.
Salaries..................................................................................
Estimates
126 Government
2014-15
1,965
2,640
2013-14
2,070
1,730

Vote 57
The mandate of the Office is to coordinate disclosure of assets held by Members, provide advice on conflict of interest issues,
conduct inquiries and provide opinions on compliance with The Members Conflict of Interest Act if requested by a Member, the
President of the Executive Council or the Legislative Assembly.

Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
Conflict of Interest Commissioner........................................................................................
150
148
Appropriation
150
148
150
148

Expense
Estimates 127
Government

Vote 57 - Continued
Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
150
148
Conflict of Interest Commissioner (CC01)

Coordinates disclosure of assets held by Members, provides advice on conflict of interest issues,
conducts inquiries and provides opinions on compliance with The Members Conflict of Interest
Act if requested by a Member, the President of the Executive Council or the Legislative Assembly.
Salaries..................................................................................
Estimates
128 Government
2014-15
118
32
2013-14
116
32
Information and Privacy Commissioner

Vote 55
The mandate of the Office is to review decisions and actions of government under the Freedom of Information and Protection of
Privacy Act, of local authorities under the Local Authority Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and health
information trustees under the Health Information Protection Act. The Office provides that oversight for the purpose of ensuring
that Saskatchewan residents enjoy the full measure of their information rights guaranteed by those statutes. Those information
rights include the right to access public records and the right to have privacy protected.

Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
Information and Privacy Commissioner.................................................................................
1,147
1,116
Appropriation
1,147
1,116
1,147
1,116

Expense
Estimates 129
Government
Information and Privacy Commissioner

Vote 55 - Continued
Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
1,147
1,116
Information and Privacy Commissioner (IP01)

The Information and Privacy Commissioner, as a statutory officer of the Legislative Assembly,
oversees three different provincial access and privacy laws. This includes reviewing decisions of
government institutions, local authorities and health information trustees on access to information
requests and breach of privacy complaints in respect of personal information collected, used or
disclosed by those bodies. The Commissioner provides public education on information rights in
the province.
Salaries..................................................................................
Estimates
130 Government
2014-15
839
308
2013-14
808
308
Vote 21
The Legislative Assembly is the parliament of Saskatchewan, consisting of Members who are elected by the people of
Saskatchewan. The mandate of the Legislative Assembly is to make provincial laws, control public finances and to debate public
issues and the actions of the Executive Government through the Province's elected representatives.

Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14

Office of the Speaker and Board of Internal Economy............................................................
Legislative Assembly Services..............................................................................................
Payments and Allowances to Individual Members..................................................................
Committees of the Legislative Assembly...............................................................................
Caucus Operations.............................................................................................................
3,271
435
5,540
15,686
408
2,012
3,188
519
5,296
14,574
597
1,969
Appropriation
27,352
26,143
114
114
27,466
26,257

Expense
Estimates 131
Government
Vote 21 - Continued
Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
3,271
3,188
48
352
35
47
397
75
435
519
3,232
2,006
302
3,090
1,910
296
5,540
5,296
Central Management and Services (LG01)

Provides centrally-managed services in the areas of finance, human resources, policy and
planning, information management and communications services.
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
2,045
1,226
2013-14
2,020
1,168
Office of the Speaker and Board of Internal Economy (LG07)

Provides executive direction through the Speaker and the Board of Internal Economy, and
provides services for the operation of the Speaker's office.
Allocations
Speaker's Salary (Statutory)......................................................................................................
Speaker's Office Operations and Services...................................................................................
Board of Internal Economy Operations and Services....................................................................
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
250
185
-
2013-14
299
219
1
Legislative Assembly Services (LG03)

Provides direction through the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly and services necessary for
Members and for the operation of the Assembly and committees, including procedural, protocol,
sessional, security, legal, public information and parliamentary library services.
Allocations
Assembly Operations and Services.............................................................................................
Legislative Library....................................................................................................................
Law Clerk and Parliamentary Counsel.........................................................................................
Salaries..................................................................................
Estimates
132 Government
2014-15
3,656
1,618
266
2013-14
3,525
1,510
261
Vote 21 - Continued
Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
15,368
318
14,263
311
15,686
14,574
373
35
512
85
408
597
1,257
755
1,230
739
2,012
1,969
Payments and Allowances to Individual Members (LG05)

Provides remuneration and expense payments to Members of the Legislative Assembly.
Allocations
Indemnity, Allowances and Expenses for Members (Statutory).....................................................
Allowances for Additional Duties (Statutory)...............................................................................
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
9,302
6,384
2013-14
9,134
5,440
Committees of the Legislative Assembly (LG04)

Provides services for the operation of standing and special committees of the Legislative Assembly.
It also provides for Members' Committee expenses.
Allocations
Committee Support Services.....................................................................................................
Members' Committee Expenses (Statutory)................................................................................
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
251
157
2013-14
253
344
Caucus Operations (LG06)

Provides research, secretarial and administrative services for Government and Opposition
caucuses. It also provides for the operation of the Office of the Official Opposition.
Allocations
Government Caucus (Statutory)................................................................................................
Opposition Caucus and Office of the Leader of the Opposition (Statutory).....................................
2014-15
2,012
2013-14
1,969
Estimates 133
Government
Vote 21 - Continued
Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14

10
10
85
85
19
19
114
114
Non-Appropriated Expense Adjustment (LG10)

Categories
2014-15
114
2013-14
114
Estimates
134 Government
Ombudsman
Vote 56
The mandate of the Office of the Ombudsman is to promote and protect fairness in the provision of services by the Government
of Saskatchewan. Under provisions in The Public Interest Disclosure Act, the Ombudsman also provides advice to or receives
disclosures from public servants about alleged wrongdoings in their government organizations and about reprisals that result from
such disclosures.

Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
Ombudsman......................................................................................................................
3,410
3,594
Appropriation
3,410
3,594

Expense
120
(300)
60
3,530
3,354
300
300

Capital Investments
Estimates 135
Government
Ombudsman
Vote 56 - Continued
Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
3,178
232
3,373
221
3,410
3,594
120
60
120
60
Ombudsman (OM01)
Investigates complaints about administrative actions and decisions of government and, where
warranted, recommends corrective action to the Government and the Legislative Assembly.
The Office assists in the resolution of complaints against the Government through mediation,
negotiation and non-adversarial approaches and engages in public education about fairness and
the powers and duties of the Ombudsman. The Ombudsman also investigates public interest
disclosure matters and may provide advice to or receive disclosures from public servants about
alleged wrongdoings in their government organizations and about reprisals that result from
such disclosures.
Allocations
Ombudsman Operations...........................................................................................................
Ombudsman's Salary (Statutory)...............................................................................................
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
2,570
840
-
2013-14
2,494
800
300
Non-Appropriated Expense Adjustment (OM03)

Categories
2014-15
120
2013-14
60
Estimates
136 Government
Provincial Auditor
Vote 28
The Office serves the people of Saskatchewan through the Legislative Assembly. The Office encourages accountability and
effective management in government operations through its independent examinations, advice and reports on the management of
public resources entrusted to government.

Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
Provincial Auditor...............................................................................................................
Unforeseen Expenses..........................................................................................................
8,205
547
7,937
520
Appropriation
8,752
8,457
8,752
8,457

Expense
Estimates 137
Government
Provincial Auditor
Vote 28 - Continued
Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
7,983
222
7,728
209
8,205
7,937
547
520
Provincial Auditor (PA01)

Provides for the audits of the administration of programs and activities of government ministries,
health and education institutions, commissions, boards and Crown corporations and for reporting
the results of all audits annually to the Legislative Assembly and the public. It also provides
assistance to the Standing Committees on Public Accounts and Crown and Central Agencies in
their review of the Provincial Auditor's Report, the Public Accounts and other reports.
Allocations
Provincial Auditor Operations....................................................................................................
Provincial Auditor's Salary (Statutory)........................................................................................
Salaries..................................................................................
2014-15
5,579
2,626
2013-14
5,316
2,621
Unforeseen Expenses (PA02)

Provides for unforeseen expenses pursuant to Section 10.1 of The Provincial Auditor Act.
Salaries..................................................................................
Estimates
138 Government
2014-15
547
2013-14
520

Fund Transfers
Growth and Financial Security Fund
Estimates 139
Government

Estimated
2014-15
Forecast
2013-14
Estimated
2013-14
Beginning of Year.....................................................................................
381,269
516,269
Transfer from General Revenue Fund........................................................
52,700
T
f ((to)) G
F d
Transfer
Generall R
Revenue Fund..........................................................
End of Year.............................................................................................
433 969
433,969
381 269
381,269
516 269
516,269
Beginning of Year.....................................................................................
150,000
150,000
150,000 1
Transfer from General Revenue Fund

Fund........................................................
32 386
32,386
Transfer (to) General Revenue Fund..........................................................
End of Year.............................................................................................
150,000
150,000
182,386
583,969
531,269
698,655
Growth and Financial Security Fund - Security

516,269 1
-
(135,000)
Growth and Financial Security Fund - Growth
Growth and Financial Security Fund, End of Year
Transfer from the General Revenue Fund (GRF) is 50 per cent of the GRF's pre-transfer surplus in accordance with Section 18(1) of The Growth and
Financial Securityy Act . Transfer to the GRF is p
pursuant to Section 20 of the Act.
1
Balance at March 31, 2013, as reported in the 2012-13 Public Accounts.
Estimates
140 Government

Vote 82
The Growth and Financial Security Fund is created by Legislation to assist the Government in achieving its long-term objectives by
providing for financial security from year to year.

Growth and Financial Security Transfer.....................................................................................
Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
52,700
32,386
52,700
32,386
Estimates 141
Government

Vote 82 - Continued
Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
52,700
32,386
Growth and Financial Security Transfer (GF01)

Provides for the transfer of funds from the General Revenue Fund pursuant to Section 18(1) of
The Growth and Financial Security Act. The Act requires 50 per cent of the General Revenue
Funds pre-transfer surplus to be transferred to the Growth and Financial Security Fund.
Transfer from the General Revenue Fund..................................

Estimates
142 Government
2014-15
2013-14
52,700
32,386

Non-Budgetary Appropriation
Estimates 143
Government
Estimates
144 Government
Estimates 145
Government
135,026
125,000
5,177,994
995,400
48,700
1,140,283
7,622,403
Municipal Financing Corporation of Saskatchewan.............................................................

Saskatchewan Gaming Corporation...................................................................................
Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority.....................................................................
Saskatchewan Power Corporation.....................................................................................
Saskatchewan Telecommunications Holding Corporation...................................................
Saskatchewan Water Corporation.....................................................................................
SaskEnergy Incorporated.................................................................................................
Government Business Enterprise Specific Debt..................................................................
255,086
Budgeted change per the 2013-14 Estimates adjusted to reflect the March 31, 2013, balance as reported in the 2012-13 Public Accounts.
Guaranteed Debt
Public Debt
12,681,240
456,980
Crown Corporation General Debt......................................................................................
Government Business Enterprise Specific Debt
129,489
52,004
36,684
100,000
18,803
120,000
4,601,857
Estimated
Gross Debt
2015
Information Services Corporation of Saskatchewan...........................................................

Municipal Financing Corporation of Saskatchewan.............................................................
Saskatchewan Housing Corporation..................................................................................
Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority.....................................................................
Saskatchewan Opportunities Corporation..........................................................................
Saskatchewan Power Corporation.....................................................................................
Saskatchewan Telecommunications Holding Corporation...................................................
Saskatchewan Water Corporation.....................................................................................
SaskEnergy Incorporated.................................................................................................
Crown Corporation General Debt
Government General Debt
as at March 31
Schedule of Debt
(1,520,344)
(674,463)
(3,222)
(455,515)
(114,638)
(15,711)
(85,377)
(48,841)
(1,016)
(29,868)
(2,266)
(7,144)
(8,547)
(797,040)
Estimated
Sinking Funds
2015
255,086
11,160,896
6,947,940
131,804
125,000
4,722,479
880,762
32,989
1,054,906
408,139
128,473
22,136
34,418
92,856
18,803
111,453
3,804,817
Estimated
Debt
2015
209,331
10,384,031
6,161,815
132,431
6,000
125,000
4,094,322
759,596
23,865
1,020,601
417,399
129,489
23,588
34,851
94,065
22,503
112,903
3,804,817
Forecast
Debt
2014
179,869
9,947,312
5,429,986
242,639
6,000
125,000
3,743,416
608,423
43,273
661,235
712,509
9,935
15,289
23,887
64
34,873
94,134
114,300
17,988
402,039
3,804,817
Estimated
Debt
20141
Schedule of Guaranteed Debt

as at March 31
Estimated
2015
Forecast
2014
Estimated
20141
The Crown Corporations Act, 1993

Federal Immigrant Investor Loans...............................................
230,080
187,320
156,095
Guaranteed Debt for Crown Corporations
230,080
187,320
156,095
The Farm Financial Stability Act

Breeder Associations Loan Guarantees.........................................
Feeder Associations Loan Guarantees..........................................
Feedlot Construction Loan Guarantees.........................................
Individual Feedlot Loan Guarantees.............................................
The Student Assistance and Student Aid Fund Act..............................
14,000
9,000
2,000
6
12,000
8,000
2,000
11
12,990
9,533
614
626
11
Other Guaranteed Debt
25,006
22,011
23,774
255,086
209,331
179,869
Guaranteed Debt for Crown Corporations
Other Guaranteed Debt
Guaranteed Debt
1
Budgeted change per the 2013-14 Estimates adjusted to reflect the March 31, 2013, balance as reported in the 2012-13 Public Accounts.
Estimates
146 Government
Schedule of Borrowing Requirements

Estimated
2014-15
Forecast
2013-14
Estimated
2013-14
Municipal Financing Corporation of Saskatchewan.......................................

Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority...............................................
Saskatchewan Power Corporation..............................................................
Saskatchewan Telecommunications Holding Corporation.............................
Saskatchewan Water Corporation..............................................................
SaskEnergy Incorporated..........................................................................
53,300
676,700
133,500
10,000
88,900
124,000
125,000
949,700
150,000
6,300
250,000
120,000
125,000
595,500
123,100
18,785
144,095
Borrowing for Crown Corporations.............................................................
962,400
1,605,000
1,126,480
Borrowing for Government...............................................................
550,000
468,382
468,382
1,512,400
2,073,382
1,594,862
Borrowing for Crown Corporations
Borrowing Requirements
Estimates 147
Government

Estimated
2014-15
Forecast
2013-14
Estimated
2013-14
53,274
6,000
3,700
50,000
9,935
9,800
125,064
97,147
31,700
5,000
84,800
9,800
125,000
97,147
42,700
5,000
50,000
112,974
363,446
329,647
Advanced Education...................................................................................
Agriculture.................................................................................................
Economy....................................................................................................
Highways and Infrastructure.......................................................................
Other Receipts...........................................................................................
51,000
471
4,200
259
29
50,500
1,000
6,150
259
28
51,000
800
4,760
263
28
Other - Loan Repayments
55,959
57,937
56,851
168,933
421,383
386,498
Sinking Fund Contributions from Crown Corporations...................................

Redemption of Sinking Funds......................................................................
57,064
353,678
50,238
283,205
47,988
287,172
Investment Receipts
410,742
333,443
335,160
Receipts
579,675
754,826
721,658
Receipts
Crown Corporations - Loan Repayments
Information Services Corporation of Saskatchewan......................................
Municipal Financing Corporation of Saskatchewan........................................
Saskatchewan Gaming Corporation.............................................................
Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority................................................
Saskatchewan Power Corporation...............................................................
Saskatchewan Telecommunications Holding Corporation..............................
Saskatchewan Water Corporation................................................................
SaskEnergy Incorporated............................................................................
Crown Corporations - Loan Repayments
Other - Loan Repayments
Loan Repayments
Investment Receipts
Estimates
148 Government

Estimated
2014-15
Forecast
2013-14
Estimated
2013-14
Municipal Financing Corporation of Saskatchewan........................................

Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority................................................
Saskatchewan Power Corporation...............................................................
Saskatchewan Telecommunications Holding Corporation..............................
Saskatchewan Water Corporation................................................................
SaskEnergy Incorporated............................................................................
53,300
676,700
133,500
10,000
88,900
124,000
125,000
949,700
150,000
6,300
250,000
120,000
125,000
595,500
123,100
18,785
144,095
Crown Corporations - Loans
962,400
1,605,000
1,126,480
Advanced Education...................................................................................
Economy....................................................................................................
54,000
4,500
53,000
4,250
56,000
4,825
Other - Loans
58,500
57,250
60,825
1,020,900
1,662,250
1,187,305
Contributions to Sinking Funds....................................................................

Sinking Fund Redemptions of Crown Corporations.......................................
101,192
6,578
98,252
37,469
96,002
39,971
Investments
107,770
135,721
135,973
1,128,670
1,797,971
1,323,278
Disbursements
Crown Corporations - Loans
Other - Loans
Loans
Investments
Disbursements
Estimates 149
Government
Lending and Investing Activities

Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
54,000
56,000
4,500
4,825
53,300
120,000
125,000
676,700
595,500
Advanced Education (Vote 169)

Loans to Student Aid Fund (AE01) - To Be Voted
Economy (Vote 174)

Loans under The Economic and Co-operative Development Act (EC01) - To Be Voted
Municipal Financing Corporation of Saskatchewan (Vote 151)

Loans (MF01) - Statutory
Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (Vote 142)

Loans (GA01) - Statutory
Saskatchewan Power Corporation (Vote 152)

Loans (PW01) - Statutory
Estimates
150 Government
Lending and Investing Activities - Continued

Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
133,500
123,100
10,000
18,785
88,900
144,095
Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
Livestock Services Revolving Fund - Agriculture.....................................................................

Pastures Revolving Fund - Agriculture....................................................................................
Public Employees' Benefits Agency Revolving Fund - Finance..................................................
Correctional Facilities Industries Revolving Fund - Justice.......................................................
Queen's Printer Revolving Fund - Justice...............................................................................
Commercial Revolving Fund - Parks, Culture and Sport...........................................................
Total Change in Advances - Statutory
Saskatchewan Telecommunications Holding

Corporation (Vote 153)
Loans (ST01) - Statutory
Saskatchewan Water Corporation (Vote 140)

Loans (SW01) - Statutory
SaskEnergy Incorporated (Vote 150)

Loans (SE01) - Statutory
Change in Advances to Revolving Funds (Vote 195)

Estimates 151
Government
Debt Redemption, Sinking Fund

and Interest Payments
Estimated
2014-15
Estimated
2013-14
950,946
957,216
44,128
48,014
Debt Redemption (Vote 175)

Provides for payments associated with the Province's debt incurred for Government and Crown
corporation purposes. Debt redemption payments associated with debt incurred for Crown
corporation purposes are reimbursed by the respective Crown corporation.
2014-15
2013-14
Government General Debt.....................................................
837,972
627,569
Crown Corporation General Debt............................................
3,700
222,700
Government Business Enterprise Specific Debt.........................
109,274
106,947
Amounts in this vote are "Statutory".
Sinking Fund Payments - Government Share (Vote 176)

Provides payments to provincial sinking funds associated with certain debt incurred for Government
and Crown corporation purposes. Sinking fund payments associated with debt incurred
for Crown corporations are reimbursed by the respective Crown corporation.
Sinking Fund Payments..........................................................
2014-15
2013-14
101,192
96,002
4,087
1,274
52,977
46,714
Less: Reimbursement from Crown corporations with

respect to Crown Corporation General Debt....................
Less: Reimbursement from Crown corporations with
respect to Government Business Enterprise
Specific Debt...............................................................
Interest on Gross Debt - Crown Enterprise Share (Vote 177)

Provides for interest costs on the Province's debt borrowed specifically on behalf of government
business enterprises and the reimbursement of those interest costs by the respective Crown
corporation.
2014-15
2013-14
Interest on Gross Debt - Crown Enterprise Share.....................
301,612
270,107
Less: Reimbursement from Crown Enterprises.........................
301,612
270,107
Estimates
152 Government
Supplementary Information
Estimates 153
Government
Estimates
154 Government

Estimated
2014-15
Restated
Estimated
2013-14
FTE Net
Change
Government Ministries
Advanced Education................................................................................
Agriculture.............................................................................................
Central Services......................................................................................
Economy................................................................................................
Education...............................................................................................
Environment...........................................................................................
Executive Council....................................................................................
Finance..................................................................................................
Government Relations.............................................................................
Health....................................................................................................
Highways and Infrastructure....................................................................
Justice...................................................................................................
Labour Relations and Workplace Safety.....................................................
Parks, Culture and Sport..........................................................................
Public Service Commission.......................................................................
Social Services........................................................................................
1
2013-14 Unallocated Reduction................................................................
2
2014-15 Unallocated Reduction................................................................
FTEs for Government Ministries
143.9
392.4
845.9
576.9
299.0
868.4
125.7
325.4
241.1
496.9
1,330.0
2,812.6
151.1
359.7
295.1
1,733.0
(51.5)
10,945.6
The reduction of 109.7 FTEs was allocated to ministries during 2013-14 under the Government's Workforce Adjustment Strategy.
A reduction of 51.5 FTEs will be allocated during 2014-15 to ministries.
143.9
404.9
845.9
575.9
299.0
871.8
127.7
319.4
223.1
506.9
1,372.8
2,813.1
149.1
359.7
294.1
1,748.0
(109.7)
10,945.6
(12.5)
1.0
(3.4)
(2.0)
6.0
18.0
(10.0)
(42.8)
(0.5)
2.0
1.0
(15.0)
109.7
(51.5)
0.0
Estimates 155
Government
Estimates
156 Government
FTEs for Government Ministries
Advanced Education................................................................
Agriculture
Agriculture.............................................................................
Central Services......................................................................
Economy................................................................................
Education
Education...............................................................................
Environment...........................................................................
Executive Council....................................................................
Finance..................................................................................
Finance
Government Relations.............................................................
Health....................................................................................
Hi h
d Infrastructure...................................................
I f t t
Highways
and
Justice...................................................................................
Labour Relations and Workplace Safety....................................
Parks,
Culture
and
P k C
l
d Sport.........................................................
S
Public Service Commission.......................................................
Social Services........................................................................
Unallocated Reduction 2013-14...............................................
Unallocated Reduction 2014-15
2014 15...............................................
Government Ministries
FTE Staff
St ff Complement
C
l
t - Detail
D t il
10,945.6
0.0
(12 5)
(12.5)
(3.4)
(1.0)
(10.0)
(42 8)
(42.8)
((25.0))
(15.0)
109.7
-
404 9
404.9
845.9
575.9
299 0
299.0
871.8
127.7
319.4
319 4
223.1
506.9
1 372 8
1,372.8
,
2,813.1
149.1
359.7
3 9
294.1
1,748.0
(109.7)
-
Assignment
of 2013-14
Unallocated
R d ti
Reduction
143.9
Restated
Estimated
2013 14
2013-14
10,945.6
392 4
392.4
845.9
575.9
299 0
299.0
868.4
126.7
319.4
319 4
223.1
496.9
1 330 0
1,330.0
,
2,788.1
149.1
359.7
3 9
294.1
1,733.0
-
143.9
Reallocated
Estimated
2013 14
2013-14
1.0
(1.0)
6.0
60
18.0
24.5
2.0
1.0
(51.5)
(51 5)
Change
2014 15
2014-15
10,945.6
392 4
392.4
845.9
576.9
299 0
299.0
868.4
125.7
325.4
325 4
241.1
496.9
1 330 0
1,330.0
,
2,812.6
151.1
359.7
3 9
295.1
1,733.0
(51.5)
(51 5)
143.9
Estimated
2014 15
2014-15
Restatement Schedule
2013-14 Appropriation and FTE Restatement
Restatement - Appropriation
Each year there may be some form of government reorganization. These reorganizations may include:
creation of new ministries or disestablishment of existing ministries;
transfer of a program or function from one ministry to another; and,
transfer of some program area or function (subvote or allocation) from one area of a ministry to another area.
To improve comparability, a restatement of the prior year's Estimate is presented. A restatement ensures that the prior year's funding
associated with an activity or program is placed in the same ministry or subvote that will be performing that function in the current year.
The "Restatement Schedule" indicates the functions that were transferred into or out of a particular subvote to arrive at the 2013-14
"Restated Estimate" for the subvote as it appears in the 2014-15 Estimates.
Occasionally, ministries may transfer functions within a subvote from one allocation to another. In these instances, the affected allocations
are restated and, if significant, an explanatory note is provided within the restatement schedule.
Restatement - FTE
Changes to The Financial Administration Act, 1993 allow ministries to provide services to other ministries on a cost-recovery
basis. When responsibility to provide a service is transferred, staff utilization (FTEs) required to provide the service is shown in the
ministry providing the service. The restatement of FTEs for this purpose is shown in the restatement schedule by ministry. No appropriation
transfer is required because the ministry receiving the service will continue to be responsible for the cost of the service.
Estimates 157
Government
Appropriation
FTE
The subvotes in various Votes previously named "Amortization of Capital Assets" are renamed to
"Non-Appropriated Expense Adjustment" in 2014-15 to better reflect the nature of the associated expenses.
Executive Branch of Government

Advanced Education
Vote 37
Central Management and Services (AE01)

2013-14 Main Estimate......................................................................................................................................
Transferred to: Executive Council (Vote 10)
Communications Office (EX03)...................................................................................................................
13,826
(57)
71.0
-
2013-14 Restated Estimate
13,769
71.0
2013-14 Main Estimate......................................................................................................................................
695,634
28.5
Transferred from: Education (Vote 5)

K-12 Education (ED03) - Achievement and Operational Support....................................................................
955
Post-Secondary Education (AE02)

-
Transfer of responsibility for funding French language activities in the post-secondary sector.
696,589
28.5
2013-14 Main Estimate......................................................................................................................................
47
60.5
Transferred from:
Public Service Commission (CS12) - Corporate Human Resources and Employee Relations.............................
850
(850)
47
60.5
2013-14 Main Estimate......................................................................................................................................
12,351
157.9
Central Services
Vote 13
Reallocation of support functions.

Transferred to: Public Service Commission (Vote 33)
Central Management and Services (PS01) - Central Services.........................................................................
Transportation and Other Services (CS05)

Transferred to: Education (Vote 5)
Central Management and Services (ED01) - Central Services........................................................................
Central Management and Services (PS01) - Executive Management..............................................................
Estimates
158 Government
(3,028)
(5.0)
(131)
(1.0)
9,192
151.9
Appropriation
FTE
Public Service Commission (CS12)

2013-14 Main Estimate......................................................................................................................................
Transferred to:
Central Management and Services (CS01) - Allocated to Services Subvotes...................................................
Central Management and Services (PS01)
- Executive Management...........................................................................................................................
- Central Services......................................................................................................................................
- Accommodation Services.........................................................................................................................
Employee Service Centre (PS06)................................................................................................................
Corporate Human Resources and Employee Relations (PS04).......................................................................
Human Resource Client Services and Support (PS03)...................................................................................
34,083
(850)
(306)
(820)
(3,106)
(11,020)
(3,298)
(14,683)
293.1
-
(2.2)
(106.8)
(25.2)
(158.9)
2013-14 Main Estimate......................................................................................................................................
1,920

Non-Appropriated Expense Adjustment
- Amortization - Land, Buildings and Improvements.....................................................................................
- Amortization - Office and Information Technology.....................................................................................
(220)
(1,280)
420
2013-14 Main Estimate......................................................................................................................................
36,565
Economy
Vote 23
Central Management and Services (EC01)

Transferred to:
Performance and Strategic Initiatives (EC20)...............................................................................................
(161)
56.0
(1.0)
36,404
55.0
12,157
84.0
Mineral, Land and Resource Policy (EC06)

Within this subvote a portion ($901K) of the allocation "Energy Sector Initiatives" is amalgamated into
the allocation "Operational Support" in 2014-15.
2013-14 Main Estimate......................................................................................................................................
Transferred to: Environment (Vote 26)
Environmental Support (EN14) - Data Management.....................................................................................
(90)
(1.0)
12,067
83.0
2013-14 Main Estimate......................................................................................................................................
23,992
53.0
Revenue and Planning (EC04)

This subvote is shown as "Revenue and Corporate Services" in 2014-15.
Transferred to:
(90)
23,902
(1.0)
52.0
Estimates 159
Government
Appropriation
FTE
Economic Development (EC12)

2013-14 Main Estimate......................................................................................................................................
13,759
58.0

Cabinet Secretariat (EX05).........................................................................................................................
(105)
(2.0)
Transferred to:
(874)
(8.0)
12,780
48.0
2013-14 Main Estimate......................................................................................................................................
168,452
223.0
Labour Market Development (EC13)

Transferred to: Social Services (Vote 36)
Income Assistance and Disability Services (SS03) - Disabilities Community-Based Organizations.....................
(1,088)
167,364
2013-14 Main Estimate......................................................................................................................................
Transferred from:
Central Management and Services (EC01) - Executive Management..............................................................
Revenue and Planning (EC04) - Operational Support....................................................................................
Economic Development (EC12) - Operational Support..................................................................................
161
90
874
1.0
1.0
8.0
1,125
10.0
2013-14 Main Estimate......................................................................................................................................
15,664
68.6
223.0
New Subvote (EC20)

Performance and Strategic Initiatives
-
Centralization of performance management and strategic planning services.
Education
Vote 5
Central Management and Services (ED01)

Transferred from: Central Services (Vote 13)
Transportation and Other Services (CS05) - Corporate Projects Group...........................................................
(114)
3,028
5.0
18,578
73.6
2013-14 Main Estimate......................................................................................................................................
1,324,137
133.4
Transfer of responsibility for leadership for government-wide projects and the Lean initiative.
K-12 Education (ED03)

Transferred to: Advanced Education (Vote 37)
Post-Secondary Education (AE02) - Universities, Federated and Affiliated Colleges.........................................
Estimates
160 Government
(955)
1,323,182
133.4
Appropriation
FTE
Environment
Vote 26
Environmental Support (EN14)

2013-14 Main Estimate......................................................................................................................................
2,927
34.0
Transferred from: Economy (Vote 23)

Mineral, Land and Resource Policy (EC06) - Forestry Development...............................................................
90
1.0
3,017
35.0
2013-14 Main Estimate......................................................................................................................................
538
5.0

Economic Development (EC12) - Operational Support..................................................................................
105
2.0
643
7.0
2013-14 Main Estimate......................................................................................................................................
3,175
20.0
Transferred from: Advanced Education (Vote 37)

Central Management and Services (AE01) - Central Services........................................................................
57
Transferred from: Education (Vote 5)

Central Management and Services (ED01) - Central Services........................................................................
114
Transferred from: Parks, Culture and Sport (Vote 27)

Central Management and Services (PC01) - Central Services........................................................................
57
Transfer of responsibility to establish enterprise geomatics.
Executive Council
Vote 10
Cabinet Secretariat (EX05)
Transfer of responsibility for the monitoring and tracking of regulatory modernization activities across
government.
Communications Office (EX03)
Transfer of responsibility for Government of Saskatchewan website delivery.

3,403
20.0
2013-14 Main Estimate......................................................................................................................................
901
8.2
Transferred to: Parks, Culture and Sport (Vote 27)

Culture (PC03) - Support for Provincial Arts and Cultural Organizations.........................................................
(100)
801
8.2
Francophone Affairs (EX11)
Estimates 161
Government
Appropriation
FTE
Health
Vote 32
Provincial Health Services (HE04)

Within this subvote, the allocation "Vital Statistics - eHealth Saskatchewan" is amalgamated into the allocation
"eHealth Saskatchewan" in 2014-15.

Vote 16
Operation of Transportation System (HI10)

2013-14 Main Estimate......................................................................................................................................
86,144
233.0
Within this subvote the allocation "Transport Compliance" is shown as "Commercial Vehicle Enforcement"
in 2014-15.
Transferred to:
Preservation of Transportation System (HI04) - Regional Services................................................................
(390)
85,754
233.0
2013-14 Main Estimate......................................................................................................................................
141,692
968.6
Transferred from:
Operation of Transportation System (HI10) - Operational Services................................................................
390
Preservation of Transportation System (HI04)

-
Transfer of administrative functions.

142,082
968.6
2013-14 Main Estimate......................................................................................................................................
13,280
35.2
Transferred from:
Custody, Supervision and Rehabilitation Services (JU06) - Custody Services..................................................
711
8.0
13,991
43.2
Justice
Vote 3
Courts and Civil Justice (JU03)

Within this subvote a portion ($1,120K) of the allocation "Court Services" is segregated and shown as the
allocation "Salaries - Justices of the Peace (Statutory)" in 2014-15.
Legal and Policy Services (JU04)

Within this subvote, the allocation "Office of Public Registry Administration" is amalgamated into the allocation
"Public Law" in 2014-15.
Community Safety Outcomes (JU13)
Consolidation of Security Intelligence and Investigative outcomes.

Estimates
162 Government
Appropriation
FTE
Custody, Supervision and Rehabilitation Services (JU06)

2013-14 Main Estimate......................................................................................................................................
Transferred to:
Community Safety Outcomes (JU13)...........................................................................................................
157,023
(711)
1,904.5
(8.0)
156,312
1,896.5
2013-14 Main Estimate......................................................................................................................................
11,270
27.0

Vote 27
Central Management and Services (PC01)

(57)
11,213
27.0
2013-14 Main Estimate......................................................................................................................................
34,604
6.0
Transferred from: Executive Council (Vote 10)

Francophone Affairs (EX11).......................................................................................................................
100
Culture (PC03)
-
Transfer of responsibility for the Francophone Community Infrastructure Fund.

34,704
2013-14 Main Estimate......................................................................................................................................
6.0
Capital Commission Operations (PC17)

This subvote is shown as "Provincial Capital Commission" in 2014-15.

Vote 33
The Public Service Commission was established in 2013 by OC 431/2013.
New Subvote (PS01)

Central Management and Services

- Executive Management...........................................................................................................................
- Central Services......................................................................................................................................
Transportation and Other Services (CS05) - Corporate Projects Group...........................................................
- Employee Service Centre.........................................................................................................................
- Corporate Human Resources and Employee Relations................................................................................
- Human Resource Client Services and Support...........................................................................................
20
830
131
1.0
330
3,668
234
2.2
5,213
3.2
Transfer of central management functions and responsibility for Public Service Renewal.
Estimates 163
Government
Appropriation
FTE
New Subvote (PS06)

Employee Service Centre
2013-14 Main Estimate......................................................................................................................................

- Employee Service Centre.........................................................................................................................
- Corporate Human Resources and Employee Relations................................................................................
- Human Resource Client Services and Support...........................................................................................
11,020
-
95.8
6.2
4.8
11,020
106.8
2013-14 Main Estimate......................................................................................................................................

Public Service Commission (CS12) - Corporate Human Resources and Employee Relations.............................
3,298
25.2
3,298
25.2
2013-14 Main Estimate......................................................................................................................................

Public Service Commission (CS12) - Human Resource Client Services and Support.........................................
14,683
158.9
14,683
158.9
2013-14 Main Estimate......................................................................................................................................

- Amortization - Land, Buildings and Improvements.....................................................................................
- Amortization - Office and Information Technology.....................................................................................
220
1,280
Transfer of human resource management functions.
New Subvote (PS04)

Corporate Human Resources and Employee Relations
New Subvote (PS03)

Human Resource Client Services and Support
New Subvote
Transfer of amortization.
Estimates
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1,500
Appropriation
FTE
Social Services
Vote 36
Income Assistance and Disability Services (SS03)

Within this subvote the allocation "Saskatchewan Child Benefit" is amalgamated into the allocation
"Saskatchewan Assistance Program" in 2014-15.
2013-14 Main Estimate......................................................................................................................................
607,087

Labour Market Development (EC13) - Employability Assistance for People with Disabilities............................
1,088
740.9
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Transfer of day program services for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

608,175
740.9
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Government
Estimates
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Government Organizations
The following list provides descriptions of the government organizations and bodies that are specifically identified in the Estimates
or have significant financial transactions with the GRF. These organizations are categorized into Crown Organizations, Revolving
Funds/Funds, and Statutory Boards and Commissions.
Crown Organizations
These organizations are a separate body corporate and agent of the Crown. They have been created by statute or Order in Council
pursuant to The Crown Corporations Act, 1993.
Agricultural Credit Corporation of Saskatchewan (ACS)

ACS was established pursuant to the provisions of The Agricultural Credit Corporation of Saskatchewan Act which came into force
on January 1, 1984. ACS manages the wind down of its agricultural loan portfolio.
Boards of Education / School Boards
Twenty-eight Boards of Education, including the Conseil des coles fransaskoises, operate under the authority of The Education Act,
1995. The Boards and the Conseil work with the Ministry of Education to strengthen the performance and accountability of the
school system. The Boards and the Conseil are responsible for delivering the educational program including curriculum and
instruction, and programs for children and youth. The Boards and the Conseil are required to comply with provincial statutes,
regulations and policies and, as elected bodies, are accountable to their local electors. The Boards and the Conseil receive
operating and capital grants from the provincial government. The Boards also receive property taxes in their jurisdiction.
Creative Saskatchewan
Creative Saskatchewan was established on July 2, 2013, pursuant to The Creative Saskatchewan Act, legislation that was passed
during the spring 2013 sitting of the Legislative Assembly. Creative Saskatchewan will assist in the promotion and marketing of and
investment in Saskatchewans creative industry and its respective products, including support for film and screen-based producers.
eHealth Saskatchewan
eHealth Saskatchewan was established by Order in Council pursuant to the provisions of The Crown Corporations Act, 1993.
eHealth Saskatchewans mandate is to procure, implement, own, operate, and manage the Saskatchewan Electronic Health Record
(EHR) and, where appropriate, other health information systems including the associated provincial components and infrastructure
to facilitate improved health provider and patient access to and use of electronic health information. eHealth Saskatchewan also
establishes the provincial health information and technology standards necessary to access the Saskatchewan EHR and the
associated provincial components and infrastructure. In 2013-14, Vital Statistics transferred from Information Services Corporation
to eHealth Saskatchewan. The Vital Statistics Registry registers all births, marriages, deaths, stillbirths and changes of name that
occur in Saskatchewan. The certificates issued by the Vital Statistics Registry are legal proof of these vital events and provide
statistical information to various agencies and the general public. In 2013-14, Health Registration transferred from the Ministry of
Health to eHealth Saskatchewan. Health Registration registers new residents of the province for provincial health coverage and
maintains the registry of all residents who are eligible for benefits. Health Registration also issues health services cards to
individuals once they are approved for Saskatchewan basic health coverage.
Health Quality Council (HQC)

HQC was established by The Health Quality Council Act in 2002. It is an independent agency that measures and reports on quality
of care in Saskatchewan, promotes improvement, and engages its health system partners in building a better health system. In
2013, as part of the health systems implementation of Lean methodology, it assumed the operations of the Provincial Kaizen
Promotion Office to promote and accelerate continuous improvement throughout Saskatchewans health care system.
Innovation Saskatchewan (IS)
IS was established in 2009 pursuant to The Innovation Saskatchewan Act. IS is the central agency of the Government of
Saskatchewan with responsibility for implementing Saskatchewans innovation priorities. IS coordinates the strategic direction of
the governments research and development, and science and technology expenditures; provides advice on science and technology
policy; coordinates the establishment and maintenance of science, research and development infrastructure; and provides advice
and recommendations on research, development, demonstration, and the commercialization of new technologies and innovative
processes in Saskatchewan.
Physician Recruitment Agency of Saskatchewan (PRAS)
PRAS was established by Order in Council pursuant to the provisions of The Crown Corporations Act, 1993. The role of PRAS is to
advise on, plan, develop, implement, operate and manage a recruitment agency for health professionals seeking to practice in
Saskatchewan. PRAS works in partnership with students, medical trainees, physicians, health professionals, international medical
graduates, communities, health facilities and other partners to help find the right health professional for the right community.
Estimates 167
Government
Regional Colleges
Seven regional colleges, operating under the authority of The Regional Colleges Act, provide educational services and programs in
about 40 locations throughout the province. Through partnerships with universities and technical institutes such as the
Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology (SIAST), regional colleges deliver credit programs in response to the
needs of rural and northern Saskatchewan. Regional colleges also offer literacy and basic education, industry credit and non-credit
programs based on local needs, and a broad array of counselling and assessment services geared to assisting individuals with
career planning.
Regional Health Authorities

The Regional Health Services Act was proclaimed on August 1, 2002. Health services in Saskatchewan are delivered by 12 regional
health authorities. Major services include:

hospitals, health centres and primary health care teams;
emergency response services including first responders and ambulance services;
supportive care such as long-term care, day programs, respite, palliative care and programs for patients with multiple
disabilities;
population health services including public health nursing, public health inspections, communicable disease control,
epidemiology and vaccinations; and
community health services such as mental health and addictions services, rehabilitation services, home care, and programming
for individuals with autism and cognitive disabilities.
Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC)

SATCC operates under the authority of The Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Act, 1999. SATCC is an industry-led government
agency with a mandate to govern and manage the apprenticeship and trade certification system in Saskatchewan. There are over
9,000 registered apprentices working and learning on the job in 47 trades and 23 sub-trades. In excess of 5,000 of those
apprentices also attend classroom-based technical training each year.
Saskatchewan Cancer Agency (SCA)

SCA was established pursuant to The Cancer Foundation Act, which was superseded by The Cancer Agency Act on January 2, 2007.
SCA is responsible for the planning, organization, and delivery and evaluation of cancer care services throughout Saskatchewan in
collaboration with regional health authorities and health care organizations. SCA operates prevention and early detection programs;
provides safe, quality cancer treatment and supportive care programs; and conducts innovative research.
Saskatchewan Centre of the Arts (Conexus Arts Centre)
The Conexus Arts Centre was continued as a corporation pursuant to The Saskatchewan Centre of the Arts Act, 2000 and is an
agent of the Crown. The Conexus Arts Centre is southern Saskatchewans premier facility for large-scale theatrical production and
acoustic performance. The Conexus Arts Centre is home to the Regina Symphony Orchestra (RSO) and annually hosts a range of
local and national music and theatre events. The Conexus Arts Centre also offers convention facilities and catering services.
Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC)

SCIC operates under the authority of The Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation Act and The Farm Financial Stability Act. SCIC
administers insurance programs that protect producers from production failures due to natural hazards. SCIC also delivers the
Wildlife Damage Compensation Program and Livestock Predation Prevention Program, as well as the AgriStability Program.
Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SHRF)

SHRF was created on January 31, 2003, under The Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation Act. SHRF is responsible for
organizing, managing and allocating most provincial health research funding in Saskatchewan, and for ensuring that supported
research fits with the province's health research priorities and leads to benefits for the health system in Saskatchewan. SHRF is the
lead agency on implementation of the provincial Health Research Strategy.
Saskatchewan Heritage Foundation (SHF)

Through its community partnership programs, the SHF strategically invests in projects that help preserve and promote
Saskatchewans collective heritage. SHFs board of directors also reviews and advises the Minister of Parks, Culture and Sport on
applications for provincial heritage properties and the naming of geographic features.
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Saskatchewan Housing Corporation (SHC)

SHC operates under the authority of The Saskatchewan Housing Corporation Act. SHC is accountable for developing, designing,
and implementing housing programs and services for families, seniors and others. While recognizing the marketplace as the
primary vehicle for the provision of housing, SHC promotes independence and self-sufficiency by providing housing and housing
services to people who could not otherwise afford or access adequate, safe, and secure shelter. SHC manages the financial
contributions from the provincial, federal, and municipal levels of government and plays a lead role in the development of housing
policies on behalf of the Government of Saskatchewan.
Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology (SIAST)

SIAST operates under the authority of The Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology Act. SIAST provides
post-secondary technical education and skills training, to help meet the needs of students and employers, through distance
education and campuses in Regina, Saskatoon, Moose Jaw and Prince Albert. Through program and course registrations, SIAST
serves 26,000 distinct students with programming that touches every sector of the economy.
Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC)
SRC was established in 1947 and operates under the authority of The Research Council Act. The Council undertakes matters
pertaining to research, development, design, consultation, innovation, and commercialization of science for the improvement of the
province. SRC creates wealth through the responsible application of science and technology to assist Saskatchewan industry to be
globally competitive.
Saskatchewan Student Aid Fund
The Saskatchewan Student Aid Fund operates under the authority of The Student Assistance and Student Aid Fund Act, 1985. The
primary purpose of the Fund is to support the Saskatchewan Student Loan Program that provides repayable and non-repayable
financial assistance to qualified Saskatchewan residents to pursue post-secondary studies.
SaskBuilds was established by Order in Council on October 17, 2012, under the authority of The Crown Corporations Act, 1993.
SaskBuilds mandate is to drive innovation in infrastructure financing, design and delivery, including the use of public-private
partnerships. SaskBuilds also provides a central focus within the Government of Saskatchewan to coordinate infrastructure planning
and delivery.
Tourism Saskatchewan
Tourism Saskatchewan was established in 1994 pursuant to The Tourism Authority Act, which was superseded by The Tourism
Saskatchewan Act in 2012. Tourism Saskatchewan promotes the province as a tourism destination by providing in-province and
out-of-province marketing of tourism, industry-government marketing programs, visitor services, market research, and tourism
product development including tourism programs with a particular focus on supporting major sporting and cultural events for
Saskatchewan.
Water Security Agency (WSA)

WSA is mandated to integrate all aspects of provincial water management to ensure water supplies support economic growth,
quality of life and environmental well-being. WSA supports protection of drinking water, flood and drought response, and
management of water supplies, water quality and aquatic habitat. WSA also owns and operates provincial dams and water supply
channels.
Western Development Museum (WDM)

WDM was established pursuant to The Western Development Museum Act as one of the keepers of Saskatchewans collective
heritage. WDM shares the provinces unique sense of place with people for their understanding and enjoyment. WDM operates
four exhibition facilities located in Yorkton, Moose Jaw, Saskatoon and North Battleford, as well as the Curatorial Centre in
Saskatoon.
Estimates 169
Government
Revolving Funds/Funds
A revolving fund is established by statute and is used to account for specific government operations which recover all or a portion of
the associated costs from the funds users. The revenue generated by each fund is used to finance operations which, in turn,
generate further revenue.
A fund is created by statute and receives revenue from the GRF or outside sources. These revenues are for fund expenditures.
Unlike revolving fund expenditures, these expenditures do not generate revenues to finance further expenditures.
Commercial Revolving Fund Parks, Culture and Sport

The Commercial Revolving Fund is the financing mechanism used to collect and disburse funds for the operation of the province's
provincial parks, recreation sites and protected areas. Authority to operate the fund is found in The Natural Resources Act. The
fund collects revenues from camping fees, entry gate fees, cottage and commercial lease fees and other miscellaneous revenues for
activities on park lands. Revenue is used to operate the parks.
Correctional Facilities Industries Revolving Fund Justice
The Correctional Facilities Industries Revolving Fund is established under the authority of The Correctional Services Act, 2012. The
fund is operated as a commercial enterprise providing inmates with opportunities to develop practical and marketable work skills.
Revenue generated is retained by the fund and serves to offset the cost of the program.
Fish and Wildlife Development Fund Environment

The Fish and Wildlife Development Fund was established in 1970 for the purposes of preventing the reduction of wildlife habitat and
wildlife population in the agricultural area of the province, and for fish enhancement projects intended to prevent the loss of fish or
fish habitat. The fund is governed by The Natural Resources Act. The fund receives a portion of revenue generated from the sale
of angling, hunting and trapping licenses and is managed by the Ministry of Environment as a special purpose fund.
Livestock Services Revolving Fund Agriculture

The Livestock Services Revolving Fund is governed by The Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Revitalization Act. It was
created to operate the livestock inspection program, provide brand registration and dealer licensing, and collect fees on behalf of
the Horned Cattle Fund. The fund ceased operations in 2013-14.
Pastures Revolving Fund Agriculture

The Pastures Act provides authority to operate the Pastures Revolving Fund. The fund operates the Saskatchewan Pastures
Program. Revenues are derived from fees charged for grazing livestock on provincial community pastures and other related
services. Revenues are used to establish and operate pastures, and provide services related to pasture and livestock management.
Public Employees Benefits Agency Revolving Fund Finance
The Public Employees Benefits Agency Revolving Fund is established under the authority of The Financial Administration Act, 1993.
The fund provides services to public sector pension and benefit plans and to plan members. The costs incurred by the fund are
allocated to and reimbursed primarily by various pension and benefit plans.
Queen's Printer Revolving Fund Justice
The Queen's Printer Revolving Fund is established under the authority of The Queen's Printers Act. The fund publishes and
distributes legislation and other government publications as the official printer and publisher of government information. The fund
charges fees to recover amounts incurred by providing these goods and services.
Victims Fund Justice
The Victims' Fund was established by The Victims of Crime Act, and continues under the authority of The Victims of Crime Act, 1995
(Act). The fund receives all provincial and federal fine surcharges assessed under the Act and under the Criminal Code of Canada.
The Ministry of Justice collects surcharges on behalf of the fund. The Act permits expenditures from the fund to promote and
deliver services and benefits to victims; conduct research and distribute information respecting victims' services, needs and
concerns; and provide for crime prevention and program administration.
Estimates
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Statutory Boards and Commissions

Automobile Injury Appeal Commission
The Automobile Injury Appeal Commission is an independent, quasi-judicial administrative tribunal responsible for hearing no-fault
benefit appeals under the Personal Injury Protection Plan administered by Saskatchewan Government Insurance.
Human Rights Commission
The Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission administers The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code. The Commission mediates,
investigates, settles and, where necessary, litigates human rights complaints. It promotes human rights through research and
education. The Commission also offers equity programs which assist employers and educators to enhance opportunities for
members of historically disadvantaged groups.
Labour Relations Board

The Saskatchewan Labour Relations Board is a quasi-judicial tribunal that exercises the powers and duties conferred to it by various
labour-related legislation. Its powers and duties include the interpretation and application of the legislation governing collective
bargaining, including how and under what conditions a trade union may claim the status of exclusive bargaining agent for a group
of employees; how the employer and union must bargain to reach or renew a collective agreement; what union and employer
conduct is prohibited; and when the parties may have recourse to a strike or lockout. Bill 85, The Saskatchewan Employment Act
was passed in the spring 2013 sitting of the Legislative Assembly and once it is proclaimed the Labour Relations Board will also be
responsible for appeals of Occupational Health and Safety as well as Employment Standards decisions.
Legal Aid Commission

The Legal Aid Act and The Legal Aid Regulations provide the legislative mandate for the Saskatchewan Legal Aid Commission.
Existing since 1974, the commission provides legal services to persons and organizations for criminal and civil matters where those
persons and organizations are financially unable to secure these services from their own resources.
Office of Residential Tenancies

The Office of Residential Tenancies adjudicates disputes between landlords and tenants in residential tenancies with emphasis on:
providing clear and easily accessible information so both landlords and tenants are well informed and understand their
respective rights and responsibilities; and
encouraging landlords and tenants to solve problems directly.
Provincial Mediation Board

The Provincial Mediation Board has a role and responsibility in:
ensuring that persons in arrears of property taxes have a reasonable opportunity to pay their taxes before a municipality
takes title to the property for non-payment;
assisting financial institutions and mortgagors by arranging payment of arrears, and avoiding proceedings in court for
mortgage foreclosure; and
providing relief to tenants facing eviction under The Landlord and Tenant Act (non-residential leases) if additional time will
enable them to avoid serious hardship.
Public Complaints Commission

The Public Complaints Commission is a five-person, independent civilian body that reviews and directs public complaints against
municipal police in Saskatchewan. It oversees the public complaint process, reviews allegations of police misconduct and ensures
both the public and police of a fair and thorough investigation.
Saskatchewan Archives Board
The Saskatchewan Archives Board was established under the authority of The Archives Act, 2004 for the purpose of acquiring and
preserving historical documents relating to the history of the Province of Saskatchewan and providing the documents to the public
for research purposes.
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Saskatchewan Arts Board
The Saskatchewan Arts Board was established pursuant to The Arts Board Act, 1997 to support and facilitate public access to and
participation in the arts; support the Saskatchewan arts community; foster excellence in the arts; encourage quality in creative
expression and management of the arts activity; support and encourage innovation and development in the arts through education,
training, creation, production, presentation, touring and distribution, marketing, collections, appreciation, preservation, research and
study; support and encourage the arts of both Aboriginal peoples and the ethnic communities of Saskatchewan; and promote public
appreciation and understanding of the arts.
Saskatchewan Municipal Board/Board of Revenue Commissioners

The Saskatchewan Municipal Board (SMB) oversees the financial credibility of local authorities (primarily municipalities), including
approving capital debt financing, utility rates and local improvement initiatives. At the provincial level, the SMB hears and
determines appeals on municipal planning and development issues and property tax assessments. It adjudicates matters relating to
municipal boundary alterations, road maintenance and fixed farmland assessment agreements. It also functions as the Board of
Revenue Commissioners to hear and determine appeals on taxes and monies owed to the Crown where statutes permit and to
adjust debts due to the Crown.
Workers Compensation Board (WCB)

WCB operates under the authority of The Workers Compensation Act, 2013. It is a no fault insurance program that protects
workers and employers from the results of work-related injuries. The WCB collects annual premiums from employers and uses
those funds to compensate injured workers for lost income and expenses with the objective of returning them to safe, productive
work as soon as medically possible. Further, the WCB seeks to develop and deliver injury prevention programs and services with
the goal of eliminating workplace injuries.
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Glossary of Terms - Estimates

Allocation
Component of a subvote representing the major
program/function provided by the subvote such as a distinct
client group or method of delivering the program.
Government Business Enterprise (GBE)

Specific Debt Debt specifically borrowed on
behalf of a GBE, where the GBE is obligated to
repay the debt under identical terms and conditions
as those applicable to the GRF.
Public Debt Total debt incurred by the GRF

including government general debt, Crown
corporation general debt and GBE specific debt.
Guaranteed Debt The debt of others that the

government has agreed to repay if the others
default.
Amortization
A rational and systematic manner of allocating the cost of a
capital asset over its estimated useful life. Each year, the
portion of the capital asset consumed in providing service is
charged to expense and reduces the recorded value of the
asset.
Appropriation
An amount the Legislature has authorized to be paid from
the General Revenue Fund (GRF) under an act of the
Legislative Assembly for a particular purpose. This purpose
is outlined in the appropriation act and defined in the
Estimates.
Appropriation Act
A supply bill passed by the Legislative Assembly. An
appropriation act is the legal authorization to spend monies
from the GRF for the purposes and time period identified by
the act and the Estimates.
Capital Assets
Property, infrastructure, equipment, vehicles, computer
systems or other assets that provide a long-term benefit to
the public or the government. Only assets which exceed a
certain dollar value (threshold) are recorded as capital
assets. Assets below the threshold are expensed in the year
of acquisition. The governments capital assets are
sometimes referred to as tangible capital assets.
Debt Servicing
Costs associated with government general debt and Crown
corporation general debt. The costs include interest, foreign
exchange gains and losses, discounts, fees and commissions.
The costs incurred for Crown corporation general debt are
reimbursed by the Crown corporation and recorded as
interest revenue.
Estimates
The document that is prepared and tabled with the
Legislative Assembly pursuant to subsection 12(1) of The
Financial Administration Act, 1993. This document reflects
the Governments detailed financial plan for the GRF and is
traditionally tabled with the Budget.
-
The Government may table additional spending

Estimates while the Budget Estimates, which are
also called Main Estimates, are being reviewed by
the Legislative Assembly. These additional
Estimates are referred to as Further Estimates.
The Government may also table Supplementary

Estimates after the passage of the appropriation
act that supplied funding as specified in the Budget
Estimates.
Capital Investment
Expenditures for capital assets including both capital
transfers to third parties and direct capital acquisitions.
Capital Transfer
A grant provided to a third party such as a school board,
regional health authority, university or municipality to acquire
capital assets.
Debt
Obligations incurred through the issuance of debt
instruments such as promissory notes or debentures. Debt
does not include other liabilities such as accounts payable or
pension obligations.
-
Gross Debt Debt before subtracting sinking

funds.
Government General Debt Debt incurred by

the GRF to fund government expenditures.
Crown Corporation General Debt All debt

incurred by the GRF for Crown corporation purposes
except for debt specifically borrowed on behalf of a
GBE.
Expenditure
The amount of appropriation used during the fiscal period for
government operations and programming, capital
transactions, advances, loans or investments. These include
the purchase of capital assets and the cost to remediate
contaminated sites. Expenditures also include the amounts
required for investments, loans and advances during the
fiscal year.
-
Budgetary expenditures include capital

acquisitions, capital transfers, costs to remediate
contaminated sites, and all operating expenses
except amortization and adjustments to the liability
accrual for contaminated sites.
Non-budgetary expenditures are outlays of GRF

financial assets to provide investments, loans or
advances.
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Expenses
Ministry
An accounting measure of the cost of economic resources

consumed during the fiscal period, including the amortization
of capital assets and the cost to recognize and measure the
liability to remediate contaminated sites. Expenses include
all operating expenses and capital transfers.
An organizational unit of Executive Government created for

the purpose of managing related programs. Smaller
organizational units may be referred to as secretariats or
offices.
Forecast
The amounts of revenue, expense, expenditure, or debt the
government expects to record during the period.
Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

A measurement of hours paid to employees divided by the
standard number of hours a full-time employee would be
paid in a year. The FTE measurement is applied to all forms
of employment.
Only FTEs of organizations within Executive Government are
displayed in the Estimates. FTEs of Crown organizations,
judges or staff of the Legislative Branch of Government are
not displayed in the Estimates.
Operating Expense
An expense type that includes salaries and benefits, goods
and services, operating transfers for public services, transfers
to individuals, amortization, adjustments to the liability
accrual for remediation of contaminated sites and debt
servicing costs.
Pensions and Benefits

The employer share of public sector pension and benefit plan
costs related to salary and compensation paid directly by the
GRF. It also includes pensions and benefits paid by the GRF
for the benefit of Saskatchewan teachers.
Recovery
An expense type that includes accommodation, travel,

supplies, equipment rental, consulting, communication costs
and other expenses such as allowance for bad debts.
The recovery of expenses incurred by a ministry in providing

services to another organization. If the services are provided
to another ministry, it is an internal recovery. If the
ministry is providing services to an organization outside the
GRF on a cost-recovery or commercial basis, the recovery is
an external recovery.
Government Business Enterprises (GBEs)
Salaries
Goods and Services
GBEs are self-sufficient government organizations that have

the financial and operating authority to sell goods and
services to individuals and organizations outside the
government as their principal activity. All other government
organizations are considered government service
organizations. A listing of GBEs can be found in the Public
Accounts.
Government-Delivered Programs
Public services and functions that are performed by the
government, and its employees and agents. It does not
include transfer payments to Crown corporations or third
parties that in turn use the funding to provide public
services.
Investing Activity
The amount of money invested by the GRF during a fiscal
year in items such as sinking funds and Crown corporations.
Lending Activity
The amount of money lent or advanced by the GRF during a
fiscal year to a Crown corporation, public agency or other
entity.
Liabilities
Amounts the GRF owes, including debt, deposits held on
behalf of others, accounts payable and accrued liabilities.
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An expense type that includes salaries and wages paid

directly by the GRF to Executive Government employees,
judges, Members of the Legislative Assembly, and employees
of the Legislative Assembly and its Officers. Employees
include permanent, non-permanent, Order in Council and
personal service contract employees.
Sinking Fund
Monies set aside for the orderly retirement of a portion of the
governments debt.
Statutory
Expenses and disbursements from the GRF that have
ongoing spending authority in legislation. They do not
require annual legislative authority through an appropriation
act. Examples of statutory expenditures are debt servicing
costs and loans to Crown corporations.
Subvote
Subvotes represent a major program or function within a
vote. The Legislative Assembly votes on the Estimates at the
subvote level.
Third Parties
A term used to describe organizations independent of the
GRF that receive provincial funding (see Transfers for Public
Services). Typically, third parties use the funding to provide
a public service. Examples of third parties are regional
health authorities, school boards, universities and
community-based organizations.
Transfers
Transfers are payments by the GRF to an individual,
organization, authority or other government for which no
goods or services are directly received by the GRF and no
repayment is expected in the future.
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Transfers for Public Services - Payments from

the GRF to entities to fund a public service.
Examples are payments to educational institutions
for the provision of educational services or
payments to doctors for the provision of medical
services. Transfers may be in the form of grants,
conditional grants, cost-shared arrangements or
entitlements under legislation.
Transfers to Individuals - Payments from the

GRF made directly or indirectly to individuals for
which no public service is required in return. These
transfers provide the recipient with a financial
benefit and are usually in the nature of an income
support, subsidy or compensation payment. These
transfers may be income-tested.
Vote
A block of funding provided by statute or voted by the
Legislative Assembly to provide for the activities and
purposes as outlined in the Estimates for a fiscal period.
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