Federal spending by Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
3,419 records totalling $371,659,101.41 CAD, from official Government of Canada open data.
Embed this chart
Where the money flows
Contracting
$324.0M
across 2,310 contracts over $10k
23.7%
of contract dollars awarded without competition (1,064 contracts)
70.3%
of contracts with known bid counts received one bid or fewer (1,161 reported)
"Without competition" counts solicitation codes TN (non-competitive) and AC (Advance Contract Award Notice). Non-competitive awards are legal and sometimes required; the rate is context, not a judgment.
Planned vs. actual spending
What Parliament authorised this organization to spend versus what it actually spent, across all its votes. Source: Public Accounts of Canada (via GC InfoBase). This covers the organization's entire budget, not just the grants and contracts listed below.
| Fiscal year | Authorised | Spent | Used |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 | $211,816,258 | $202,442,088 | 95.6% |
| 2023-2024 | $181,032,287 | $170,044,589 | 93.9% |
| 2022-2023 | $168,335,501 | $152,966,165 | 90.9% |
| 2021-2022 | $156,273,441 | $143,540,298 | 91.9% |
| 2020-2021 | $153,184,397 | $139,527,021 | 91.1% |
| 2019-2020 | $154,044,427 | $147,965,383 | 96.1% |
| 2018-2019 | $155,106,016 | $148,923,106 | 96.0% |
| 2017-2018 | $156,189,963 | $149,793,305 | 95.9% |
| 2016-2017 | $147,718,258 | $137,126,030 | 92.8% |
| 2015-2016 | $145,040,408 | $137,968,668 | 95.1% |
Did it deliver? (2024-2025 results report)
Every department sets measurable performance targets and reports against them. Source: Departmental Results Reports via GC InfoBase — the department's own self-reported scorecard.
15
of 17 targets met
2
targets not met
0
not yet measurable or unavailable
See missed targets
-
Number of self-identified Indigenous Nations, communities and organizations who participated in Commission proceedings
Target: Stable or increasing trend · Actual: 22
-
Percentage of baseline compliance verifications activities completed
Target: — · Actual: 93.0
Contribution to assist Hiawatha First Nation review Ontario Power Generation's plant parameter envelope and environmental impact statement for the Darlington New Nuclear Project.
The purpose of this agreement is to assist the Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point First Nation to participate in the Commission meeting regarding the Regulatory Oversight Report for Canadian Nuclear...
The purpose of this agreement is to assist the Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point First Nation to participate in the Commission meeting regarding the Regulatory Oversight Report for Canadian Nuclear...
Contribution agreement to assist the Saskatchewan Environmental Society in participating in the Commission hearing process for the Beaverlodge licence amendment.
Contribution agreement to assist the Canadian Environmental Law Association in the review of the licence renewal application and the Commission hearing process for the nuclear research and test establ...
Contribution agreement to assist the Concerned Citizens of Renfrew County in participating in the Commission hearing process for the SRB Technologies licence renewal.
This contract was competitively sourced.
This funding is to support the Manitoba Métis Federation with training two staff members on Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology
The purpose of this funding is to support Alderville First Nation in participating in CNSC's 2025 listening tour.
This funding is to support the Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) with training two staff members on Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology to enhance MMF's participation in CNSC regulatory proc...
The purpose of this funding is to assist Curve Lake First Nation in meeting with CNSC staff to discuss the applicability of the environmental assessment to Ontario Power Generation’s selected reactor...
Contribution agreement to assist the Canadian Environmental Law Association in participating in the Commission meeting process for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Sit...
The purpose of this funding is to support the Canadian Environmental Law Association's participation in the CNSC's Environmental Non-Governmental Organizational Forum.
CKSPFN will review the 2022 CNL ROR, and provide analysis to CNSC.
Contributions funding to assist the Canadian Environmental Law Association participate in the Commission hearing for the applicability of the Darlington New Nuclear Project environmental assessment.
The purpose of this funding is to assist the Sagkeeng Anicinabe First Nation in participating in site visits at Whiteshell Laboratories with CNSC staff to support community engagement surrounding CNSC...
Contribution agreement to assist Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte in participating in the Commission hearing process for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories' Port Granby licence renewal.
This funding is to support MSIFN with hosting a joint meeting on the implementation of UNDA and the Action Plan with the CNSC, NRCan, Justice Canada and the Michi Saagiig
The purpose of this funding is to assist the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation to review the application from Ontario Power Generation for a licence to construct for the Darlington New Nuclear...
Contribution to assist Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation in submitting a written intervention to the Commission regarding the enviornmental assesment scoping decision for Global First Power's mi...
Purchase of microcomputers. This contract was issued against a standing offer.
Human resources consultant to develop a strategic workforce plan