Federal spending by Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission

3,419 records totalling $371,659,101.41 CAD, from official Government of Canada open data.

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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

Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission | Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Regulatory Research and Evaluation Program
FY 2022-2023
Canada

Grant to the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers to support National Engineering Month 2023.

Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission | Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Regulatory Research and Evaluation Program
FY 2022-2023
Canada

Grant to Scientists in School to support the Scientists in School project

Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission | Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Participant Funding Program
FY 2018-2019
Canada

To participate in a meeting with CNSC staff to participate in the CNSC's Independent Environmental Monitoring Program

Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission | Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Miscellaneous manufactured articles
FY 2022-2023
Canada
NORTHWATCH $2,240.00
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission | Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Indigenous and Stakeholder Capacity Fund
FY 2023-2024
Canada

Contribution to support Northwatch's participation in the CNSC's ENGO Forum.

Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission | Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Participant Funding Program
FY 2019-2020
Canada

Contribution to assist Metis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Georgian Bay Traditional Territory Consultation Committee (GBTTCC) in participating in a meeting with CNSC staff to discuss the MNO-CNSC Terms of R...

Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission | Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Participant Funding Program
FY 2018-2019
Canada

To participate in a meeting with CNSC staff regarding CNSC-regulated facilities and activities in Wolastoqey Nation's traditional territory.

Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission | Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Participant Funding Program
FY 2020-2021
Canada

Contribution to assist Historic Saugeen Metis in participating in the Commission hearing process for CNL's proposed Douglas Point Waste Facility licence amendment.

Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission | Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Participant Funding Program
FY 2016-2017
Canada
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission | Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Indigenous and Stakeholder Capacity Fund
FY 2023-2024
Canada

The purpose of this funding is to support the Saugeen Ojibway Nation's Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Professional Development Day activities.

Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission | Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Participant Funding Program
FY 2019-2020
Canada

Contribution agreement to assist Metis Nation-Saskatchewan in attending a meeting with CNSC staff to discuss CNSC-regulated uranium mines and mills.

Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission | Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Indigenous and Stakeholder Capacity Fund
FY 2025-2026
Canada

The purpose of this funding is to support the Concerned Citizens of Manitoba’s participation in the CNSC's Environmental Non-Governmental Organization Forum.

Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission | Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Participant Funding Program
FY 2019-2020
Canada

Contribution to assist Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation in participating in a meeting with CNSC staff toi discuss proposed projects by Canadian Nuclear Laboratories and Global First Power.

Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission | Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Indigenous and Stakeholder Capacity Fund
FY 2025-2026
Canada

The purpose of this funding is to assist Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation in purchasing IT equipment for mobile video conferencing.

Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission | Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Participant Funding Program
FY 2017-2018
Canada
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission | Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Participant Funding Program
FY 2018-2019
Canada

For the participation of Gordon Dalzell in the review of the CNSC Regulatory Oversight Report for Canadian Nuclear Power Generating Sites: 2017

Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission | Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Regulatory Research and Evaluation Program
FY 2019-2020
Canada

Grant to the Canadian Institute for Women in Engineering and Sciences to support the Canadian Archive of Women in STEM project.

Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission | Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Participant Funding Program
FY 2021-2022
Canada

Contribution to assist David Winfield in participating in the Commission hearing process for Ontario Power Generation's licence amendment for the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station.

Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission | Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Indigenous and Stakeholder Capacity Fund
FY 2024-2025
Canada

The purpose of this funding is to support a community information session hosted by the Métis Nation of Alberta Association Local Council St. Albert - Sturgeon County in collaboration with the CNSC.

Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission | Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Indigenous and Stakeholder Capacity Fund
FY 2025-2026
Canada

The purpose of this funding is to support Paddle Prairie Métis Settlement in hosting a community engagement session to support its understanding of the CNSC's regulatory processes, programs, policies...