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
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Number of self-identified Indigenous Nations, communities and organizations who participated in Commission proceedings
Target: Stable or increasing trend · Actual: 22
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Percentage of baseline compliance verifications activities completed
Target: — · Actual: 93.0
This contract was issued against a supply arrangement.
This contract was issued against a standing offer.
Contribution agreement to assist Curve Lake First Nation in participating at the Commission hearing in relation to Ontario Power Generation's Darlington Waste Management Facility licence renewal.
Contribution agreement to assist Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation in participating at the Commission hearing in relation to Ontario Power Generation's Darlington Waste Management Facility li...
To assist Mowhawks of the Bay of Quinte in participating at the Commission hearing related to Ontario Power Generation's application to renew its nuclear power reactor site preparation licence for the...
Computer Software, Project Management, Planning and Scheduling, Repair, Maintenance and Overhaul Management - Microcomputers Only
This contract was issued against a standing offer for a charter aircraft.
The purpose of this funding is to support Curve Lake First Nation in reviewing and commenting on REGDOC 3.2.2 – Indigenous Engagement.
This contract was sole sourced.
To participate in a meeting with CNSC staff to discuss the In Situ Decommissioning of the Whiteshell Reactor-1 Project
Contribution to assist the Canadian Environmental Law Association in participating in the environmental assessment and future Commission hearing process for the In Situ Decommissioning of the Whiteshe...
This contract was sole sourced.