Federal spending by Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario

1,580 records totalling $784,110,004.53 CAD, from official Government of Canada open data.

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Where the money flows

Contracting

$1.9M

across 48 contracts over $10k

39.1%

of contract dollars awarded without competition (27 contracts)

95.8%

of contracts with known bid counts received one bid or fewer (48 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 $65,990,572 $64,063,131 97.1%
2023-2024 $76,642,490 $71,776,379 93.7%
2022-2023 $135,164,307 $132,077,866 97.7%
2021-2022 $101,350,214 $89,220,951 88.0%

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.

8

of 15 targets met

6

targets not met

1

not yet measurable or unavailable

See missed targets

  • Number of physical community or regional assets developed, modernized or expanded as a direct result of FedNor project activities

    Target: — · Actual: 41.0

  • Number of value-added products, processes, services or technologies developed as a direct result of FedNor project activities

    Target: — · Actual: 101.0

  • Number of value-added products, processes, services or technologies commercialized as a direct result of FedNor project activities

    Target: — · Actual: 42.0

  • Number of assets in support of innovation created, acquired/adopted or enhanced/adapted as a direct result of FedNor project activities

    Target: — · Actual: 53.0

  • Number of businesses created, maintained, expanded or modernized as a direct result of FedNor project activities

    Target: — · Actual: 2035.0

The Corporation of the Town of Cochrane $600,986.00
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario | Agence fédérale de développement économique pour le Nord de l’Ontario
Northern Ontario Development Program - 2011
FY 2020-2021
Canada

Expand the multi modal transportation infrastructure currently servicing the mining sector to include the agricultural sector allowing local farmers to cost effectively ship products to new markets.

The Corporation of the Town of Cochrane $600,986.00
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario | Agence fédérale de développement économique pour le Nord de l’Ontario
Northern Ontario Development Program
FY 2020-2021
Canada

Expand the multi modal transportation infrastructure currently servicing the mining sector to include the agricultural sector allowing local farmers to cost effectively ship products to new markets.

Nextup Care Inc. $600,000.00
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario | Agence fédérale de développement économique pour le Nord de l’Ontario
Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI)
FY 2021-2022
Canada

Extension of Intelligent Patient Scheduling Platform and commercialization in Canada and the U.S.

Pikangikum First Nation $600,000.00
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario | Agence fédérale de développement économique pour le Nord de l’Ontario
Northern Ontario Development Program - 2011
FY 2020-2021
Canada

To build a hotel as part of the Pikangikum Safe House Project.

Steven A Tobler $600,000.00
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario | Agence fédérale de développement économique pour le Nord de l’Ontario
Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI)
FY 2023-2024
Canada

Milking robotic installation and barn upgrades.

Sharpe Farm Supplies Ltd. $600,000.00
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario | Agence fédérale de développement économique pour le Nord de l’Ontario
Northern Ontario Development Program - 2011
FY 2023-2024
Canada

Construction of a commercial grain handling facility including a weigh scale, storage bins and dryer to enable increased crop production and export, and ultimately grow farm businesses in the region.

Steven A Tobler $600,000.00
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario | Agence fédérale de développement économique pour le Nord de l’Ontario
Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI)
FY 2023-2024
Canada

Milking robotic installation and barn upgrades

The Bucket Shop Inc. $600,000.00
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario | Agence fédérale de développement économique pour le Nord de l’Ontario
Regional Economic Growth through Innovation Program
FY 2023-2024
Canada

Capital investments, including new and upgraded equipment and new fabrication space, to grow capacity and increase productivity.

The Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay $600,000.00
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario | Agence fédérale de développement économique pour le Nord de l’Ontario
Northern Ontario Development Program
FY 2026-2027
Canada

The project supports an upgraded fuel storage and dispensing system to strengthen local business viability and expand marine tourism activity.

BioPower Sustainable Energy Corp $600,000.00
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario | Agence fédérale de développement économique pour le Nord de l’Ontario
Regional Tariff Response Initiative
FY 2025-2026
Canada

A project allowing a biomass pellet manufacturer to diversify its domestic market access through equipment upgrades, consultation and facility improvements in response to tariff implications on its fo...

Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre $591,325.00
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario | Agence fédérale de développement économique pour le Nord de l’Ontario
Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI)
FY 2019-2020
Canada

Agri-Food Innovation Ecosystem project for Algoma leading to technology adoption, export development and business scale-up.

Bioenterprise Canada Corporation $588,744.00
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario | Agence fédérale de développement économique pour le Nord de l’Ontario
Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI)
FY 2020-2021
Canada

Northern Ontario Agri-Tech Hub enabling access to expertise and financing for agri-food companies leading to business start-up and scale-up.

Bioenterprise Canada Corporation $588,744.00
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario | Agence fédérale de développement économique pour le Nord de l’Ontario
Regional Economic Growth through Innovation Program
FY 2020-2021
Canada

Northern Ontario Agri-Tech Hub enabling access to expertise and financing for agri-food companies leading to business start-up and scale-up.

11017624 Canada Corp. $588,000.00
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario | Agence fédérale de développement économique pour le Nord de l’Ontario
Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI)
FY 2022-2023
Canada

Adaptation and growth project for this First Nation community-owned business, by implementing a new business plan to restructure and build on its current job creation in the resource industries.

Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre Inc $584,725.00
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario | Agence fédérale de développement économique pour le Nord de l’Ontario
Regional Economic Growth through Innovation Program
FY 2025-2026
Canada

A digital and communal professional development network with a goal of creating a pan northern dialogue and eliminate duplication of training and resource services,

Nokiiwin Tribal Council Inc. $583,854.00
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario | Agence fédérale de développement économique pour le Nord de l’Ontario
Northern Ontario Development Program
FY 2024-2025
Canada

Comprehensive Community Planning

The Corporation of the Town of Blind River $580,000.00
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario | Agence fédérale de développement économique pour le Nord de l’Ontario
Northern Ontario Development Program - 2011
FY 2021-2022
Canada

Water front infrastructure in support of community economic development.

Giyak Mishkawzid Shkagmikwe $575,199.00
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario | Agence fédérale de développement économique pour le Nord de l’Ontario
Northern Ontario Development Program - 2011
FY 2023-2024
Canada

Support the purchase of one mining drill which will be utilized in a joint venture with a drilling firm.

Thunder Bay Hydraulics, Inc. $575,000.00
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario | Agence fédérale de développement économique pour le Nord de l’Ontario
Regional Tariff Response Initiative
FY 2025-2026
Canada

Enhancing productivity and domestic market diversification for a steel manufacturer affected by tariffs

Three H Furniture Systems Limited $573,250.00
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario | Agence fédérale de développement économique pour le Nord de l’Ontario
Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI)
FY 2021-2022
Canada

Purchase and install computer server and equipment.

Three H Furniture Systems Limited $573,250.00
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario | Agence fédérale de développement économique pour le Nord de l’Ontario
Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI)
FY 2021-2022
Canada

Purchase and install computer server and equipment.

Sachigo Lake First Nation $569,428.00
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario | Agence fédérale de développement économique pour le Nord de l’Ontario
Northern Ontario Development Program - 2011
FY 2021-2022
Canada

Self-controlled environment greenhouse & community supports.

Lakehead University $559,910.00
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario | Agence fédérale de développement économique pour le Nord de l’Ontario
Regional Economic Growth through Innovation Program
FY 2024-2025
Canada

Upgrade to the dynamic soil-structure interaction testing facility to support innovation in Northern Ontario

ONTARIO ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY FUTURES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS INC. $551,265.00
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario | Agence fédérale de développement économique pour le Nord de l’Ontario
Community Futures Program
FY 2026-2027
Canada

Pan-Northern Community Futures Development Corporations (CFDC) management information systems (MIS) licensing and software support for two years.

Webequie First Nation $546,000.00
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario | Agence fédérale de développement économique pour le Nord de l’Ontario
Northern Ontario Development Program - 2011
FY 2018-2019
Canada

Construct a Community Readiness and Wellness Centre.