Support enhancement of northwestern CFDC network activities for April 2025 to April 2028, with a focus on training, networking, marketing and professional development.
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
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Number of physical community or regional assets developed, modernized or expanded as a direct result of FedNor project activities
Target: — · Actual: 41.0
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Number of value-added products, processes, services or technologies developed as a direct result of FedNor project activities
Target: — · Actual: 101.0
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Number of value-added products, processes, services or technologies commercialized as a direct result of FedNor project activities
Target: — · Actual: 42.0
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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
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Number of businesses created, maintained, expanded or modernized as a direct result of FedNor project activities
Target: — · Actual: 2035.0
Support the salary and travel costs to hire a Director of Economic Development for a regional economic development organization.
Co-op expansion and addition of more equipment and capacity to provide quality food procured from area producers
Expansion by relocating to a larger facility enables the company to purchase new equipment (canning line) to increase production volumes, increase internal efficiencies and expand its product line
Expansion by relocating to a larger facility enables the company to purchase new equipment (canning line) to increase production volumes, increase internal efficiencies and expand its product line.
Purchase new innovative equipment to facilitate growth in manufacturing audio products.
Design, construction and furnishing of 8,000 square feet of new space for mechatronics engineering degree program.
Private sector company looking to expand and acquire new innovative equipment in support of their agri-food business.
Hiring a bilingual project coordinator to organize and develop events and products, while promoting linguistic duality to enhance bilingual business opportunities, tourism and immigration.
Hiring a bilingual project coordinator to organize and develop events and products, while promoting linguistic duality to enhance bilingual business opportunities, tourism and immigration.
Arena Refrigeration System.
Biomass Implementation Project
Biomass Implementation Project
To develop and implement a new Indigenous storytelling drone display tourism product to enhance visitor experiences and support tourism partners in Northern Ontario.
Pilot project to develop a fish hatchery program for First Nations communities
Pilot project to develop a fish hatchery program for First Nations communities
Economic Development Officer for a 3 year period to implement regional strategic plan priorities in tourism and agriculture.
Replacement and repair of capital assets required for airport operation.
Hire a project coordinator to plan training, workshops and events for northeast CFDCs
Two economic development officers for a regional government to pursue strategic opportunities to increase business development, investment readiness, and regional collaboration for member communities.
New innovative equipment in support of the craft brewing industry
Construction of community indoor racquet facility.
Development of a multi-use trail.
Community infrastructure.
Adapting and re-envisioning community spaces and maintaining accessibility standards. This space can be safely used by communities in accordance with local public health guidelines.