CF Operating Agreement: April 1, 2014 - March 31, 2020
Federal spending by Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
6,128 records totalling $5,248,889,966.56 CAD, from official Government of Canada open data.
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Where the money flows
Contracting
$78.9M
across 1,035 contracts over $10k
6.5%
of contract dollars awarded without competition (179 contracts)
61.2%
of contracts with known bid counts received one bid or fewer (214 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 | $259,569,723 | $258,595,785 | 99.6% |
| 2023-2024 | $466,929,688 | $462,032,480 | 99.0% |
| 2022-2023 | $705,022,652 | $599,186,696 | 85.0% |
| 2021-2022 | $427,209,389 | $400,115,480 | 93.7% |
| 2020-2021 | $696,529,317 | $692,746,495 | 99.5% |
| 2019-2020 | $267,829,353 | $267,504,408 | 99.9% |
| 2018-2019 | $242,602,943 | $236,705,798 | 97.6% |
| 2017-2018 | $272,864,086 | $250,251,129 | 91.7% |
| 2016-2017 | $257,387,825 | $222,135,612 | 86.3% |
| 2015-2016 | $212,614,734 | $189,797,295 | 89.3% |
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.
11
of 23 targets met
2
targets not met
10
not yet measurable or unavailable
See missed targets
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Percentage of SMEs that are majority-owned by youth in Southern Ontario
Target: — · Actual: 12.9
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Percentage of SMEs that are majority-owned by visible minorities in Southern Ontario
Target: — · Actual: 12.1
To expand the usability of an artificial intelligence analytical marketing offering for different market verticals.
To expand and extend the Black Entrepreneurship Alliance (BEA) initiative to support Black owned businesses.
To offer AI Adoption Training Program to SMEs in southern Ontario.
To improve productivity by implementing lean operation processes, leasehold improvements (vertical integration), equipment purchases and hiring staff.
A manufacturer of steel ducts for exhaust systems. Project entails adopting new technologies and leasehold improvements to the Brantford plant & equipment investment. 30 jobs intended.
The project aims to advance manufacturing technology to improve productivity, boost job creation, and increase export sales for the company's PVC extrusion operation..
ECL is seeking funding to upgrade its manufacturing facilities, automate its production processes, purchase advanced manufacturing equipment and implement lean manufacturing principles.
The project supports a facility expansion by adopting a LEAN manufacturing processes including automation, advanced technologies and equipment.
To scale product development and commercialization of new agricultural and agri-food products in support of market expansion.
To scale product development and commercialization of new agricultural and agri-food products in support of market expansion.
To scale up homebuilding in Ontario and Canada by investing in advanced manufacturing equipment and upgrading their facility to increase their prefabricated steel building capabilities.
To automate its extrusion processes and commercialize a new digital paint product.
CFP-RRRF - This project will provide immediate relief to local businesses affected by COVID-19 in the form of partially-forgivable loans within the recipient's Catchment area.
CFP-RRRF - This project will provide immediate relief to local businesses affected by COVID-19 in the form of partially-forgivable loans within the recipient's Catchment area.
To enhance global competitiveness and improve productivity through the installation of advanced manufacturing equipment, allowing for higher levels of automation.
CFP-RRRF - This project will provide immediate relief to local businesses affected by COVID-19 in the form of partially-forgivable loans within the recipient's Catchment area.
CFP-RRRF - This project will provide immediate relief to local businesses affected by COVID-19 in the form of partially-forgivable loans within the recipient's Catchment area.
To accelerate the commercialization of its fuel-free and hybrid-based power generation products.
CFP-RRRF - This project will provide immediate relief to local businesses affected by COVID-19 in the form of partially-forgivable loans within the recipient's Catchment area.
CFP-RRRF - This project will provide immediate relief to local businesses affected by COVID-19 in the form of partially-forgivable loans within the recipient's Catchment area.
The project is for Community Futures Program: - Operating Agreement: April 1,2014 - March 31,2020
Continue delivering the New Venture Initiative to support 25 high early-stage technology firms with seed financing, entrepreneurial services, and to help attract capital investment.
To enhance productivity at ABIC’s factory by integrating automation technologies, enabling the production of residential components such as floors, wall panels, and roof trusses, while increasing home...