Federal spending by Health Canada

2,300 records totalling $103,530,599,540.09 CAD, from official Government of Canada open data.

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Where the money flows

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 $9,559,576,173 $8,749,465,180 91.5%
2023-2024 $7,537,514,084 $6,842,293,218 90.8%
2022-2023 $5,616,743,295 $4,322,308,189 77.0%
2021-2022 $9,448,845,846 $6,044,784,701 64.0%
2020-2021 $3,735,326,837 $3,116,652,943 83.4%
2019-2020 $2,736,768,468 $2,675,389,069 97.8%
2018-2019 $2,425,447,582 $2,369,749,252 97.7%
2017-2018 $3,725,634,067 $3,491,052,712 93.7%
2016-2017 $4,268,411,137 $4,153,217,124 97.3%
2015-2016 $3,931,578,293 $3,881,132,152 98.7%

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.

34

of 64 targets met

7

targets not met

23

not yet measurable or unavailable

See missed targets

  • Percentage of youth (grades 10-12) who report frequent (daily to weekly) cannabis use in the past 30 days

    Target: — · Actual: 10.5

  • Percentage of domestic consumer product recalls communicated to Canadians in a timely manner

    Target: — · Actual: 87.0

  • Percentage of pre-market pesticide submission reviews that are completed within service standards

    Target: — · Actual: 88.0

  • Percentage of pharmacies inspected that are deemed to be compliant with the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and its Regulations

    Target: — · Actual: 69.0

  • Percentage of people in Canada surveyed who are knowledgeable about radon

    Target: — · Actual: 66.0

International Association of Fire Fighters $275,000.00
Health Canada | Santé Canada
Chemicals Management Plan Engagement and Outreach Contribution Program
FY 2025-2026
United States

To support the capacity of Canadians, with an emphasis on vulnerable populations and Indigenous peoples, to engage on the Chemicals Management Plan (CMP) and environmental health programs.

Nunatsiavut Government - DHSD $274,149.00
Health Canada | Santé Canada
Substance Use and Addictions Program
FY 2022-2023
Canada

To strengthen responses to drug and substance use issues in Canada.

Health Association of African Canadians $272,660.00
Health Canada | Santé Canada
Substance Use and Addictions Program
FY 2025-2026
Canada

To strengthen responses to drug and substance use issues in Canada.

The Students Commission Of Canada $270,330.00
Health Canada | Santé Canada
Canadian Health Systems and Programs
FY 2019-2020
Canada

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

University of Waterloo $270,227.00
Health Canada | Santé Canada
Substance Use and Addictions Programs
FY 2020-2021
Canada

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Manitoba Health, Seniors and Active Living $269,440.00
Health Canada | Santé Canada
COVID-19 Safe Restart Agreements transfer payment program
FY 2022-2023
Canada

To enhance Canadian testing, contact tracing and data management/sharing for COVID-19 to manage the pandemic.

College of New Caledonia $268,337.00
Health Canada | Santé Canada
Oral Health Access Fund
FY 2025-2026
Canada

To improve access to oral health care in Canada.

Alberta Health Services $268,115.00
Health Canada | Santé Canada
Substance Use and Addictions Program
FY 2022-2023
Canada

To strengthen responses to drug and substance use issues in Canada.

Kátł’odeeche First Nation $266,436.00
Health Canada | Santé Canada
Substance Use and Addictions Program - Emergency Treatment Fund
FY 2026-2027
Canada

To strengthen responses to drug and substance use issues in Canada.

Canadian Society of Palliative Care Physicians $262,458.00
Health Canada | Santé Canada
Health Care Policy and Strategies Program
FY 2022-2023
Canada

To support the federal government’s commitment to maintain a strong and effective publicly funded health care system through investments in emerging and demonstrated innovations in priority areas, suc...

Alberta Rural Development Network $261,427.00
Health Canada | Santé Canada
Canadian Health Systems and Programs
FY 2018-2019
Canada

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Oasis Society for the Spiritual Health of Victoria $261,300.00
Health Canada | Santé Canada
Substance Use and Addictions Program - Emergency Treatment Fund
FY 2025-2026
Canada

This project aims to strengthen access to and availability of prevention efforts rooted in traditional Indigenous practices to address the disproportionate rate of overdose deaths among Indigenous peo...

New Brunswick Lung Association $261,177.00
Health Canada | Santé Canada
Chemicals Management Plan Engagement and Outreach Contribution Program
FY 2022-2023
Canada

To support the capacity of Canadians, with an emphasis on vulnerable populations and Indigenous peoples, to engage on the Chemicals Management Plan (CMP) and environmental health programs.

Egale Canada $260,838.00
Health Canada | Santé Canada
Health Care Policy and Strategies Program
FY 2025-2026
Canada

To support the federal government’s commitment to maintain a strong and effective publicly funded health care system through investments in emerging and demonstrated innovations in priority areas, suc...

University of British Columbia $259,166.00
Health Canada | Santé Canada
Canadian Health Systems and Programs
FY 2021-2022
Canada

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

L'Espoir de la Femme Immigrante $258,736.00
Health Canada | Santé Canada
Substance Use and Addictions Program
FY 2022-2023
Canada

To strengthen responses to drug and substance use issues in Canada.

Unity Health Toronto $257,452.00
Health Canada | Santé Canada
Substance Use and Addictions Program
FY 2022-2023
Canada

To strengthen responses to drug and substance use issues in Canada.

Alberta Rural Development Network $256,427.00
Health Canada | Santé Canada
Substance Use and Addictions Program
FY 2018-2019
Canada

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Stonehenge Therapeutic Community Inc. $256,204.00
Health Canada | Santé Canada
Substance Use and Addictions Program
FY 2022-2023
Canada

To strengthen responses to drug and substance use issues in Canada.