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

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 Canada | Santé Canada
Substance Use and Addictions Program
FY 2024-2025
Canada

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

Cowichan Tribes $196,000.00
Health Canada | Santé Canada
Substance Use and Addictions Program - Emergency Treatment Fund
FY 2024-2025
Canada

This project will acquire a wheelchair-accessible 16–18-person bus for the Ts'ewulhtun Health Centre's Sa’qw’thut Culture-Based Addictions Recovery Program. The bus will ensure accessible transportati...

Health Canada | Santé Canada
Substance Use and Addictions Program - Emergency Treatment Fund
FY 2024-2025
Canada

This project will enhance emergency treatment by purchasing a vehicle to reach isolated community members struggling with substance use and by providing cultural healing through a Knowledge-Keeper’s o...

Health Canada | Santé Canada
Substance Use and Addictions Programs
FY 2020-2021
Canada

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Health Canada | Santé Canada
Substance Use and Addictions Program - Emergency Treatment Fund
FY 2024-2025
Canada

The initiative will purchase an Outreach Van to provide harm reduction support, including by distributing safe consumption supplies, cold weather gear, food, as well as developing safety, harm reducti...

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 Canada | Santé Canada
Substance Use and Addictions Program
FY 2020-2021
Canada

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

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 Canada | Santé Canada
Environmental Health Research Contribution Program
FY 2023-2024
Canada

To support research activities on environmental pollutants, including microplastics, to improve the health and quality of life of Canadians.

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 Canada | Santé Canada
Substance Use and Addictions Program
FY 2024-2025
Canada

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

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 Canada | Santé Canada
Substance Use and Addictions Program
FY 2022-2023
Canada

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

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.

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 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.

City of Langley $175,350.00
Health Canada | Santé Canada
Substance Use and Addictions Program - Emergency Treatment Fund
FY 2025-2026
Canada

This initiative will equip the City of Langley with overdose prevention resources through the React app platform, offering digital tools, training, and naloxone delivery guidance to enhance timely res...

Health Canada | Santé Canada
Canadian Health Systems and Programs
FY 2019-2020
Canada

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)