Federal spending by National Defence

1,110 records totalling $2,527,129,435.07 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 $34,711,513,470 $33,924,795,250 97.7%
2023-2024 $34,945,077,835 $33,469,476,787 95.8%
2022-2023 $28,501,032,979 $26,930,160,095 94.5%
2021-2022 $26,635,209,189 $24,126,144,961 90.6%
2020-2021 $28,053,562,425 $26,827,037,837 95.6%
2019-2020 $23,776,955,012 $22,839,438,337 96.1%
2018-2019 $22,105,709,253 $21,615,941,912 97.8%
2017-2018 $23,577,936,795 $22,877,086,721 97.0%
2016-2017 $19,470,364,449 $18,606,153,529 95.6%
2015-2016 $19,997,410,380 $18,666,073,243 93.3%

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.

81

of 214 targets met

89

targets not met

44

not yet measurable or unavailable

See missed targets
  • % deviation of average daily meal cost from the standard allowance

    Target: — · Actual: 15.3

  • % of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction relative to a 2005 baseline

    Target: — · Actual: 39.1

  • % of Canadian Armed Forces families who feel they meet the challenges of military life

    Target: — · Actual: 81.7

  • % of goods and services contracts that are awarded within established performance targets

    Target: — · Actual: 93.9

  • % of the target Canadian youth population that participates in Cadets and Junior Canadian Rangers

    Target: — · Actual: 1.89

National Defence | Défense nationale
Mobilizing Insights in Defence and Security (MINDS)
FY 2024-2025
Sweden

The project will provide procurement actors and policy makers with insights into how procurement processes can be adapted in the face of military uses of Artificial Intelligence and the need to mainta...

National Defence | Défense nationale
Mobilizing Insights in Defence and Security (MINDS)
FY 2024-2025
Canada

The project will consist of a two-day workshop on the intersection between artificial intelligence, space, and cyber security.

National Defence | Défense nationale
Mobilizing Insights in Defence and Security (MINDS)
FY 2024-2025
Canada

The project will consist of a two-day conference focused on quantum technologies, bringing the Defence Team together with industry experts to increase quantum literacy in defence contexts.

National Defence | Défense nationale
Mobilizing Insights in Defence and Security (MINDS)
FY 2024-2025
Canada

The project will consist of a one-day conference and subsequent roundtable addressing the national security challenges posed by disinformation campaigns in regions critical to Canada, such as the Arct...

National Defence | Défense nationale
Mobilizing Insights in Defence and Security (MINDS)
FY 2024-2025
France

The project will explore deterrence tools to counter Russia and China, including Canada's strategies with its allies, the impact of public opinion and the use of emerging technologies.

National Defence | Défense nationale
Mobilizing Insights in Defence and Security (MINDS)
FY 2024-2025
France

The project will consist of two events focused on examining how Canada could benefit from its relations with certain allies, such as the Franco-German couple, the Nordic Defence Cooperation member cou...

National Defence | Défense nationale
Indigenous Reconciliation Program
FY 2024-2025
Canada

This project supports exploratory discussions between the Chipewyan Prairie First Nation and National Defence.

National Defence | Défense nationale
Indigenous Reconciliation Program
FY 2024-2025
Canada

This project supports a review of the impacts of the Primrose Lake Air Weapons Range.

National Defence | Défense nationale
Indigenous Reconciliation Program
FY 2024-2025
Canada

This project supports a review of the impacts of the Primrose Lake Air Weapons Range.

National Defence | Défense nationale
Indigenous Reconciliation Program
FY 2024-2025
Canada

This project supports the endeavors by Métis Nation British Columbia to cultivate a stronger sense of community among Métis individuals and youth, facilitating connections between Métis Veterans, Elde...

National Defence | Défense nationale
Indigenous Reconciliation Program
FY 2024-2025
Canada

This project supports capacity building and partnership development, as it will enable Kluane's First Nation's participation in the Yukon First Nations (YFNs) Defence and Security Industries Conferenc...

National Defence | Défense nationale
Indigenous Reconcilation Program
FY 2025-2026
Canada

Support costs associated with engagement, reconciliation efforts and relationship building between T'Sou-ke Nation and DND / CAF.

National Defence | Défense nationale
Mobilizing Insights in Defence and Security (MINDS)
FY 2025-2026
Canada

This project consists of a two-day workshop and table-top exercise focused on the space-cyber nexus. It will examine questions related to the attribution of space and cyber attacks, the impact of cybe...

National Defence | Défense nationale
Mobilizing Insights in Defence and Security (MINDS)
FY 2025-2026
Canada

The project consists of the 2025 Canada-United Kingdom Colloquium, a three-day event in Montreal focused on the future of war. The colloquium will explore issues such as integration of AI and autonomo...

National Defence | Défense nationale
Mobilizing Insights in Defence and Security (MINDS)
FY 2025-2026
Canada

This project consists of a workshop exploring the evolving Arctic security challenges through an Indo-Pacific lens. The workshop will address topics such as threats to Arctic infrastructure and unders...

National Defence | Défense nationale
Mobilizing Insights in Defence and Security (MINDS)
FY 2025-2026
Canada

The project consists of a one-day hybrid conference in Ottawa that will examine the implications of the 2025 federal election for Canadian defence acquisition.

National Defence | Défense nationale
Mobilizing Insights in Defence and Security (MINDS)
FY 2025-2026
Canada

The project consists of the 2026 Canada-Korea Forum convening senior Canadian and South Korean leaders in Seoul for a strategic dialogue on shared security challenges, with a strong emphasis on advanc...

National Defence | Défense nationale
Mobilizing Insights in Defence and Security (MINDS)
FY 2025-2026
Canada

This project aims to inform the policy debate around the changes in US foreign policy and its move away from multilateralism, pushing Canada and other allied nations to examine their dependencies on a...

National Defence | Défense nationale
Mobilizing Insights in Defence and Security (MINDS)
FY 2025-2026
Canada

The project consists of two workshops examining Canada's strategic defence posture in the Arctic amidst shifting alliances and growing global uncertainty. The project aims to provide forward-looking p...

National Defence | Défense nationale
Mobilizing Insights in Defence and Security (MINDS)
FY 2025-2026
Canada

The project consists of a weekly interview program offering analysis and discussion on a broad range of Canadian defence and security issues.

National Defence | Défense nationale
Mobilizing Insights in Defence and Security (MINDS)
FY 2025-2026
Canada

The project consists of in-depth qualitative interviews with Canadian Armed Forces Veterans to explore the experience of participating in disaster relief support with focus on occupation training, car...

National Defence | Défense nationale
Mobilizing Insights in Defence and Security (MINDS)
FY 2025-2026
Canada

The project consists of a conference that will examine how NATO allies can help sustain the alliance and improve on the defence of the North Atlantic despite a changed relationship with the Untied Sta...

National Defence | Défense nationale
Mobilizing Insights in Defence and Security (MINDS)
FY 2025-2026
Canada

This project consists of a research on how industry hubs located near defence bases in allied countries compare in terms of fostering innovation and streamlining procurement processes in order to iden...

National Defence | Défense nationale
Mobilizing Insights in Defence and Security (MINDS)
FY 2025-2026
Canada

The project consists of the 4th annual Montreal Climate Security Summit – a two-day, annual international conference focused on climate change and Canadian national security.

National Defence | Défense nationale
Mobilizing Insights in Defence and Security (MINDS)
FY 2025-2026
Canada

This project consists of exploring how Baltic states engage civilians in defence and resistance through interviews complemented by analysis of legislation, grey literature, and press coverage of the d...