Federal spending by Natural Resources Canada

11,788 records totalling $25,088,484,272.29 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 $5,116,900,484 $4,419,629,197 86.4%
2023-2024 $4,558,971,132 $3,466,610,323 76.0%
2022-2023 $3,939,612,350 $2,540,126,761 64.5%
2021-2022 $3,185,752,995 $2,121,211,426 66.6%
2020-2021 $1,802,302,668 $1,401,833,512 77.8%
2019-2020 $2,587,501,670 $2,454,790,927 94.9%
2018-2019 $1,530,255,241 $1,402,966,977 91.7%
2017-2018 $1,639,167,166 $1,566,252,215 95.6%
2016-2017 $1,474,973,680 $1,357,998,914 92.1%
2015-2016 $1,715,634,089 $1,335,178,669 77.8%

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.

43

of 67 targets met

3

targets not met

21

not yet measurable or unavailable

See missed targets

  • Percentage of innovative mining technologies developed by the Department that move towards being ready for commercial use

    Target: — · Actual: 10.0

  • Number of times the Department’s economic and investment data are accessed

    Target: — · Actual: 219950.0

  • Number of times the Department's products and expertise on adaptation are accessed by Canadians

    Target: — · Actual: 21632.0

CHAPPICE LAKE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP $21,000,000.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program
FY 2021-2022
Canada

The objective of this project is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through the deployment of renewable energy and grid modernization technologies.

ENVIRONMETNAL CAREERS ORGANIZATION OF CANADA $20,853,448.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Youth Employment and Skills Strategy - Science and Technology Internship Program
FY 2021-2022
Canada

The objective of this Project is to support Sub-Projects that provide Participants with work experience (via internships and training opportunities) in the Natural Resource Sectors to protect the envi...

PROVINCE OF NOVA SCOTIA $20,817,054.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Contributions for 2 Billion Trees
FY 2024-2025
Canada

This project advances the Government of Canada commitment to plant an additional two billion new trees over the next 10 years as part of a broader approach to nature-based climate solutions.

FPINNOVATIONS $20,685,500.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Contributions in support of the Forest Innovation Program
FY 2017-2018
Canada

The purpose of this agreement is to provide funding to support pre-competitive, non-proprietary research and development to address the development and adaptation of emerging and breakthrough technolo...

LANFINE WIND 1 LP. $20,623,445.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program
FY 2021-2022
Canada

The objective of this project is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through the deployment of renewable energy and grid modernization technologies

FPINNOVATIONS $20,600,000.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
FY 2014-2015
Canada
FPINNOVATIONS $20,600,000.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
FY 2017-2018
Canada
FPINNOVATIONS $20,423,000.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Contributions in support of the Forest Innovation Program
FY 2018-2019
Canada

The project provides funding for pre-commercial research and development of new products and clean technologies to improve the competitiveness of Canada's forest sector.

MCILVENNA BAY OPERATING LTD $20,000,000.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
The Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund Program
FY 2024-2025
Canada

The purpose of this agreement is to support the development of clean energy and/or transportation infrastructure that will enable the development of priority critical mineral projects in Canada.

NOVA SCOTIA DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY $20,000,000.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
The Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program
FY 2025-2026
Canada

This project is to improve home affordability and energy efficiency in Canada's residential sector

SOCIETE EN COMMANDITE ONIMISKIW OPITCIWAN $20,000,000.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Clean Energy in Rural and Remote Communities Bioheat Program component
FY 2023-2024
Canada

This project involves the installation of proven biomass heating or combined heat and power technology to displace fossil fuel use and reduce GHG emissions in a Canadian rural or remote community.

MCILVENNA BAY OPERATING LTD $20,000,000.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
The Critical Minerals First and Last Mile Fund (previously The Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund Program)
FY 2024-2025
Canada

The purpose of this agreement is to support the development of clean energy and/or transportation infrastructure that will enable the development of priority critical mineral projects in Canada.

SOCIÉTÉ DE VERDISSEMENT DU MONTRÉAL MÉTROPOLITAIN $19,999,990.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Contributions for 2 Billion Trees
FY 2022-2023
Canada

This project advances the Government of Canada commitment to plant an additional two billion new trees over the next 10 years as part of a broader approach to nature-based climate solutions.

VILLE DE MONTREAL $19,813,955.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Contributions for 2 Billion Trees
FY 2022-2023
Canada

This project advances the Government of Canada commitment to plant an additional two billion new trees over the next 10 years as part of a broader approach to nature-based climate solutions.

INDEPENDENT ELECTRICITY SYSTEM OPERATOR (IESO) $19,614,000.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Green Industrial Facilities and Manufacturing Program
FY 2024-2025
Canada

This project is to improve energy efficiency in Canada's industrial sector.

INDEPENDENT ELECTRICITY SYSTEM OPERATOR (IESO) $19,588,123.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Green Industrial Facilities and Manufacturing Program
FY 2024-2025
Canada

This project is to improve energy efficiency in Canada's industrial sector.

Batch report│Rapport en lots $19,548,479.90
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Canada Greener Homes Grant
FY 2021-2022
Canada

Homeowners have been deemed eligible to receive grants in order to make energy efficient retrofits to their homes.

FPINNOVATIONS $19,423,000.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Contributions in support of the Forest Innovation Program
FY 2019-2020
Canada

The project provides funding for pre-commercial research and development of new products and clean technologies to improve the competitiveness of Canada's forest sector.

FPINNOVATIONS $19,423,000.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Contributions in support of the Forest Innovation Program
FY 2019-2020
Canada

The project provides funding for pre-commercial research and development of new products and clean technologies to improve the competitiveness of Canada's forest sector.

ENVIRONMETNAL CAREERS ORGANIZATION OF CANADA $19,244,517.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Youth Employment and Skills Strategy - Science and Technology Internship Program
FY 2021-2022
Canada

The objective of this Project is to support Sub-Projects that provide Participants with work experience (via internships and training opportunities) in the Natural Resource Sectors to protect the envi...

GOVERNMENT OF MANITOBA $19,200,000.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Fighting and Managing Wildfires in a Changing Climate
FY 2023-2024
Canada

The objective of this Project is to address needs in Manitoba for the purchase of key wildland fire equipment and training/hiring of personnel.

GOVERNMENT OF MANITOBA $19,107,606.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Fighting and Managing Wildfires in a Changing Climate
FY 2023-2024
Canada

The objective of this Project is to address needs in Manitoba for the purchase of key wildland fire equipment and training/hiring of personnel.

GOVERNMENT OF MANITOBA $19,107,606.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Fighting and Managing Wildfires in a Changing Climate
FY 2023-2024
Canada

The objective of this Project is to address needs in Manitoba for the purchase of key wildland fire equipment and training/hiring of personnel.