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

Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Energy Innovation Program
FY 2025-2026
Canada

This project is mostly related to technology research and development.

Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Clean Energy in Rural and Remote Communities Deployment Program component
FY 2020-2021
Canada

The objective of this Project is to reduce diesel dependency in rural and remote communities through capacity building activities related to the development and delivery of knowledge and skills that l...

SUNCOR ENERGY INC $1,196,905.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Energy Innovation Program
FY 2022-2023
Canada

The project is mostly related to conducting a front-end engineering and design (FEED) study to focus on the technical requirements as well as financial and regulatory aspects and permitting requiremen...

Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Contributions in Support of the Resilient Communities Through FireSmart program
FY 2023-2024
Canada

The objective of this Project is to support a whole-of-society approach to enhance wildfire prevention and mitigation efforts and expand the adoption of FireSmart™ Canada.

CITY OF TORONTO $1,195,000.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Contributions in Support of Clean Fuels, Transportation and Industry
FY 2022-2023
Canada

The purpose of this agreement is to increase awareness, availability and use of lower carbon vehicles and fuels in Canada by supporting the installation of 207 electric vehicle chargers in Ontario.

CITY OF TORONTO $1,195,000.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Contributions in Support of Clean Fuels, Transportation and Industry
FY 2022-2023
Canada

The purpose of this agreement is to increase awareness, availability and use of lower carbon vehicles and fuels in Canada by supporting the installation of 207 electric vehicle chargers in Ontario.

IPC CANADA LTD. $1,192,498.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
The Emissions Reduction Fund
FY 2021-2022
Canada

The objective is to support onshore upstream and midstream oil and gas sector to lower or eliminate routine venting of methane rich natural gas from conventional, tight and shale oil and gas operation...

Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Energy Innovation Program
FY 2022-2023
Canada

The project is mostly related to conducting a front-end engineering and design (FEED) study to focus on the technical requirements as well as financial and regulatory aspects and permitting requiremen...

1155776 B.C. LTD $1,185,000.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Green Construction Through Wood Program
FY 2019-2020
Canada

This project is a demonstration of innovative solid wood products and building systems in the low-rise commercial building sector.

LAFARGE CANADA INC. $1,183,000.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
FY 2017-2018
Canada
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
FY 2013-2014
United States
Introba Canada LLP $1,179,000.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
EETS - Buildings Infrastructure Program
FY 2018-2019
Canada

This project is mostly related to technology demonstration.

Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Contributions for 2 Billion Trees
FY 2022-2023
Canada

The project advances the Government of Canada commitment to plant an incremental two billion trees by March 31, 2031, to tackle the twin crises of climate change and biodiversity loss.

Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Green Freight Program
FY 2025-2026
Canada

This project assists Canadian carriers to implement improvements to their fleet to lower fuel costs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Contributions in support of ecoENERGY for Renewable Power
FY 2015-2016
Canada
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Contributions in support of Energy Efficiency
FY 2023-2024
Canada

The objective of this Project is to support the implementation of Heiltsuk's Community Energy Plan by improving the building envelope of 15 energy inefficient homes in Bella Bella, through targeted ex...

Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Grants & Contributions in support of Energy Efficiency
FY 2023-2024
Canada

The objective of this Project is to support the implementation of Heiltsuk's Community Energy Plan by improving the building envelope of six (6) homes and undertake a Passive House pilot in Bella Bell...

Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Grants & Contributions in support of Energy Efficiency
FY 2023-2024
Canada

The objective of this project is to support the implementation of Heiltsuk's Community Energy Plan by undertaking the design and construction of a Passive House pilot in Bella Bella, Heiltsuk Territor...

Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
FY 2018-2019
Canada

The Purpose of this agreement is to provide funding to demonstrate the high penetration of renewable energy on the main diesel grid at a Northern industrial site.

Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program
FY 2026-2027
Canada

The objective of this project is to enhance the reliability, resiliency, and flexibility of the local electricity grid in the Town of Wasaga Beach, Ontario, through the deployment of smart grid device...

Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Aboriginal Economic Development - Strategic Partnerships Initiative (AANDC)
FY 2024-2025
Canada

The project is mostly related to conducting a front-end engineering and design (FEED) study to focus on the technical requirements as well as financial and regulatory aspects and permitting requiremen...

Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Aboriginal Economic Development - Strategic Partnerships Initiative (AANDC)
FY 2024-2025
Canada

The project is mostly related to decreasing greenhouse gas emissions through the demonstration of technologies to reduce fossil fuel use for heat and/or power generation in Canada's remote communities...

Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Contributions in support of Energy Efficiency
FY 2022-2023
Canada

This project is to drive demand for energy efficiency and energy conservation in Canada.