Federal spending by Natural Resources Canada

11,790 records totalling $25,088,527,659.71 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

TETRASEIS INC. $966,000.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
FY 2013-2014
Canada
KUUJJUARAAPIK-WHAPMAGOOSTUI RENEWABLE ENERGY CORPORATION $966,000.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities Program - Demonstration Component
FY 2021-2022
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...

MAGNA MINING INC. $964,100.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
The Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund Program
FY 2025-2026
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.

FILE HILLS QU'APPELLE TRIBAL COUNCIL $962,500.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
FY 2018-2019
Canada

The purpose of this agreement is to support the participation of the six Saskatchewan First Nation members on the Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committee for the Line 3 Replacement Program.

FILE HILLS QU'APPELLE TRIBAL COUNCIL $962,500.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Contributions in support of Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committees for Energy Infrastructure Projects (Committees)
FY 2017-2018
Canada

The objective of this Project is to support the participation of Indigenous groups on the Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committee for the Line 3 Replacement Program.

PEMBINA INSTITUTE FOR APPROPRIATE DEVELOPMENT $962,010.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
FY 2018-2019
Canada

The purpose of this agreement is to work with remote communities to reduce their reliance on diesel fuel by building their capacities for innovation and adoption of renewable energy sources.

E-ZN INC. $961,258.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Energy Innovation Program
FY 2020-2021
Canada

This project is mostly related to technology research and development.

HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA $961,000.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Contributions for Growing Canada's Forests to 2 Billion Trees
FY 2021-2022
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.

CANADIAN DISCOVERY LTD $960,000.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Energy Innovation Program
FY 2024-2025
Canada

This project is mostly related to addressing knowledge gaps.

4579183 NOVA SCOTIA LIMITED $960,000.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program
FY 2025-2026
Canada

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

NEWMARKET-TAY POWER DISTRIBUTION LTD. $956,338.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
FY 2018-2019
Canada

The purpose of this agreement is to enable Newmarket Tay Power Distribution Ltd. demonstrate an overhead charging station to displace existing diesel buses with electric buses for York Regional Trans...

NEWMARKET-TAY POWER DISTRIBUTION LTD. $956,338.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Demonstration Program
FY 2018-2019
Canada

The purpose of this agreement is Newmarket Tay Power Distribution Ltd. will demonstrate an overhead charging station to displace existing diesel buses with electric buses for York Regional Transit.

BC WOOD SPECIALTIES GROUP $956,042.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Contribution in support of Expanding Market Opportunities
FY 2022-2023
Canada

The purpose of this project is to provide funding to the association to support market development activities to expand export opportunities for the Canadian wood products industry.

ALCOA CANADA CIE $956,014.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Green Industrial Facilities and Manufacturing Program
FY 2026-2027
Canada

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

KUVA CANADA INC. $952,500.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Energy Innovation Program
FY 2025-2026
Canada

This project is mostly related to technology research and development.

CHAR BIOCARBON INC. $950,273.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Clean Fuels Program
FY 2023-2024
Canada

The proponent will conduct a study to determine the feasibility of a full-scale commercial facility in Saint-Félicien, Quebec, that converts wood residuals, wood wastes, and other low-value organic ma...

FPINNOVATIONS $950,000.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
FY 2011-2012
Canada
CMC RESEARCH INSTITUTES INC $950,000.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
FY 2016-2017
Canada

The purpose of this agreement is to establish development and scale up facility to pilot/test carbon capture and conversion technologies at a scale of tens of kilograms to up to one tonne per day CO2...

NEW BRUNSWICK POWER CORPORATION $950,000.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Transportation and Alternative Fuels
FY 2016-2017
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 10 electric fast-charging stations in New Br...

R.L. ÉNERGIES (LES PÉTROLES R. L. INC.) $950,000.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Transportation and Alternative Fuels
FY 2020-2021
Canada

The purpose of this Project is to increase awareness, availability and use of lower carbon vehicles and fuels in Canada by supporting the installation of 19 electric vehicle fast charging stations in...

R.L. ÉNERGIES (LES PÉTROLES R. L. INC.) $950,000.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Contributions in Support of Clean Fuels, Transportation and Industry
FY 2020-2021
Canada

The purpose of this Project is to increase awareness, availability and use of lower carbon vehicles and fuels in Canada by supporting the installation of 19 electric vehicle fast chargers in Quebec.