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

Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Clean Growth in the Natural Resources Sectors Innovation Program
FY 2018-2019
Canada

This project is mostly related to technology research and development.

Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Impact Canada Initiative
FY 2019-2020
Canada

This project is mostly related to technology research and development.

Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Impact Canada Initiative
FY 2019-2020
Canada

This project is mostly related to technology research and development.

Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Impact Canada Initiative
FY 2019-2020
Canada

This project is mostly related to technology research and development.

COREM $800,000.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Impact Canada Initiative
FY 2019-2020
Canada

This project is mostly related to technology research and development.

COREM $800,000.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Impact Canada Initiative
FY 2019-2020
Canada

This project is mostly related to technology research and development.

Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Transportation and Alternative Fuels
FY 2018-2019
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 17 electric fast-charging stations in Albert...

Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Transportation and Alternative Fuels
FY 2018-2019
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 16 electric fast-charging stations in Britis...

Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Transportation and Alternative Fuels
FY 2018-2019
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 16 electric vehicle chargers in Alberta and...

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.

Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Emerging Renewable Power Program
FY 2019-2020
Canada

The objective of this Project is to provide a regional electricity study that will provide public benefits by disseminating information relevant to the development of renewable energy projects.

Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Impact Canada Initiative
FY 2020-2021
Canada

This project is mostly related to capacity building and training for northern and remote communities.

Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Clean Growth in the Natural Resources Sectors Innovation Program
FY 2018-2019
Canada

This project is mostly related to technology research and development.

Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program
FY 2021-2022
Canada

The objective of this project is capacity building activities that build knowledge and skills related to renewable energy and grid modernization projects in Canada

Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Contributions in Support of Clean Fuels, Transportation and Industry
FY 2018-2019
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 16 electric vehicle chargers in Alberta and...

Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Impact Canada Initiative
FY 2021-2022
Canada

This project is mostly related to capacity building and training for northern and remote communities.

Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Multi-Partner Research Initiative - Oceans Protection Plan
FY 2023-2024
Canada

The purpose is to continue to advance oil spill research in Canada to enhance Canada's level of preparedness and response by leveraging new collaborative research with some of the world's best researc...

Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Indigenous Natural Resource Partnerships
FY 2023-2024
Canada

The objective of this project is to enhance Indigenous participation in the natural resource economy, and support governance, and First Nation, government, and/or industry engagement.

Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Multi-Partner Research Initiative - Oceans Protection Plan
FY 2023-2024
Canada

The purpose is to continue to advance oil spill research in Canada to enhance Canada's level of preparedness and response by leveraging new collaborative research with some of the world's best researc...

Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Grants and Contributions in support of the Global Forest Leadership Program
FY 2024-2025
United States

The purpose of this agreement is to support the Forest and Climate Leaders' Partnership Secretariat's 2024-25 workplan.

Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
The Climate-Resilient Coastal Communities Program
FY 2024-2025
Canada

The purpose of this project is to increase the resilience of cultural sites and communities within the Passamaquoddy Bay area through the development of adaptation actions that will reduce risks from...

Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Fighting and Managing Wildfires in a Changing Climate
FY 2024-2025
Canada

The objective of this project is to increase capacity to prepare for and respond to wildfires.

Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Grants and Contributions in support of the Global Forest Leadership Program
FY 2024-2025
United States

The purpose of this agreement is to support the Forest and Climate Leaders' Partnership Secretariat's 2025-26 workplan.

Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Impact Canada Initiative
FY 2019-2020
Canada

This project is mostly related to technology research and development.

Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Green Industrial Facilities and Manufacturing Program
FY 2025-2026
Canada

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