Federal spending by Natural Resources Canada

43,823 records totalling $28,959,364,195.82 CAD, from official Government of Canada open data.

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Where the money flows

Contracting

$3,870.8M

across 32,033 contracts over $10k

16.6%

of contract dollars awarded without competition (11,118 contracts)

85.1%

of contracts with known bid counts received one bid or fewer (9,673 reported)

"Without competition" counts solicitation codes TN (non-competitive) and AC (Advance Contract Award Notice). Non-competitive awards are legal and sometimes required; the rate is context, not a judgment.

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

HTEC HYDROGEN TECHNOLOGY & ENERGY CORPORATION $1,000,000.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Transportation and Alternative Fuels
FY 2017-2018
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 one hydrogen fueling station in British Colu...

ENVOY ALTERNATIVE FUELS INC. $1,000,000.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Transportation and Alternative Fuels
FY 2019-2020
Canada

The purpose of this agreement is to increase awareness, availability and use of lower carbon vehicles and fuels in Canada by supporting the construction of one natural gas refuelling station in Ontari...

BOSK BIOPRODUITS INC. $1,000,000.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Innovative Solutions Canada
FY 2019-2020
Canada

This project is mostly related to technology demonstration.

HTEC HYDROGEN TECHNOLOGY & ENERGY CORPORATION $1,000,000.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Transportation and Alternative Fuels
FY 2019-2020
Canada

The purpose of this agreement is to increase awareness, availability and use of lower carbon vehicles and fuels in Canada by supporting the construction of one hydrogen refuelling station in British C...

HYDROGEN TECHNOLOGY & ENERGY CORPORATION $1,000,000.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Transportation and Alternative Fuels
FY 2019-2020
Canada

The purpose of this agreement is to increase awareness, availability and use of lower carbon vehicles and fuels in Canada by supporting the construction of one hydrogen refuelling station in British C...

CANADIAN TIRE CORPORATION LIMITED MASTER OFFICE $1,000,000.00
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 20 electric fast-charging stations in Ontari...

HTEC HYDROGEN TECHNOLOGY & ENERGY CORPORATION $1,000,000.00
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 construction of one hydrogen refuelling station in British C...

PHILIPPE GOSSELIN & ASSOCIÉS LIMITÉE $1,000,000.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Transportation and Alternative Fuels
FY 2019-2020
Canada

The purpose of this agreement is to increase awareness, availability and use of lower carbon vehicles and fuels in Canada by supporting the construction of one natural gas refuelling station in Quebec...

TOMLINSON ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LTD. $1,000,000.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Transportation and Alternative Fuels
FY 2019-2020
Canada

The purpose of this agreement is to increase awareness, availability and use of lower carbon vehicles and fuels in Canada by supporting the construction of one natural gas refuelling station in Ontari...

HTEC HYDROGEN TECHNOLOGY & ENERGY CORPORATION $1,000,000.00
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 construction of one hydrogen refuelling station in British C...

UNIVERSITÉ LAVAL $1,000,000.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Contributions in support of Climate Change Adaptation
FY 2019-2020
Canada

The purpose of this project is to reinforce the abilities of professionals from Quebec, in particular engineers, urbanists and architects, in order to integrate into their practice considerations rela...

GEM FOUNDATION $1,000,000.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Outreach and Engagement
FY 2019-2020
Italy

The purpose of the agreement is to address gaps in understanding earthquake risks in Canada and allow Canadians access to best practice hazard and risk assessment tools. This will also be the basis fo...

GCUP TECHNOLOGY CORP. $1,000,000.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Innovative Solutions Canada
FY 2020-2021
Canada

This project is mostly related to technology demonstration.

ZIBI COMMUNITY UTILITY LP $1,000,000.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Energy Innovation Program
FY 2018-2019
Canada

The purpose of this agreement is to support a project that will implement a 4th generation District Thermal System (DTS) at the new Zibi development in Gatineau, QC. The DTS will utilise post-industr...

KUUJJUARAAPIK-WHAPMAGOOSTUI RENEWABLE ENERGY CORPORATION $1,000,000.00
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...

CANADIAN TIRE CORPORATION LIMITED MASTER OFFICE $1,000,000.00
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 20 electric vehicle fast chargers in Ontario...

TSAY KEH DENE BAND $1,000,000.00
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...

HTEC HYDROGEN TECHNOLOGY & ENERGY CORPORATION $1,000,000.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Contributions in support of Transportation and Alternative Fuels Program
FY 2020-2021
Canada

The purpose of this agreement is to increase awareness, availability and use of lower carbon vehicles and fuels in Canada by supporting the construction of one hydrogen refuelling station in Quebec.

HTEC HYDROGEN TECHNOLOGY & ENERGY CORPORATION $1,000,000.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Contributions in support of Transportation and Alternative Fuels Program
FY 2020-2021
Canada

The purpose of this agreement is to increase awareness, availability and use of lower carbon vehicles and fuels in Canada by supporting the construction of one hydrogen refuelling station in the Provi...

PHILIPPE GOSSELIN & ASSOCIÉS LIMITÉE $1,000,000.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Contributions in support of Transportation and Alternative Fuels Program
FY 2019-2020
Canada

The purpose of this agreement is to increase awareness, availability and use of lower carbon vehicles and fuels in Canada by supporting the construction of one natural gas refuelling station in Quebec...

HTEC HYDROGEN TECHNOLOGY AND ENERGY CORPORATION $1,000,000.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Contributions in support of Transportation and Alternative Fuels Program
FY 2020-2021
Canada

The purpose of this agreement is to increase awareness, availability and use of lower carbon vehicles and fuels in Canada by supporting the construction of one hydrogen refuelling station in the Provi...

PINNACLE RENEWABLE ENERGY INC. $1,000,000.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Contributions in support of Investments in the Forest Industry Transformation Program
FY 2020-2021
Canada

This project will install innovative technology in a forest products facility in Canada.

HAISLA NATION COUNCIL $1,000,000.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Indigenous Natural Resource Partnerships
FY 2020-2021
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.

HTEC HYDROGEN TECHNOLOGY & ENERGY CORPORATION $1,000,000.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Contributions in support of Transportation and Alternative Fuels Program
FY 2021-2022
Canada

The purpose of this agreement is to increase awareness, availability and use of lower carbon vehicles and fuels in Canada by supporting the construction of one hydrogen refuelling station in the Provi...

HTEC HYDROGEN TECHNOLOGY & ENERGY CORPORATION $1,000,000.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Contributions in support of Transportation and Alternative Fuels Program
FY 2021-2022
Canada

The purpose of this agreement is to increase awareness, availability and use of lower carbon vehicles and fuels in Canada by supporting the construction of one hydrogen refuelling station in the Provi...