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

ENVIRONMENTAL CAREERS ORGANIZATION OF CANADA $5,598,693.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Science and Technology (S&T) Internship Program - Green Jobs
FY 2022-2023
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...

CLEAN NOVA SCOTIA FOUNDATION $5,582,877.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Science and Technology (S&T) Internship Program - Green Jobs
FY 2022-2023
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...

KENT HILLS WIND LP $5,576,342.60
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Contributions in support of ecoENERGY for Renewable Power
FY 2017-2018
Canada

The project is aimed at generating electricity through renewable resources.

ENVIRONMENTAL CAREERS ORGANIZATION OF CANADA $5,544,125.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Youth Employment Strategy - Science and Tech Internship Program under the Career Focus Program
FY 2019-2020
Canada

The objective of this Project is to support Sub-Projects that provide youth with work experience (via internships and training) in natural resource sectors related to science, technology, engineering...

GOVERNMENT OF YUKON $5,539,560.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Contributions in Support of the Resilient Communities Through FireSmart program
FY 2024-2025
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 in Yukon.

SASKATCHEWAN POWER CORPORATION $5,519,184.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Smart Grid Deployment Program
FY 2018-2019
Canada

The purpose of this project is to improve existing asset utilization and efficiency, improving grid reliability and resilency while maintaining or improving cybersecurity, and increasing grid flexibil...

CARDSTON SPRING COULEE SOLAR LIMITED PARTNERSHIP $5,519,000.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program
FY 2022-2023
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.

CARDSTON SPRING COULEE SOLAR LIMITED PARTNERSHIP $5,519,000.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program
FY 2022-2023
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.

Batch report│Rapport en lots $5,508,365.61
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program
FY 2022-2023
Canada

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

CLEAN NOVA SCOTIA FOUNDATION $5,491,763.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Science and Technology (S&T) Internship Program - Green Jobs
FY 2022-2023
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...

CANADIAN BAVARIAN MILLWORK AND LUMBER LTD. $5,435,093.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Contributions in support of Investments in the Forest Industry Transformation Program
FY 2025-2026
Canada

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

CALUMIX TECHNOLOGIES INC. $5,420,000.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Energy Innovation Program
FY 2025-2026
Canada

This project is mostly related to technology demonstration.

INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT $5,400,000.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Grants and Contributions for Critical Minerals Innovation and Global Partnerships
FY 2023-2024
Canada

The purpose of this agreement is to support, enhance and promote Canada's international leadership in critical minerals.

COLLEGES AND INSTITUTES CANADA $5,396,468.00
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...

TAMARACK VALLEY ENERGY LTD. $5,389,152.91
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...

CITY OF ST. JOHN'S $5,363,038.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Greener Neighbourhoods Pilot Program
FY 2024-2025
Canada

This project is mostly related to technology demonstration.

OPUS ONE SOLUTIONS ENERGY CORPORATION $5,317,600.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Innovation and Clean Growth in the Natural Resource Sectors
FY 2012-2013
Canada

The objective of this Project is to demonstrate a complete "integration and intelligence platform" in Toronto's urban electricity distribution system. This platform will enable the seamless connectio...

HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF ONTARIO $5,310,924.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Contributions in support of COVID-19 Safety Measures in Forest Sector Operations
FY 2020-2021
Canada

The purpose of this agreement is to offset additional costs associated with COVID-19 safety measures faced by small and medium-sized forest sector enterprises (SME).

CO2 SOLUTIONS INC. $5,305,000.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
FY 2015-2016
Canada
CO2 SOLUTIONS INC. $5,305,000.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
FY 2016-2017
Canada
VAULT 44.01 LTD $5,300,000.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Energy Innovation Program
FY 2023-2024
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...

VAULT 44.01 LTD $5,300,000.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Energy Innovation Program
FY 2023-2024
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...

ENVIRONMENTAL CAREERS ORGANIZATION OF CANADA $5,294,116.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Science and Technology (S&T) Internship Program - Green Jobs
FY 2022-2023
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...