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

BEKEVAR WIND L.P. $50,000,000.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program
FY 2022-2023
Canada

The objective of this Project is to deploy renewable energy and grid modernization technologies to support clean energy to the Saskatchewan electricity grid.

ONEIDA STORAGE LP $50,000,000.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program
FY 2023-2024
Canada

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

SASKATCHEWAN POWER CORPORATION (SASKPOWER) $50,000,000.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Contributions in support of Electricity Pre-development Projects Program
FY 2023-2024
Canada

The objective of this Project is to support predevelopment work necessary to enable a decision to construct Saskatchewan's first nuclear powerplant.

BRUCE POWER L.P. $50,000,000.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Contributions in support of Electricity Pre-development Projects Program
FY 2024-2025
Canada

The objective of this Project is to evaluate the feasibility of expanding nuclear electricity capacity on existing nuclear power station in southern Ontario.

SASKATCHEWAN POWER CORPORATION (SASKPOWER) $50,000,000.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Contributions in support of Electricity Pre-development Projects Program
FY 2023-2024
Canada

The objective of this Project is to support predevelopment work necessary to enable a decision to construct Saskatchewan's first nuclear powerplant.

NEW BRUNSWICK POWER CORPORATION $50,000,000.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program
FY 2025-2026
Canada

The objective of this project is to transition the Belledune Generating Station from coal to biomass using advanced wood pellets, with activities including facility upgrades for fuel handling, milling...

BRITISH COLUMBIA HYDRO AND POWER AUTHORITY $50,000,000.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program
FY 2025-2026
Canada

The objective of this Project is to modernize microgrid station infrastructure in three of the Proponent's Non-Integrated Areas to reduce diesel reliance, improve system reliability, and enable the...

NEW BRUNSWICK POWER CORPORATION $50,000,000.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program
FY 2025-2026
Canada

The objective of this Project is to deploy grid modernization technologies to enhance voltage stability and ensure compliance with industry standards.

BURCHILL WIND LIMITED PARTNERSHIP $49,919,894.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program
FY 2021-2022
Canada

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

GROUPE RAMO INC. $49,634,708.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Contributions for 2 Billion Trees
FY 2023-2024
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.

VILLE DE MONTRÉAL $48,892,468.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Contributions for 2 Billion Trees
FY 2024-2025
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.

CITY OF EDMONTON $47,787,457.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Contributions for 2 Billion Trees
FY 2022-2023
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.

TLICHO GOVERNMENT $44,839,000.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Contributions for 2 Billion Trees
FY 2024-2025
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.

Batch report│Rapport en lots $44,710,688.21
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Canada Greener Homes Grant
FY 2021-2022
Canada

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

CARIBOO CARBON SOLUTIONS LTD. $44,474,626.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Contributions for 2 Billion Trees
FY 2023-2024
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.

CENTRAL CHILCOTIN REHABILITATION LTD. $43,941,436.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Contributions for 2 Billion Trees
FY 2022-2023
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.

MINISTRY OF ENERGY AND CLIMATE SOLUTIONS $42,908,250.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program
FY 2024-2025
Canada

This project aims to improve energy efficiency in Canada.

TREE CANADA $41,232,000.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Contributions for 2 Billion Trees
FY 2022-2023
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.

CENTRAL CHILCOTIN REHABILITATION LTD. $40,441,436.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Contributions for 2 Billion Trees
FY 2022-2023
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.

YUKON DEVELOPMENT CORP. $39,926,869.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
The Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund Program
FY 2024-2025
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.