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
Contributions in support of Energy Efficiency
FY 2019-2020
Canada

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

Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Grants & Contributions in support of Energy Efficiency
FY 2025-2026
Canada

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

Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
FY 2018-2019
Canada

The purpose of this agreement is to identify actions and key considerations to accelerate the transitions to a low carbon economy in northern and remote communities.

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Small Scale Research
FY 2022-2023
Canada

The objective of the Project is to combine non-traditional research methodologies, including a place names study and a water ceremony as part of a "Day on the Water", with Western science approaches,...

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Clean Energy in Rural and Remote Communities Bioheat Program component
FY 2021-2022
Canada

This project will explore the feasibility of developing a biomass-fuelled district energy system to heat community buildings

Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Clean Energy in Rural and Remote Communities Bioheat Program component
FY 2021-2022
Canada

This project will explore the feasibility of developing a biomass-fuelled district energy system to heat community buildings

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Contributions in support of Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committees for Energy Infrastructure Projects (Committees)
FY 2021-2022
Canada

The objective of this Project is to advance Indigenous issues and priorities in environment, safety and/or socioeconomic imperatives, consistent with the Terms of Reference of the Indigenous Advisory...

Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Contributions in support of Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committees for Energy Infrastructure Projects (Committees)
FY 2021-2022
Canada

The objective of this Project is to advance Indigenous issues and priorities in environment, safety and/or socioeconomic imperatives, consistent with the Terms of Reference of the Indigenous Advisory...

Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Green Freight Program
FY 2025-2026
Canada

This project assists Canadian carriers to implement improvements to their fleet to lower fuel costs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Contributions in support of Indigenous Economic Development
FY 2024-2025
Canada

This project is mostly about business and operational planning and permitting for Indigenous forest economic development opportunities.

STUDENT ENERGY $57,600.00
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Clean Energy in Rural and Remote Communities Deployment Program component
FY 2022-2023
Canada

The objective of this Project is engagement and information dissemination activities that support reducing diesel usage in rural, remote and Indigenous communities.

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Contributions in support of Climate Change Adaptation
FY 2018-2019
Canada

This project will assess climate change adaptation knowledge and practice of Canadian Institute of Planners' members.

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Energy Innovation Program
FY 2024-2025
Canada

This project is mostly related to technology research and development.

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Contributions in support of Indigenous Economic Development
FY 2019-2020
Canada

This project is mostly about environmental stewardship and Indigenous forest economic development.

Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Green Freight Program
FY 2024-2025
Canada

This project assists Canadian carriers to implement improvements to their fleet to lower fuel costs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Contributions in support of Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committees for Energy Infrastructure Projects (Committees)
FY 2018-2019
Canada

The purpose of this agreement is to support the participation of Indigenous peoples on the Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committee for the Trans Mountain Expansion Project.