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

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 2025-2026
Canada

This project is focused on building capacity for forest access, management and use for Indigenous forest economic development opportunities.

Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Contributions in support of Indigenous Economic Development
FY 2025-2026
Canada

This project is mostly about the use and management of forest resources and Indigenous participation in the forest industy.

Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Contributions in support of Indigenous Economic Development
FY 2025-2026
Canada

This project is mostly about advancing reconciliation through Indigenous participation in the forest industy.

Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Grants and Contributions in support of the Global Forest Leadership Program
FY 2025-2026
Canada

To advance international forest leadership through activities that focus on expanding international engagement, collaborations and partnerships, as well as expertise.

Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Contributions in support of Indigenous Economic Development
FY 2025-2026
Canada

This project is mostly about the use and management of forest resources and Indigenous participation in the forest industy.

Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Contributions in support of Indigenous Economic Development
FY 2025-2026
Canada

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

Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Contributions in support of Indigenous Economic Development
FY 2025-2026
Canada

This project is mostly about the use and management of forest resources and Indigenous participation in the forest industy.

Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Contributions in support of Indigenous Economic Development
FY 2025-2026
Canada

This project is mostly about advancing reconciliation through Indigenous participation in the forest industy.

Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Contributions in support of Indigenous Economic Development
FY 2025-2026
Canada

This project is mostly about the use and management of forest resources and Indigenous participation in the forest industy.

Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Contributions in support of Indigenous Economic Development
FY 2025-2026
Canada

This project will increase the capacity of Indigenous communities to engage in and benefit from economic development arising from opportunities in the forest sector, and increase Indigenous participat...

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 2025-2026
Canada

This project will increase the capacity of Indigenous communities to engage in and benefit from economic development arising from opportunities in the forest sector, and increase Indigenous participat...

Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Contributions in support of Indigenous Economic Development
FY 2025-2026
Canada

This project is mostly about the participation in the forest bioeconomy and Indigenous forest economic development opportunities.

Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Contributions in support of Indigenous Economic Development
FY 2025-2026
Canada

This project is mostly about the use and management of forest resources and Indigenous participation in the forest industy.

Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative
FY 2026-2027
Canada

This project promotes awareness and knowledge among Canadians about light-duty electric vehicle charging, charging infrastructure, and operation

Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Contributions in support of Indigenous Economic Development
FY 2026-2027
Canada

This project will increase the capacity of Indigenous communities to engage in and benefit from economic development arising from opportunities in the forest sector, and increase Indigenous participat...

Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Contributions in support of Indigenous Economic Development
FY 2026-2027
Canada

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

Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Contributions in support of Indigenous Economic Development
FY 2026-2027
Canada

This project is mostly about the use and management of forest resources and Indigenous participation in the forest industy.

Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Contributions in support of Indigenous Economic Development
FY 2026-2027
Canada

This project is focused on building capacity for forest access, management and use for Indigenous forest economic development opportunities.

Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Contributions in support of Indigenous Economic Development
FY 2026-2027
Canada

The objective of this project is to consult and consent on protocols and capacity for sustainable forestry management engagement with the governments of Quebec and Ontario and industry.

Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Contributions in support of Indigenous Economic Development
FY 2026-2027
Canada

This project is focused on building capacity for forest access, management and use for Indigenous forest economic development opportunities.

Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Contributions in support of Indigenous Economic Development
FY 2026-2027
Canada

This project is focused on building capacity for forest access, management and use for Indigenous forest economic development opportunities.

Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative
FY 2026-2027
Canada

This project promotes awareness and knowledge among Canadians about light-duty electric vehicle charging, charging infrastructure, and operation