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
Contributions in support of Energy Efficiency
FY 2018-2019
Canada

This project is to support a strategic energy management cohort-based training program for industrial large final emitters in Alberta.

Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Contributions in support of Energy Efficiency
FY 2018-2019
Canada

This project is to support a strategic energy management cohort-based training program for industrial large final emitters in Alberta.

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.

Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Zero Emissions Vehicle Infrastructure Program
FY 2023-2024
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 65 electric vehicle chargers in Quebec.

CENOVUS ENERGY INC. $1,767,105.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Green Industrial Facilities and Manufacturing Program
FY 2024-2025
Canada

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

CSA GROUP $1,766,469.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Transportation and Alternative Fuels
FY 2018-2019
Canada

This project supports the development of codes and standards for alternative fuels, vehicles and charging/refuelling infrastructure.

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.

BIOTALENT CANADA $1,764,705.00
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...

Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program
FY 2025-2026
Canada

The objective of this Project is capacity building activities that build knowledge and skills related to renewable energy, energy storage and grid modernization projects.

FPINNOVATIONS $1,756,962.00
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Clean Growth in the Natural Resources Sectors Innovation Program
FY 2018-2019
Canada

This project is mostly related to technology research and development.

Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities Program - Demonstration Component
FY 2018-2019
Canada

The project is mostly related to decreasing greenhouse gas emissions through the demonstration of technologies to reduce fossil fuel use for heat and/or power generation in Canada's remote communities...

Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities Program - Demonstration Component
FY 2018-2019
Canada

The project is mostly related to decreasing greenhouse gas emissions through the demonstration of technologies to reduce fossil fuel use for heat and/or power generation in Canada's remote communities...

Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Multi-Partner Research Initiative - Oceans Protection Plan
FY 2023-2024
United States

The purpose is to continue to advance oil spill research in Canada to enhance Canada's level of preparedness and response by leveraging new collaborative research with some of the world's best researc...

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...

Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Contributions in support of Investments in the Forest Industry Transformation Program
FY 2025-2026
Canada

This project will assess opportunities or diversification and optimization in a forest products facility.

Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Zero Emissions Vehicle Infrastructure Program
FY 2025-2026
Canada

The purpose of this project is to increase awareness, availability and use of lower carbon vehicles and fuels in Canada by supporting the installation of 80 electric vehicle chargers in British Columb...

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.

Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Energy Innovation Program
FY 2022-2023
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...

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...