Federal spending by Veterans Affairs Canada

2,282 records totalling $30,810,432,234.30 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 $7,787,161,807 $7,630,043,185 98.0%
2023-2024 $6,104,533,351 $6,053,066,202 99.2%
2022-2023 $5,693,979,309 $5,422,344,598 95.2%
2021-2022 $6,327,387,481 $5,406,391,796 85.4%
2020-2021 $5,471,167,584 $4,836,633,503 88.4%
2019-2020 $5,288,765,735 $4,832,374,356 91.4%
2018-2019 $4,795,897,822 $4,690,462,953 97.8%
2017-2018 $4,922,536,867 $4,773,891,081 97.0%
2016-2017 $3,914,430,576 $3,770,808,741 96.3%
2015-2016 $3,675,963,783 $3,595,034,204 97.8%

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.

8

of 47 targets met

13

targets not met

26

not yet measurable or unavailable

See missed targets
  • % of Veterans Affairs Canada clients who are satisfied with the quality of Veterans Affairs Canada’s programs and services offered

    Target: — · Actual: 78.0

  • % of Veteran clients of Veterans Affairs Canada 65 years and older living in their own homes who report satisfaction with their housing.

    Target: — · Actual: 95.0

  • % of Veterans Affairs Canada clients who are satisfied with the quality of service delivery they receive from Veterans Affairs Canada.

    Target: — · Actual: 77.0

  • % of Veterans Affairs Canada clients who are satisfied with the way Veterans Affairs Canada's commemorative initiatives honour Veterans and those who died in service

    Target: — · Actual: 74.0

  • % of Veterans who have high level of mastery of their life skills.

    Target: — · Actual: 27.0

The Pepper Pod $1,468,850.00
Veterans Affairs Canada | Anciens Combattants Canada
Veteran and Family Well-being Fund
FY 2025-2026
Canada

This project supports women transitioning from military to civilian life through Transition Lifeshops™, providing a safe, welcoming retreat for Veterans, soon-to-be Veterans, and spouses. Participan...

Clinemetrica Inc. $1,356,520.00
Veterans Affairs Canada | Anciens Combattants Canada
FY 2018-2019
Canada

The Canadian Veterans Age Well Challenge (VAgeWell)

Veterans Affairs Canada | Anciens Combattants Canada
Veteran and Family Well-being Fund
FY 2025-2026
Canada

Over 57% of women CAF members experience urinary incontinence, a stigmatized condition that reduces quality of life. In response to an urgent call from the House of Commons Canada, this study will ass...

Veterans Affairs Canada | Anciens Combattants Canada
Veteran and Family Well-being Fund
FY 2024-2025
Canada

Répondre à l’itinérance chez les vétérans dans les communautés rurales et éloignées et dans les communautés autochtones

Veterans Affairs Canada | Anciens Combattants Canada
Veteran and Family Well-being Fund
FY 2024-2025
Canada

Répondre à l’itinérance chez les vétérans dans les communautés rurales et éloignées et dans les communautés autochtones

Veterans Affairs Canada | Anciens Combattants Canada
Veteran and Family Well-being Fund
FY 2025-2026
Canada

To inspire and educate and increase community awareness. This New Brunswick provincial project will produce an innovative program that features 2SLGBTQI+ Veterans. It will include a comprehensive city...

Veterans Affairs Canada | Anciens Combattants Canada
FY 2018-2019
Canada

Launching a Neuromodulation Research Program for PTSD at Sunnybrook

Veterans Affairs Canada | Anciens Combattants Canada
Veteran and Family Well-being Fund
FY 2024-2025
Canada

Creating a circle of support, the Eggshells Project is a virtual, trauma-informed mental health program designed exclusively for Veterans and their families who have a loved one with Substance Use Dis...

Veterans Affairs Canada | Anciens Combattants Canada
Veteran and Family Well-being Fund
FY 2024-2025
Canada

Creating a circle of support, the Eggshells Project is a virtual, trauma-informed mental health program designed exclusively for Veterans and their families who have a loved one with Substance Use Dis...

Veterans Affairs Canada | Anciens Combattants Canada
Veterans Emergency Funds
FY 2018-2019
Canada

Veterans Emergency Funds

Veterans Affairs Canada | Anciens Combattants Canada
FY 2019-2020
Canada

Children of Deceased Veterans Education Assistance

Veterans Affairs Canada | Anciens Combattants Canada
Veteran and Family Well-being Fund
FY 2025-2026
Canada

This project broadens Camp Maple Leaf's support to Canadian Veterans and serving military personnel families across seven provinces, offering a safe space for children to share their experiences and b...

Veterans Affairs Canada | Anciens Combattants Canada
Veteran and Family Well-being Fund
FY 2025-2026
Canada

This project broadens Camp Maple Leaf's support to Canadian Veterans and serving military personnel families across seven provinces, offering a safe space for children to share their experiences and b...

Team Rubicon Canada $1,123,200.00
Veterans Affairs Canada | Anciens Combattants Canada
Veteran and Family Well-being Fund
FY 2025-2026
Canada

Team Rubicon Canada will provide free training and growth opportunities to its Veteran staff and volunteers. This will enhance Veteran resilience, promote gender equity, increase Indigenous cultural c...

Team Rubicon Canada $1,123,200.00
Veterans Affairs Canada | Anciens Combattants Canada
Veteran and Family Well-being Fund
FY 2025-2026
Canada

Team Rubicon Canada will provide free training and growth opportunities to its Veteran staff and volunteers. This will enhance Veteran resilience, promote gender equity, increase Indigenous cultural c...

Veterans Affairs Canada | Anciens Combattants Canada
FY 2021-2022
Canada

Dalhousie University is partnering with the Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace and Security on a project to bring an end to the use of child soldiers. With funding from the Veteran and Family Well...

Veterans Affairs Canada | Anciens Combattants Canada
FY 2021-2022
Canada

The Strongest Families Institute is an award-winning charity grounded in 20 years of social science research in the field of e-mental health. Funding from the Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund will a...