Federal spending by Women and Gender Equality Canada

2,230 records totalling $1,845,640,591.00 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 $379,265,208 $368,962,160 97.3%
2023-2024 $325,117,287 $320,898,881 98.7%
2022-2023 $326,821,240 $323,108,817 98.9%
2021-2022 $236,435,588 $230,653,872 97.6%
2020-2021 $222,111,655 $219,463,386 98.8%
2019-2020 $117,444,684 $114,546,509 97.5%
2018-2019 $73,730,693 $72,146,366 97.9%
2017-2018 $44,663,418 $43,304,233 97.0%
2016-2017 $36,337,733 $35,269,616 97.1%
2015-2016 $31,152,408 $29,542,401 94.8%

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.

7

of 10 targets met

2

targets not met

1

not yet measurable or unavailable

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  • Number of federal government data and research gaps filled as identified by the Interdepartmental Committee on Gender Equality

    Target: This performance indicator was included in the Departmental Results Framework starting in 2018-19. A target was set starting in 2022-23. Act... · Actual: 23.0

  • Number of federal government data and research gaps filled as identified by the Interdepartmental Committee on Gender Equality.

    Target: This performance indicator was included in the Departmental Results Framework starting in 2018-19. A target was set starting in 2022-23. Act... · Actual: 23.0

His Majesty The King In Right Of The Province Of Ontario $162,036,000.00
Women and Gender Equality Canada | Femmes et Égalité des genres Canada
Equality for Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression Program
FY 2023-2024
Canada

This 4 years federal–provincial agreement supports Ontario’s implementation of its actions under the National Action Plan (NAP) to end gender-based violence (GBV) so that collectively, the vision of t...

Secrétariat à la Condition Féminine Québec $97,325,000.00
Women and Gender Equality Canada | Femmes et Égalité des genres Canada
Equality for Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression Program
FY 2023-2024
Canada

This 4 years federal–provincial agreement will address gender-based violence. Gender-based violence is a priority for the Government of Québec, which has invested significant funds to end violence ag...

Women's Shelters Canada $85,548,062.00
Women and Gender Equality Canada | Femmes et Égalité des genres Canada
Women's Program
FY 2021-2022
Canada

This 32-month project will support the capacity of violence against women shelters and transition houses to deliver essential programs and services in response to the ongoing health and safety crisis...

Canadian Women's Foundation $63,087,844.00
Women and Gender Equality Canada | Femmes et Égalité des genres Canada
Women's Program
FY 2021-2022
Canada

This 20-month project will support the capacity of sexual assault centres (SACs) and other gender-based violence (GBV) service organizations to deliver essential programs and services in response to t...

Government of British Columbia, Finance $61,992,000.00
Women and Gender Equality Canada | Femmes et Égalité des genres Canada
Equality for Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression Program
FY 2023-2024
Canada

This 4 year federal–territorial agreement supports British Columbia’s implementation of its actions under the National Action Plan (NAP) to end gender-based violence (GBV) so that collectively, the vi...

Food Banks Canada / Banques Alimentaires Canada $57,002,752.00
Women and Gender Equality Canada | Femmes et Égalité des genres Canada
Equality for Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression Program
FY 2025-2026
Canada

Through this 18-month project, Food Banks Canada will facilitate the provision of menstrual products to community organizations serving diverse low-income populations in various locations throughout C...

Alberta Ministry of Culture and Status of Women $54,052,000.00
Women and Gender Equality Canada | Femmes et Égalité des genres Canada
Equality for Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression Program
FY 2023-2024
Canada

This 4 year federal–provincial agreement supports Alberta’s implementation of its actions under the National Action Plan (NAP) to end gender-based violence (GBV) so that collectively, the vision of th...

Canadian Women's Foundation $48,303,267.00
Women and Gender Equality Canada | Femmes et Égalité des genres Canada
Women's Program
FY 2020-2021
Canada

This 36-month project will build the capacity of sexual assault centres to respond to the immediate health and safety crisis posed by the current COVID-19 pandemic and in doing so to continue their im...

Secrétariat à la Condition Féminine Québec $44,431,600.00
Women and Gender Equality Canada | Femmes et Égalité des genres Canada
Women's Program
FY 2020-2021
Canada

This 35-month project will build the capacity of organizations working with victims of sexual assault and organizations working with victims of domestic violence to respond to the immediate health and...

Women's Shelters Canada $36,240,000.00
Women and Gender Equality Canada | Femmes et Égalité des genres Canada
Women's Program
FY 2020-2021
Canada

This 24-month project will build the capacity of women's shelters to respond to the immediate health and safety crisis posed by the current COVID-19 pandemic and in doing so to continue their importan...

Food Banks Canada / Banques Alimentaires Canada $29,813,782.00
Women and Gender Equality Canada | Femmes et Égalité des genres Canada
Equality for Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression Program
FY 2023-2024
Canada

This pilot project will test the provision of free menstrual products to community organizations serving diverse low-income populations in various locations across Canada and scale up existing educati...

Gender Equity Manitoba $22,292,000.00
Women and Gender Equality Canada | Femmes et Égalité des genres Canada
Equality for Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression Program
FY 2023-2024
Canada

This 4 year federal–provincial agreement supports Manitoba’s implementation of its actions under the National Action Plan (NAP) to end gender-based violence (GBV) so that collectively, the vision of t...

Government of Saskatchewan Status of Women Office $20,307,000.00
Women and Gender Equality Canada | Femmes et Égalité des genres Canada
Equality for Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression Program
FY 2023-2024
Canada

This 4-year federal-provincial agreement supports Saskatchewan's implementation of its actions under the National Action Plan (NAP) to end gender-based violence (GBV) so that collectively, the vision...

Government of Prince Edward Island, Interministerial Women's Secretariat $19,176,000.00
Women and Gender Equality Canada | Femmes et Égalité des genres Canada
Equality for Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression Program
FY 2023-2024
Canada

This 4-year federal–provincial agreement supports Prince Edward Island’s implementation of its actions under the National Action Plan (NAP) to end gender-based violence (GBV) so that collectively, the...

Government of Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia Advisory Council on the Status of Women $18,322,000.00
Women and Gender Equality Canada | Femmes et Égalité des genres Canada
Equality for Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression Program
FY 2023-2024
Canada

This 4-year federal–provincial agreement supports Nova Scotia’s implementation of its actions under the National Action Plan (NAP) to end gender-based violence (GBV) so that collectively, the vision o...

Government of Yukon Women and Gender Equity Directorate. $16,397,000.00
Women and Gender Equality Canada | Femmes et Égalité des genres Canada
Equality for Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression Program
FY 2023-2024
Canada

The National Action Plan was made possible through close collaboration between FPT governments and is informed by engagement with Indigenous partners, victims, survivors, front-line service providers,...

Government of the Northwest Territories $16,397,000.00
Women and Gender Equality Canada | Femmes et Égalité des genres Canada
Equality for Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression Program
FY 2023-2024
Canada

This 4-year federal–territorial agreement supports Northwest Territories's implementation of its actions under the National Action Plan (NAP) to end gender-based violence (GBV) so that collectively, t...

Government of Nunavut’s Department of Family Services $16,397,000.00
Women and Gender Equality Canada | Femmes et Égalité des genres Canada
Equality for Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression Program
FY 2023-2024
Canada

This 4-year federal–territorial agreement supports Nunavut’s implementation of its actions under the National Action Plan (NAP) to End Gender-Based Violence (GBV) so that collectively, the vision of t...

Government of New Brunswick, Women's Equality $16,337,000.00
Women and Gender Equality Canada | Femmes et Égalité des genres Canada
Equality for Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression Program
FY 2023-2024
Canada

This 4 year federal–provincial agreement supports New Brunswick's implementation of its actions under the National Action Plan (NAP) to end gender-based violence (GBV) so that collectively, the vision...

Community Foundations of Canada $16,200,000.00
Women and Gender Equality Canada | Femmes et Égalité des genres Canada
Women's Program
FY 2019-2020
Canada

The Project is based on the principle of mobilizing new funds and partnerships to support and engage Canada’s community foundations in an effort to accelerate gender equality at the local level. Th...

Canadian Women’s Foundation $14,542,700.00
Women and Gender Equality Canada | Femmes et Égalité des genres Canada
Women's Program
FY 2025-2026
Canada

Through this 14-month project, the Canadian Women’s Foundation will strengthen Canada’s movement for gender equality by identifying eligible national women’s organizations and providing resources to b...

Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Office of Women and Gender Equality $13,558,000.00
Women and Gender Equality Canada | Femmes et Égalité des genres Canada
Equality for Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression Program
FY 2023-2024
Canada

This 4-year federal–provincial agreement supports Newfoundland and Labrador’s implementation of its actions under the National Action Plan (NAP) to end gender-based violence (GBV) so that collectively...

Canadian Women's Foundation $12,000,000.00
Women and Gender Equality Canada | Femmes et Égalité des genres Canada
Women's Program
FY 2019-2020
Canada

The Project Time for 5 will be addressing gender-based violence (GBV) and women’s economic security, which is aligned with the Recipient’s work and experiences in seeking gender equity for all women i...

Grand Challenges Canada $8,744,582.00
Women and Gender Equality Canada | Femmes et Égalité des genres Canada
Women's Program
FY 2019-2020
Canada

The Project I3 – WG2S will advance indigenous gender equality for women and girls across social and economic conditions by supporting the creation of a succession of transformative innovation and cata...

Gouvernement du Québec $8,700,000.00
Women and Gender Equality Canada | Femmes et Égalité des genres Canada
Women's Program
FY 2020-2021
Canada

This 18-month project will enhance the capacity of women’s shelters and organizations in support of victims of sexual and domestic violence in Quebec in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The organiza...