NRCan 2025-26 Departmental Plan

Details on transfer payment programs of $5 million or more

Table of Contents
  1. Contributions in support of Building and Mobilizing Foundational Wildland Fire Knowledge (voted)
  2. Contribution to the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board (Canada-Newfoundland and Atlantic Accord Implementation Act) (Statutory)
  3. Grants and Contributions for Growing Canada’s Forests - 2 Billion Trees (voted)
  4. Grants and Contributions in support of Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities (voted)
  5. Contributions in support of the Clean Fuels Fund and Codes and Standards Program (voted)
  6. Contributions in support of Climate Change Adaptation (voted)
  7. Grants and Contributions in support of the Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund (voted)d
  8. Contributions in support of Electricity Pre-Development Projects (voted)
  9. Grants and Contributions in support of Energy Efficiency (voted)
  10. Grants and Contributions in support of the Energy Innovation Program (voted)
  11. Contributions in support of Fighting and Managing Wildfires in a Changing Climate (voted)
  12. Contributions in support of the Forest Innovation Program (voted)
  13. Grants and Contributions in support of Global Forest Leadership Program (voted)
  14. Grants and Contributions in support of the Global Partnerships Initiative (voted)
  15. Contributions in support of the Green Construction through Wood Program (voted)
  16. Grants and Contributions in support of the Green Freight Program (voted)
  17. Grants and Contributions in support of Home Retrofits (voted)
  18. Contributions in support of Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committees for Energy Infrastructure Projects (voted)
  19. Contributions in support of Indigenous Natural Resources Partnerships (voted)
  20. Contributions in support of Investments in Forest Industry Transformation Program (voted)
  21. Payments to the Newfoundland Offshore Petroleum Resource Revenue Fund (Canada-Newfoundland Atlantic Accord Implementation Act) (Statutory)
  22. Contributions in support of NRCan Multi Partner Research Initiative (voted)
  23. Contributions in support of the Resilient Communities through FireSmart program (Voted)
  24. Grants and Contributions in support of Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways projects (voted)
  25. Contributions in support of Spruce Budworm Early Intervention Strategy - Phase III (voted)
  26. Contributions in support of Strategic Interties Predevelopment projects (voted)
  27. Contributions in support of the Technology and Innovation Initiative (voted)
  28. Contributions in support of the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (voted)
  29. Grants and Contributions in support of Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure program (voted)
Contributions in support of Building and Mobilizing Foundational Wildland Fire Knowledge (voted)
Start date September 21, 2023
End dateFootnote * March 31, 2028
Type of transfer payment Contributions
Type of appropriation Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions 2023-24
Link to departmental result(s) Communities and officials have the tools to safeguard Canadians from natural hazards and explosives
Link to the department’s Program Inventory Wildfire Risk Management
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program As part of the Wildfire Resilient Futures Initiative, the purpose and objective of the program is to leverage wildfire science and technology capabilities in Canada to pursue ambitious research goals and engage in comprehensive, in-depth investigations to reduce the impacts of wildfires on Canadians. This program accelerates the development and adoption of risk assessment and mitigation approaches and innovative, adaptive forestry practices to reduce risk to communities and support a sustainable and resilient forest sector.

There are no repayable contributions under these programs.
Expected results The expected results are:
  • Addressing gaps in foundational knowledge by developing and evaluating wildland fire risk assessment and risk mitigation strategies and technologies to reduce wildland fire risk;
  • Increase the number of Highly Qualified Personnel (HQPs) with expertise in wildland fire risk planning and management, including Indigenous fire practitioners, master’s students, PhD students, Post Doctoral Fellows, etc.; and
  • The advancement of knowledge activities along the defined research themes of wildland fire risk assessment, mitigation and adaptive forestry practices.
These results will be measured through the following performance indicators:
  • Knowledge production measured by the quantity of academic output from funded projects, including project reports, published articles, research reports, theses, handbooks, risk maps, software, methodologies, and databases.
  • Number of HQPs supported through the program (including Indigenous fire practitioners, master’s students, PhD students, Post Doctoral Fellows, etc.)
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation Not applicable, new program.
Decision following the results of last evaluation Not applicable.
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation 2025-26
General targeted recipient groups Canadian Recipients:
  • Not-for-profit organizations;
  • Indigenous organizations including Indigenous communities or governments; Tribal Councils or entities that fulfill a similar function; national and regional Indigenous councils and tribal organizations; Indigenous for-profit and not-for-profit organizations;
  • Academic institutions;
  • For profit organizations; and,
  • Provincial, territorial, regional and municipal governments and their departments and agencies.
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients In 2025-26, NRCan will undertake efforts to mobilize cohorts of successful applicants to exchange key information relating to their ambitious projects. An increase in collaboration could result in more robust projects and will support the sharing key findings.
Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2024-25 forecast spending 2025-26 planned spending 2026-27 planned spending 2027-28 planned spending
Total grants $0 $0 $0 $0
Total contributions $8,500,000 $8,500,000 $13,500,000 $13,500,000
Total other types of transfer payments $0 $0 $0 $0
Total program $8,500,000 $8,500,000 $13,500,000 $13,500,000
Contribution to the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board (Canada-Newfoundland and Atlantic Accord Implementation Act) (Statutory)
Start date 1985-86
End dateFootnote * Ongoing
Type of transfer payment Contributions
Type of appropriation Statutory: Contribution to the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board (Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Atlantic Accord Implementation Act)
Fiscal year for terms and conditions Not applicable
Link to departmental result(s) Access to new and priority markets for Canada’s natural resources is enhanced
Link to the department’s Program Inventory Statutory Offshore Payments
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program NRCan pays 50% of the operating costs of the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board. The province pays the other 50%. This is done pursuant to section 27 of the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Atlantic Accord Implementation Act. The funds are drawn from the Consolidated Revenue Fund. Cost Recovery Regulations put in place in 2016 allow the Board to cost recover up to 100% of eligible costs from industry, which are remitted to the government of Canada and the province of Newfoundland and Labrador on a 50-50 basis.
Expected results NRCan’s share of the Offshore Board’s operating budget is made in four quarterly payments throughout the course of each fiscal year.
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation Not Applicable – Statutory payments are exempt from evaluation.
Decision following the results of last evaluation Not applicable
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation Not applicable
General targeted recipient groups Joint federal-provincial board (independent regulator)
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients In respect of each fiscal year and pursuant to the Accord Acts, the Offshore Board is required to submit a budget request to Governments for approval by the Minister of NRCan and his provincial counterpart. NRCan officials engage with the Board to understand the budgetary request and also consult with the province.
Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2024-25 forecast spending 2025-26 planned spending 2026-27 planned spending 2027-28 planned spending
Total grants $0 $0 $0 $0
Total contributions $0 $0 $0 $0
Total other types of transfer payments $0 $14,027,800 $14,027,800 $14,027,800
Total program $0 $14,027,800 $14,027,800 $14,027,800
Grants and Contributions for Growing Canada’s Forests - 2 Billion Trees (voted)
Start date May 7, 2021
End dateFootnote * March 31, 2031
Type of transfer payment Grants and Contributions
Type of appropriation Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions 2021-22
Link to departmental result(s) Communities and industries are adapting to climate change
Link to the department’s Program Inventory Forest Climate Change
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program 2 Billion Trees (2BT) program operationalizes the federal commitment to plant two billion incremental trees by funding a range of recipients to plant trees across Canada, contributing to Canada’s GHG emission reduction target in 2030 and net zero emissions target in 2050. 2BT also has the objective of achieving co-benefits, such as restoring habitat for species at risk and other species of interest, increasing forest resilience to climate change, and job creation.
Expected results OUTCOME 1 – Reduce GHG emissions in Canada by contributing to the federal commitment to plant 2 billion incremental trees by 2031

Indicators:
  • Cumulative total number of incremental trees planted
  • Cumulative total area planted with incremental trees
  • Annual GHG emission reductions
  • Projected long-term (2050) GHG emission reductions
OUTCOME 2 – Achieve environmental co-benefits through tree planting

Indicators:
  • Cumulative total area planted that contributes to habitat restoration for species at risk and other species of interest
  • Cumulative total area planted that contributes to increased forest resilience to climate change
OUTCOME 3 – Achieve human wellbeing co-benefits through tree planting

Indicators:
  • Number of aggregate direct, indirect, and induced jobs created
  • Percent of large (500+ FTEs) and medium (100-499 FTEs) organization funding recipients that have Diversity and Inclusion Plans
  • Percent of under-represented groups in the tree planting and related activity workforce of large and medium organization funding recipients.
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation Not applicable, new program.
Decision following the results of last evaluation Not applicable.
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation 2024-25
General targeted recipient groups Eligible Recipients are:
  • For-profit organizations;
  • Not-for-profit organizations and charities;
  • Academia and public institutions;
  • Indigenous recipients; and
  • Government.
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients Efforts to directly engage with program recipients and potential applicants are ongoing. Proactive communication with the public and the media in multiple formats is also a key focus to effectively report on the program’s outcomes and progress.

Ongoing engagement activities will be continued into 2025-26, and new initiatives will be implemented as needed. Planned activities include:
  • Continued use and refinement of the online application system (2BT portal) for applicants to submit project proposals and reporting forms, and for program officials to manage projects and collect data;
  • Continue to improve the 2BT website, with a focus on providing guidance to applicants to support the ongoing Call For Proposals (CFP), Indigenous Funding Stream, and Capacity Building Grants Stream, in both official languages;
  • Provide program statistics, information, and progress at least once annually on various program components via updates to the 2BT website and associated webpages;
  • Distribute a 2BT newsletter to provide program updates and related announcements directly to interested stakeholders;
  • Ongoing collaboration with NRCan Knowledge Mobilization to provide program recipients and collaborators with the tools they need;
  • Promote and provide webinars to share information and build awareness with potential applicants and stakeholders in support of the ongoing CFP and the Indigenous Funding Stream;
  • Engage new applicants on private lands through funding and promoting the Reforestation Canada Collective and engage municipalities across Canada through continuing to fund and promote the Canadian Federation of Municipalities Growing Canada’s Community Canopies program;
  • Conduct in-person site visits to 2BT-funded projects and use the information collected to disseminate success stories; and
  • Participate at events, meetings, and other forums to promote the 2BT program to interested stakeholders, including the Canadian Urban Forestry Conference, Canadian Institute of Forestry Conference, Forests Ontario Conference, amongst others.
Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2024-25 forecast spending 2025-26 planned spending 2026-27 planned spending 2027-28 planned spending
Total grants $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000
Total contributions $197,618,625 $353,000,000 $353,000,000 $353,000,000
Total other types of transfer payments $0 $0 $0 $0
Total program $199,618,625 $355,000,000 $355,000,000 $355,000,000
Grants and Contributions in support of Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities (voted)
Start date April 1, 2018
End dateFootnote * March 31, 2027
Type of transfer payment Grants and Contributions
Type of appropriation Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions 2018-19
Link to departmental result(s)
  • Canada’s natural resources are sustainable
  • Access to new and priority markets for Canada’s natural resources is enhanced
Link to the department’s Program Inventory
  • Electricity Resources
  • Energy Innovation and Clean Technology
  • Forest Sector Competitiveness
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program The program will support the reduction of diesel and fossil fuels used for heat and power in Indigenous, rural, and remote communities by supporting communities in deploying and demonstrating renewable energy projects, encouraging energy efficiency and building skills and capacity.

Grants and contribution payments made under this program are non-repayable.
Expected results Expected results for this program include:
  • 150 Capacity Building, Deployment, Demonstration and Bioheat projects funded by 2024;
  • 90% of funded projects are Indigenous-led or Indigenous-partnered by 2027;
  • 15,500 job years generated by funded projects by 2027;
  • Over 52M litres of diesel displaced annually by funded projects by 2030;
  • Over 156,000 tonnes of GHG emissions avoided annually resulting from funded projects by 2030; and
  • 67.2 MW of new renewable energy generation and heating capacity and 100 GWh of power production from funded projects by 2030.
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation Not applicable, new program.
Decision following the results of last evaluation Not applicable.
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation 2024-25, in progress.
General targeted recipient groups
  • Indigenous recipients
  • For-profit organizations
  • Not-for-profit organizations and charities
  • Academia and public institutions
  • Government
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients The program currently employs a continuous intake model. It maintains an active web portal for proposal intake and communication with potential applicants and other interested stakeholders. For current recipients, the program utilizes a variety of communication mechanisms to engage on projects, program implementation and broader issues on deploying renewable energy projects in Indigenous, rural and remote communities. For example, the program has facilitated a series of webinars to disseminate information and encourage connections between recipients to support capacity building. The program has also led engagement sessions at a variety of regional and national conferences and through other online platforms. Through Wah-ila-toos, NRCan works with other federal departments to engage with provincial/territorial governments, utilities, stakeholders and rights-holders on broader policy issues relating to the clean energy transition in Indigenous, rural and remote communities. As part of Wah-ila-toos, a distinctions-based Indigenous Council is providing guidance and advice on program design and policy development. The Indigenous Council has recently finalized their recommendations to support the clean energy transition in Indigenous, rural and remote communities and published a report in November 2024.
Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2024-25 forecast spending 2025-26 planned spending 2026-27 planned spending 2027-28 planned spending
Total grants $8,970,904 $7,750,000 $5,500,000 $0
Total contributions $43,165,109 $37,878,841 $8,249,854 $0
Total other types of transfer payments $0 $0 $0 $0
Total program $52,136,013 $45,628,841 $13,749,854 $0
Contributions in support of the Clean Fuels Fund and Codes and Standards Program (voted)
Start date June 16, 2021
End dateFootnote * March 31, 2026
Type of transfer payment Contributions
Type of appropriation Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions 2021-22
Link to departmental result(s) Canada’s natural resources are sustainable
Link to the department’s Program Inventory Lower Carbon Transportation
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program To meet our climate objectives, the Clean Fuels Fund provides the investors with cost-shared, conditionally repayable contributions to support the build out of new or retrofit or expand existing, clean fuel production facilities in Canada.

The Clean Fuels Fund has also established a dedicated funding stream for Indigenous-led clean fuel production projects.

To ensure clean fuel producers have access to a consistent supply of biomass feedstocks, conditionally repayable support is also available for the establishment of biomass supply chains to improve logistics for the collection, supply, and distribution of biomass materials (e.g., forest residues, municipal solid waste, and agriculture crop residues) as a feedstock in clean fuel production facilities.

Non-repayable contributions are also available for feasibility studies, basic engineering studies and detailed front-end engineering studies for new facilities, facility expansions or facility conversions. They are also available for Indigenous-led projects.

Non-repayable contributions are also available to address gaps and misalignment in codes, standards and regulations related to the production, distribution and end-use of clean fuels. This support ensures that, as new technologies evolve and enter the market, they can do so reliably, efficiently, and effectively while ensuring they are compatible across jurisdictions.
Expected results The Clean Fuels Fund was launched in 2021, investing $1.5B over five years to grow clean fuel production capacity in Canada. The program aims to de-risk the capital investment required to build new, convert or expand existing clean fuel production facilities.

In 2025-26, the Clean Fuels Fund will be managing approximately 60 clean fuels projects in eight different jurisdictions, processing claims and closing out projects as they complete. The program has supported the publication of 64 codes and standards covering the Clean Fuels value chain from production to end use. These codes comprised hydrogen, natural gas, electric vehicles, and bioenergy applications. In addition, 9 research reports were also completed with several specific to hydrogen production, delivery and end-use.

Through NRCan’s support of work by Standards Development Organizations (SDOs), at least 250 publications including standards, codes, technical specifications, and amendments is expected by 2026.

Initially, the Program was set to expire in March 2026. Budget 2024 announced a retooling of the program including a reprofile of $375.8M, and an extension of the program from 2026 to 2030. A new request for proposals is expected to be launched early in 2025. The program will also be managing the application intake and contribution agreement negotiations for the re-tooled program in 2025-26.
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation Not applicable, new program.
Decision following the results of last evaluation Not applicable.
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation 2024-25
General targeted recipient groups
  • For-profit and not-for-profit organizations
  • Private sector companies
  • Utilities
  • Indigenous communities, organizations and businesses
  • Provincial, territorial, regional or municipal governments or their departments or agencies
  • Industry associations, Research associations and academic institutions
  • Standards development organizations
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients The Program took a comprehensive approach to engaging potential applicants. Before launch of the three program streams (production, Indigenous and biomass), information sessions were held to finalize elements of program design, and to signal that calls for proposals would be forthcoming. Information sessions were also held following the launch of each stream to address questions from the potential applicants.

A comprehensive social media campaign was undertaken, to raise awareness at each stage of the process. Successful recipients were also engaged during the negotiation of the contribution agreements.

Ongoing engagement of stakeholders from governments, industry associations, regulatory authorities and end-user of hydrogen has been achieved through the NRCan and Standards Council of Canada co-led working group. Since 2021, 9 working group and 40 task force meetings have been held while a member consultation/gap analysis report was completed. A Canadian codes and standards roadmap is scheduled for publication by early 2025.

Following the B2024 announcement on the re-tooling of the Clean Fuels Fund, the Department conducted 5 stakeholder sessions to solicit feedback on program design elements. More than 600 stakeholders participated in these sessions and 45 organizations provided written feedback. Engagement is ongoing with associations and stakeholders to provide information on the relaunch in early 2025.
Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2024-25 forecast spending 2025-26 planned spending 2026-27 planned spending 2027-28 planned spending
Total grants $0 $0 $0 $0
Total contributions $148,050,059 $195,824,737 $86,964,660 $116,664,660
Total other types of transfer payments $0 $0 $0 $0
Total program $148,050,059 $195,824,737 $86,964,660 $116,664,660
Contributions in support of Climate Change Adaptation (voted)
Start date April 1, 2008
End dateFootnote * March 31, 2027
Type of transfer payment Contribution
Type of appropriation Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions 2023-24
Link to departmental result(s) Communities and industries are adapting to climate change
Link to the department’s Program Inventory Climate Change Adaptation
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program The objective of the program is to position regions and sectors to undertake measures that will enable them to adapt to a changing climate. This program does not have repayable contributions.
Expected results The intermediate and long-term outcomes are:
  • Targeted stakeholders (e.g. communities, natural resource industries) have access to information, expertise and tools to support adaptation;
  • Targeted stakeholders (e.g. communities, natural resource industries) have the capacity to apply available information, expertise and tools in their work;
  • Adaptation measures have been identified by targeted stakeholders; and
  • Adaptation measures are implemented by targeted stakeholders.
Key performance measures will include, but are not limited to the:
  • Number of targeted stakeholders who have access to information through NRCan programs;
  • Number of people with adaptation expertise;
  • Number of plans, reports and strategies by targeted stakeholders that include adaptation measures; and
  • Number of communities who report implementation of adaptation measures.
Performance information related to immediate outcomes will also continue to be collected.
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation 2022-23
Decision following the results of last evaluation Continuation
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation 2026-27
General targeted recipient groups Canadian academic institutions; non-governmental organizations; industry, research, and professional associations; companies; Indigenous communities or governments; community, regional and national Indigenous organizations; and provincial, territorial, regional and municipal governments and their departments and agencies.

Other recipients may involve international not-for-profit legal entities, including academic institutions; industry, research, and professional associations; and non-governmental organizations.
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients Canada’s Adaptation Platform includes initiatives that convene thought leaders and decision-makers working in climate change adaptation across the country. It includes a Plenary group that meets at least twice annually to collaborate around key topics in climate change adaptation and includes participation of recipients. Thematic Working Groups are also used to advance work in adaptation, and these can provide opportunities for engagement by program participants within a broader network of national leaders and experts.
Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2024-25 forecast spending 2025-26 planned spending 2026-27 planned spending 2027-28 planned spending
Total grants $0 $0 $0 $0
Total contributions $12,000,000 $16,200,000 $13,950,000 $6,350,000
Total other types of transfer payments $0 $0 $0 $0
Total program $12,000,000 $16,200,000 $13,950,000 $6,350,000
Grants and Contributions in support of the Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund (voted)
Start date October 5, 2023
End dateFootnote * March 31, 2030
Type of transfer payment Grants and Contributions
Type of appropriation Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions 2023-24
Link to departmental result(s)
  • Access to new and priority markets for Canada’s natural resources is enhanced
  • Enhanced competitiveness of Canada’s natural resource sectors
Link to the department’s Program Inventory Provision of Federal Leadership in the Minerals and Metals Sector
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program As one of the main programs under the Canadian Critical Minerals Strategy, the purpose of the Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund (CMIF) is to support the development of clean energy and transportation infrastructure that will enable the development and expansion of priority critical mineral projects in Canada.

The primary program objectives of the CMIF are to:
  • Address gaps in clean energy and transportation infrastructure that limit the production and expansion of critical mineral resources in Canada;
  • Drive emission reductions in operations that produce critical minerals by increasing access to and integration of renewable and lower-emission energy sources (e.g., wind, solar, hydroelectrical, nuclear, geothermal, connection to an existing electrical grid); and,
  • Advance reconciliation with Indigenous peoples by supporting Indigenous consultation, participation and benefits from infrastructure projects that enable critical minerals development.
The CMIF offers conditionally repayable and non-repayable contributions for eligible predevelopment and shovel ready infrastructure projects. Grant funding is also available to support Indigenous groups and organizations in their efforts to engage in the development and implementation of CMIF-related infrastructure projects.
Expected results OUTCOME 1. Funded projects advance from pre-development to a shovel-ready state

Indicator: Number and percentage of funded projects that are ready to proceed to construction after the completion of pre-construction and development activities (completed assessments, engineering, planning and design work, studies and/or reports)

OUTCOME 2. Increase in capacity for the upstream segment of critical mineral value chains

Indicators: Number and percentage of funded shovel ready projects that have completed the construction and/or deployment phase; Number of critical mineral mining operations supported by funded shovel ready projects that have completed the construction and/or deployment phase

OUTCOME 3. New or increase in access to regions that will support critical minerals development

Indicator: Number of lane-kilometres built or upgraded

OUTCOME 4. Increase the reliability of clean energy supply used to power mining operations

Indicator: Megawatts (MW) of energy generated or distributed from funded clean energy projects

OUTCOME 5. Increase in employment opportunities arising from infrastructure projects

Indicator: Number of job-years of employment generated by infrastructure projects

OUTCOME 6. GHG emissions are reduced through the deployment of clean technologies and low-emission industrial processes, in line with Canada’s Emissions Reduction Plan

Indicator: Percentage reduction in project-site GHG emissions resulting from commissioned clean energy infrastructure projects funded.

OUTCOME 7. Economic reconciliation is prioritized by enhancing Indigenous participation in jobs, businesses, and ownership of mining and enabling infrastructure projects.

Indicator: Percentage of contribution agreements that include the integration of natural resource and/or infrastructure development opportunities into Indigenous community operations, plans or strategies

OUTCOME 8. Enhancement of ability for Indigenous peoples to engage and participate in projects related to enabling infrastructure or critical minerals development

Indicator: Number of grant agreements for Indigenous engagement, consultation, and capacity building activities
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation Not applicable, new program.
Decision following the results of last evaluation Not applicable.
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation 2027-28
General targeted recipient groups
  • Not-for-profit and for-profit private sector organizations legally incorporated or registered in Canada;
  • Provincial, territorial, regional, and municipal governments and their departments and agencies where applicable;
  • Academic organizations, including colleges and universities; and
  • Indigenous organizations:
    • Indigenous communities or governments
    • Tribal Councils or entities that fulfill a similar function (e.g., general council)
    • National and regional Indigenous councils, and tribal organizations
    • Indigenous (majority-owned and/or controlled by Indigenous peoples) for-profit and not-for-profit organizations.
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients Program officials will engage with stakeholders, Indigenous partners, potential applicants, and program recipients in various fora to enable and contribute to program design, delivery and evaluation. Examples of these efforts include:
  • Announcing and publishing detailed information about the CMIF’s active calls for proposals, including associated documentation (e.g., news releases, program information webpage, online applicant guide, etc);
  • Using the CMIF application portal as a means for applicants to submit expressions of interest, applications, inquiries, and report on results;
  • Hosting webinars to build awareness and clarify application requirements to potential applicants, stakeholders, and partners;
  • Engaging with potential applicants (e.g., answering inquiries, arranging meetings, etc.) and gather lessons learned through the CMIF email inbox;
  • Working with applicants to finalize and fulfill conditions and to negotiate contribution agreements;
  • Engaging with various stakeholder and partner organizations on an ad hoc basis; and
  • Leveraging other engagement fora, such as but not limited to the Critical Minerals Centre of Excellence, the Regional Energy and Resource Tables, and the Canadian Minerals and Metals Plan.
Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2024-25 forecast spending 2025-26 planned spending 2026-27 planned spending 2027-28 planned spending
Total grants $600,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000
Total contributions $6,657,920 $139,370,000 $179,220,000 $203,500,000
Total other types of transfer payments $0 $0 $0 $0
Total program $7,257,920 $141,370,000 $181,220,000 $205,500,000
Contributions in support of Electricity Pre-Development Projects (voted)
Start date December 2022
End dateFootnote * March 31, 2026
Type of transfer payment Contributions
Type of appropriation Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions 2022-23
Link to departmental result(s) Canada’s natural resources are sustainable
Link to the department’s Program Inventory Electricity resources
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program This program is intended to support predevelopment activities associated with nationally and regionally significant, large-scale non-emitting clean electricity infrastructure projects (generation projects, transmission and grid infrastructure) with significant predevelopment requirements to advance the projects. EPP’s contribution funding is non-repayable, with no repayable contributions.
Expected results Since EPP’s funding ends at the end of FY25-26, program officials will collect final project reports and assess performance towards the end of this time period. EPP has already exceeded its target of two non-repayable contribution agreements signed by 2024, with nine contribution agreements signed under the program. The program is also targeting 10 community engagements / environmental reviews as its intermediate outcome, and the ultimate performance indicator is for 60 percent of proponent projects funded to submit applications to an appropriate regulatory body.
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation Not applicable, new program.
Decision following the results of last evaluation Not applicable.
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation 2024-25
General targeted recipient groups Eligible recipients for EPP funding include for-profit organizations and government (Crown corporations).
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients After receiving project applications, NRCan remains in contact with and engages applicants as appropriate to guide them through the application process. NRCan also engages with recipients throughout the year for processing of claims. While working with proponents to review applications and process claims, NRCan takes the feedback and lessons learned to make adjustments to EPP’s Applicant Guide and claims templates to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of program delivery. Upon completion of projects, NRCan engages with recipients as they complete a Final Report, which aides program officials in evaluating program performance. NRCan will not be conducting additional engagements related to EPP beyond that considered standard for a program of this scope.
Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2024-25 forecast spending 2025-26 planned spending 2026-27 planned spending 2027-28 planned spending
Total grants $0 $0 $0 $0
Total contributions $94,428,258 $43,645,000 $0 $0
Total other types of transfer payments $0 $0 $0 $0
Total program $94,428,258 $43,645,000 $0 $0
Grants and Contributions in support of Energy Efficiency (voted)
Start date April 1, 2017
End dateFootnote * Ongoing
Type of transfer payment Grants and Contribution
Type of appropriation Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions 2017-18 (Innovation and Clean Growth in the Natural Resource Sectors Terms and Conditions)

2022-23 (Terms and Conditions for Grants and Contributions in support of Energy Efficiency)
Link to departmental result(s)
  • Clean technologies and energy efficiencies enhance economic performance
  • Natural resource sectors are innovative
  • Canada’s natural resources are sustainable
Link to the department’s Program Inventory
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Energy Innovation and Clean Technology
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program The objectives of the program are to:
  • Increase the energy efficiency of consumer and commercial products;
  • Enhance commercial, institutional and residential building sector performance;
  • Encourage the implementation of cleaner and more energy efficient technologies and practices in the industrial sector;
  • Support low carbon options for the on-road transportation sector; and
  • Accelerate the development of cost-effective energy efficient technologies, design and construction.
Contribution payments made under this program are non-repayable.
Expected results Outcomes of the program include the following:
  • Awareness and capacity to access and adopt energy efficient practices and tools;
  • Increased availability and uptake of more-affordable, higher-efficiency consumer and commercial products;
  • Improved affordability and accessibility of clean energy and energy efficient technologies;
  • Improved energy performance in new and existing commercial, residential, and institutional/public buildings across Canada;
  • Demonstrate new energy efficient building solutions that will help achieve Canada’s 2030 and 2050 climate change objectives;
  • Accelerated adoption of energy management practices in the industrial sector; and
  • Reduced GHG emissions and increased energy savings for Canadians.
Key performance measures may include but are not limited to:
  • Energy savings;
  • Implementation of energy saving opportunities; and
  • Number of new energy efficient building technologies demonstrated
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation 2020-21
Decision following the results of last evaluation Continuation
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation 2024-25
General targeted recipient groups Eligible recipients under the terms and conditions for grants and contributions in support of energy efficiency include:
  • For-profit organizations;
  • Not-for-profit organizations and charities;
  • Academia, research associations, standards organizations, utilities, and public institutions;
  • Indigenous recipients;
  • Different levels of Governments and their departments and agencies;
  • International (non-government);
  • Individual or sole proprietorships; and
  • Other (research associations, standards organizations, utilities).
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients Energy Efficient Buildings Research Development and Demonstration Program:

The program has fully allocated the funds available to a total of 20 RD&D projects. Engagement with recipients will now focus on conducting site visits, as well as discussing their results and ensuring their broader dissemination, leading to the publication of case studies and lessons learned to inform key stakeholders on successful approaches to constructing and renovating buildings to higher energy efficiency performance.

Greener Neighbourhoods Pilot Program (GNPP):

The GNPP was designed using several guiding documents, presentations, and knowledge-sharing events in the past year from key stakeholder groups, which underscored the importance of federal leadership in this sector. The program is establishing Contribution Agreements with Market Development Teams (MDTs) that will convene and coordinate supply- and demand-side actors to identify opportunities for aggregated deep energy retrofit projects, find solutions to regional gaps and barriers, and drive market transformation in their regions. Prior to launching the program, NRCan engaged with key stakeholders to inform program design, including with Indigenous organizations. The GNPP will also increase the Local Energy Efficiency Partnership Team’s resources to engage specifically with builders, equipment manufacturers and community housing providers to identify better solutions to support aggregated deep energy retrofits of community housing.

Energy Efficiency Program:

Working closely with Indigenous organizations and communities, provinces and territories, industry, associations, energy advisors and research groups, NRCan advances long-term energy efficiency efforts that drive Canada’s transformation to a low-carbon economy.

Initiatives to engage applicants, recipients and other stakeholders include:
  • hosting roundtables, workshops and webinars;
  • undertaking targeted outreach and engagement, including through web portals;
  • undertaking knowledge and capacity-building activities (through recognition awards, case studies, toolkits and guides, networking, and data sharing) in collaboration with Canadian Industrial Partnership for Energy Conservation (CIPEC);
  • having targeted marketing and promotion campaigns;
  • launching tools and technical advisory services to embed energy management practices in federal industrial investments; and
  • creating, aligning, defining and refining guidelines, roles, parameters, frameworks;
Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2024-25 forecast spending 2025-26 planned spending 2026-27 planned spending 2027-28 planned spending
Total grants $290,501 $370,000 $370,000 $370,000
Total contributions $107,798,623 $156,158,203 $160,619,100 $8,529,100
Total other types of transfer payments $0 $0 $0 $0
Total program $108,089,124 $156,528,203 $160,989,100 $8,899,100
Grants and Contributions in support of the Energy Innovation Program (voted)
Start date April 14, 2016
End dateFootnote * Ongoing
Type of transfer payment Grants and Contribution
Type of appropriation Estimates
vFiscal year for terms and conditions 2023-24
Link to departmental result(s)
  • Natural resource sectors are innovative
  • Clean technologies and energy efficiencies enhance economic performance
  • Canada’s natural resources are sustainable
Link to the department’s Program Inventory Energy Innovation and Clean Technology
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program Through targeted calls and other strategic collaboration and investment programming, the Energy Innovation Program (EIP) advances clean energy technologies that will help Canada meet its climate change targets while supporting the transition to a low-carbon economy. The EIP funds research, development and demonstration projects and other related scientific activities in order to support decarbonization of Canada’s most energy-intensive sectors: industry, transportation, and communities. In the near term, the EIP will help to de-risk and improve cost and performance of existing technologies to help to meet Canada’s 2030 climate goals, while accelerating the readiness of pre-commercial technologies and enable energy system transformations required for Canada to achieve its 2050 net-zero goals.

The EIP receives ongoing funding to advance energy RD&D, plus targeted time-limited funding to advance key priority areas: under Budget 2023, three years of funding for smart grid RD&D; and under Budget 2021, seven years of funding for carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) RD&D.

Contributions under this program are non-repayable since the activities and benefits from the contributions are pre-commercial.
Expected results Activities are expected to contribute to new R&D; demonstration projects and associated codes and standards; and new knowledge products, including studies and analyses.

Expected results in 2025-26 include:
  • Average of at least one partner other than NRCan or the proponent per project
  • Project funding leveraged at least 1:1
Expected longer-term results include:
  • New knowledge, intellectual property, and influence on regulations, codes and standards
  • Clean energy solutions advance towards commercial readiness
  • 4.25 Mt direct GHG reductions per year by 2030
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation 2019-20
Decision following the results of last evaluation Continuation.
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation 2024-25
General targeted recipient groups Eligible recipients include, but are not limited to:
  • For-profit organizations;
  • Not-for-profit organizations and charities;
  • Academia and public institutions;
  • Indigenous recipients;
  • Government (only open to Provincial, Territorial, and municipal); and
  • Other (community groups).
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients Under the EIP, NRCan has carried out extensive engagement with industry, associations, provinces and territories, and research and policy groups to help inform the scope of calls for proposals. Requests for project proposals are solicited from a broad range of eligible recipients including industry, academia and consortia via open, advertised proposal calls; non-advertised direct requests for proposals; and unsolicited proposals.

To increase awareness about proposal solicitations, program officers:
  • Present at conferences, workshops and sector meetings;
  • Engage stakeholders through online platforms, which could include NRCan’s website, to share information and encourage potential applicants to connect with other partners;
  • Leverage social media platforms, amplified by partners;
  • Host stakeholder engagement webinars and calls; and,
  • Provide input and updates in the regularly circulated Clean Growth Hub Newsletter and the OERD-led Energy Innovation Newsletter.
Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2024-25 forecast spending 2025-26 planned spending 2026-27 planned spending 2027-28 planned spending
Total grants $3,765,478 $3,704,000 $3,704,000 $3,704,000
Total contributions $75,490,970 $115,420,000 $84,330,000 $90,650,000
Total other types of transfer payments $0 $0 $0 $0
Total program $79,256,448 $119,124,000 $88,034,000 $94,354,000
Contributions in support of Fighting and Managing Wildfires in a Changing Climate (voted)
Start date June 16, 2022
End dateFootnote * March 31, 2027
Type of transfer payment Contributions
Type of appropriation Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions 2022-23
Link to departmental result(s) Communities and officials have the tools to safeguard Canadians from natural hazards and explosives
Link to the department’s Program Inventory Wildfire Risk Management
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program The purpose of the program is to:
  • Enhance whole-of-society collaboration and governance to strengthen resilience.
  • Enhance disaster response capacity and coordination and foster the development of new capabilities to increase capacity to prepare for and respond to wildfires.
NRCan provides funding to support:
  • Stream 1 – Equipment Fund: Strengthening capacities and capabilities in fire management across Canada by improving prevention, mitigation, preparedness and response.
  • Stream 2 – Training Fund: Increasing, by 1,000, the number of and access to trained firefighters and specialized fire management personnel, particularly in Indigenous communities that are at highest risk to wildland fires.
There are no repayable contributions under this program.
Expected results To increase capacity to prepare for and respond to wildfires.

Stream 1 - Equipment Fund:

Result (1): Wildfire response capacity is increased in Canada.

Indicators (1.1)
Number of provinces and territories with funding agreements in place

Indicators (1.2)
Total incremental investment in equipment

Stream 2 – Training Fund:

Results (1): Wildfire response capacity is increased in Canada.

Indicators (1.3)
Number of people receiving training and/or employment support.
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation Not applicable
Decision following the results of last evaluation Not applicable
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation 2025-26
General targeted recipient groups Legal entities validly incorporated or registered in Canada including:
  • Not for profit organizations;
  • Indigenous organizations, groups, and communities;
  • Canadian academic institutions;
  • For profit organizations;
  • Provincial, territorial, regional and municipal governments and their departments and agencies.
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients Stream 1 - Equipment Fund

Engagement from 2024-25 will extend into 2025-26, and through ongoing regular monitoring of the program, NRCan will continue working with provinces and territories to support the administration of agreements under the equipment fund and to better understand participant needs and interests.

Recipients will be engaged on an ongoing basis through various existing multi-stakeholder forums such as the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre Board of Directors, committees, and technical working groups

Stream 2 - Training Fund:

Engagement from 2024-25 will extend into 2025-26, through ongoing regular monitoring of the program, including through the development and monitoring of contribution agreements for projects selected under the Wildfire Training Fund call for application

Recipients and prospective applicants will be engaged on an ongoing basis through various existing multi-stakeholder forums such as the:
  • Canadian Council of Forest Ministers Wildland Fire Management Working Group;
  • Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre Board of Directors, committees, and technical working groups;
  • CFS Wildfire program Indigenous Engagement officers and consultation networks.
Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2024-25 forecast spending 2025-26 planned spending 2026-27 planned spending 2027-28 planned spending
Total grants $0 $0 $0 $0
Total contributions $64,600,000 $81,653,933 $88,287,020 $0
Total other types of transfer payments $0 $0 $0 $0
Total program $64,600,000 $81,653,933 $88,287,020 $0
Contributions in support of the Forest Innovation Program (voted)
Start date April 1, 2023
End dateFootnote * March 31, 2026
Type of transfer payment Contributions
Type of appropriation Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions 2023-24
Link to departmental result(s) Enhanced competitiveness of Canada’s natural resource sectors
Link to the department’s Program Inventory Forest Sector Competitiveness
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program The Forest Innovation Program (FIP) supports early-stage innovation that accelerates the growth of Canada’s bioeconomy through investments in research, development and technology transfer activities in the forest sector.

The Bioeconomy support through the forest innovation stream supports pre-commercial research and development, knowledge and technology transfer for innovative technologies and processes in the forest bioeconomy.

The Canadian Wood Fibre Centre (CWFC) stream contributes to innovation and transformation in the forest sector, particularly as it relates to understanding and characterizing wood fibre attributes, enhanced forest inventory, and ensuring a sustainable supply of wood fibre in Canada.

This transfer payment program does not have any repayable contributions.
Expected results Result 1: Accurate information, advice, guidance, scientific data, tools and/or knowledge is available to stakeholders

Indicators:
  • Performance indicator: Number of CWFC science-based knowledge and technology transfer products developed in 2025-2026
  • Performance indicator: Number of information sharing activities or collaborations based on the FIP project results
Result 2: The Canadian forest sector has tools to support sustainable forests, forest industry market acceptance in Canada and forest leadership internationally

Indicators:
  • Performance indicator: number of standards that are developed or being developed as a result of FIP partnership or funding
Result 3: Increased opportunities for historically under-represented groups to participate in forest sector based economic development

Indicators:
  • Performance indicator: Number of forest-sector based scholarships awarded to individuals from targeted underrepresented groups (women, Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities)
Result 4: The forest sector is innovative, and contributes to Canada’s economic development

Indicators:
  • Performance indicator: number of new transformative forest sector products developed with the program support that are scaled up or commercially available through one or more forest sector companies
  • Performance indicator: number of transformative and higher-value Canadian forest processes and technologies are adopted by industry
Result 5: The Canadian forest sector contributes to Canada’s environmental objectives

Indicators:
  • Performance indicator: Number of projects leading to the development of a product or a process with a positive environmental outcome
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation Not applicable, new program.
Decision following the results of last evaluation Not applicable.
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation 2024-25
General targeted recipient groups Targeted recipient groups include not-for-profit organizations, academic institutions, indigenous groups, research organizations, for profit enterprises and /or consortiums related to forest products, and other levels of government.
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients Under the Bioeconomy Support through Forest Innovation stream, the primary recipient of contributions is FPInnovations, a not-for-profit national forest research institute whose annual workplan is determined through industry advisory committees. The program also supports codes and standards and contributions to other academic and research organizations to help develop early-stage bioeconomy products and grow forest sector markets. Project reporting is ongoing based on standard NRCan practices, and results are disseminated through information sharing activities and collaborations.

For the CWFC component, a public “Open Call” for proposal was launched in August 2023 and posted on the NRCan website, announced on the CWFC X/twitter account and through the large CWFC email distribution list. The “Call” was open for 31 business days and 34 proposals were received, with a request of $10.7M for a funding envelop of $3M. After thorough review by subject matter experts, 14 proposals were recommended and approved for support. Project reporting is ongoing and results are disseminated to the public via online seminars and information on the NRCan website.

Diversity information and plans were requested from all proponents.
Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2024-25 forecast spending 2025-26 planned spending 2026-27 planned spending 2027-28 planned spending
Total grants $3,765,478 $3,704,000 $3,704,000 $3,704,000
Total contributions $75,490,970 $115,420,000 $84,330,000 $90,650,000
Total other types of transfer payments $0 $0 $0 $0
Total program $79,256,448 $119,124,000 $88,034,000 $94,354,000
Grants and Contributions in support of Global Forest Leadership Program (voted)
Start date June 5, 2023
End dateFootnote * March 31, 2026
Type of transfer payment Grants and Contributions
Type of appropriation Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions 2023-2024
Link to departmental result(s) Enhanced competitiveness of Canada’s natural resource sectors
Link to the department’s Program Inventory Forest Sector Competitiveness
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program The objective of the Global Forest Leadership Program (GloFor) is to advance Canada’s international forest sector leadership. This will be completed through activities that focus on expanding Canada’s international engagement, collaborations and partnerships, as well as expertise.

GloFor will work in conjunction with regional and provincial initiatives and it will leverage collaboration where applicable, this program is intended to be national in scope and will stand on its own. The national perspective is unique and necessary when advancing initiatives on the global stage to ensure a coordinated, collaborative, and effective approach.

GloFor will expand on Canada’s approach to environmental reputation specifically through a more diverse set of international activities, rebalancing all of its investments in support of Canada’s international forest leadership. These efforts will help to position Canada as a world-leader in sustainable forest management and advance Canada’s global forest sector-related priorities, including on climate and the environment.

For the delivery of its transfer payments, GloFor will utilize both grants and non-repayable contributions.
Expected results For 2025-26, GloFor will provide funding to eligible recipients that will provide assistance to the Canadian forest sector which will allow its funding recipients to engage and implement projects that will support Canada’s domestic and international reputation.

These efforts will help to position Canada as a world-leader in sustainable forest management and advance Canada’s global forest sector-related priorities, including on climate and the environment. Key performance indicators will be based on the number of collaborations and partnerships established through GloFor activities and through the International Model Forest Network.
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation Not applicable, new program.
Decision following the results of last evaluation Not applicable
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation 2027-28
General targeted recipient groups For non-repayable contributions:
  • Not-for-profit organizations and charities;
  • Academia and public institutions;
  • Indigenous recipients;
  • Government;
  • International (non-government); and
  • Individual or sole proprietorships.
For grants:
  • Not-for-profit organizations and charities;
  • Academia and public institutions;
  • Indigenous recipients;
  • Government; and
  • International (non-government).
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients The GloFor Program engaged with applicants through a targeted call for proposals process. The program reached out to potential applicants to garner expressions of interest and hosted information webinars. The program guidebook and funding application in accessible pdf format were emailed to applicants and were in-turn submitted by email.

Applicants that were selected to receive funding will be engaged through regular communication with program administrators to monitor progress on the achievement of their projects towards the program’s objectives.

In many cases, GloFor Program staff or management will take part in meetings and negotiations on behalf of Canada which will ensure that the goal of collaborations and partnerships is achieved.
Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2024-25 forecast spending 2025-26 planned spending 2026-27 planned spending 2027-28 planned spending
Total grants $2,000,000 $1,950,000 $0 $0
Total contributions $7,885,412 $7,905,412 $0 $0
Total other types of transfer payments $0 $0 $0 $0
Total program $9,885,413 $9,855,412 $0 $0
Grants and Contributions in support of the Global Partnerships Initiative (voted)
Start date March 1, 2023
End dateFootnote * Global Partnership Initiative Sub-Activity 3.5 only:
  • 2029 - 2030
All other Global Partnership Initiative Sub-Activities:
  • 2026-27
Type of transfer payment Grants and Contributions
Type of appropriation Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions 2023-24
Link to departmental result(s)
  • Access to new and priority markets for Canada’s natural resources is enhanced
  • Canadians are engaged in the future of the new and inclusive resource economy
  • Enhanced competitiveness of Canada’s natural resource sectors
Link to the department’s Program Inventory Provision of Federal Leadership in the Minerals and Metals Sector
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program The Global Partnership Initiative’s (GPI) objective is to support the overall goal of the Canadian Critical Minerals Strategy to increase the supply of responsibly sourced critical minerals and support the development of domestic and global value chains for the green and digital economy.

GPI support seeks to: enhance and promote Canada’s international leadership in critical minerals, including:
  • Research and development, including demonstrating Canadian technology abroad;
  • Traceability activities; and
  • Support for international organizations and commitments that promote responsible resource development, transparency and training/capacity building, including strengthening support to the World Bank Climate Smart Mining Initiative (WB-CSMI), the Energy Resources Governance Initiative (ERGI), the Intergovernmental Forum on Minerals, Metals, Mining, and Sustainable Development (IGF), and the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI).
GPI Terms and Conditions include only non-repayable contributions.
Expected results Outcome: International activities to promote dialogue and engagement with governments and critical minerals and metals sector stakeholders.

Indicators: Number of International activities encompassing the critical minerals and metals sector; Maintain or increase the number of international activities related to the critical minerals and metals sector.
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation Not applicable, new program.
Decision following the results of last evaluation Not applicable
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation To be determined in the next Departmental Evaluation Plan.
General targeted recipient groups
  • Legal entities validly incorporated or registered in Canada;
  • Provincial, territorial, regional and municipal governments and their departments and agencies where applicable;
  • Indigenous communities or governments;
  • Treaty organizations and other international legal entities validly incorporated or registered abroad; and
  • Other legal entities validly incorporated or registered abroad, for the purpose of demonstrating Canadian critical minerals technologies applied abroad.
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients Survey will be sent out for reporting results.

NRCan launched a call for proposals for the Critical Minerals Traceability Projects Grants in December 2023 and has identified five recipients of the Grant between FY 2024-25 and FY 2026-27. All five recipients will be required to submit an annual survey reporting on results.

NRCan will work with other government departments (including Global Affairs Canada) and will engage with international organizations and initiatives that have received or are in the process of receiving funding through the GPI to ensure that work is satisfactorily completed and supports priorities under the Canadian Critical Minerals Strategy (i.e., International Energy Agency (IEA), Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF), the World Bank Climate Smart Mining Initiative, and the Energy Resources Governance Initiative (ERGI).
Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2024-25 forecast spending 2025-26 planned spending 2026-27 planned spending 2027-28 planned spending
Total grants $1,574,865 $1,575,000 $1,575,000 $0
Total contributions $3,383,104 $4,185,000 $4,185,000 $185,000
Total other types of transfer payments $0 $0 $0 $0
Total program $4,957,969 $5,760,000 $5,760,000 $185,000
Contributions in support of the Green Construction through Wood Program (voted)
Start date April 1, 2018
End dateFootnote * March 31, 2026
Type of transfer payment Contribution
Type of appropriation Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions 2023-24
Link to departmental result(s) Canadians are engaged in the future of the new and inclusive resource economy
Link to the department’s Program Inventory Forest Sector Competitiveness
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program The Green Construction through Wood (GCWood) Program is aimed at supporting the use of low carbon, non-traditional wood construction materials and building systems to de-risk and accelerate domestic market penetration and support Canada’s efforts to decarbonize the built environment.

The GCWood Program supports Canada’s transition to a more wood-inclusive construction industry by funding projects that encourage:
  • Greater adoption and commercialization of innovative wood-based systems and technologies and advanced building bioproducts;
  • Replication of demonstrated innovative non-traditional wood-based systems and technologies and advanced building bioproducts;
  • Research that addresses the gap in technical information needed to facilitate revisions to the 2025 and 2030 National Building Code of Canada to allow for performance based building codes and taller wood buildings beyond the current 12 storey limit; and
  • Development and provision of training/education programs, life-cycle assessment and other guides and tools for students, and construction industry stakeholders interested in building with wood and wood products.
The Program provides non-repayable contributions of up to 100% of a project’s eligible costs for the demonstration of innovative engineered wood products and systems. The funding is intended to catalyze a long-term transformational change in which more intensive use of wood becomes a commonly considered option in all construction projects, with broader benefits being realized including GHG emission reductions and economic growth.
Expected results Result 1: Construction industry stakeholders have the information and tools necessary to pursue wood-based building projects.

Indicators:
  • Number of construction industry stakeholders reached with education and outreach materials on constructing with wood.
  • Number of information products made available to construction industry stakeholders to fill gaps, address barriers and support code and standards changes.
Result 2: Stakeholders are aware of and engaged with programs.

Indicator:
  • Number of activities led by funded recipient that target Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in the construction sector.
Result 3: The forest sector is innovative and contributes to Canada’s economic development.

Indicator:
  • Number of innovative wood-based systems/technologies and advanced building bio-products demonstrated.
  • Performance indicator: Percentage of Canadian firms capable of providing architectural, engineering and construction services to design/build with wood.
  • Performance indicator: Number of innovative wood-based systems/ technologies and advanced building bioproducts projects replicated.
Result 4: The Canadian forest sector contributes to Canada’s environmental objectives.

Indicator:
  • GHG emission avoided/mitigated (Mt) and stored/sequestered (Mt) for green construction buildings.
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation 2022-23
Decision following the results of last evaluation Continuation
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation 2024-25
General targeted recipient groups Eligible Recipients include:
  1. Legal entities validly incorporated or registered in Canada including:
    • For profit and not-for-profit organizations such as companies, industry associations, research associations;
    • Indigenous organizations and groups; and
    • Canadian academic institutions.
  2. Provincial, territorial, regional and municipal governments and their departments and agencies, where applicable.
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients Program applicants are supported through the program website (natural-resources.canada.ca/gcwood), which includes access to program guides, eligibility requirements, project announcements, and program administration details. The program also has a dedicated in-box to respond to inquiries (gcwood-cvbois@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca).

GCWood issued a public Expression of Interest call for the demonstration component in August 2023 to June 2024 that was promoted through the NRCan website and social media, as well as through partner organizations across the country. The program hosted webinars in both French and English in August 2023 to provide information about the program’s application and evaluation process and to answer questions from potential applicants. Webinar recordings are available on GCWood’s website.

Applications were received and managed through a customer relationship management (CRM) tool. Selected program recipients are further engaged through regular contact with program staff to monitor project progress and report against set objectives, and key project reporting is managed through the CRM.

Program staff attend and present results at various stakeholder conferences and meeting across Canada on an ongoing basis, as well as fund codes, education and capacity building activities.
Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2024-25 forecast spending 2025-26 planned spending 2026-27 planned spending 2027-28 planned spending
Total grants $0 $0 $0 $0
Total contributions $9,280,000 $9,280,000 $0 $0
Total other types of transfer payments $0 $0 $0 $0
Total program $9,280,000 $9,280,000 $0 $0
Grants and Contributions in support of the Green Freight Program (voted)
Start date October 6, 2022
End dateFootnote * March 31, 2027
Type of transfer payment Grants and Contributions
Type of appropriation Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions 2022-23
Link to departmental result(s) Canada’s natural resources are sustainable
Link to the department’s Program Inventory Lower Carbon Transportation
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program Green Freight Program (GFP) objective is to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from on-road freight through fleet energy assessments, fleet retrofits, engine repowers, best-practice implementation and the purchase of low carbon vehicles. The program consists of grant agreements and non-repayable contributions.
Expected results For 2024-25, $13.5 million is expected to be delivered via grants and contributions to contribute to:
  • Fleet assessments to help organizations who do not have the capacity to undertake this in-depth analysis of their operations, or the experience to make decisions on the best fit-retrofits for their fleet;
  • Truck and trailer retrofits with energy efficient technologies or other GHG reducing practices;
  • Fuel-switching, engine repowers and purchase of low carbon alternative fuel.
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation Not applicable.
Decision following the results of last evaluation Not applicable.
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation 2026-27
General targeted recipient groups Target recipient groups include:
  • Companies;
  • Industry associations;
  • Research associations;
  • Standards organizations;
  • Indigenous and community groups;
  • Canadian academic institutions; and
  • Provincial, territorial, regional, or municipal governments or their departments or agencies where applicable.
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients Third-Party Fleet Assessors

NRCan informs third-party fleet assessors about the changes to the program, gauges their capacity for intake and shares updated assessment reporting guidelines.

Targeted Engagement with Key Stakeholders

The GFP collaborates with utility stakeholders, technology manufacturers and suppliers. The program provides federal, provincial, and regional associations and organizations with an overview of new assessment details in addition to active engagement with other levels of governments to discuss program updates. The program will also leverage internal and GOC networks, including ZEVIP, Transport Canada, NRC, ISED, BDC, and EDC to align efforts.

Media Awareness Campaign

A national media awareness campaign is to be launched in partnership with NRCan’s Communications Division, including social media outreach.

Annual Review

NRCan will continue to conduct an annual review of the program to ensure it meets industry needs.

Program Webinars and Feedback

To support applicants, webinars will be hosted to present an overview of the program, explain application procedures, and address stakeholders’ questions. Webinars also provide opportunities to gather feedback on areas for improvement as part of GFP’s annual program review.
Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2024-25 forecast spending 2025-26 planned spending 2026-27 planned spending 2027-28 planned spending
Total grants $7,517,300 $21,756,343 $0 $0
Total contributions $7,000,000 $8,743,657 $7,781,715 $0
Total other types of transfer payments $0 $0 $0 $0
Total program $14,517,300 $30,500,000 $7,781,715 $0
Grants and Contributions in support of Home Retrofits (voted)
Start date December 1, 2020
End dateFootnote * March 31, 2030
Type of transfer payment Grants and Contributions
Type of appropriation Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions 2024-25 (Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program)

2022-23 (Energy Efficiency Program)
Link to departmental result(s) Clean technologies and energy efficiencies enhance economic performance
Link to the department’s Program Inventory Energy Efficiency
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program Helping Canadians make their homes more energy efficient reduces energy demand and supports Canadian climate objectives, while making homes more comfortable and more affordable to maintain, as well as creating good, middle-class jobs in their communities.

The Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program (CGHAP) aims to increase energy affordability through no-cost home retrofits for low- to median-income Canadians (including tenants) who face barriers in accessing previous incentive programs. The mainstream of the program will be delivered via provinces and territories or project administrators in jurisdictions.

The Oil to Heat Pump Affordability (OHPA) program, enhanced in fall 2023, helps low- to median-income households switch from oil heating to electric heat pumps by offering grants up to $10,000, with an additional up-to-$5,000 available in jurisdictions with co-delivery agreements.

The Canada Greener Homes Grant (CGHG) program has been providing support to Canadian homeowners to undertake energy-efficient upgrades to their homes since program launch in 2021.The CGHG is no longer accepting new applications but will continue to process and issue grants to existing eligible applicants in 2025-26 until funding is exhausted. The closure of the program will be coordinated with co-delivery partners as applicable.

This transfer payment program does not have any repayable contributions.
Expected results Programs contribute to improved energy efficiency in homes and buildings including through retrofits, while laying the foundation for deeper reductions toward net zero emissions by 2050. They also support energy affordability, economic recovery, clean growth and innovation, job creation, climate mitigation and adaptation, energy security and capacity building in the buildings sector.
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation Not applicable, new program.
Decision following the results of last evaluation Not applicable.
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation 2024-25
General targeted recipient groups
  • Eligible medium-to-low-income households, including tenants;
  • Jurisdictions proponents (e.g., PTs);
  • Not-for-profit organizations and charities;
  • Academia and public institutions;
  • Indigenous organizations, governments, groups and communities;
  • Government; and
  • Individual or sole proprietorships.
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients
  • Ongoing engagement and customer support through the Canada Greener Homes Grant Web Portal, with direct follow-up with homeowners for more complex or technical questions.
  • Ongoing engagement with Indigenous partners on the Indigenous approach to program delivery to ensure that the program continues to meet community needs.
  • Ongoing engagement with existing OHPA PT co-delivery partners to ensure alignment with federal objectives in program delivery. Ongoing discussions, and negotiation of contribution agreements with additional PTs who choose to opt-in to the OHPA program.
  • Ongoing engagement and customer support via email with direct follow-up with homeowners for more complex or technical questions.
  • Targeted, multi-pronged marketing approach, including national ad campaign, paid and targeted marketing (radio), social media efforts, and support for key industry stakeholders to engage with recipients and increase program uptake (with CPS support).
  • Implementing a post-payment verification process.
  • Engaging with PT partners and other potential co-delivery partners to ensure alignment with federal objectives in program delivery.
  • Ongoing discussions, negotiation of contribution agreements with PTs or organizations who choose to apply for the program.
Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2024-25 forecast spending 2025-26 planned spending 2026-27 planned spending 2027-28 planned spending
Total grants $366,530,241 $759,249,850 $233,199,500 $0
Total contributions $738,319,526 $71,324,342 $114,657,972 $175,112,158
Total other types of transfer payments $0 $0 $0 $0
Total program $1,104,849,767 $830,574,192 $347,857,472 $175,112,158
Contributions in support of Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committees for Energy Infrastructure Projects (voted)
Start date June 8, 2017
End dateFootnote * March 31, 2028
Type of transfer payment Contribution
Type of appropriation Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions 2022-23
Link to departmental result(s) Canadians are engaged in the future of the new and inclusive resource economy
Link to the department’s Program Inventory Indigenous Reconciliation and Regulatory Coordination
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program To make funding available to Indigenous groups potentially impacted by the Trans Mountain Expansion Pipeline Project (TMX) and the Line 3 Replacement Program (Line 3) to:
  • Enhance their capacity to participate in the Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committees;
  • Pursue other Committee objectives including those supporting their mandate to provide advice to regulators on environmental, safety, and socio-economic issues related to the performance of the projects and compliance with conditions; and
  • Address environmental concerns related to the broader pipeline corridor over the full lifecycle of the project.
This transfer payment program has non-repayable contributions.
Expected results Expected results are collaborative and informed committees that facilitate Indigenous inclusion and engagement, and the provision of advice and recommendations to decision-makers for the Trans Mountain Expansion Project and Line 3 Replacement Project. This is measured by the percentage of impacted groups participating in Committee activities, and number of IAMC meetings.

Communities possess the capacity to participate in monitoring and oversight of resource development projects in their lands, territories, and water measured by the percentage of impacted communities that participate in capacity-building activities.

Indigenous peoples inform federal policy and processes to reflect Indigenous rights and priorities measured by the number of federal policies and/or processes related to the projects and/or natural resources sector where the IAMCs are informed and provide advice and expertise.
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation 2023-24
Decision following the results of last evaluation Continuation
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation 2026-27
General targeted recipient groups Indigenous impacted communities related to the TMX and Line 3 projects.
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients A key objective of the program is co-development. Indigenous partners are involved in design, delivery and evaluation of the program through regularly scheduled meetings and engagements.
Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2024-25 forecast spending 2025-26 planned spending 2026-27 planned spending 2027-28 planned spending
Total grants $0 $0 $0 $0
Total contributions $10,500,000 $10,500,000 $10,500,000 $0
Total other types of transfer payments $0 $0 $0 $0
Total program $10,500,000 $10,500,000 $10,500,000 $0
Contributions in support of Indigenous Natural Resources Partnerships (voted)
Start date June 20, 2019
End dateFootnote * March 31, 2027
Type of transfer payment Contribution
Type of appropriation Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions 2019-20
Link to departmental result(s) Canadians are engaged in the future of the new and inclusive resource economy
Link to the department’s Program Inventory Indigenous Reconciliation and Regulatory Coordination
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program The Indigenous Natural Resource Partnerships (INRP) program supports the federal government’s commitment to advance reconciliation with Indigenous peoples by increasing the economic participation of Indigenous communities and organizations in the development of natural resource projects across Canada.

Contributions are non-repayable to further the objective to increase economic development opportunities for Indigenous communities in the natural resource sectors.

INRP was expanded in 2022 and allocated $80 million over five years starting in 2022-23, with at least $25 million of this funding to be dedicated to early engagement and Indigenous communities’ capacity building to support their participation in the Critical Minerals Strategy.
Expected results The INRP program expects to spend $16 million per fiscal year in 2025-26 and 2026-27. Of the total $32 million forecasted to be spent in the remaining two years of the program, at least $13.7 million will support critical minerals projects.

As of November 2024, the INRP program has approved $64.7 million in funding for 44 projects, of which $18.8 million is dedicated to twelve critical minerals projects. This includes multi-year projects.

Program performance will be assessed against the measures outlined in the program’s Terms and Conditions, including:
  • Indigenous communities are increasingly aware of natural resource development opportunities;
  • Indigenous communities have increased capacity to understand and participate in natural resource opportunities; and
  • Increased engagement between Indigenous communities and natural resource development stakeholders.
This performance data will inform recommendations for future programming to support increased economic participation of Indigenous communities and organizations in the development of natural resource projects following the end of the program in 2027.

Recipients will continue to be assessed annually against their activities, output, and key performance indicators identified in their contribution agreements. At the end of their project, recipients will submit a financial report and a narrative report as per the Terms and Conditions.
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation Not applicable, new program.
Decision following the results of last evaluation Not applicable.
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation 2025-26
General targeted recipient groups The 2022-27 INRP program is available to Indigenous recipients across Canada for projects in all natural resource sectors. INRP conducted an investment analysis of the program in 2023-24 to identify any investment gaps in natural resource sectors, Indigenous distinctions, and jurisdictions. The analysis revealed that the program had invested a high proportion of its funding in First Nation-led projects in western Canada. The program will target remaining investments to projects to reduce the gaps, including funding critical minerals projects, projects led by Métis and Inuit communities, and projects in Eastern, Atlantic and Northern provinces/territories.
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients The INRP program will engage with recipients to provide opportunities to share feedback on the program. This information will be used to help assess how the program is supporting recipient objectives and planned activities as outlined in the INRP program contribution agreements. Feedback and recommendations will directly inform program improvement planning to ensure it is effective in supporting the economic participation of Indigenous communities and organizations in the development of natural resource projects.

Since program applications are currently on pause, the INRP is neither engaging with new partners outside of existing applicants nor promoting to the public.
Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2024-25 forecast spending 2025-26 planned spending 2026-27 planned spending 2027-28 planned spending
Total grants $0 $0 $0 $0
Total contributions $18,760,462 $16,000,000 $16,000,000
Total other types of transfer payments $0 $0 $0 $0
Total program $18,760,462 $16,000,000 $16,000,000 $0
Contributions in support of Investments in Forest Industry Transformation Program (voted)
Start date June 17, 2010
End dateFootnote * March 31, 2026
Type of transfer payment Contributions
Type of appropriation Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions 2023-24
Link to departmental result(s) Enhanced competitiveness of Canada’s natural resource sectors
Link to the department’s Program Inventory Forest Sector Competitiveness
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program The Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT) Program supports Canada’s forest sector in becoming more competitive, resilient and environmentally sustainable through targeted investments that accelerate the adoption of innovative, low carbon technologies and products that result in new or diversified revenue streams.

IFIT offers non-repayable contributions towards capital projects, feasibility studies, and outreach activities undertaken by Canadian forest industry firms to implement first-in-kind and early adoption technologies, products, and processes. IFIT contributions help to de-risk innovation and enable the forest sector to adopt a more diverse product mix including bioenergy, biomaterials, biochemicals, and next generation building products and to improve fibre utilization, process efficiencies and decarbonization.

The Program funds innovative projects at the pilot and commercial scales that direct wood fibre and by-products from wood processing into higher value usages.

By providing funding to Canadian forest firms to advance these technologies towards full, commercial-scale implementation, IFIT will broaden and build upon previous investments in forest sector transformation.
Expected results Result 1: Stakeholders are implementing projects, domestically and/or internationally.

Indicator: Amount of funds leveraged from the participation of other funding partners (industry, governments, etc.) in IFIT projects.

Result 2: Stakeholders are aware of, and engaged with, program..

Indicator: Number of outreach activities targeting equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) groups and under-represented groups.

Result 3: Increased opportunities for historically under-represented groups to participate in forest sector based economic development.

Indicator: Percentage of proponents’ final workforce diversity plans rated effective (score of 75% or above).

Result 4: The forest sector is innovative, and contributes to Canada’s economic development.

Indicator: Number of new or early adopted products or processes created/ implemented resulting from an IFIT investment that contribute to more a diversified and resilient forest sector.

Indicator: Number of direct jobs created or maintained by IFIT funded projects.

Result 4: The Canadian forest sector contributes to Canada’s environmental objectives.

Indicator: Number of projects with a positive environmental outcome.
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation 2019-20
Decision following the results of last evaluation Continuation
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation 2024-25
General targeted recipient groups Target recipients include for-profit organizations who produce forest products in an existing manufacturing facility located in Canada; or, will be new entrants in the Canadian forest sector for the purpose of the project.

Eligible Recipients are:
  1. Legal entities validly incorporated or registered in Canada including:
    1. For profit and not-for-profit organizations such as companies, industry associations, research associations, and standards organizations;
    2. Indigenous organizations and groups; and
    3. Canadian academic institutions.
  2. Provincial, territorial, regional, and municipal governments and their departments and agencies where applicable.
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients Program applicants are supported through the establishment of a dedicated program website which includes access to program guides, eligibility requirements, project announcements, and program administration details. The program also has a dedicated in-box to respond to inquiries (NRCan.ifit-ifit.RNCan@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca).

IFIT issued a public Expression of Interest call for the demonstration component in August 2023 to June 2024 that was promoted through the NRCan website and social media, as well as through partner organizations across the country. The call for proposal was widely advertised through public press releases, e-mail distribution lists, public webinars, social media and liaisons with a wide range of associations, government departments, and other stakeholders.

Applications were received and managed through a customer relationship management (CRM) tool. Selected program recipients are further engaged through regular contact with program staff to monitor project progress and report against set objectives, and key project reporting is managed through the CRM.

Program staff attend and present results at various stakeholder conferences and meeting across Canada on an ongoing basis, as well as fund outreach activities for knowledge sharing.
Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2024-25 forecast spending 2025-26 planned spending 2026-27 planned spending 2027-28 planned spending
Total grants $0 $0 $0 $0
Total contributions $44,665,000 $65,500,000 $0 $0
Total other types of transfer payments $0 $0 $0 $0
Total program $44,665,000 $65,500,000 $0 $0
Payments to the Newfoundland Offshore Petroleum Resource Revenue Fund (Canada-Newfoundland Atlantic Accord Implementation Act) (Statutory)
Start date April 1987
End dateFootnote * Ongoing
Type of transfer payment Contribution
Type of appropriation Statutory
Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Atlantic Accord Implementation Act
Fiscal year for terms and conditions Not applicable
Link to departmental result(s) Access to new and priority markets for Canada’s natural resources is enhanced
Link to the department’s Program Inventory Statutory Offshore Payments
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program The Minister of Natural Resources is responsible under section 214 of the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Atlantic Accord Implementation Act to make payments to the province of Newfoundland and Labrador equivalent to the revenue amounts received by Canada in relation to offshore oil and gas activities in the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador offshore. The federal Newfoundland Offshore Petroleum Resource Revenue Fund Regulations prescribe the time and manner for making the transfer payments. The funds are drawn from the Consolidated Revenue Fund.

This transfer payment program does not have any repayable contributions.
Expected results NRCan expects 100% of the payments to Newfoundland and Labrador to be processed on time and in accordance with the applicable regulations.

The amount of money transferred to Newfoundland and Labrador is largely based on royalties from offshore oil production and is subject to change. Royalty amounts vary year-to-year as a result of fluctuations in crude oil prices, exchange rates, changes in production levels, the timing of sales and Corporate Income Tax (CIT) collected.

Payments during this fiscal year could also include some forfeitures of exploration licences and administrative monetary penalties issued by the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board.
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation Not applicable – Statutory payments are exempt from evaluation.
Decision following the results of last evaluation Not applicable
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation Not applicable
General targeted recipient groups Other levels of government
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients NRCan consults with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador when preparing its annual forecast of offshore revenues and transfers.
Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2024-25 forecast spending 2025-26 planned spending 2026-27 planned spending 2027-28 planned spending
Total grants $0 $0 $0 $0
Total contributions $0 $0 $0 $0
Total other types of transfer payments $873,688,847 $1,418,651,011 $1,353,133,934 $1,368,980,009
Total program $873,688,847 $1,418,651,011 $1,353,133,934 $1,368,980,009
Contributions in support of NRCan Multi Partner Research Initiative (voted)
Start date April 1, 2022
End dateFootnote * March 31, 2027
Type of transfer payment Contribution
Type of appropriation Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions 2022-23
Link to departmental result(s)
  • Natural resource sectors are innovative
  • Clean technologies and energy efficiencies enhance economic performance
  • Canada’s natural resources are sustainable
Link to the department’s Program Inventory Energy Innovation and Clean Technology
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program The program funds research to support the oil spill response community and decision-makers, by increasing knowledge of the effects and efficacy of response technologies and techniques in offshore, offshore platform, near-shore, and onshore pipeline oil spill scenarios.

The objective is to improve Canada's oil spill preparedness and response by collaborating and developing a network with leading researchers, both domestically and internationally.

This transfer payment program does not have any repayable contributions.
Expected results The outcomes of this program include receiving new proposals for review, entering into funding agreements with successful applicants, and enhancing knowledge of how oil behaves in various spill scenarios, including onshore, offshore, offshore platform and inland freshwater. This will lead to more effective technologies and techniques for spill cleanup, and aid decision-makers in minimizing environmental impacts and promoting habitat recovery.

Performance measures and indicators for monitoring and reporting will be:
  • Number of projects/studies funded and advanced;
  • Number of knowledge products generated;
  • Number of personnel trained; and
  • Evidence of technology transfer.
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation Not applicable, new program.
Decision following the results of last evaluation Not applicable.
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation 2027-28
General targeted recipient groups
  • For-profit organizations;
  • Not-for-profit organizations and charities;
  • Academia and public institutions;
  • Indigenous recipients;
  • Government; and
  • International (non-government).
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients include:
  • Promoting the program at conferences;
  • Hosting workshops and webinars;
  • Undertaking targeted outreach existing internal and external governance structures and committees;
  • Engagement, including sessions through Canada’s Ocean Protection Plan;
  • Knowledge and capacity-building activities, such as workshops;and
  • Departmental website and social media platforms.
Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2024-25 forecast spending 2025-26 planned spending 2026-27 planned spending 2027-28 planned spending
Total grants $0 $0 $0 $0
Total contributions $6,500,000 $6,500,000 $2,070,000 $0
Total other types of transfer payments $0 $0 $0 $0
Total program $6,500,000 $6,500,000 $2,070,000 $0
Contributions in support of the Resilient Communities through FireSmart program (Voted)
Start date September 21, 2023
End dateFootnote * March 31, 2028
Type of transfer payment Contributions
Type of appropriation Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions 2023-24
Link to departmental result(s) Communities and industries are adapting to climate change
Link to the department’s Program Inventory Wildfire Risk Management
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program As part of the Wildfire Resilient Futures Initiative, the Resilient Communities through FireSmart (RCF) program provides contribution funding to support a whole-of-society approach to enhance wildfire prevention and mitigation efforts and expand the adoption of FireSmart™ Canada.

There are no repayable contributions under these programs.
Expected results The expected results of the RCF are that:
  • Stakeholders are engaged in promotion of wildfire risk reduction;
  • At risk communities identified by jurisdictions are aware of FireSmart programming;
  • A FireSmart culture has been adopted nationally, particularly in at-risk communities; and
  • Safety and Security of Canadians is increased.
These results will be measured through the following performance indicators:
  • Number of provinces and territories that have established inclusive governance structures;
  • Percentage of Canadians surveyed in at-risk communities that are aware of FireSmart™ Canada;
  • Number of at-risk communities who report having developed a wildfire community prevention and mitigation plan and are considered “FireSmart Ready”;
  • Number of at-risk communities that have developed a wildfire community prevention and mitigation plan who have adopted local level prevention and mitigation measures; and
  • Percentage of Canadians surveyed in at-risk communities that have taken risk-reduction actions.
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation Not applicable, new program.
Decision following the results of last evaluation Not applicable
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation 2025-26
General targeted recipient groups
  • Provincial and Territorial Governments
  • Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre (CIFFC)
  • Indigenous organizations, groups, and communities
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients In 2025-26, NRCan will continue to engage in bilateral discussions with provinces and territories (PTs) and CIFFC to put in place and/or monitor contribution agreements and to support the administration of the program. This will include frequent communication as well as site visits and other monitoring activities.

PTs and CIFFC will be engaged on an ongoing basis through various existing multi-stakeholder forums such as the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre Board of Directors, committees, and technical working groups; and the Canadian Council of Forest Ministers (CCFM) Wildland Fire Management Working Group.
Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2024-25 forecast spending 2025-26 planned spending 2026-27 planned spending 2027-28 planned spending
Total grants $0 $0 $0 $0
Total contributions $26,925,000 $40,258,333 $40,258,333 $40,258,333
Total other types of transfer payments $0 $0 $0 $0
Total program $26,925,000 $40,258,333 $40,258,333 $40,258,333
Grants and Contributions in support of Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways projects (voted)
Start date April 1, 2021
End dateFootnote * March 31, 2036
Type of transfer payment Grants and Contributions
Type of appropriation Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions 2021-22
Link to departmental result(s) Canada’s natural resources are sustainable
Link to the department’s Program Inventory Electricity Resources
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program The Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program (SREPs) provides direct financial support to projects that support the transition towards electrification and work towards a net-zero grid by 2035. The program supports the deployment of renewable energy projects capable of providing grid services and transformation of the Canadian electricity grid, decreasing Canada’s GHG emissions. The program is also decreasing barriers to participation for those under-represented in the energy sector through its Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) requirements. SREPs offers a Capacity Building Stream to support the equitable transition to a cleaner electrical grid, helping communities and organizations acquire the knowledge and tools needed to develop renewable energy and grid modernization projects.

SREPs funding is conditionally repayable for recipients who are for-profit and where a project generates profits within the first five years of operation.
Expected results SREPs has one target with a target achievement date during FYs 2025-27; 50% of applications to the program include equity, diversity, and inclusion plans or identify a public equity diversity and inclusion commitment by 2025. To date, 96% of applicants have done so.
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation Not applicable, new program.
Decision following the results of last evaluation Not applicable.
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation 2024-25
General targeted recipient groups
  • Legal entities validly incorporated or registered in Canada including for-profit and not-for-profit organizations, utilities, system operators and transmission owners, industry and research associations;
  • Provincial, territorial, regional and municipal governments and their departments and agencies; and,
  • Indigenous communities, governments, tribal councils, for-profit and not-for-profit organizations.
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients During program design, departmental officials invited industry organizations, governments, academia, Indigenous organizations, and other potential proponents including private developers, electricity system operators, and utilities to information sessions on the program. Following program launch, the department contacted these groups to notify them, and contacted provincial government representatives, both at the working and management level to solicit general feedback.

During program redesign following the Budget 2023 recapitalization of SREPs with an additional ~$2.9 billion, these groups were once again engaged to solicit feedback on the details of program redesign, and to notify them of opportunities for SREPs support going forward.

Program advisors regularly meet with provincial/territorial representatives to ensure linkages between federal and provincial support for SREPs projects, and to identify critical regional priorities.
Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2024-25 forecast spending 2025-26 planned spending 2026-27 planned spending 2027-28 planned spending
Total grants $698,600 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000
Total contributions $257,184,806 $222,244,171 $461,873,180 $532,394,249
Total other types of transfer payments $0 $0 $0 $0
Total program $257,883,406 $222,744,171 $462,373,180 $532,894,249
Contributions in support of Spruce Budworm Early Intervention Strategy - Phase III (voted)
Start date April 1, 2022
End dateFootnote * March 31, 2026
Type of transfer payment Contribution
Type of appropriation Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions 2022-23
Link to departmental result(s) Canadians have access to cutting-edge research to inform decisions on the management of natural resources
Link to the department’s Program Inventory Pest Risk Management
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program Phase III of the Early Intervention Strategy (EIS) for Spruce Budworm (SBW) is a research program investigating a new pest management approach in response to the ongoing significant economic and ecological risks of a spruce budworm (SBW) outbreak to Atlantic Canada’s forest sector and forest health.

The Phase III program includes a suite of integrated research activities and operational insecticide applications to validate the EIS’s scientific foundation, enhance its efficacy for any emerging outbreaks of SBW, and protect the region’s forests.

Through the Forest Pest Risk Management Program, the initiative will contribute to the Departmental Result “Canadians have access to cutting-edge research to inform decisions on the management of natural resources” by implementing and validating a novel forest pest management approach supported by science knowledge and tools to address forest pest issues that could have significant negative impacts on Canadian forest values and resources.

This approach will be available to forest managers across Canada for application to any impeding outbreaks of SBW to mitigate risks to forest resources or other related values.

The Program is based on a 50:50 federal to provincial and industry cost-sharing requirement. There are no repayable contributions.
Expected results Result 1: EIS treatments keep SBW populations below outbreak threshold

Performance Indicator: Percentage of forest areas selected for treatment where spruce budworm populations remain below outbreak threshold.

Results 2: Protection from defoliation of Atlantic Canada’s forests at risk of a SBW outbreak.

Performance Indicator: Level (%) of defoliation from spruce budworm in areas of Atlantic Canada at risk of a spruce budworm outbreak

Result3: Increased availability and access to scientific knowledge and advice pertaining to forest pests, in particular SBW, and related risks.

Performance Indicator: Number of presentations on EIS scientific projects made to stakeholders, including advisory committees, advisory boards and conferences involving the sharing of knowledge and information on forest pests and related risks, in particular SBW, to governments, industry, and non-governmental organizations.
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation 2022-23
Decision following the results of last evaluation Continuation
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation 2026-27
General targeted recipient groups Insecticide treatment operations:
  • Forest Protection Limited (FPL).
Small Scale Research:
  • Not-for-profit organizations
  • Academia and public institutions
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients Recipients are engaged through the Healthy Forest Partnership, a research consortium that includes NRCan, all four Atlantic Provinces, industry, and academia that formed for Phase 1 of the early intervention strategy initiative. NRCan held an open call for Proposals for the Small Scale Research Program in Winter 2022.
Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2024-25 forecast spending 2025-26 planned spending 2026-27 planned spending 2027-28 planned spending
Total grants $0 $0 $0 $0
Total contributions $9,600,000 $10,500,000 $0 $0
Total other types of transfer payments $0 $0 $0 $0
Total program $9,600,000 $10,500,000 $0 $0
Contributions in support of Strategic Interties Predevelopment projects (voted)
Start date April 1, 2021
End dateFootnote * March 31, 2025
Type of transfer payment Contribution
Type of appropriation Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions 2022-23
Link to departmental result(s) Canada’s natural resources are sustainable
Link to the department’s Program Inventory Electricity Resources
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program The Strategic Interties Predevelopment Program (SIPP) is intended to advance interprovincial electricity transmission infrastructure projects including the Atlantic Loop and the Prairie link. Funding is provided to help proponents complete project predevelopment work including for example: engineering assessments, community engagement, and environmental and regulatory studies.

Contributions made under SIPP are non-repayable.
Expected results Since SIPP’s funding ends at the end of FY24-25, program officials will be collecting final project reports and assessing the performance towards the end of this time period. SIPP has already exceeded its immediate target of two non-repayable contribution agreements signed, with four contribution agreements signed under the program. The program is also targeting five studies/assessments/reports, five community engagements, and five environmental reviews satisfying provincial regulatory requirements. The ultimate performance indicator is for two SIPP projects to be seeking regulatory approval.
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation Not applicable, new program.
Decision following the results of last evaluation Not applicable.
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation 2024-25
General targeted recipient groups Eligible recipients for SIPP funding include for-profit organizations and government (Crown corporations).
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients After receiving project applications, NRCan remains in contact with and engages applicants as appropriate to guide them through the application process. NRCan also engages with recipients throughout the year for processing of claims. Upon completion of projects, NRCan engages with recipients as they complete a Final Report, which aides program officials in evaluating program performance. NRCan will not be conducting additional engagements related to SIPP beyond that considered standard for a program of this scope.
Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2024-25 forecast spending 2025-26 planned spending 2026-27 planned spending 2027-28 planned spending
Total grants $0 $0 $0 $0
Total contributions $5,557,691 $0 $0 $0
Total other types of transfer payments $0 $0 $0 $0
Total program $5,557,691 $0 $0 $0
Contributions in support of the Technology and Innovation Initiative (voted)
Start date March 1, 2023
End dateFootnote * March 31, 2027
Type of transfer payment Contributions
Type of appropriation Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions 2022-23
Link to departmental result(s) Natural resource sectors are innovative
Link to the department’s Program Inventory Green Mining Innovation
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program The purpose of the Strategic Commercialization Fund is to complement existing and new proposed programming, by addressing funding gaps faced by critical mineral stakeholders.

The main objective is to provide support to industry to commercialize technologies (TRLs 6-8), including: pilot scale demonstrations; industry scale, proof of concept, demonstrations; and integrating downstream stakeholders with midstream R&D projects.

This Transfer Payment Program does not include any repayable contributions.
Expected results The overarching outcome of efforts to drive innovation and commercialization in critical mineral value chains is to establish Canada as an innovative leader in Research Development, and Deployment (RD&D) and advance the commercialization of competitive and environmentally responsible critical mineral development technologies and processes.

CMRDD projects can be expected to result in:
  • Developing, expanding, and integrating Canadian critical minerals value chains, including midstream processing and recycling projects;
  • Percentage of projects that produce technical reports;
  • Advancing green mining and transformative technologies through innovation scale up and demonstration for commercialization; and
  • Percentage of projects and/or technologies that go towards being ready for commercial use.
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation Not applicable, new program.
Decision following the results of last evaluation Not applicable.
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation 2025-26
General targeted recipient groups
  • Legal entities validly incorporated or registered in Canada;
  • Provincial, territorial, regional and municipal governments and their departments and agencies where applicable;
  • Indigenous communities or governments;
  • Treaty organizations and other international legal entities validly incorporated or registered abroad; and
  • Other legal entities (for profit and not for profit, including academic institutions) validly incorporated or registered abroad, for the purpose of demonstrating Canadian critical minerals technologies applied abroad.
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients Program officials will engage with stakeholders, Indigenous partners, potential applicants, and program recipients in various fora to enable and contribute to program design, delivery and evaluation. Examples of these efforts include:
  • Announcing and publishing detailed information about the CMRDD calls for proposals, including associated documentation (e.g., news releases, program information webpage, online applicant guide, etc.);
  • Using the CMRDD application portal as a means for applicants to submit expressions of interest, applications, inquiries, and report on results;
  • Provide information to build awareness and clarify application requirements to potential applicants, stakeholders, and partners;
  • Engaging with potential applicants (e.g., answering inquiries, arranging meetings, etc.) and gather lessons learned through the initiative email inbox;
  • Working with applicants to finalize and fulfill conditions and to negotiate contribution agreements;
  • Engaging with various stakeholder and partner organizations on an ad hoc basis; and
  • Leveraging other engagement fora, such as but not limited to the Critical Minerals Centre of Excellence, the Canadian Minerals and Metals Plan and other government departments.
Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2024-25 forecast spending 2025-26 planned spending 2026-27 planned spending 2027-28 planned spending
Total grants $0 $0 $0 $0
Total contributions $21,541,434 $18,000,000 $13,000,000 $0
Total other types of transfer payments $0 $0 $0 $0
Total program $21,541,434 $18,000,000 $13,000,000 $0
Contributions in support of the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (voted)
Start date April 1, 1997
End dateFootnote * Ongoing
Type of transfer payment Contribution
Type of appropriation Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions 2024-25
Link to departmental result(s) Enhanced competitiveness of Canada’s natural resource sectors
Link to the department’s Program Inventory Youth Employment and Skills Strategy – Science and Technology Internship Program (Green Jobs)
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program Since 1997, NRCan has contributed to the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS) through the Science and Technology Internship Program (STIP) – Green Jobs, which supports youth between the ages of 15 and 30 to develop the skills and gain the practical experience they need to join the natural resources sector workforce, including the Clean Technology, Energy, Forestry, Mining and Earth Sciences sectors.

Using a further distribution of funds model, the Program supports youth placements through non-repayable contribution agreements. The initial recipient organizations take responsibility for delivering the funding to employers.

The Science and Technology Internship Program – Green Jobs has evolved over time to support the various government priorities as it relates to skills and employment, equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility, and investing in the green economy. This program also supports the Minister’s commitment to assist in the development and promotion of Canadian scientific and technological capabilities, and to address labour shortages in STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) fields.
Expected results Expected results by fiscal year:

2025-26 ($15.6 million)
  • Sign Contribution Agreements with new initial recipients to deliver funding to create green jobs.
  • Create 450 green jobs and training opportunities.
    • 60% of youth belong to at least one of the following employment equity categories: women (50%); Indigenous youth (15%); racialized youth (20%); youth with disabilities (5%); youth living in northern or remote areas (10%).
    • 70% of youth are employed/self-employed following the placement.
    • 5% of youth return to school following the placement.
2026-27 ($600K)
  • Create 20 green jobs and training opportunities.
2027-28 ($600K)
  • Create 20 green jobs and training opportunities.
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation 2019-20
Decision following the results of last evaluation Continuation
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation 2024-25
General targeted recipient groups Eligible initial recipients:
  • Not-for-profit organizations;
  • For-profit organizations;
  • Academia and public institutions;
  • Indigenous recipients (including Band Councils, Tribal Councils and self-government entities);
  • Government (non-federal); and
  • Other.
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients Initial Recipients (Delivery organizations):
  • Quarterly check-ins.
  • Annual reports.
Ultimate Recipients (Hiring organizations):
  • Communication strategy, including website and targeted emails.
Youth:
  • Post-placement survey completed by participants to gauge the skills acquisition and overall experience.
Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2024-25 forecast spending 2025-26 planned spending 2026-27 planned spending 2027-28 planned spending
Total grants $0 $0 $0 $0
Total contributions $14,444,178 $14,180,557 $558,000 $558,000
Total other types of transfer payments $0 $0 $0 $0
Total program $14,444,178 $14,180,557 $558,000 $558,000
Grants and Contributions in support of Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure program (voted)
Start date April 8, 2019
End dateFootnote * March 31, 2027
Type of transfer payment Grants and Contribution
Type of appropriation Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions 2023-24
Link to departmental result(s) Canada’s natural resources are sustainable
Link to the department’s Program Inventory Lower Carbon Transportation
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program In support of Canada’s commitment for greater electrification of transportation, the program’s main focus is to continue to support the deployment of charging infrastructure where Canadians live, work and play (e.g., including but not limited to public places, on-street, at workplaces, and in multi-unit residential buildings), including a focus on underserved areas.

The program pays up to 50% of total project costs incurred during the Eligible Expenditure Period, up to predetermined maximum amounts per type of electric vehicle (EV) chargers. The maximum funding for Indigenous businesses and communities is up to 75% of total project costs incurred during the Eligible Expenditure Period up to predetermined maximum amounts per type of EV chargers.

The Program has conditionally repayable contribution agreements that are both repayable and non-repayable, depending on the project type, size, and proponent.
Expected results The program deploys EV chargers in public places, on-street, at workplaces, in multi-unit residential buildings, and for vehicle fleets.

Together with support from the Canada Infrastructure Bank initiative, the program will add 84,500 chargers to Canada’s network by March 31, 2029. NRCan’s ZEVIP will support 79,500 EV chargers.

Key performance measures include:
  • A high funding leverage of non-NRCan funding investments with a target ratio of at least $1 of non-federal funding for every $1 from federal funding.
  • Increased availability of zero-emissions vehicle charging through deployment of 79,500 EV chargers.
  • Support for the deployment of 400 chargers where the applicant is an Indigenous business or organization.
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation Not applicable, new program.
Decision following the results of last evaluation Not applicable
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation 2024-25
General targeted recipient groups Legal entities validly incorporated or registered in Canada, or abroad, including electricity or gas utilities, companies, industry associations, research associations, standards associations, Indigenous businesses and community groups, academic institutions, and provincial, territorial, regional or municipal governments or their departments or agencies, where applicable.
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients The project selection criteria for this initiative were informed by ongoing consultations with provinces and territories, subject matter experts and other stakeholders, audit and analysis, as well as experience gained through the delivery of other EV and alternative fuel infrastructure programming.
All provincial/territorial governments are engaged bilaterally to better understand their own programming plans.
Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2024-25 forecast spending 2025-26 planned spending 2026-27 planned spending 2027-28 planned spending
Total grants $0 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $0
Total contributions $93,413,515 $101,898,909 $103,079,015 $0
Total other types of transfer payments $0 $0 $0 $0
Total program $93,413,515 $106,898,909 $108,079,015 $0
 
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