Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard
How Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard spent its budget in fiscal year 2016-17, shown as net expenditures by standard object from Public Accounts Volume II.
Department Spending
In FY 2016-17,
$2.35B
was spent by Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard
In FY 2016-17,
0.8%
of federal spending was by Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard
On the consolidated accrual basis (Volume I), this portfolio’s expenses were $1.96B in FY 2016-17 — see the overview and methodology.
How did Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard spend its budget in 2016-17?
Spending by entity, FY 2016-17
Department of Fisheries and Oceans
$2.35B
Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard’s share of federal spending
Percentage of federal spending, 2014–2025
Line items
Every transfer-payment (grant and contribution) program, in dollars. These are the named programs behind the transfer-payments object in the chart above. Search, sort, and download the full table.
| Category | Description | Amount ▼ |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions | Contributions to support increased Native participation in commercial fisheries, cooperative fisheries management arrangements and consultations respecting Aboriginal fisheries agreements | $45,679,412 |
| Contributions | Contributions under the Aboriginal Aquatic Resource and Oceans Management Program | $21,611,394 |
| Contributions | Contributions to support the Recreational Fisheries Conservation Partnerships Program | $9,840,246 |
| Contributions | Contribution agreements to permit the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary Associations to carry out authorized activities related to maritime Search and Rescue operations, Search and Rescue prevention and other safety related activities | $5,521,000 |
| Contributions | Ocean and Freshwater Science Contribution Program | $4,273,033 |
| Grants | Grant Program for the disposal of small craft harbours | $3,400,000 |
| Contributions | Contributions to support the Academic Research Contribution Program for the support of academic research and development related to science priorities | $2,300,368 |
| Contributions | Participant Funding Program for Reviews Related to Fish, Fish Habitat and Navigation | $2,058,553 |
| Contributions | Contribution to the Pacific Salmon Foundation | $1,586,277 |
| Contributions | Contributions to support organizations associated with research, development, management, and promotion of fisheries and oceans-related issues | $1,239,719 |
| Contributions | Contributions to support the Small Craft Harbours Class Contribution Program | $1,090,919 |
| Grants | Grants for the Disposal of Surplus Lighthouses | $455,000 |
| Contributions | Contribution to the Salmon Sub-Committee of the Yukon Fish and Wildlife Management Board for implementing responsibilities pursuant to comprehensive land claim settlements | $254,300 |
| Grants | Grants to support organizations associated with research, development, management, and promotion of fisheries and oceans-related issues | $201,308 |
| Contributions | Contribution to Support Establishment and Management of Conservation Measures | $40,763 |
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Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard figures are net expenditures by standard object from Public Accounts Volume II, and will not match the Volume I consolidated headline totals. See the methodology for details.
