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Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard

How Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard spent its budget in fiscal year 2018-19, shown as net expenditures by standard object from Public Accounts Volume II.

Department Spending

In FY 2018-19,

$3.28B

was spent by Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard

In FY 2018-19,

0.9%

of federal spending was by Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard

On the consolidated accrual basis (Volume I), this portfolio’s expenses were $2.52B in FY 2018-19 — see the overview and methodology.

How did Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard spend its budget in 2018-19?

Spending by entity, FY 2018-19

Department of Fisheries and Oceans

$3.28B

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.

Transfer payments
CategoryDescriptionAmount
ContributionsContributions to support increased Native participation in commercial fisheries, cooperative fisheries management arrangements and consultations respecting Aboriginal fisheries agreements$62,681,085
ContributionsOcean and Freshwater Science Contribution Program$25,137,184
ContributionsContributions under the Aboriginal Aquatic Resource and Oceans Management Program$21,121,867
ContributionsCoastal Restoration Fund$15,318,881
ContributionsContribution Program to support Atlantic Canada's fish and seafood sector$13,707,487
ContributionsContribution 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$7,455,873
ContributionsContributions to support the Recreational Fisheries Conservation Partnerships Program$7,112,509
GrantsGrant to Pacific Salmon Endowment Fund$5,000,000
ContributionsContributions to support the Adoption of Clean Technology within the Fisheries and Aquaculture Industry through the Fisheries and Aquaculture Clean Technology Adoption Program$4,085,443
ContributionsContributions to support the Community Involvement Program$3,758,147
ContributionsContributions to support the Small Craft Harbours Class Contribution Program$2,929,441
ContributionsIndigenous Community-Boat Volunteer Program$2,730,811
ContributionsContribution to Support Establishment and Management of Conservation Measures$2,632,583
ContributionsContribution Program to Support the Nature Legacy for Canada through the Canada Nature Fund for Aquatic Species and Aquatic Habitat$2,478,103
ContributionsOceans Management Contribution Program to Support Development and Implementation of Oceans Conservation and Management Activities$1,878,675
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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.