Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard
How Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard spent its budget in fiscal year 2020-21, shown as net expenditures by standard object from Public Accounts Volume II.
Department Spending
In FY 2020-21,
$3.35B
was spent by Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard
In FY 2020-21,
0.5%
of federal spending was by Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard
On the consolidated accrual basis (Volume I), this portfolio’s expenses were $2.86B in FY 2020-21 — see the overview and methodology.
How did Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard spend its budget in 2020-21?
Spending by entity, FY 2020-21
Department of Fisheries and Oceans
$3.35B
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 ▼ |
|---|---|---|
| Grants | Grant Program to support self-employed fish harvesters in Canada affected by COVID-19 | $130,363,540 |
| Contributions | Contributions to support increased Aboriginal participation in commercial fisheries, cooperative fisheries management arrangements and consultations respecting Aboriginal fisheries agreements | $77,454,461 |
| Contributions | Contribution Program to support Atlantic Canada's fish and seafood sector | $40,970,671 |
| Contributions | Ocean and Freshwater Science Contribution Program | $27,864,422 |
| Contributions | Contributions under the Aboriginal Aquatic Resource and Oceans Management Program | $27,486,203 |
| Contributions | Coastal Restoration Fund | $22,363,987 |
| Contributions | Contribution Program to Support the Nature Legacy for Canada through the Canada Nature Fund for Aquatic Species and Aquatic Habitat | $17,979,515 |
| Contributions | Contributions for Indigenous Participation in the Management of Fish and Fish Habitat | $15,538,977 |
| Contributions | Contribution program to support British Columbia Salmon Restoration and Innovation Fund | $12,555,771 |
| Contributions | Contributions to support Aboriginal Reconciliation Agreements | $7,770,257 |
| 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 | $7,038,940 |
| Contributions | Contribution to Support Establishment and Management of Conservation Measures | $6,788,025 |
| Contributions | Contributions to support the Adoption of Clean Technology within the Fisheries and Aquaculture Industry through the Fisheries and Aquaculture Clean Technology Adoption Program | $5,252,643 |
| Contributions | Contributions For The Community Participation And Co-Development Program | $4,289,483 |
| Contributions | Contributions to support the Community Involvement Program | $3,845,289 |
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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.
