Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada · Contribution program
Canarie
- continue to operate the CANARIE network as essential research infrastructure; - develop, demonstrate, and implement next-generation technologies to advance, the CANARIE network as a leading-edge research network; and, - leverage the network to assist firms operating in Canada and Canadian universities to advance innovation and commercialization of products and services to bolster Canada's technology innovation capabilities.
- Total value
- $290M
- Agreements
- 2
- Apr 2015 to Apr 2025
- Median agreement
- $145M
- Typical range
- $129M–$160M
- the middle half of agreements
Federal grants and contributions, agreements starting Jan 2006 to Oct 2026, each counted once at its latest amended value. Source: Treasury Board proactive disclosure, published October 11, 2026.
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Who got it
Organizations with the most funding under this program.
| Recipient | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Canarie Inc. | 2 | $290M |
By year
Agreements by the year they started.
| Year | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | $114M |
| 2025 | 1 | $176M |
By province
| Province or territory | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | 2 | $290M |
By type of recipient
As the department classified the recipient.
| Recipient type | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Not-for-profit organizations and charities | 2 | $290M |
Industries funded
Where the department recorded an industry code (NAICS). Most agreements have none.
| Industry group | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific research and development services | 2 | $290M |
Latest agreements
| Start | Recipient | What for | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Canarie Inc. | Contribution | $176,000,000 |
| Apr 2015 | Canarie Inc. | Contribution | $113,658,824 |