Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada · Contribution program
Let's Talk Science
The objectives of the contribution to LTS are to:a) Promote a science culture and the development of a pool of talent in the science and technology industry; b) Build youth skills and positive attitudes towards STEM; andc) Build youth interest and intention to pursue STEM education and occupations to ensure that Canadian youth are prepared to meet the evolving demands of a global economy.
- Total value
- $32.5M
- Agreements
- 3
- Apr 2015 to Apr 2022
- Median agreement
- $10M
- Typical range
- $10M–$11.3M
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Let's Talk Science | 3 | $32.5M |
By year
Agreements by the year they started.
| Year | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | $12.5M |
| 2020 | 1 | $10M |
| 2022 | 1 | $10M |
By province
| Province or territory | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | 3 | $32.5M |
By type of recipient
As the department classified the recipient.
| Recipient type | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Not-for-profit organizations and charities | 3 | $32.5M |
Industries funded
Where the department recorded an industry code (NAICS). Most agreements have none.
| Industry group | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific research and development services | 3 | $32.5M |
Latest agreements
| Start | Recipient | What for | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2022 | Let's Talk Science | Contribution | $10,000,000 |
| Apr 2020 | Let's Talk Science | Contribution | $10,000,000 |
| Apr 2015 | Let's Talk Science | Contribution | $12,500,000 |