Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Results and programs. GC InfoBase reports 54 programs of this department, in its Departmental Plans or its actual spending; 34 are current (in the latest plan or, for a program in no plan, with actual spending in the latest year).
- Actual spending, 2024-25
- $4.03B
- Planned, 2025-26 (latest plan)
- $3.94B
- Core responsibilities with indicators
- 3
Spending and employees
Totals of the department's programs: actual spending where reported, then the latest plan.
Spending
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| Fiscal year | Planned | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | — | $2.67B |
| 2011-12 | — | $2.56B |
| 2012-13 | — | $2.68B |
| 2013-14 | — | $2.39B |
| 2014-15 | — | $2.01B |
| 2015-16 | — | $1.93B |
| 2016-17 | — | $2.61B |
| 2017-18 | — | $1.98B |
| 2018-19 | — | $2.16B |
| 2019-20 | — | $2.57B |
| 2020-21 | — | $3.04B |
| 2021-22 | — | $3.47B |
| 2022-23 | — | $3.61B |
| 2023-24 | — | $4.16B |
| 2024-25 | — | $4.03B |
| 2025-26 | $3.94B* | — |
| 2026-27 | $3.7B* | — |
| 2027-28 | $3.45B* | — |
| 2028-29 | $1.5B* | — |
Employees (FTEs)
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| Fiscal year | Planned | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-12 | — | 6,109 |
| 2012-13 | — | 5,662 |
| 2013-14 | — | 5,076 |
| 2014-15 | — | 4,597 |
| 2015-16 | — | 4,513 |
| 2016-17 | — | 4,594 |
| 2017-18 | — | 4,673 |
| 2018-19 | — | 4,716 |
| 2019-20 | — | 4,831 |
| 2020-21 | — | 4,865 |
| 2021-22 | — | 5,021 |
| 2022-23 | — | 5,082 |
| 2023-24 | — | 5,083 |
| 2024-25 | — | 5,144 |
| 2025-26 | 5,149* | — |
| 2026-27 | 4,815* | — |
| 2027-28 | 4,656* | — |
| 2028-29 | 4,215* | — |
Results at a glance
How many indicators met their target each year, as reported in the Departmental Results Reports. Source: GC InfoBase.
Core responsibility indicators
| Report year | Met | Not met | No result reported | Not yet due | Share met (of met and not met) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 100% |
| 2019-20 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 67% |
| 2020-21 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 67% |
| 2021-22 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 80% |
| 2022-23 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 71% |
| 2023-24 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 71% |
| 2024-25 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 63% |
Program indicators
| Report year | Met | Not met | No result reported | Not yet due | Share met (of met and not met) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 91% |
| 2019-20 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 24 | 80% |
| 2020-21 | 14 | 4 | 5 | 18 | 78% |
| 2021-22 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 65% |
| 2022-23 | 19 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 76% |
| 2023-24 | 18 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 64% |
| 2024-25 | 20 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 69% |
Results by core responsibility
Domestic and International Markets (6 indicators)
Historical: targets against results
Degree to which Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada advances the resolution or the mitigation of market access barriers, World Trade Organization disputes and technical trade issues
2024-25Target: ≥ 80% (2025)Result: 87%Met
Degree to which Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada advances trade policy through negotiations, agreements and discussions
2024-25Target: ≥ 80% (2025)Result: 90%Met
Percentage change in agri-food products sold
2020-21Target: ≥ 4.5% (2021)Result: 3.3%Not met
Percentage change in the economic performance of the agriculture and agri-food sector
2020-21Target: ≥ 2.5% (2021)Result: 3.6%Met
Value of agriculture and agri-food exports ($billions)
2020-21Target: ≥ 75 (2021)Result: 73.9Not met
Current: the 2026-27 plan's targets
Degree to which Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada advances the resolution or the mitigation of market access barriers, World Trade Organization disputes and technical trade issues
2026-27Target: ≥ 80% (2027)Result: —Planned
Degree to which Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada advances trade policy through negotiations, agreements and discussions
2026-27Target: ≥ 80% (2027)Result: —Planned
Future goals: targets due after 2026-27
Percentage change in agri-food products sold
2026-27Target: ≥ 4.5% (2028)Result: —Planned
Percentage change in the economic performance of the agriculture and agri-food sector
2026-27Target: ≥ 2.5% (2028)Result: —Planned
Value of agriculture and agri-food domestic sales by the Canadian agricultural sector
2026-27Target: ≥ 185 (2028)Result: —Planned
Value of agriculture and agri-food exports ($billions)
2026-27Target: ≥ 110 (2028)Result: —Planned
Science and Innovation (10 indicators)
Historical: targets against results
Number of citations as a proportion of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada scientific publications
2024-25Target: ≥ 15 (2025)Result: 25Met
Number of new technologies, products, practices, processes or systems that are available for transfer to the sector
2024-25Target: ≥ 500 (2025)Result: 111Not met
Percentage of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada scientific publications produced through collaboration
2024-25Target: ≥ 75% (2025)Result: 74%Not met
Percentage of processors developing and/or introducing innovations
2024-25Target: ≥ 75% (2024)Result: 68%Not met
Current: the 2026-27 plan's targets
Number of citations as a proportion of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada scientific publications
2026-27Target: ≥ 15 (2027)Result: —Planned
Percentage of revenues generated on farms adopting innovative practices
2026-27Target: ≥ 55% (2027)Result: —Planned
Future goals: targets due after 2026-27
Index of Agri-Environmental Sustainability (water, soil, air quality, biodiversity)
2026-27Target: ≥ 71 (2030)Result: —Planned
Number of new technologies, products, practices, processes or systems that are available for transfer to the sector
2026-27Target: ≥ 860 (2028)Result: —Planned
Percentage change in the productivity of the agri-food sector
2026-27Target: ≥ 0.2% (2028)Result: —Planned
Percentage of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada scientific publications produced through collaboration
2026-27Target: ≥ 75% (2028)Result: —Planned
Percentage reduction of net GHG emissions in agriculture sector
2026-27Target: — (2030)Result: —Planned
Total land area covered by BMPs (nitrogen management, cover cropping, rotational grazing) adopted with support from AAFC Programs
2026-27Target: ≥ 7,317,000 (2028)Result: —Planned
Sector Risk (3 indicators)
Historical: targets against results
Percentage of financially healthy farms
2024-25Target: ≥ 90% (2025)Result: 91%Met
Percentage of implementation plans for assurance projects reported to be functioning
2024-25Target: 65% – 85% (2025)Result: —No result reported
Sector’s income as a proportion of historical income
2024-25Target: ≥ 85% (2025)Result: 124%Met
Current: the 2026-27 plan's targets
Percentage of financially healthy farms
2026-27Target: ≥ 90% (2027)Result: —Planned
Sector’s income as a proportion of historical income
2026-27Target: ≥ 85% (2027)Result: —Planned
Future goals: targets due after 2026-27
Percentage of implementation plans for assurance projects reported to be functioning
2026-27Target: ≥ 80% (2028)Result: —Planned
Internal Services (0 indicators)
No indicators reported for this core responsibility.
Programs
| Program | Core responsibility | Status | Latest plan, first year | Last actual | Indicators |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AgriInsurance · BWP04 | Sector Risk | New since an earlier plan | $1.04B 2026-27 | $1.27B 2024-25 | 4 |
| AgriStability · BWP01 | Sector Risk | New since an earlier plan | $412M 2026-27 | $435M 2024-25 | 3 |
| Supply Management Initiatives · BWN04 | Domestic and International Markets | New since an earlier plan | $410M 2026-27 | $492M 2024-25 | 12 |
| Foundational Science and Research · BWO01 | Science and Innovation | New since an earlier plan | $376M 2026-27 | $427M 2024-25 | 1 |
| AgriInvest · BWP02 | Sector Risk | New since an earlier plan | $191M 2026-27 | $200M 2024-25 | 2 |
| Loan Guarantee Programs · BWP06 | Sector Risk | New since an earlier plan | $169M 2026-27 | $128M 2024-25 | 3 |
| Environment and Climate Change Programs · BWO04 | Science and Innovation | New since an earlier plan | $155M 2026-27 | $249M 2024-25 | 5 |
| Federal, Provincial and Territorial Cost-shared Science, Research, Innovation and Environment · BWO06 | Science and Innovation | New since an earlier plan | $147M 2026-27 | $158M 2024-25 | 2 |
| AgriRecovery · BWP03 | Sector Risk | New since an earlier plan | $124M 2026-27 | $16M 2024-25 | 1 |
| Sector Engagement and Development · BWN02 | Domestic and International Markets | New since an earlier plan | $112M 2026-27 | $103M 2024-25 | 7 |
| AgriScience · BWO02 | Science and Innovation | New since an earlier plan | $88.6M 2026-27 | $55.3M 2024-25 | 3 |
| Federal, Provincial and Territorial Cost-shared Markets and Trade · BWN07 | Domestic and International Markets | New since an earlier plan | $84.3M 2026-27 | $83.2M 2024-25 | 2 |
| Trade and Market Expansion · BWN01 | Domestic and International Markets | New since an earlier plan | $71.9M 2026-27 | $57.2M 2024-25 | 3 |
| Information Technology Services · ISS07 | Internal Services | New since an earlier plan | $44.6M 2026-27 | $67.1M 2024-25 | 0 |
| Management and Oversight Services · ISS01 | Internal Services | New since an earlier plan | $43.6M 2026-27 | $59.7M 2024-25 | 0 |
| Federal, Provincial and Territorial Cost-shared Assurance · BWP10 | Sector Risk | New since an earlier plan | $36M 2026-27 | $41M 2024-25 | 3 |
| Human Resources Management Services · ISS04 | Internal Services | New since an earlier plan | $25.1M 2026-27 | $33.3M 2024-25 | 0 |
| Food Policy Initiatives · BWN09 | Domestic and International Markets | New since an earlier plan | $20.5M 2026-27 | $9.1M 2024-25 | 4 |
| Canadian Agricultural Strategic Priorities Program · BWP15 | Sector Risk | New since an earlier plan | $16.8M 2026-27 | — | 1 |
| Assurance Program · BWP09 | Sector Risk | New since an earlier plan | $15.8M 2026-27 | $14M 2024-25 | 1 |
| Information Management Services · ISS06 | Internal Services | New since an earlier plan | $15.5M 2026-27 | $23.1M 2024-25 | 0 |
| AgriInnovate · BWO03 | Science and Innovation | New since an earlier plan | $13.3M 2026-27 | $15.8M 2024-25 | 2 |
| Pest Management · BWP08 | Sector Risk | New since an earlier plan | $12.2M 2026-27 | $13M 2024-25 | 2 |
| Financial Management Services · ISS05 | Internal Services | New since an earlier plan | $12M 2026-27 | $22.5M 2024-25 | 0 |
| Communications Services · ISS02 | Internal Services | New since an earlier plan | $11.7M 2026-27 | $15.6M 2024-25 | 0 |
| Real Property Management Services · ISS08 | Internal Services | New since an earlier plan | $8.5M 2026-27 | $16.2M 2024-25 | 0 |
| Livestock Price Insurance Program · BWP14 | Sector Risk | New since an earlier plan | $4.9M 2026-27 | $2.3M 2024-25 | 3 |
| Acquisition Management Services · ISS0Z | Internal Services | New since an earlier plan | $3.7M 2026-27 | $4.7M 2024-25 | 0 |
| Farm Products Council of Canada · BWN03 | Domestic and International Markets | New since an earlier plan | $3.2M 2026-27 | $3.1M 2024-25 | 2 |
| Farm Debt Mediation Service · BWP07 | Sector Risk | New since an earlier plan | $2.7M 2026-27 | $3.4M 2024-25 | 1 |
| Legal Services · ISS03 | Internal Services | New since an earlier plan | $2.7M 2026-27 | $4.8M 2024-25 | 0 |
| Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency · BWN05 | Domestic and International Markets | New since an earlier plan | $840K 2026-27 | $2M 2024-25 | 1 |
| Materiel Management Services · ISS09 | Internal Services | New since an earlier plan | $94K 2026-27 | $133K 2024-25 | 0 |
| Return of Payments · BWP11 | Sector Risk | New since an earlier plan | $0 2026-27 | -$5.5M 2024-25 | 1 |
| Business Risk Management · AAA00 | A competitive and market-oriented agriculture, agri-food and agri-based products sector that proactively manages risk. | Not in a Departmental Plan | — | $958M 2017-18 | 0 |
| Science, Innovation, Adoption and Sustainability · ABG00 | An innovative and sustainable agriculture, agri-food and agri-based products sector. | Not in a Departmental Plan | — | $603M 2017-18 | 0 |
| Market Access, Negotiations, Sector Competitiveness, and Assurance Systems · CMA00 | A competitive and market-oriented agriculture, agri-food and agri-based products sector that proactively manages risk. | Not in a Departmental Plan | — | $193M 2017-18 | 0 |
| Internal Services · ISC00 | Internal Services | Not in a Departmental Plan | — | $171M 2017-18 | 0 |
| Trade and Market Development · AAG00 | A competitive and market-oriented agriculture, agri-food and agri-based products sector that proactively manages risk. | Not in a Departmental Plan | — | $136M 2013-14 | 0 |
| Food Safety and Biosecurity Risk Management Systems · AAE00 | A competitive and market-oriented agriculture, agri-food and agri-based products sector that proactively manages risk. | Not in a Departmental Plan | — | $90.3M 2013-14 | 0 |
| On-Farm Action · AAK00 | An environmentally sustainable agriculture, agri-food and agri-based products sector. | Not in a Departmental Plan | — | $70.8M 2013-14 | 0 |
| Environmental Knowledge, Technology, Information and Measurement · AAJ00 | An environmentally sustainable agriculture, agri-food and agri-based products sector. | Not in a Departmental Plan | — | $65.3M 2013-14 | 0 |
| Industry Capacity · ABQ00 | An innovative and sustainable agriculture, agri-food and agri-based products sector. | Not in a Departmental Plan | — | $57.5M 2017-18 | 0 |
| Canadian Agricultural Strategic Priorities Program · BWO05 | Science and Innovation | Appeared and later dropped | $20.9M 2025-26 | $1.3M 2024-25 | 1 |
| Regulatory Efficiency Facilitation · ABF00 | A competitive and market-oriented agriculture, agri-food and agri-based products sector that proactively manages risk. | Not in a Departmental Plan | — | $11.3M 2013-14 | 0 |
| AgriRisk · BWP05 | Sector Risk | Appeared and later dropped | $9.6M 2022-23 | $7.1M 2022-23 | 2 |
| Water Infrastructure Divestiture · BWN10 | Domestic and International Markets | Appeared and later dropped | $9.4M 2025-26 | $1.1M 2024-25 | 2 |
| Water Infrastructure · BWN06 | Domestic and International Markets | Appeared and later dropped | $3.4M 2020-21 | $4M 2020-21 | 2 |
| Farm Products Council of Canada · AAH00 | A competitive and market-oriented agriculture, agri-food and agri-based products sector that proactively manages risk. | Not in a Departmental Plan | — | $2.6M 2017-18 | 0 |
| Rural and Co-operatives Development · AAI00 | An innovative and sustainable agriculture, agri-food and agri-based products sector. | Not in a Departmental Plan | — | $2.6M 2013-14 | 0 |
| Community Pastures · BWN08 | Domestic and International Markets | Appeared and later dropped | $0 2018-19 | -$2.3M 2018-19 | 1 |
| Mandatory Isolation Support for Temporary Foreign Workers Program · BWP12 | Sector Risk | Appeared and later dropped | $0 2021-22 | $54.8M 2021-22 | 1 |
| African Swine Fever Response · BWP13 | Sector Risk | Appeared and later dropped | $0 2025-26 | $8.4M 2024-25 | 2 |
| Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency · AAB00 | An innovative and sustainable agriculture, agri-food and agri-based products sector. | Not in a Departmental Plan | — | -$272K 2017-18 | 0 |
