National Defence
Results and programs. GC InfoBase reports 98 programs of this department, in its Departmental Plans or its actual spending; 76 are current (in the latest plan or, for a program in no plan, with actual spending in the latest year).
- Actual spending, 2024-25
- $33.9B
- Planned, 2025-26 (latest plan)
- $35.7B
- Core responsibilities with indicators
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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 | — | $20.3B |
| 2011-12 | — | $20.2B |
| 2012-13 | — | $20B |
| 2013-14 | — | $18.8B |
| 2014-15 | — | $18.5B |
| 2015-16 | — | $18.7B |
| 2016-17 | — | $18.6B |
| 2017-18 | — | $22.9B |
| 2018-19 | — | $21.6B |
| 2019-20 | — | $22.8B |
| 2020-21 | — | $26.8B |
| 2021-22 | — | $24.1B |
| 2022-23 | — | $26.9B |
| 2023-24 | — | $33.5B |
| 2024-25 | — | $33.9B |
| 2025-26 | $35.7B* | — |
| 2026-27 | $51.7B* | — |
| 2027-28 | $56.8B* | — |
| 2028-29 | $56B* | — |
Employees (FTEs)
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| Fiscal year | Planned | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-12 | — | 95,512 |
| 2012-13 | — | 93,328 |
| 2013-14 | — | 90,972 |
| 2014-15 | — | 88,141 |
| 2015-16 | — | 88,032 |
| 2016-17 | — | 88,573 |
| 2017-18 | — | 89,800 |
| 2018-19 | — | 91,970 |
| 2019-20 | — | 93,252 |
| 2020-21 | — | 91,183 |
| 2021-22 | — | 91,094 |
| 2022-23 | — | 89,864 |
| 2023-24 | — | 90,587 |
| 2024-25 | — | 92,674 |
| 2025-26 | 93,471* | — |
| 2026-27 | 104,951* | — |
| 2027-28 | 106,453* | — |
| 2028-29 | 107,706* | — |
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 | 17 | 10 | 0 | 26 | 63% |
| 2019-20 | 24 | 11 | 2 | 22 | 69% |
| 2020-21 | 23 | 24 | 0 | 19 | 49% |
| 2021-22 | 17 | 26 | 6 | 17 | 40% |
| 2022-23 | 12 | 35 | 11 | 9 | 26% |
| 2023-24 | 20 | 30 | 6 | 11 | 40% |
| 2024-25 | 21 | 30 | 6 | 10 | 41% |
Program indicators
| Report year | Met | Not met | No result reported | Not yet due | Share met (of met and not met) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | 29 | 24 | 6 | 26 | 55% |
| 2019-20 | 29 | 28 | 10 | 18 | 51% |
| 2020-21 | 38 | 22 | 16 | 12 | 63% |
| 2021-22 | 33 | 26 | 15 | 13 | 56% |
| 2022-23 | 46 | 67 | 14 | 15 | 41% |
| 2023-24 | 58 | 59 | 14 | 12 | 50% |
| 2024-25 | 60 | 59 | 14 | 14 | 50% |
Results by core responsibility
Operations (21 indicators)
Historical: targets against results
% of Canada’s commitments and obligations to the North American Aerospace Defence Command agreement that are met
2024-25Target: ≥ 100% (2025)Result: 94.7%Not met
% of force elements that are deployed within established timelines
2024-25Target: ≥ 90% (2025)Result: 100%Met
% of requests for assistance that are fulfilled
2024-25Target: ≥ 100% (2025)Result: 100%Met
% of requests for Canadian Armed Forces aeronautical search and rescue assistance that are fulfilled
2024-25Target: ≥ 100% (2025)Result: 99%Not met
% of stated objectives met by Arctic operations and exercises
2024-25Target: ≥ 100% (2025)Result: 100%Met
% of stated objectives met by continental operations
2024-25Target: ≥ 100% (2025)Result: 100%Met
% of stated objectives met by domestic operations
2024-25Target: ≥ 90% (2025)Result: 100%Met
% of stated objectives met by international operations
2024-25Target: ≥ 100% (2025)Result: 100%Met
Extent to which the Canadian Armed Forces is effective in continental operations
2024-25Target: The Canadian Armed Forces is effective in the conduct of continental operations (2025)Result: Target AchievedMet
Extent to which the Canadian Armed Forces is effective in domestic operations
2024-25Target: The Canadian Armed Forces is effective in the conduct of domestic operations (2025)Result: Target AchievedMet
Extent to which the Canadian Armed Forces is effective in international operations
2024-25Target: The Canadian Armed Forces is effective in the conduct of international operations (2025)Result: Target AchievedMet
% of Canadian Armed Forces aeronautical search and rescue operations that meet established standards
2024-25Target: ≥ 100% (2025)Result: 93%Not met
% of coordinated maritime, aeronautical and joint response to search and rescue incidents deemed effective
2024-25Target: ≥ 100% (2025)Result: 100%Met
% of operations that meet stated objectives
2021-22Target: ≥ 100% (2022)Result: 95%Not met
% of requests for assistance that are fulfilled
2018-19Target: ≥ 100% (2019)Result: 100%Met
% of search and rescue responses that meet established standards
2018-19Target: ≥ 100% (2019)Result: 95.2%Not met
Current: the 2026-27 plan's targets
% of Canada’s commitments and obligations to the North American Aerospace Defence Command agreement that are met
2026-27Target: ≥ 100% (2027)Result: —Planned
% of defence expenditure as a share of Canada's gross domestic product
2026-27Target: ≥ 2% (2027)Result: —Planned
% of force elements that are deployed within established timelines
2026-27Target: ≥ 100% (2027)Result: —Planned
% of major new equipment spend as a share of Canada's total defence expenditure
2026-27Target: ≥ 20% (2027)Result: —Planned
% of requests for assistance that are fulfilled
2026-27Target: ≥ 100% (2027)Result: —Planned
% of requests for Canadian Armed Forces aeronautical search and rescue assistance that are fulfilled
2026-27Target: ≥ 100% (2027)Result: —Planned
% of Search and Rescue (SAR) missions where CAF primary SAR assets achieved their response posture within established timelines
2026-27Target: ≥ 100% (2027)Result: —Planned
% of Search and Rescue Missions in which SAR aircrafts arrive at the incident location after initial tasking within maximum established timelines
2026-27Target: ≥ 100% (2027)Result: —Planned
% of Search and Rescue Missions in which SAR aircrafts arrive at the incident location after initial tasking within minimum established timelines
2026-27Target: ≥ 90% (2027)Result: —Planned
% of stated objectives met by Arctic operations and exercises
2026-27Target: ≥ 100% (2027)Result: —Planned
% of stated objectives met by continental operations
2026-27Target: ≥ 100% (2027)Result: —Planned
% of stated objectives met by domestic operations
2026-27Target: ≥ 100% (2027)Result: —Planned
% of stated objectives met by international operations
2026-27Target: ≥ 100% (2027)Result: —Planned
Extent to which the Canadian Armed Forces is effective in continental operations
2026-27Target: The Canadian Armed Forces is effective in the conduct of continental operations (2027)Result: —Planned
Extent to which the Canadian Armed Forces is effective in domestic operations
2026-27Target: The Canadian Armed Forces is effective in the conduct of domestic operations (2027)Result: —Planned
Extent to which the Canadian Armed Forces is effective in international operations
2026-27Target: The Canadian Armed Forces is effective in the conduct of international operations (2027)Result: —Planned
Future goals: targets due after 2026-27
No targets with a later due date.
Ready Forces (10 indicators)
Historical: targets against results
% of aerospace key fleets that are serviceable to meet training, readiness, and operational requirements
2021-22Target: ≥ 85% (2022)Result: 43%Not met
% of force elements that are ready for operations in accordance with established targets
2024-25Target: ≥ 90% (2025)Result: 61.3%Not met
% of land key fleets that are serviceable to meet training, readiness, and operational requirements
2024-25Target: ≥ 70% (2025)Result: 51%Not met
% of maritime key fleets that are serviceable to meet training, readiness, and operational requirements
2024-25Target: ≥ 60% (2025)Result: 59.6%Not met
% of planned readiness achieved for core concurrent mission set
2024-25Target: ≥ 90% (2025)Result: 30%Not met
% of aerospace key fleets that are serviceable to meet training and readiness requirements in support of concurrent operations
2023-24Target: ≥ 85% (2024)Result: 48.9%Not met
% of key land fleets that are serviceable to meet training and readiness requirements in support of concurrent operations
2023-24Target: ≥ 80% (2024)Result: 49%Not met
% of maritime key fleets that are serviceable to meet training and readiness requirements in support of concurrent operations
2023-24Target: ≥ 90% (2024)Result: 45.7%Not met
% of land fleets that are serviceable to meet training and readiness requirements
2021-22Target: ≥ 70% (2022)Result: 65.8%Not met
Current: the 2026-27 plan's targets
No indicators in the 2026-27 plan.
Future goals: targets due after 2026-27
% of aerospace key fleets that are serviceable to meet training, readiness, and operational requirements
2026-27Target: ≥ 85% (2036)Result: —Planned
% of force elements that are ready for operations in accordance with established targets
2026-27Target: ≥ 90% (2032)Result: —Planned
% of land key fleets that are serviceable to meet training, readiness, and operational requirements
2026-27Target: ≥ 80% (2036)Result: —Planned
% of maritime key fleets that are serviceable to meet training, readiness, and operational requirements
2026-27Target: ≥ 75% (2036)Result: —Planned
% of planned readiness achieved for core concurrent mission set
2026-27Target: ≥ 90% (2032)Result: —Planned
Defence Team (55 indicators)
Historical: targets against results
% of CAF members who agree that CAF currently reinforces a culture of mutual respect, trust, honour and dignity
2024-25Target: ≥ 90% (2025)Result: 51.4%Not met
% of CAF members who agree that culture in the CAF surrounding sexual misconduct has improved in the last 12 months
2024-25Target: Target to be determined (2025)Result: 49.8%No result reported
% of Canadian Armed Forces families who feel they meet the challenges of military life
2024-25Target: ≥ 85% (2025)Result: 81.7%Not met
% of Canadian Armed Forces members who are satisfied with the overall support their family receives from the Canadian Armed Forces
2024-25Target: ≥ 85% (2025)Result: 65.4%Not met
% of Canadian Armed Forces members who feel positive about their job
2024-25Target: ≥ 85% (2025)Result: 54.6%Not met
% of military personnel who are medically fit for their occupation
2024-25Target: ≥ 90% (2025)Result: 90.1%Met
% of military personnel who feel that the Canadian Armed Forces provides a reasonable quality of life for service members and their families
2024-25Target: ≥ 85% (2025)Result: 39.4%Not met
% of occupations with critical shortfalls
2024-25Target: ≤ 5% (2025)Result: 69%Not met
% of public service employees in the Defence Team who describe the workplace as psychologically healthy
2024-25Target: ≥ 80% (2025)Result: 60%Not met
% of public service employees in the Defence Team who self-identify as a member of a racialized group
2024-25Target: ≥ 13% (2025)Result: —No result reported
% of public service employees in the Defence Team who self-identify as a woman
2024-25Target: ≥ 44% (2025)Result: —No result reported
% of public service employees in the Defence team who self-identify as an Indigenous person
2024-25Target: ≥ 4% (2025)Result: —No result reported
% of the target Canadian youth population that participates in Cadets and Junior Canadian Rangers
2024-25Target: ≥ 2% (2025)Result: 1.9%Not met
% of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) who self-identify as victims of discrimination
2024-25Target: ≤ 9.2% (2025)Result: 18.7%Not met
% of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) who self-identify as victims of harassment
2024-25Target: ≤ 11.9% (2025)Result: 25.4%Not met
Annual number of reported incidents of a sexual nature within the Public Service Employees Defence Team
2024-25Target: Target to be determined (2025)Result: 30No result reported
Annual number of reported incidents of sexual misconduct in the Canadian Armed Forces
2024-25Target: 0 – 0 (2025)Result: 365Not met
Number of Defence Team members who have attended the Respect in the CAF workshop
2024-25Target: To be determined (2025)Result: 2049No result reported
% of civilian employees who describe the workplace as psychologically healthy
2023-24Target: ≥ 80% (2024)Result: No result AvailableNo result reported
% of civilians in the Defence Team who self-identify as a visible minority
2023-24Target: ≥ 13.5% (2024)Result: 11%Not met
% of civilians in the Defence Team who self-identify as a woman
2023-24Target: ≥ 44% (2024)Result: 43%Not met
% of civilians in the Defence team who self-identify as an Indigenous person
2023-24Target: ≥ 4.2% (2024)Result: 3%Not met
% of civilians who self-identify as victims of discrimination
2022-23Target: ≤ 5% (2026)Result: 8%No result reported
% of civilians who self-identify as victims of harassment
2022-23Target: ≤ 10% (2026)Result: 14%Not met
Annual number of reported incidents of a sexual nature within the Defence Team civilian personnel
2023-24Target: Target to be determined (2024)Result: 15No result reported
Number of Canadian Armed Forces members who have attended a training session related to sexual misconduct
2022-23Target: —Result: 0No result reported
% of Canadian Armed Forces members who report a positive level of workplace well-being
2021-22Target: ≥ 71.5% (2022)Result: —No result reported
Current: the 2026-27 plan's targets
% of Canadian Armed Forces families who feel they meet the challenges of military life
2026-27Target: ≥ 85% (2027)Result: —Planned
% of military personnel who are medically fit for their occupation
2026-27Target: ≥ 90% (2027)Result: —Planned
% of public service employees in the Defence Team who self-identify as a member of a racialized group
2026-27Target: ≥ 16% (2027)Result: —Planned
% of public service employees in the Defence Team who self-identify as a person with a disability
2026-27Target: ≥ 9% (2027)Result: —Planned
% of public service employees in the Defence Team who self-identify as a woman
2026-27Target: ≥ 45% (2027)Result: —Planned
% of public service employees in the Defence team who self-identify as an Indigenous person
2026-27Target: ≥ 3% (2027)Result: —Planned
% of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) who self-identify as a visible minority
2026-27Target: ≥ 11.8% (2027)Result: —Planned
% of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) who self-identify as a woman
2026-27Target: ≥ 25.1% (2027)Result: —Planned
% of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) who self-identify as an Indigenous person
2026-27Target: ≥ 3.5% (2027)Result: —Planned
% of the Regular Force Establishment that is filled
2026-27Target: ≥ 95% (2027)Result: —Planned
% of the target Canadian youth population that participates in Cadets and Junior Canadian Rangers
2026-27Target: ≥ 2% (2027)Result: —Planned
Future goals: targets due after 2026-27
% of CAF members who agree that CAF currently reinforces a culture of mutual respect, trust, honour and dignity
2026-27Target: ≥ 75% (2029)Result: —Planned
% of CAF members who agree that culture in the CAF surrounding sexual misconduct has improved in the last 12 months
2026-27Target: ≥ 65% (2029)Result: —Planned
% of Canadian Armed Forces members who are satisfied with the overall support their family receives from the Canadian Armed Forces
2026-27Target: ≥ 85% (2028)Result: —Planned
% of Canadian Armed Forces members who feel positive about their job
2026-27Target: ≥ 85% (2028)Result: —Planned
% of military personnel who feel that the Canadian Armed Forces provides a reasonable quality of life for service members and their families
2026-27Target: ≥ 85% (2028)Result: —Planned
% of occupations with critical shortfalls
2026-27Target: ≤ 5% (2032)Result: —Planned
% of public service employees in the Defence Team who describe the workplace as psychologically healthy
2026-27Target: ≥ 80% (2030)Result: —Planned
% of public service employees in the Defence Team who self-identified as being a victim of discrimination within the past 12 months
2026-27Target: ≤ 5% (2029)Result: —Planned
% of public service employees in the Defence Team who self-identified as being a victim of harassment within the past 12 months
2026-27Target: ≤ 10% (2029)Result: —Planned
% of Reserve Force positions that are filled
2026-27Target: ≥ 95% (2032)Result: —Planned
% of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) who self-identified as being a victim of discrimination within the past 12 months
2026-27Target: ≤ 9.2% (2029)Result: —Planned
% of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) who self-identified as being a victim of harassment within the past 12 months
2026-27Target: ≤ 11.9% (2029)Result: —Planned
Annual number of reported incidents of conduct deficiencies of a sexual nature, harassment of a sexual nature, or crimes of a sexual nature in the Canadian Armed Forces
2026-27Target: NIL (2029)Result: —Planned
Annual number of sexual harassment and/or sexual violence occurrences reported by Public Service Employees within the Defence Team under the Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention (WHVP) Program
2026-27Target: NIL (2029)Result: —Planned
Future Force Design (8 indicators)
Historical: targets against results
% of DND/CAF strategic initiatives and projects that are supported by Defence Science and Technology
2023-24Target: ≥ 90% (2024)Result: —No result reported
% of Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) projects that resulted in useful advice, adoption, integration or eventual procurement of a new defence and security capability
2024-25Target: ≥ 20% (2025)Result: 81.6%Met
Degree to which future capability requirements identified in the Force Capability Plan (FCP) have been accounted for in Force Development and Design (FD&D) planning
2024-25Target: 2 – 3 (2025)Result: 1Not met
Degree to which the capability deductions contained within the Force Capability Plan (FCP) are coherent with those of our allies and partners
2024-25Target: 2 – 3 (2025)Result: 2Met
Degree to which the Defence Investment Plan (IP) accounts for future capability requirements as identified in the Force Capability Plan (FCP)
2024-25Target: 2 – 3 (2025)Result: 1Not met
Degree to which future capabilities required to ensure an operational advantage over defence and security threats have been accounted for in defence plans
2023-24Target: 1 – 2 (2024)Result: 2Met
Degree to which future security assessments and capability deductions remain coherent with those of our allies and partners
2023-24Target: 1 – 2 (2024)Result: 1Met
Extent to which the Future Security Environment assessment remains valid
2023-24Target: 1 – 2 (2024)Result: 1Met
Current: the 2026-27 plan's targets
% of Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) projects that resulted in useful advice, adoption, integration or eventual procurement of a new defence and security capability
2026-27Target: ≥ 20% (2027)Result: —Planned
Degree to which future capability requirements identified in the Force Capability Plan (FCP) have been accounted for in Force Development and Design (FD&D) planning
2026-27Target: ≥ 2 (2027)Result: —Planned
Degree to which the capability deductions contained within the Force Capability Plan (FCP) are coherent with those of our allies and partners
2026-27Target: ≥ 2 (2027)Result: —Planned
Degree to which the Defence Investment Plan (IP) accounts for future capability requirements as identified in the Force Capability Plan (FCP)
2026-27Target: ≥ 2 (2027)Result: —Planned
Future goals: targets due after 2026-27
% of DND/CAF strategic initiatives and projects that are supported by Defence Science and Technology
2026-27Target: ≥ 75% (2028)Result: —Planned
Procurement of Capabilities (11 indicators)
Historical: targets against results
% of capital equipment projects that remain in most recent approved scope
2024-25Target: ≥ 90% (2025)Result: 94%Met
% of capital equipment projects that remain on most recent approved schedule
2024-25Target: ≥ 90% (2025)Result: 44%Not met
% of capital equipment projects that remain within the most recent approved expenditure authority
2024-25Target: ≥ 90% (2025)Result: 75%Not met
% of goods and services contracts that are awarded within established performance targets
2024-25Target: ≥ 100% (2025)Result: 93.9%Not met
% of information technology projects that remain in approved scope
2024-25Target: ≥ 100% (2025)Result: 100%Met
% of information technology projects that remain on approved schedule
2024-25Target: ≥ 100% (2025)Result: 81%Not met
% of information technology projects that remain within approved expenditure authority
2024-25Target: ≥ 100% (2025)Result: 100%Met
% of projects that meet the approved project development and approval timelines (low risk and low complexity projects)
2024-25Target: ≥ 100% (2025)Result: 100%Met
% of stock disposed that was identified as surplus
2024-25Target: ≥ 23% (2025)Result: 59.8%Met
% of stock that was unavailable to meet forecasted demand
2024-25Target: ≤ 5.3% (2025)Result: 8.4%Not met
% of stock where Warehouse replenishment settings require review to achieve better materiel positioning and timely customer satisfaction
2024-25Target: ≤ 3.3% (2025)Result: 3.2%Met
Current: the 2026-27 plan's targets
% of capital equipment projects that remain in most recent approved scope
2026-27Target: ≥ 90% (2027)Result: —Planned
% of capital equipment projects that remain on most recent approved schedule
2026-27Target: ≥ 90% (2027)Result: —Planned
% of capital equipment projects that remain within the most recent approved expenditure authority
2026-27Target: ≥ 90% (2027)Result: —Planned
% of goods and services contracts that are awarded within established performance targets
2026-27Target: ≥ 100% (2027)Result: —Planned
% of information technology projects that remain in approved scope
2026-27Target: ≥ 100% (2027)Result: —Planned
% of information technology projects that remain on approved schedule
2026-27Target: ≥ 100% (2027)Result: —Planned
% of information technology projects that remain within approved expenditure authority
2026-27Target: ≥ 100% (2027)Result: —Planned
% of projects that meet the approved project development and approval timelines (low risk and low complexity projects)
2026-27Target: ≥ 100% (2027)Result: —Planned
% of stock disposed that was identified as surplus
2026-27Target: ≥ 23% (2027)Result: —Planned
% of stock that was unavailable to meet forecasted demand
2026-27Target: ≤ 5.3% (2027)Result: —Planned
% of stock where Warehouse replenishment settings require review to achieve better materiel positioning and timely customer satisfaction
2026-27Target: ≤ 3.3% (2027)Result: —Planned
Future goals: targets due after 2026-27
No targets with a later due date.
Sustainable Bases, Information Technology Systems and Infrastructure (14 indicators)
Historical: targets against results
% deviation of average daily meal cost from the standard allowance
2024-25Target: ≤ 15% (2025)Result: 15.3%Not met
% of infrastructure in fair or better condition
2024-25Target: ≥ 80% (2025)Result: 54.7%Not met
% of maintenance and repair investment in relation to the infrastructure portfolio value
2024-25Target: ≥ 2% (2025)Result: 1.4%Not met
% of reduction in contaminated sites liability based on the closing liability of the previous year
2024-25Target: ≥ 10% (2025)Result: 10.9%Met
% of single quarters accommodations that can be used
2024-25Target: ≥ 90% (2025)Result: 91.3%Met
% of the total real property value that is identified as surplus
2024-25Target: ≤ 2% (2025)Result: 2.1%Not met
% of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction relative to a 2005 baseline
2024-25Target: ≥ 40% (2025)Result: 39.1%Not met
% of infrastructure in suitable condition
2023-24Target: ≥ 80% (2024)Result: 59.8%Not met
% of light-duty vehicle fleet that is hybrid, plug-in hybrid and/or electric
2021-22Target: ≥ 30% (2022)Result: 29.9%Not met
% of Defence Energy and Environment Strategy commitments that are met or exceeded
2020-21Target: ≥ 80% (2021)Result: 100%Met
% of real property that is rated as being in fair or better condition
2019-20Target: ≥ 80% (2020)Result: 64%Not met
Current: the 2026-27 plan's targets
% deviation of average daily meal cost from the standard allowance
2026-27Target: ≤ 15% (2027)Result: —Planned
% of infrastructure in fair or better condition
2026-27Target: ≥ 70% (2027)Result: —Planned
% of maintenance and repair investment in relation to the infrastructure portfolio value
2026-27Target: ≥ 5.5% (2027)Result: —Planned
% of reduction in contaminated sites liability based on the closing liability of the previous year
2026-27Target: ≥ 10% (2027)Result: —Planned
% of single quarters accommodations that can be used
2026-27Target: ≥ 90% (2027)Result: —Planned
% of the total real property value that is identified as surplus
2026-27Target: ≤ 2% (2027)Result: —Planned
Future goals: targets due after 2026-27
% Reduction in Greenhouse Gas Emissions from the Department of National Defence's Real Property and Conventional Fleet relative to 2005 levels of Greenhouse Gas Emissions
2026-27Target: ≥ 100% (2050)Result: —Planned
Marine Navigation (6 indicators)
Historical: targets against results
No results reported yet.
Current: the 2026-27 plan's targets
# of agreements / arrangements involving Indigenous groups
2026-27Target: ≥ 6 (2027)Result: —Planned
# of Indigenous people employed through agreements / arrangements
2026-27Target: S/O (2027)Result: —Planned
% of ship ice escort requests south of the 60th parallel north that are delayed beyond level of service response time standards
2026-27Target: ≤ 0% (2027)Result: —Planned
Average time (in hours) beyond level of service response time standards for ice escort requests south of the 60th parallel north
2026-27Target: ≤ 0 (2027)Result: —Planned
Rate of marine incidents versus vessel movements
2026-27Target: ≤ 1% (2027)Result: —Planned
Rate of marine incidents versus vessel movements
2026-27Target: ≤ 1% (2027)Result: —Planned
Future goals: targets due after 2026-27
No targets with a later due date.
Marine Operations and Response (7 indicators)
Historical: targets against results
No results reported yet.
Current: the 2026-27 plan's targets
# of agreements / arrangements involving Indigenous groups
2026-27Target: ≥ 58 (2027)Result: —Planned
# of Indigenous people trained through agreements / arrangements
2026-27Target: ≥ 221 (2027)Result: —Planned
% of operational days lost due to crewing and logistical issues
2026-27Target: ≤ 3% (2027)Result: —Planned
% of operational days lost due to unplanned maintenance
2026-27Target: ≤ 3% (2027)Result: —Planned
% of responses to environmental incidents that meet established standards
2026-27Target: ≥ 100% (2027)Result: —Planned
% of search and rescue responses that meet established standards
2026-27Target: ≥ 99% (2027)Result: —Planned
Operational days delivered vs. operational days planned
2026-27Target: ≥ 90% (2027)Result: —Planned
Future goals: targets due after 2026-27
No targets with a later due date.
Internal Services (0 indicators)
No indicators reported for this core responsibility.
Programs
| Program | Core responsibility | Status | Latest plan, first year | Last actual | Indicators |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospace Equipment Acquisition · BUR03 | Procurement of Capabilities | New since an earlier plan | $7.1B 2026-27 | $3.26B 2024-25 | 5 |
| Equipment Support · BUO10 | Ready Forces | New since an earlier plan | $6.33B 2026-27 | $4.7B 2024-25 | 3 |
| Maritime Equipment Acquisition · BUR01 | Procurement of Capabilities | New since an earlier plan | $3.81B 2026-27 | $2.84B 2024-25 | 3 |
| Global Engagement · BUN04 | Operations | New since an earlier plan | $2.94B 2026-27 | $1.56B 2024-25 | 4 |
| Ready Land Forces · BUO03 | Ready Forces | New since an earlier plan | $2.83B 2026-27 | $2.46B 2024-25 | 4 |
| Fleet Procurement · BYY06 | Marine Operations and Response | New since an earlier plan | $2.51B 2026-27 | — | 1 |
| Defence Infrastructure Maintenance, Support and Operations · BUS03 | Sustainable Bases, Information Technology Systems and Infrastructure | New since an earlier plan | $2.44B 2026-27 | $1.3B 2024-25 | 5 |
| Ready Air and Space Forces · BUO04 | Ready Forces | New since an earlier plan | $2.41B 2026-27 | $2.06B 2024-25 | 5 |
| Defence Team Management · BUP04 | Defence Team | New since an earlier plan | $2.4B 2026-27 | $2.09B 2024-25 | 36 |
| Defence Infrastructure Construction, Recapitalization and Investment · BUS02 | Sustainable Bases, Information Technology Systems and Infrastructure | New since an earlier plan | $2.36B 2026-27 | $903M 2024-25 | 3 |
| Ready Naval Forces · BUO02 | Ready Forces | New since an earlier plan | $1.56B 2026-27 | $1.36B 2024-25 | 6 |
| International Operations · BUN03 | Operations | New since an earlier plan | $1.35B 2026-27 | $983M 2024-25 | 3 |
| Total Health Care · BUP03 | Defence Team | New since an earlier plan | $1.22B 2026-27 | $839M 2024-25 | 7 |
| Land Equipment Acquisition · BUR02 | Procurement of Capabilities | New since an earlier plan | $1.01B 2026-27 | $820M 2024-25 | 3 |
| Science, Technology and Innovation · BUQ08 | Future Force Design | New since an earlier plan | $868M 2026-27 | $599M 2024-25 | 5 |
| Individual Training and Professional Military Education · BUP02 | Defence Team | New since an earlier plan | $717M 2026-27 | $574M 2024-25 | 2 |
| Defence Information & Communications Technology Systems Acquisition, Design and Delivery · BUR04 | Procurement of Capabilities | New since an earlier plan | $695M 2026-27 | $324M 2024-25 | 4 |
| Land Bases · BUS09 | Sustainable Bases, Information Technology Systems and Infrastructure | New since an earlier plan | $593M 2026-27 | $522M 2024-25 | 3 |
| Air and Space Wings · BUS10 | Sustainable Bases, Information Technology Systems and Infrastructure | New since an earlier plan | $521M 2026-27 | $470M 2024-25 | 4 |
| Ready Special Operations Forces · BUO05 | Ready Forces | New since an earlier plan | $465M 2026-27 | $347M 2024-25 | 1 |
| Fleet Operational Capability · BYY04 | Marine Operations and Response | New since an earlier plan | $441M 2026-27 | — | 1 |
| Information Technology Services · ISS07 | Internal Services | New since an earlier plan | $351M 2026-27 | $334M 2024-25 | 0 |
| Fleet Maintenance · BYY05 | Marine Operations and Response | New since an earlier plan | $330M 2026-27 | — | 1 |
| Naval Bases · BUS08 | Sustainable Bases, Information Technology Systems and Infrastructure | New since an earlier plan | $310M 2026-27 | $294M 2024-25 | 5 |
| Operations in North America · BUN02 | Operations | New since an earlier plan | $302M 2026-27 | $17.5M 2024-25 | 5 |
| Cadets and Junior Canadian Rangers (Youth Program) · BUP10 | Defence Team | New since an earlier plan | $288M 2026-27 | $230M 2024-25 | 2 |
| Ready Health, Military Police and Support Forces · BUO09 | Ready Forces | New since an earlier plan | $278M 2026-27 | $202M 2024-25 | 3 |
| Military Transition · BUP05 | Defence Team | New since an earlier plan | $247M 2026-27 | $195M 2024-25 | 2 |
| Defence Information and Communications Systems, Services and Programme Management · BUS05 | Sustainable Bases, Information Technology Systems and Infrastructure | New since an earlier plan | $245M 2026-27 | $214M 2024-25 | 6 |
| Recruitment · BUP01 | Defence Team | New since an earlier plan | $245M 2026-27 | $192M 2024-25 | 6 |
| Shore-based Asset Readiness · BYX05 | Marine Navigation | New since an earlier plan | $242M 2026-27 | — | 1 |
| Joint, Common and International Bases · BUS11 | Sustainable Bases, Information Technology Systems and Infrastructure | New since an earlier plan | $236M 2026-27 | $229M 2024-25 | 4 |
| Ready Intelligence Forces · BUO07 | Ready Forces | New since an earlier plan | $222M 2026-27 | $246M 2024-25 | 1 |
| Management and Oversight Services · ISS01 | Internal Services | New since an earlier plan | $219M 2026-27 | $199M 2024-25 | 0 |
| Air and Space Force Development · BUQ04 | Future Force Design | New since an earlier plan | $194M 2026-27 | $481M 2024-25 | 4 |
| Military Police Institutional Operations · BUS12 | Sustainable Bases, Information Technology Systems and Infrastructure | New since an earlier plan | $193M 2026-27 | $167M 2024-25 | 4 |
| Command, Control and Sustainment of Operations · BUN06 | Operations | New since an earlier plan | $192M 2026-27 | $194M 2024-25 | 1 |
| Real Property Management Services · ISS08 | Internal Services | New since an earlier plan | $190M 2026-27 | $106M 2024-25 | 0 |
| Strategic Command and Control · BUO01 | Ready Forces | New since an earlier plan | $189M 2026-27 | $178M 2024-25 | 4 |
| Maritime Security · BYY03 | Marine Operations and Response | New since an earlier plan | $188M 2026-27 | — | 1 |
| Military Member and Family Support · BUP06 | Defence Team | New since an earlier plan | $183M 2026-27 | $327M 2024-25 | 4 |
| Ready Cyber and Joint Communication and Information Systems (JCIS) Forces · BUO06 | Ready Forces | New since an earlier plan | $180M 2026-27 | $267M 2024-25 | 2 |
| Human Resources Management Services · ISS04 | Internal Services | New since an earlier plan | $180M 2026-27 | $149M 2024-25 | 0 |
| Defence Materiel Management · BUR05 | Procurement of Capabilities | New since an earlier plan | $152M 2026-27 | $141M 2024-25 | 3 |
| Ready Joint and Combined Forces · BUO08 | Ready Forces | New since an earlier plan | $142M 2026-27 | $135M 2024-25 | 1 |
| Defence Residential Housing Program · BUS04 | Sustainable Bases, Information Technology Systems and Infrastructure | New since an earlier plan | $130M 2026-27 | $105M 2024-25 | 5 |
| Environmental Management and Climate Action · BUS06 | Sustainable Bases, Information Technology Systems and Infrastructure | New since an earlier plan | $119M 2026-27 | $127M 2024-25 | 9 |
| Defence Infrastructure Program Management · BUS01 | Sustainable Bases, Information Technology Systems and Infrastructure | New since an earlier plan | $117M 2026-27 | $129M 2024-25 | 5 |
| Special Operations · BUN07 | Operations | New since an earlier plan | $115M 2026-27 | $111M 2024-25 | 9 |
| Marine Environmental and Hazards Response · BYY02 | Marine Operations and Response | New since an earlier plan | $100M 2026-27 | — | 1 |
| Joint Force Development · BUQ01 | Future Force Design | New since an earlier plan | $98.4M 2026-27 | $105M 2024-25 | 12 |
| Intelligence Force Development · BUQ07 | Future Force Design | New since an earlier plan | $98.1M 2026-27 | $97.1M 2024-25 | 2 |
| Land Force Development · BUQ03 | Future Force Design | New since an earlier plan | $94M 2026-27 | $97.1M 2024-25 | 7 |
| Cyber Operations · BUN05 | Operations | New since an earlier plan | $80.5M 2026-27 | $94.7M 2024-25 | 4 |
| Financial Management Services · ISS05 | Internal Services | New since an earlier plan | $73.8M 2026-27 | $71.1M 2024-25 | 0 |
| Search and Rescue · BYY01 | Marine Operations and Response | New since an earlier plan | $60.9M 2026-27 | — | 1 |
| Naval Force Development · BUQ02 | Future Force Design | New since an earlier plan | $58.9M 2026-27 | $41M 2024-25 | 1 |
| Military Law Services/Military Justice Superintendence · BUP08 | Defence Team | New since an earlier plan | $56.1M 2026-27 | $51.6M 2024-25 | 3 |
| Cyber and Joint Communication Information Systems (CIS) Force Development · BUQ06 | Future Force Design | New since an earlier plan | $54.3M 2026-27 | $51.6M 2024-25 | 3 |
| Materiel Management Services · ISS09 | Internal Services | New since an earlier plan | $51.7M 2026-27 | $48.9M 2024-25 | 0 |
| Communications Services · ISS02 | Internal Services | New since an earlier plan | $49M 2026-27 | $39.2M 2024-25 | 0 |
| Information Management Services · ISS06 | Internal Services | New since an earlier plan | $43.1M 2026-27 | $41.4M 2024-25 | 0 |
| Legal Services · ISS03 | Internal Services | New since an earlier plan | $39.7M 2026-27 | $91.1M 2024-25 | 0 |
| Marine Communications and Traffic Services · BYX04 | Marine Navigation | New since an earlier plan | $39M 2026-27 | — | 2 |
| Acquisition Management Services · ISS0Z | Internal Services | New since an earlier plan | $28.4M 2026-27 | $26.3M 2024-25 | 0 |
| Canadian Coast Guard College · BYY07 | Marine Operations and Response | New since an earlier plan | $26.2M 2026-27 | — | 1 |
| Operations in Canada · BUN01 | Operations | New since an earlier plan | $18M 2026-27 | $16.6M 2024-25 | 13 |
| Military History and Heritage · BUP07 | Defence Team | New since an earlier plan | $17M 2026-27 | $15.9M 2024-25 | 2 |
| Special Operations Force Development · BUQ05 | Future Force Design | New since an earlier plan | $14.7M 2026-27 | $19.3M 2024-25 | 2 |
| Icebreaking Services · BYX01 | Marine Navigation | New since an earlier plan | $13.6M 2026-27 | — | 1 |
| Ombudsman · BUP09 | Defence Team | New since an earlier plan | $10M 2026-27 | $9.3M 2024-25 | 5 |
| Safety · BUS13 | Sustainable Bases, Information Technology Systems and Infrastructure | New since an earlier plan | $8.4M 2026-27 | $10.5M 2024-25 | 1 |
| Indigenous Affairs · BUS07 | Sustainable Bases, Information Technology Systems and Infrastructure | New since an earlier plan | $7.7M 2026-27 | $7.3M 2024-25 | 2 |
| Waterways Management · BYX03 | Marine Navigation | New since an earlier plan | $7.7M 2026-27 | — | 1 |
| Aids to Navigation · BYX02 | Marine Navigation | New since an earlier plan | $5.1M 2026-27 | — | 1 |
| The Employer Support Programmes · BUO11 | Ready Forces | New since an earlier plan | $3.7M 2026-27 | $2.1M 2024-25 | 7 |
| Defence Capability Element Production · CQD00 | Defence Remains Continually Prepared to Deliver National Defence and Defence Services in Alignment with Canadian Interests and Values. | Not in a Departmental Plan | — | $15.1B 2017-18 | 0 |
| Defence Ready Force Element Production · CQC00 | Defence Remains Continually Prepared to Deliver National Defence and Defence Services in Alignment with Canadian Interests and Values. | Not in a Departmental Plan | — | $4.55B 2017-18 | 0 |
| Land Readiness · AUO00 | National Defence is ready to meet Government Defence Expectations. | Not in a Departmental Plan | — | $3.31B 2013-14 | 0 |
| Equipment Acquisition and Disposal · ATW00 | Resources are acquired to meet Government Defence Expectations. | Not in a Departmental Plan | — | $2.3B 2013-14 | 0 |
| Joint and Common Readiness · AUS00 | National Defence is ready to meet Government Defence Expectations. | Not in a Departmental Plan | — | $2.26B 2013-14 | 0 |
| Maritime Readiness · AUN00 | National Defence is ready to meet Government Defence Expectations. | Not in a Departmental Plan | — | $2.16B 2013-14 | 0 |
| Aerospace Readiness · AUR00 | National Defence is ready to meet Government Defence Expectations. | Not in a Departmental Plan | — | $1.85B 2013-14 | 0 |
| Defence Combat and Support Operations · CQA00 | Defence Operations and Services Improve Stability and Security, and Promote Canadian Interests and Values. | Not in a Departmental Plan | — | $1.72B 2017-18 | 0 |
| Defence Team Personnel Support · AVI00 | Care and Support to the Canadian Forces and Contribution to Canadian Society. | Not in a Departmental Plan | — | $1.52B 2013-14 | 0 |
| Recruiting of Personnel and Initial Training · ATU00 | Resources are acquired to meet Government Defence Expectations. | Not in a Departmental Plan | — | $1.1B 2013-14 | 0 |
| International Peace, Stability and Security · AUZ00 | Defence operations improve peace, stability and security wherever deployed. | Not in a Departmental Plan | — | $1.05B 2013-14 | 0 |
| Defence Capability Development and Research · CQE00 | Defence Remains Continually Prepared to Deliver National Defence and Defence Services in Alignment with Canadian Interests and Values. | Not in a Departmental Plan | — | $540M 2017-18 | 0 |
| Real Property Infrastructure Acquisition and Disposal · AUG00 | — | Not in a Departmental Plan | — | $499M 2013-14 | 0 |
| Internal Services · ISC00 | Internal Services | Not in a Departmental Plan | — | $494M 2017-18 | 0 |
| Defence Services and Contribution to Government · CQB00 | Defence Operations and Services Improve Stability and Security, and Promote Canadian Interests and Values. | Not in a Departmental Plan | — | $491M 2017-18 | 0 |
| Situational Awareness · AUW00 | Defence operations improve peace, stability and security wherever deployed. | Not in a Departmental Plan | — | $381M 2013-14 | 0 |
| Defence Science and Technology · ATT00 | Resources are acquired to meet Government Defence Expectations. | Not in a Departmental Plan | — | $358M 2013-14 | 0 |
| Canadian Identity · AVJ00 | Care and Support to the Canadian Forces and Contribution to Canadian Society. | Not in a Departmental Plan | — | $348M 2013-14 | 0 |
| Canadian Peace, Stability and Security · AUX00 | Defence operations improve peace, stability and security wherever deployed. | Not in a Departmental Plan | — | $333M 2013-14 | 0 |
| Continental Peace, Stability and Security · AUY00 | Defence operations improve peace, stability and security wherever deployed. | Not in a Departmental Plan | — | $217M 2013-14 | 0 |
| Environment Protection and Stewardship · AVM00 | Care and Support to the Canadian Forces and Contribution to Canadian Society. | Not in a Departmental Plan | — | $108M 2013-14 | 0 |
| Non-Security Support · AVR00 | Care and Support to the Canadian Forces and Contribution to Canadian Society. | Not in a Departmental Plan | — | $618K 2013-14 | 0 |
