Public Safety Canada
Results and programs. GC InfoBase reports 32 programs of this department, in its Departmental Plans or its actual spending; 22 are current (in the latest plan or, for a program in no plan, with actual spending in the latest year).
- Actual spending, 2024-25
- $1.34B
- Planned, 2025-26 (latest plan)
- $2.16B
- 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 | — | $533M |
| 2011-12 | — | $402M |
| 2012-13 | — | $584M |
| 2013-14 | — | $1.34B |
| 2014-15 | — | $675M |
| 2015-16 | — | $407M |
| 2016-17 | — | $1.2B |
| 2017-18 | — | $959M |
| 2018-19 | — | $728M |
| 2019-20 | — | $919M |
| 2020-21 | — | $777M |
| 2021-22 | — | $1.07B |
| 2022-23 | — | $3.31B |
| 2023-24 | — | $1.48B |
| 2024-25 | — | $1.34B |
| 2025-26 | $2.16B* | — |
| 2026-27 | $2.25B* | — |
| 2027-28 | $1.01B* | — |
| 2028-29 | $943M* | — |
Employees (FTEs)
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| Fiscal year | Planned | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-12 | — | 1,098 |
| 2012-13 | — | 1,095 |
| 2013-14 | — | 1,058 |
| 2014-15 | — | 954 |
| 2015-16 | — | 1,004 |
| 2016-17 | — | 1,123 |
| 2017-18 | — | 1,119 |
| 2018-19 | — | 1,180 |
| 2019-20 | — | 1,205 |
| 2020-21 | — | 1,186 |
| 2021-22 | — | 1,298 |
| 2022-23 | — | 1,505 |
| 2023-24 | — | 1,618 |
| 2024-25 | — | 1,697 |
| 2025-26 | 1,762* | — |
| 2026-27 | 1,600* | — |
| 2027-28 | 1,312* | — |
| 2028-29 | 1,188* | — |
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 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 73% |
| 2019-20 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 100% |
| 2020-21 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 63% |
| 2021-22 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 47% |
| 2022-23 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 55% |
| 2023-24 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 45% |
| 2024-25 | 13 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 46% |
Program indicators
| Report year | Met | Not met | No result reported | Not yet due | Share met (of met and not met) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 73% |
| 2019-20 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 75% |
| 2020-21 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 67% |
| 2021-22 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 56% |
| 2022-23 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 67% |
| 2023-24 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 67% |
| 2024-25 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 46% |
Results by core responsibility
National Security (10 indicators)
Historical: targets against results
Canada’s ranking in the National Cyber Security Index
2024-25Target: ≥ 30 (2025)Result: 4Not met
Canada’s ranking on the Global Terrorism Index
2024-25Target: ≥ 82 (2025)Result: 48Not met
Critical Infrastructure Resilience Score
2024-25Target: ≥ 34.2 (2025)Result: 0Not met
Percentage of partners who indicate that Public Safety Canada provides effective leadership in advancing Canada’s cyber security interests
2024-25Target: ≥ 80% (2025)Result: 0%Not met
Percentage of partners who indicate that Public Safety Canada provides effective policy leadership and operational coordination on national security issues
2024-25Target: ≥ 75% (2025)Result: 0%Not met
Percentage of the population who thinks that the Government of Canada respects individual rights and freedoms while ensuring the safety of Canadians
2024-25Target: ≥ 70% (2025)Result: 0%Not met
Percentage of the population who thinks that the right mechanisms are in place to identify national security threats in Canada
2024-25Target: ≥ 60% (2025)Result: 0%Not met
Percentage of the population who thinks that the right mechanisms are in place to respond to national security threats in Canada
2024-25Target: ≥ 60% (2025)Result: 0%Not met
Percentage of the population who think that the Government of Canada is transparent in explaining national security concerns to Canadians
2021-22Target: ≥ 70% (2022)Result: —No result reported
Percentage of the population who think that the right mechanisms are in place to prevent terrorism acts in Canada
2021-22Target: ≥ 60% (2022)Result: —No result reported
Current: the 2026-27 plan's targets
Canada’s ranking in the National Cyber Security Index
2026-27Target: ≥ 30 (2027)Result: —Planned
Canada’s ranking on the Global Terrorism Index
2026-27Target: ≥ 82 (2027)Result: —Planned
Critical Infrastructure Resilience Score
2026-27Target: ≥ 34.2 (2027)Result: —Planned
Percentage of partners who indicate that Public Safety Canada provides effective leadership in advancing Canada’s cyber security interests
2026-27Target: ≥ 80% (2027)Result: —Planned
Percentage of partners who indicate that Public Safety Canada provides effective policy leadership and operational coordination on national security issues
2026-27Target: ≥ 75% (2027)Result: —Planned
Percentage of the population who thinks that the Government of Canada respects individual rights and freedoms while ensuring the safety of Canadians
2026-27Target: ≥ 70% (2027)Result: —Planned
Percentage of the population who thinks that the right mechanisms are in place to identify national security threats in Canada
2026-27Target: ≥ 60% (2027)Result: —Planned
Percentage of the population who thinks that the right mechanisms are in place to respond to national security threats in Canada
2026-27Target: ≥ 60% (2027)Result: —Planned
Future goals: targets due after 2026-27
No targets with a later due date.
Community Safety (13 indicators)
Historical: targets against results
Crime Severity Index
2024-25Target: ≤ 70.1 (2025)Result: 77.89Not met
Difference between police reported crime in First Nation communities and police reported crime in the rest of Canada
2024-25Target: ≤ 12,000 (2025)Result: 0Met
Number of Canadians who are aware of Government of Canada initiatives to reduce gun violence and new laws and regulations related to firearms in Canada
2024-25Target: ≥ 2,000,000 (2025)Result: 0Not met
Number of new research products available to Canadians on radicalization to violence and efforts to prevent and counter it
2024-25Target: ≥ 5 (2025)Result: 110Met
Percentage of Canadians who report driving a vehicle within two hours following cannabis use
2024-25Target: ≤ 20% (2025)Result: 15%Met
Percentage of Canadians who think that crime in their neighbourhood has decreased
2024-25Target: ≥ 4% (2023)Result: 0%Not met
Percentage of firearm-related homicides in Canada
2024-25Target: ≤ 40% (2025)Result: 37.8%Met
Percentage of programs targetting at-risk populations that achieve the intended participation rate
2024-25Target: ≥ 75% (2025)Result: 67%Not met
Percentage of projects where participants experienced positive changes in risk and protective factors related to offending
2024-25Target: ≥ 75% (2025)Result: 76%Met
Percentage of stakeholders who report consulting Public Safety research or policy documents to inform their decision-making
2024-25Target: ≥ 70% (2025)Result: 0%Not met
Percentage of stakeholders who report good or very good results of projects funded through Public Safety Canada's Community Resilience Fund, in line with project objectives
2024-25Target: ≥ 80% (2025)Result: 80%Met
Police-reported crime rate per 100,000 population
2024-25Target: ≤ 5,200 (2025)Result: 5.67Met
Percentage of targeted at-risk populations that participate in public safety projects
2019-20Target: ≥ 75% (2020)Result: 75%Met
Current: the 2026-27 plan's targets
Crime Severity Index
2026-27Target: ≤ 70.1 (2027)Result: —Planned
Difference between police reported crime in First Nation communities and police reported crime in the rest of Canada
2026-27Target: ≤ 12,000 (2027)Result: —Planned
Number of Canadians who are aware of Government of Canada initiatives to reduce gun violence and new laws and regulations related to firearms in Canada
2026-27Target: ≥ 2,000,000 (2027)Result: —Planned
Number of new research products available to Canadians on radicalization to violence and efforts to prevent and counter it
2026-27Target: ≥ 5 (2027)Result: —Planned
Percentage of Canadians who report driving a vehicle within two hours following cannabis use
2026-27Target: ≤ 20% (2027)Result: —Planned
Percentage of Canadians who think that crime in their neighbourhood has decreased
2026-27Target: ≥ 4% (2027)Result: —Planned
Percentage of firearm-related homicides in Canada
2026-27Target: ≤ 40% (2027)Result: —Planned
Percentage of programs targetting at-risk populations that achieve the intended participation rate
2026-27Target: ≥ 75% (2027)Result: —Planned
Percentage of projects where participants experienced positive changes in risk and protective factors related to offending
2026-27Target: ≥ 75% (2027)Result: —Planned
Percentage of stakeholders who report consulting Public Safety research or policy documents to inform their decision-making
2026-27Target: ≥ 70% (2027)Result: —Planned
Percentage of stakeholders who report good or very good results of projects funded through Public Safety Canada's Community Resilience Fund, in line with project objectives
2026-27Target: ≥ 80% (2027)Result: —Planned
Police-reported crime rate per 100,000 population
2026-27Target: ≤ 5,200 (2027)Result: —Planned
Future goals: targets due after 2026-27
No targets with a later due date.
Emergency Management (15 indicators)
Historical: targets against results
Percentage of Canadians who are aware of risks facing their household
2024-25Target: ≥ 60% (2025)Result: 92%Met
Percentage of Canadians who have taken measures to respond to risks facing their household
2024-25Target: ≥ 50% (2025)Result: 30%Not met
Percentage of Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements events for which provinces and territories have reported mitigation measures to prepare for, respond to, and recover from future natural disasters
2024-25Target: ≥ 65% (2025)Result: 49%Not met
Percentage of events that required the coordination of a federal response for which after-actions activities were completed by the Government Operations Centre
2024-25Target: 100% – 100% (2025)Result: 100%Met
Percentage of hazards assessed through the National Risk Profile for which Government of Canada response plans are in place or in development
2024-25Target: ≥ 90% (2025)Result: 100%Met
Percentage of stakeholders who indicate that the Government Operations Centre provided effective leadership and coordination for events affecting the national interest
2024-25Target: ≥ 90% (2025)Result: 93%Met
Percentage of stakeholders who indicate that the Government Operations Centre’s processes, products and tools were useful in responding to an emergency
2024-25Target: ≥ 80% (2025)Result: 89%Met
Percentage of stakeholders who participated in a Government Operations Centre-led exercice indicating the excercice program assisted their organization’s preparedness
2024-25Target: ≥ 80% (2025)Result: 90%Met
Percentage of flooding events eligible for cost sharing under Public Safety Canada’s disaster recovery program for which provinces and territories implement mitigation projects
2021-22Target: ≥ 70% (2022)Result: 53%Not met
Percentage of stakeholders indicating that the National Exercise Program exercise cycle increased their ability to respond to an event
2021-22Target: ≥ 80% (2022)Result: 74%Not met
Percentage of stakeholders indicating that the National Exercise Program exercise cycle increased their preparedness for an event
2021-22Target: ≥ 80% (2022)Result: 83%Met
Percentage of stakeholders who found that the information, guidance, and decision support provided by the Government Operations Centre (GOC) increased the effectiveness of their response efforts
2021-22Target: ≥ 90% (2022)Result: 89%Not met
Disaster Resilience Index
2019-20Target: — (2020)Result: —No result reported
Percentage of disaster events leading to requests for federal disaster assistance
2019-20Target: ≥ 25% (2020)Result: —No result reported
Percentage of priorities for the National Exercise Program (emergency scenario simulations) that are addressed over a two-year period
2019-20Target: ≥ 80% (2020)Result: 100%Met
Current: the 2026-27 plan's targets
Percentage of Canadians who are aware of risks facing their household
2026-27Target: ≥ 60% (2027)Result: —Planned
Percentage of Canadians who have taken measures to respond to risks facing their household
2026-27Target: ≥ 50% (2027)Result: —Planned
Percentage of Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements events for which provinces and territories have reported mitigation measures to prepare for, respond to, and recover from future natural disasters
2026-27Target: ≥ 65% (2027)Result: —Planned
Percentage of events that required the coordination of a federal response for which after-actions activities were completed by the Government Operations Centre
2026-27Target: 100% – 100% (2027)Result: —Planned
Percentage of hazards assessed through the National Risk Profile for which Government of Canada response plans are in place or in development
2026-27Target: ≥ 90% (2027)Result: —Planned
Percentage of stakeholders who indicate that the Government Operations Centre provided effective leadership and coordination for events affecting the national interest
2026-27Target: ≥ 90% (2027)Result: —Planned
Percentage of stakeholders who indicate that the Government Operations Centre’s processes, products and tools were useful in responding to an emergency
2026-27Target: ≥ 80% (2027)Result: —Planned
Percentage of stakeholders who participated in a Government Operations Centre-led exercice indicating the excercice program assisted their organization’s preparedness
2026-27Target: ≥ 80% (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency Response/Recovery · BVU03 | Emergency Management | New since an earlier plan | $1.14B 2026-27 | $426M 2024-25 | 1 |
| Indigenous Policing · BVT05 | Community Safety | New since an earlier plan | $488M 2026-27 | $288M 2024-25 | 1 |
| Law Enforcement and Policing · BVT02 | Community Safety | New since an earlier plan | $191M 2026-27 | $127M 2024-25 | 1 |
| Crime Prevention · BVT01 | Community Safety | New since an earlier plan | $166M 2026-27 | $240M 2024-25 | 1 |
| Corrections · BVT06 | Community Safety | New since an earlier plan | $45.3M 2026-27 | $18.3M 2024-25 | 2 |
| Serious and Organized Crime · BVT03 | Community Safety | New since an earlier plan | $42.4M 2026-27 | $61.4M 2024-25 | 2 |
| Management and Oversight Services · ISS01 | Internal Services | New since an earlier plan | $37.2M 2026-27 | $26.6M 2024-25 | 0 |
| National Security Leadership · BVS01 | National Security | New since an earlier plan | $31.3M 2026-27 | $25.9M 2024-25 | 5 |
| Emergency Prevention/Mitigation · BVU01 | Emergency Management | New since an earlier plan | $24.8M 2026-27 | $33M 2024-25 | 2 |
| Emergency Preparedness · BVU02 | Emergency Management | New since an earlier plan | $15.9M 2026-27 | $18.2M 2024-25 | 2 |
| Information Technology Services · ISS07 | Internal Services | New since an earlier plan | $12.6M 2026-27 | $17.5M 2024-25 | 0 |
| Human Resources Management Services · ISS04 | Internal Services | New since an earlier plan | $9.2M 2026-27 | $13M 2024-25 | 0 |
| Communications Services · ISS02 | Internal Services | New since an earlier plan | $8.4M 2026-27 | $9.9M 2024-25 | 0 |
| Cyber Security · BVS03 | National Security | New since an earlier plan | $8M 2026-27 | $3.2M 2024-25 | 1 |
| Real Property Management Services · ISS08 | Internal Services | New since an earlier plan | $6.8M 2026-27 | $5.5M 2024-25 | 0 |
| Border Policy · BVT04 | Community Safety | New since an earlier plan | $6.5M 2026-27 | $6.3M 2024-25 | 1 |
| Financial Management Services · ISS05 | Internal Services | New since an earlier plan | $5.9M 2026-27 | $6.5M 2024-25 | 0 |
| Critical Infrastructure · BVS02 | National Security | New since an earlier plan | $4.9M 2026-27 | $5.1M 2024-25 | 2 |
| Information Management Services · ISS06 | Internal Services | New since an earlier plan | $2.9M 2026-27 | $3.8M 2024-25 | 0 |
| Legal Services · ISS03 | Internal Services | New since an earlier plan | $2.4M 2026-27 | $4.2M 2024-25 | 0 |
| Acquisition Management Services · ISS0Z | Internal Services | New since an earlier plan | $1.7M 2026-27 | $1.8M 2024-25 | 0 |
| Materiel Management Services · ISS09 | Internal Services | New since an earlier plan | $0 2026-27 | — | 0 |
| Emergency Management · AYK00 | A safe and resilient Canada. | Not in a Departmental Plan | — | $681M 2017-18 | 0 |
| Policing and Law Enforcement · AYH00 | A safe and resilient Canada. | Not in a Departmental Plan | — | $253M 2010-11 | 0 |
| Countering Crime · LJP00 | — | Not in a Departmental Plan | — | $183M 2017-18 | 0 |
| Internal Services · ISC01 | — | Not in a Departmental Plan | — | $57.7M 2017-18 | 0 |
| Crime Prevention · BLD00 | A safe and resilient Canada. | Not in a Departmental Plan | — | $51.4M 2010-11 | 0 |
| National Security · AYJ00 | A safe and resilient Canada. | Not in a Departmental Plan | — | $26.6M 2017-18 | 0 |
| Border Strategies · BLE00 | A safe and resilient Canada. | Not in a Departmental Plan | — | $11M 2017-18 | 0 |
| Corrections · BLC00 | A safe and resilient Canada. | Not in a Departmental Plan | — | $8.6M 2010-11 | 0 |
| Interoperability · BLF00 | A safe and resilient Canada. | Not in a Departmental Plan | — | $943K 2010-11 | 0 |
| 00000 · 00000 | — | Not in a Departmental Plan | — | $100K 2012-13 | 0 |
