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Justice and Public Safety
Reported under this name in 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25 and in the 2026-27 estimates.
$707of provincial spending for every person in the province
5,937 yearsof work at the median full-time wage to earn what the province spent
Spending by year
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| Fiscal year | Relative amount | Spent |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | $253 million | |
| 2020-21 | $274 million | |
| 2021-22 | $274 million | |
| 2022-23 | $337 million | |
| 2023-24 | $363 million | |
| 2024-25 | $385 million |
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| Program | Spent | Amended | Original estimate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minister's Office | $293,030 | $295,200 | $240,200 | p. 169 |
| Executive Support | $1,718,763 | $1,730,300 | $1,429,300 | p. 169 |
| Administrative and Policy Support | $5,275,639 | $5,367,700 | $4,923,700 | p. 170 |
| Legal Information Management | $836,668 | $857,100 | $898,900 | p. 170 |
| Administrative Support | $697,742 | $1,177,500 | $1,177,500 | p. 171 |
| Fines Administration | $800,998 | $848,800 | $857,900 | p. 171 |
| Civil Law | $15,060,992 | $15,502,000 | $14,165,000 | p. 172 |
| Sheriff's Office | $6,499,726 | $6,666,500 | $7,215,600 | p. 172 |
| Support Enforcement | $966,980 | $1,078,300 | $1,157,000 | p. 172 |
| Criminal Law | $8,333,219 | $8,386,100 | $8,940,400 | p. 173 |
| Legal Aid | $20,296,600 | $20,296,600 | $20,296,600 | p. 174 |
| Commissions of Inquiry | $0 | $100 | $100 | p. 174 |
| Other Inquiries | $3,316,232 | $4,709,300 | $2,500,000 | p. 174 |
| Office of the Chief Medical Examiner | $2,493,090 | $2,739,400 | $2,613,500 | p. 175 |
| Human Rights | $1,097,842 | $1,131,200 | $1,025,700 | p. 175 |
| Office of the Public Trustee | $719,778 | $821,500 | $821,500 | p. 176 |
| Legislative Counsel | $569,219 | $573,700 | $573,700 | p. 177 |
| Supreme Court | $7,593,636 | $8,075,800 | $9,514,600 | p. 177 |
| Provincial Court | $13,556,474 | $13,963,800 | $13,463,800 | p. 178 |
| Royal Newfoundland Constabulary | $67,673,442 | $68,160,800 | $70,942,000 | p. 179 |
| Royal Canadian Mounted Police | $111,158,344 | $111,348,900 | $96,540,400 | p. 179 |
| RNC Public Complaints Commission | $592,592 | $618,700 | $336,200 | p. 180 |
| Serious Incident Response Team | $387,291 | $489,000 | $474,800 | p. 180 |
| Adult Corrections | $48,709,382 | $49,225,200 | $45,969,700 | p. 181 |
| Youth Secure Custody | $5,838,618 | $5,942,000 | $4,821,700 | p. 181 |
| Fire Services | $1,663,582 | $1,868,800 | $1,868,100 | p. 182 |
| Emergency Services | $15,768,395 | $16,677,600 | $16,236,500 | p. 182 |
| Disaster Assistance | $32,574,344 | $33,601,900 | $31,396,500 | p. 183 |
| Fire Protection Vehicles and Equipment | $8,024,344 | $8,048,900 | $3,760,000 | p. 183 |
| NL 911 | $2,741,550 | $3,249,600 | $3,266,300 | p. 183 |
| Gross spending | $385,258,512 | $393,452,300 | $367,427,200 |
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| Program | Estimate 2026-27 | Revised, year before | Budget, year before | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minister's Office | $262,000 | $316,600 | $262,000 | p. 213 |
| Executive Support | $1,552,700 | $1,466,900 | $1,318,300 | p. 213 |
| Administrative and Policy Support | $4,369,700 | $5,210,300 | $8,255,200 | p. 214 |
| Legal Information Management | $904,800 | $917,900 | $904,800 | p. 214 |
| Administrative Support | $1,892,000 | $1,500,500 | $1,500,500 | p. 215 |
| Fines Administration | $2,590,300 | $1,189,100 | $2,590,300 | p. 215 |
| Civil Law | $14,440,300 | $198,309,500 | $14,443,400 | p. 216 |
| Sheriff's Office | $8,344,000 | $6,935,700 | $8,091,200 | p. 216 |
| Support Enforcement | $1,078,600 | $991,500 | $1,119,100 | p. 217 |
| Criminal Law | $12,124,200 | $9,046,100 | $10,073,500 | p. 217 |
| Legal Aid | $21,255,100 | $21,112,900 | $21,112,900 | p. 218 |
| Commissions of Inquiry | $100 | $0 | $100 | p. 218 |
| Other Inquiries | $3,038,700 | $5,195,100 | $5,000,000 | p. 218 |
| Office of the Chief Medical Examiner | $2,784,100 | $2,800,000 | $2,647,000 | p. 219 |
| Human Rights | $1,145,900 | $1,177,300 | $1,043,900 | p. 219 |
| Office of the Public Trustee | $820,000 | $762,300 | $820,000 | p. 220 |
| Electoral Districts Boundaries Commission | $1,138,700 | $0 | $0 | p. 220 |
| Legislative Counsel | $584,900 | $611,300 | $584,900 | p. 221 |
| Supreme Court | $8,549,500 | $8,153,500 | $9,283,200 | p. 222 |
| Provincial Court | $18,241,300 | $14,205,200 | $13,550,900 | p. 222 |
| Royal Newfoundland Constabulary | $78,343,200 | $72,760,500 | $76,384,800 | p. 223 |
| Royal Canadian Mounted Police | $114,921,100 | $111,179,400 | $106,937,000 | p. 223 |
| RNC Public Complaints Commission | $430,200 | $600,800 | $389,600 | p. 224 |
| Serious Incident Response Team | $456,900 | $419,000 | $456,100 | p. 224 |
| Adult Corrections | $51,273,700 | $54,916,100 | $50,204,500 | p. 225 |
| Youth Secure Custody | $4,899,900 | $6,095,100 | $4,899,900 | p. 226 |
| Gross | $355,441,900 | $525,872,600 | $341,873,100 |
Professional services
Outside expertise, including consultants, paid from this department's programs in 2024-25.
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| Program | Professional services | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Canadian Mounted Police | $110,593,468 | p. 179 |
| Civil Law | $3,136,803 | p. 172 |
| NL 911 | $2,081,865 | p. 183 |
| Other Inquiries | $2,036,255 | p. 174 |
| Adult Corrections | $824,556 | p. 181 |
| RNC Public Complaints Commission | $386,097 | p. 180 |
| Disaster Assistance | $264,883 | p. 183 |
| Office of the Chief Medical Examiner | $258,130 | p. 175 |
| Youth Secure Custody | $223,012 | p. 181 |
| Administrative and Policy Support | $193,422 | p. 170 |
Contracts awarded
235 awards in the Public Procurement Agency reports since 2021, $12.2 million in all; 68 of them ($8.9 million) without an open competition. Open-call awards by departments are posted on MERX instead and are not in these reports.
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| Supplier and description | Date | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marantz & Sons Ltd Blankets, Sheets and Underwear for HMP | Feb. 10, 2035 | $12,825Flagged: Dates that cannot be right | detail p. 2 |
| SWS Detention Group Inc Various Sizes of Suicide Gowns for HMP | Oct. 2, 2026 | $12,581 | detail p. 1 |
| Gary Callahan Holdings Limited c/o Emma's Suites Hotel Bookings for Correctional Officers at LCVC | Sept. 21, 2026 | $105,746Flagged: Awarded without competition | detail p. 2 |
| Uniform works Limited Body Armour | Sept. 11, 2026 | $40,745Flagged: Awarded without competition; Same supplier, sole-sourced again and again; Descriptions that say almost nothing | detail p. 3 |
| Urban Tactical Ltd Uniform Items for EDU | Aug. 19, 2026 | $10,089 | detail p. 1 |
| Facta Global Launchers with Associated Munitions and Training | Aug. 12, 2026 | $181,164Flagged: Awarded without competition | detail p. 2 |
| Bell Mobility Inc APX 6000 Portable Radios And Accessories | Aug. 6, 2026 | $69,700Flagged: Awarded without competition; Same supplier, sole-sourced again and again | detail p. 2 |
| Visiontec Ltd Supply and Install One Body Scanner to the New Admitting Building at HMP | July 31, 2026 | $290,528Flagged: Awarded without competition | detail p. 2 |
| Trang Pham o/a Trang Garments RNC Dress Uniforms for July 2026 Cadets | July 24, 2026 | $17,980 | detail p. 1 |
| Dr Drone Inc. DJI Drone and Accessories | July 22, 2026 | $34,567Flagged: Awarded without competition; Priced just under a limit | detail p. 3 |
| M D Charlton Co Ltd Taser for RNC | July 20, 2026 | $34,953Flagged: Awarded without competition; Same supplier, sole-sourced again and again | detail p. 3 |
| Rampart International Corporation Sniper Rifle & Accessories for RNC TRU | July 16, 2026 | $15,114 | detail p. 1 |
| Holland College Atlantic Police Academy Active Attacker Instructor Course | July 14, 2026 | $16,000 | detail p. 1 |
| Rampart International Corporation Outer & Inner Duty Belts for RNC | July 14, 2026 | $16,645 | detail p. 1 |
| DrDrone Inc Drone for Labrador | July 10, 2026 | $15,819 | detail p. 1 |
| M D Charlton Co Ltd Pepperball Launcher with Required Attachments & Munitions | July 9, 2026 | $17,489 | detail p. 1 |
| Audio Systems Limited Supply and Install Four New Cameras & Replace NVR in Property Room | July 9, 2026 | $14,450 | detail p. 1 |
| Teel Technologies Canada Inc Talino Intel Workstation | July 6, 2026 | $28,354 | detail p. 1 |
| Thomson Reuters Canada Limited Software Renewal (Westlaw) | July 2, 2026 | $480,994Flagged: Awarded without competition; Same supplier, sole-sourced again and again | detail p. 3 |
| M D Charlton Co Ltd Avon Voice Projection Unit W/Microphone Assembly | June 29, 2026 | $15,280 | detail p. 1 |
| Rampart International Corporation Carbines, Equipment for Tactical Units | June 29, 2026 | $73,619Flagged: Awarded without competition | detail p. 3 |
| MD Charlton Co Ltd. P320 Pistols | June 29, 2026 | $195,338Flagged: Awarded without competition; Same supplier, sole-sourced again and again | detail p. 3 |
| Emco Corporation Standard Hadrian Lockers | June 25, 2026 | $11,293 | detail p. 1 |
| PAL Airlines Ltd Chartered Air Service Flight (Inmate Transfer to Adult Corrections) | June 10, 2026 | $50,416 | detail p. 1 |
| M D Charlton Co Ltd. Taser Training Suit and Cartridges | June 9, 2026 | $116,202Flagged: Awarded without competition; Same supplier, sole-sourced again and again | detail p. 2 |
| Outdoor Outfits Uniform Items 3 - 1 Jackets to Adult Corrections | June 8, 2026 | $10,947 | detail p. 1 |
| Mega Technical Holdings Ltd Stalker Directional Sensing Unit With 2 Antenna | June 3, 2026 | $12,122 | detail p. 1 |
| Premiere Executive Suites/Atlantic Limited Accommodations for Cst. Chris Bulger (May 24, 2026 to October 10, 2026) | May 25, 2026 | $27,668 | detail p. 1 |
| Thomas Reuters Canada Limited (o/a Carswell) Thomas Reuters Canada Publications | May 21, 2026 | $37,000Flagged: Awarded without competition | detail p. 2 |
| Cansel Survey Equipment Trimble GNSS System for AI | May 14, 2026 | $34,832Flagged: Awarded without competition | detail p. 3 |
| Hickman Motors Limited 2026 Chevrolet Express Cargo Van | May 8, 2026 | $51,514Flagged: Awarded without competition | detail p. 3 |
| Bell Mobility Inc. MSOA Contract for Cellular Airtime | April 27, 2026 | $56,375Flagged: Awarded without competition; Same supplier, sole-sourced again and again | detail p. 2 |
| Colbourne Industrial Services Limited Hay/Forage For Fiscal Year 2026 - 2027 | April 22, 2026 | $16,625 | detail p. 1 |
| Urban Tactical Ltd UF Pro Uniform Items for PDS Members | April 22, 2026 | $11,532 | detail p. 1 |
| Lloyd Libke Law Enforcement Sales Inc RNC Ammunition for Firearms Qualifications | April 17, 2026 | $150,200Flagged: Awarded without competition; Emergency awards | detail p. 2 |
| Receiver General for Canada- Canadian Police College Drawdown for Training Related Costs | April 15, 2026 | $62,500Flagged: Awarded without competition | detail p. 2 |
| Safety Source Fire Inc Firefghting Equipment | March 27, 2026 | $23,765 | detail p. 1 |
| Solotech Inc Zoom Licenses and Support | March 23, 2026 | $53,672 | detail p. 1 |
| Martin & Levesque Inc 5.11 Ripstop Duty Pants for Deputy Sheriff's Uniforms | March 18, 2026 | $21,000 | detail p. 1 |
| Motorola Solutions Canada Inc APX 2500 Enhanced 7/800 MHZ Mobile | March 11, 2026 | $19,382 | detail p. 1 |
| Martin & Levesque Bulk Stock Order | March 3, 2026 | $472,837Flagged: Awarded without competition | detail p. 3 |
| 87650 Newfoundland and Labrador Corp o/a Puroclean Avalon Kitchenette Cabinet Supply & Installation (Project# 182519001) | Feb. 25, 2026 | $12,749 | detail p. 1 |
| Deer Lake Express Hotel Ltd Acommodations & Meals for 20 People, Training Event St. John's | Feb. 20, 2026 | $10,349 | detail p. 1 |
| Steele Hotels Limited o/a Capital Hotel Acommodations & Meals for 20 People, Training Event St. John's | Feb. 13, 2026 | $12,048 | detail p. 1 |
| Dicks and Company Limited Furniture | Feb. 12, 2026 | $14,906Flagged: Descriptions that say almost nothing | detail p. 1 |
| Glenn Ashford o/a Try Tactical Canada Carrier / Inserts / Plates / Pouches Gunfighter Modular Assaulter Belt | Feb. 11, 2026 | $16,410 | detail p. 1 |
| Uniform Works Limited Body Armour for Correctional Officers | Feb. 10, 2026 | $98,856Flagged: Awarded without competition; Emergency awards; Priced just under a limit | detail p. 3 |
| Trang Pham o/a Trang Garments RNC Dress Unifroms for September 2026 Cadets | Feb. 6, 2026 | $18,879 | detail p. 1 |
| ST/OPS Tactical Training Canada Inc Tactical First Aid Train the Trainer Course | Jan. 23, 2026 | $19,567 | detail p. 1 |
| Professional Security Products Corporation Uniform & Correctional Officer Supplies for CORT Class | Jan. 23, 2026 | $12,883 | detail p. 1 |
| Millbrook Tactical Inc Tactical Helmet's for RNC TRU Members | Jan. 21, 2026 | $11,658 | detail p. 1 |
| Urban Tactical Ltd Tactical Clothing for the RNC TRU Members | Jan. 20, 2026 | $11,143 | detail p. 1 |
| Acklands-Grainger Inc. Replacement of Recalled Towers for Air Compressors (Deer Lake Trailer) | Jan. 16, 2026 | $29,480 | detail p. 1 |
| 21st Century Office Systems Legal White Folders with Fasteners | Dec. 23, 2025 | $14,185 | detail p. 1 |
| K&D Pratt Group Inc. Supplies for Fire Fighting Efforts for August 2025 Wildfires (Invoice Payments) | Dec. 12, 2025 | $266,705Flagged: Awarded without competition; Emergency awards | detail p. 2 |
| Acklands-Gainger Inc Gas Masks, Single Port, Full-Face, & Gas Mask Cannisters | Dec. 5, 2025 | $11,979 | detail p. 1 |
| Kanstor Inc Spacesaver Freestyle Locker for TRU Team | Dec. 4, 2025 | $14,695 | detail p. 1 |
| Martin & Levesque Inc Ripstop Duty Pants | Dec. 4, 2025 | $17,358 | detail p. 1 |
| Ashford Sales Limited Trailer for Storage of Training Equipment for HMP | Dec. 2, 2025 | $12,600 | detail p. 1 |
| Bell Mobility Inc. IPhone 16's 128 GB for Axon | Nov. 21, 2025 | $218,124Flagged: Awarded without competition; Same supplier, sole-sourced again and again | detail p. 2 |
Notes
- Report on the Program Expenditures and Revenues of the Consolidated Revenue Fund 2024-25, Statement of Expenditure and Related Revenue by Department. Open the source