Running pattern detector against the corpus
The dataset shows contracts that started small and grew at least threefold through amendments — surfacing procurement relationships that may have outgrown their original justification.
Glassbox surfaces correlations and observations, not findings of misconduct. Severity is a calibrated read on how strongly the dataset matches the pattern definition — a starting point for review, not a verdict.
The match meets the pattern threshold but the signal is the lower band. Normal review queue.
The match exceeds the routine threshold. Worth a closer look — pull the source rows, walk the citation.
The match is in the highest band of the calibrated scale. Recommend: prioritise for active review.
Severity is computed from the detection signal · agreement_value is cumulative (F-3): original = amendment-0 row ≥ $100K · final = highest-amendment row · final/original ≥ 3.0 AND ≥ p90 of growth ratios among amended agreements in the same program · ≥ 1 amendment row · chains keyed by (ref_number, BN|legal name) per F-1 · signal = growth ratio
The dataset shows record 172-2019-2020-Q2-934733 (AB Cognitive Systems Inc · National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada) growing from $150,000 initial commitment to $620,000 current commitment across 5 amendments — a 4.1× expansion, above the 90th percentile (1.7×) of amended agreements in "Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms".
Once a match is identified, the dataset suggests these review actions. Glassbox does not prescribe outcomes — these are calibrated options for funders, auditors, and program officers, framed as correlations to investigate.
Pull the amendment 0 record. If procurement_method indicates competitive, the growth ratio is the signal. If it was sole-source from the start, the pattern is different (and may be normal).
Within the same department + program, what is the median growth ratio? Glassbox can produce that distribution. If this match sits in the top decile of growth, it warrants extra scrutiny.
Each amendment row is a published decision. Read the descriptions for purpose drift (also flagged separately as amendment-purpose-drift). Sustained scope expansion across multiple amendments without re-procurement is the review-worthy signal.
Departments with policies on amendment caps (e.g. 2× original within 5 years) can use this match to surface agreements that crossed the threshold and were not refreshed.
These are calibrated suggestions, not directives. The dataset shows the pattern; the funder decides the response.
Aggregated from the matches below. Severity bands are calibrated per pattern; counts and dollar totals reflect this snapshot only.
The dataset shows record 064-2024-2025-Q2-00726 (ARK Group DMCC · Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada) growing from $2,364,657 initial commitment to $9,639,691 current commitment across 1 amendment — a 4.1× expansion, above the 90th percentile (1.8×) of amended agreements in the same program.
Why this may be benign · The recipient business number is missing or a placeholder ('0', all-zeros, '-', 'n/a'): rows were grouped by legal name only, so distinct entities with the same name may be merged (KNOWN-DATA-ISSUES F-6/F-7).
The dataset shows record 217-2020-2021-Q4-03940 (Kitsumkalum Indian Band|Kitsumkalum Indian Band · Transport Canada | Transports Canada) growing from $150,000 initial commitment to $604,448 current commitment across 3 amendments — a 4.0× expansion, above the 90th percentile (3.9×) of amended agreements in "Indigenous and Local Communities Engagement and Partnership Program".
Why this may be benign · The recipient business number is missing or a placeholder ('0', all-zeros, '-', 'n/a'): rows were grouped by legal name only, so distinct entities with the same name may be merged (KNOWN-DATA-ISSUES F-6/F-7).
The dataset shows record 235-2023-2024-Q3-688 (Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research – Efficient Fertilizer Consortium · Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada) growing from $347,500 initial commitment to $1,400,106 current commitment across 1 amendment — a 4.0× expansion, above the 90th percentile (3.6×) of amended agreements in "International Collaboration Program".
Why this may be benign · The recipient business number is missing or a placeholder ('0', all-zeros, '-', 'n/a'): rows were grouped by legal name only, so distinct entities with the same name may be merged (KNOWN-DATA-ISSUES F-6/F-7).
The dataset shows record 064-2023-2024-Q3-00003 (UNESCO - Institute for Statistics · Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada) growing from $1,000,000 initial commitment to $4,000,000 current commitment across 1 amendment — a 4.0× expansion, above the 90th percentile (2.3×) of amended agreements in "International Development Assistance Program".
The dataset shows record 172-2019-2020-Q1-928931 (Wolf Industrial Systems Inc. · National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada) growing from $150,000 initial commitment to $600,000 current commitment across 4 amendments — a 4.0× expansion, above the 90th percentile (1.7×) of amended agreements in "Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms".
The dataset shows record 172-2020-2021-Q3-956044 (OCAD U CO Corp. · National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada) growing from $125,710 initial commitment to $502,840 current commitment across 4 amendments — a 4.0× expansion, above the 90th percentile (2.3×) of amended agreements in "Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Organizations".
The dataset shows record 172-2021-2022-Q1-972455 (Fulhaus Inc. · National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada) growing from $100,000 initial commitment to $400,000 current commitment across 2 amendments — a 4.0× expansion, above the 90th percentile (1.7×) of amended agreements in "Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms".
The dataset shows record 064-2021-2022-Q4-00237 (UNDP - United Nations Development · Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada) growing from $5,000,000 initial commitment to $20,000,000 current commitment across 2 amendments — a 4.0× expansion, above the 90th percentile (2.3×) of amended agreements in "International Development Assistance Program".
Why this may be benign · The recipient business number is missing or a placeholder ('0', all-zeros, '-', 'n/a'): rows were grouped by legal name only, so distinct entities with the same name may be merged (KNOWN-DATA-ISSUES F-6/F-7).
The dataset shows record 064-2022-2023-Q3-00010 (WFP - World Food Programme · Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada) growing from $1,000,000 initial commitment to $4,000,000 current commitment across 1 amendment — a 4.0× expansion, above the 90th percentile (2.3×) of amended agreements in "International Development Assistance Program".
Why this may be benign · The recipient business number is missing or a placeholder ('0', all-zeros, '-', 'n/a'): rows were grouped by legal name only, so distinct entities with the same name may be merged (KNOWN-DATA-ISSUES F-6/F-7).
The dataset shows record 064-2024-2025-Q2-00698 (International Atomic Energy AgencyNuclear Security Fund · Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada) growing from $1,000,000 initial commitment to $4,000,000 current commitment across 2 amendments — a 4.0× expansion, above the 90th percentile (1.8×) of amended agreements in the same program.
Why this may be benign · The recipient business number is missing or a placeholder ('0', all-zeros, '-', 'n/a'): rows were grouped by legal name only, so distinct entities with the same name may be merged (KNOWN-DATA-ISSUES F-6/F-7).
The dataset shows record 236-2025-2026-Q1-00010 (Barker, Brittany M · Canadian Institutes of Health Research | Instituts de recherche en santé du Canada) growing from $320,344 initial commitment to $1,281,376 current commitment across 1 amendment — a 4.0× expansion, above the 90th percentile (1.1×) of amended agreements in "Investigator-Initiated Research".
Why this may be benign · The recipient business number is missing or a placeholder ('0', all-zeros, '-', 'n/a'): rows were grouped by legal name only, so distinct entities with the same name may be merged (KNOWN-DATA-ISSUES F-6/F-7).
The dataset shows record 064-2024-2025-Q2-0779 (Ukrainian Deminers Association · Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada) growing from $249,988 initial commitment to $1,000,000 current commitment across 1 amendment — a 4.0× expansion, above the 90th percentile (3.2×) of amended agreements in "Peace&Stabilizat Ops prog(former GSPF)-C".
Why this may be benign · The recipient business number is missing or a placeholder ('0', all-zeros, '-', 'n/a'): rows were grouped by legal name only, so distinct entities with the same name may be merged (KNOWN-DATA-ISSUES F-6/F-7).
The dataset shows record 141-2018-2019-Q3-00081 (821747 Alberta Ltd. · Employment and Social Development Canada | Emploi et Développement social Canada) growing from $401,871 initial commitment to $1,594,628 current commitment across 5 amendments — a 4.0× expansion, above the 90th percentile (2.1×) of amended agreements in "Opportunities Fund - Project".
The dataset shows record 172-2018-2019-Q3-915479 (Powerlace Technologies Inc. · National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada) growing from $146,800 initial commitment to $579,474 current commitment across 8 amendments — a 3.9× expansion, above the 90th percentile (1.7×) of amended agreements in "Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms".
The dataset shows record 141-2020-2021-Q1-00033 (City of Yellowknife · Employment and Social Development Canada | Emploi et Développement social Canada) growing from $500,000 initial commitment to $1,969,258 current commitment across 1 amendment — a 3.9× expansion, above the 90th percentile (3.7×) of amended agreements in "Reaching Home".
The dataset shows record 172-2021-2022-Q2-974960 (Canadian Environmental Technology Advancement Corporation - West · National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada) growing from $143,000 initial commitment to $563,000 current commitment across 3 amendments — a 3.9× expansion, above the 90th percentile (2.3×) of amended agreements in "Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Organizations".
The dataset shows record 141-2018-2019-Q4-00004 (M.O.S.A.I.C. Multi-lingual Orientation Service Association for Immigrant Communities · Employment and Social Development Canada | Emploi et Développement social Canada) growing from $1,565,768 initial commitment to $6,150,774 current commitment across 9 amendments — a 3.9× expansion, above the 90th percentile (3.9×) of amended agreements in "Migrant Worker Support Network".
Why this may be benign · The agreement chain contains duplicate (ref_number, amendment_number) rows (KNOWN-DATA-ISSUES F-2); counts and first/last values may be inflated by publisher duplicates.
The dataset shows record 141-2018-2019-Q3-00011 (West Scarborough Neighbourhood Community Centre · Employment and Social Development Canada | Emploi et Développement social Canada) growing from $993,761 initial commitment to $3,887,471 current commitment across 3 amendments — a 3.9× expansion, above the 90th percentile (2.1×) of amended agreements in "Opportunities Fund - Project".
The dataset shows record 086-2022-2023-Q3-00215 (TSILHQOT'IN NATIONAL GOVERNMENT · Fisheries and Oceans Canada | Pêches et Océans Canada) growing from $754,800 initial commitment to $2,945,897 current commitment across 6 amendments — a 3.9× expansion, above the 90th percentile (3.9×) of amended agreements in "Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements (AFS / NIFA)".
Why this may be benign · The recipient business number is missing or a placeholder ('0', all-zeros, '-', 'n/a'): rows were grouped by legal name only, so distinct entities with the same name may be merged (KNOWN-DATA-ISSUES F-6/F-7).
The dataset shows record 141-2019-2020-Q3-00081 (Enoch Cree Nation · Employment and Social Development Canada | Emploi et Développement social Canada) growing from $111,349 initial commitment to $433,222 current commitment across 3 amendments — a 3.9× expansion, above the 90th percentile (1.0×) of amended agreements in "IELCC - First Nations".
The dataset shows record 172-2020-2021-Q2-955100 (12031507 Canada Inc · National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada) growing from $100,000 initial commitment to $387,240 current commitment across 3 amendments — a 3.9× expansion, above the 90th percentile (1.7×) of amended agreements in "Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms".
The dataset shows record 172-2023-2024-Q2-1008172 (Galenvs Sciences Inc. · National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada) growing from $137,000 initial commitment to $527,000 current commitment across 3 amendments — a 3.8× expansion, above the 90th percentile (1.7×) of amended agreements in "Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms".
The dataset shows record 172-2020-2021-Q4-967028 (Mannin Research Inc · National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada) growing from $1,799,444 initial commitment to $6,860,170 current commitment across 4 amendments — a 3.8× expansion, above the 90th percentile (1.7×) of amended agreements in "Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms".
The dataset shows record 086-2021-2022-Q3-00150 (Gwabalis Fisheries Society · Fisheries and Oceans Canada | Pêches et Océans Canada) growing from $325,000 initial commitment to $1,220,307 current commitment across 1 amendment — a 3.8× expansion, above the 90th percentile (2.3×) of amended agreements in "Pacific Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (PICFI)".
The dataset shows record GC-2018-Q4-00093 (MARIE STOPES INTERNATIONAL LTD. · Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada) growing from $4,000,000 initial commitment to $15,000,000 current commitment across 2 amendments — a 3.8× expansion, above the 90th percentile (2.3×) of amended agreements in "International Development Assistance Program".
Why this may be benign · The recipient business number is missing or a placeholder ('0', all-zeros, '-', 'n/a'): rows were grouped by legal name only, so distinct entities with the same name may be merged (KNOWN-DATA-ISSUES F-6/F-7).
The dataset shows record 014-2024-2025-Q4-00015 (Centre d'action bénévole des Chic-Chocs Inc. · Employment and Social Development Canada | Emploi et Développement social Canada) growing from $100,278 initial commitment to $374,834 current commitment across 1 amendment — a 3.7× expansion, above the 90th percentile (1.3×) of amended agreements in "AWAH - In Home Support Pilot Projects".
The dataset shows record 141-2020-2021-Q1-00023 (End Homelessness Winnipeg Inc · Employment and Social Development Canada | Emploi et Développement social Canada) growing from $2,936,322 initial commitment to $10,909,448 current commitment across 1 amendment — a 3.7× expansion, above the 90th percentile (3.7×) of amended agreements in "Reaching Home".
The dataset shows record 141-2019-2020-Q2-00102 (The Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work · Employment and Social Development Canada | Emploi et Développement social Canada) growing from $3,367,704 initial commitment to $12,500,266 current commitment across 4 amendments — a 3.7× expansion, above the 90th percentile (2.1×) of amended agreements in "Opportunities Fund - Project".
The dataset shows record 141-2019-2020-Q2-00097 (Restigouche CBDC · Employment and Social Development Canada | Emploi et Développement social Canada) growing from $1,347,634 initial commitment to $4,998,133 current commitment across 4 amendments — a 3.7× expansion, above the 90th percentile (2.1×) of amended agreements in "Opportunities Fund - Project".
The dataset shows record 064-2024-2025-Q2-00717 (Waterloo Region Economic Development Corporation · Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada) growing from $106,500 initial commitment to $394,650 current commitment across 1 amendment — a 3.7× expansion, above the 90th percentile (1.8×) of amended agreements in the same program.
Why this may be benign · The recipient business number is missing or a placeholder ('0', all-zeros, '-', 'n/a'): rows were grouped by legal name only, so distinct entities with the same name may be merged (KNOWN-DATA-ISSUES F-6/F-7).
The dataset shows record 141-2020-2021-Q1-00060 (Coalition of Hamilton Indigenous Leadership · Employment and Social Development Canada | Emploi et Développement social Canada) growing from $273,719 initial commitment to $1,012,222 current commitment across 2 amendments — a 3.7× expansion, above the 90th percentile (3.7×) of amended agreements in "Reaching Home".
The dataset shows record 141-2020-2021-Q1-00031 (Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre · Employment and Social Development Canada | Emploi et Développement social Canada) growing from $439,668 initial commitment to $1,622,520 current commitment across 2 amendments — a 3.7× expansion, above the 90th percentile (3.7×) of amended agreements in "Reaching Home".
The dataset shows record 016-2023-2024-Q2-1360405 (CITÉ DES ARTS DU CIRQUE · Canadian Heritage | Patrimoine canadien) growing from $300,000 initial commitment to $1,105,000 current commitment across 1 amendment — a 3.7× expansion, above the 90th percentile (1.6×) of amended agreements in "Canada Arts Presentation Fund - Programming Support".
Why this may be benign · The recipient business number is missing or a placeholder ('0', all-zeros, '-', 'n/a'): rows were grouped by legal name only, so distinct entities with the same name may be merged (KNOWN-DATA-ISSUES F-6/F-7).
The dataset shows record 172-2019-2020-Q3-936497 (Letenda inc. · National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada) growing from $270,300 initial commitment to $990,300 current commitment across 3 amendments — a 3.7× expansion, above the 90th percentile (1.7×) of amended agreements in "Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms".
The dataset shows record 154-2023-2024-Q4-00234 (Tsawout First Nation · Parks Canada | Parcs Canada) growing from $145,280 initial commitment to $529,764 current commitment across 1 amendment — a 3.6× expansion, above the 90th percentile (3.0×) of amended agreements in "General Class Grants and Contributions Program".
Why this may be benign · The recipient business number is missing or a placeholder ('0', all-zeros, '-', 'n/a'): rows were grouped by legal name only, so distinct entities with the same name may be merged (KNOWN-DATA-ISSUES F-6/F-7).
The dataset shows record 172-2021-2022-Q2-977374 (La société d'expansion de Clair ltée · National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada) growing from $109,950 initial commitment to $397,275 current commitment across 3 amendments — a 3.6× expansion, above the 90th percentile (1.7×) of amended agreements in "Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms".
The dataset shows record 086-2023-2024-Q3-00274 (Homalco First Nation · Fisheries and Oceans Canada | Pêches et Océans Canada) growing from $171,103 initial commitment to $617,987 current commitment across 1 amendment — a 3.6× expansion, above the 90th percentile (2.0×) of amended agreements in "Oceans Management Program - Contributions".
Why this may be benign · The recipient business number is missing or a placeholder ('0', all-zeros, '-', 'n/a'): rows were grouped by legal name only, so distinct entities with the same name may be merged (KNOWN-DATA-ISSUES F-6/F-7).
The dataset shows record 064-2023-2024-Q3-00001 (Chemonics International Inc. · Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada) growing from $999,940 initial commitment to $3,550,000 current commitment across 2 amendments — a 3.6× expansion, above the 90th percentile (3.4×) of amended agreements in "Peace and Stabilization Operations".
The dataset shows record 141-2020-2021-Q4-21940 (WIL Counselling and Training for Employment · Employment and Social Development Canada | Emploi et Développement social Canada) growing from $722,450 initial commitment to $2,550,000 current commitment across 1 amendment — a 3.5× expansion, above the 90th percentile (1.5×) of amended agreements in "Foreign Credential Recognition - CRF".
The dataset shows record 172-2024-2025-Q1-1017016 (MILA - Institut québecois d'intelligence artificielle · National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada) growing from $120,000 initial commitment to $423,500 current commitment across 2 amendments — a 3.5× expansion, above the 90th percentile (1.8×) of amended agreements in "Industrial Research Assistance Program".
The dataset shows record 099-2018-2019-04-00284 (Wildlife Conservation Society Canada · Environment and Climate Change Canada | Environnement et Changement climatique Canada) growing from $283,800 initial commitment to $998,038 current commitment across 1 amendment — a 3.5× expansion, above the 90th percentile (1.8×) of amended agreements in the same program.
Why this may be benign · The recipient business number is missing or a placeholder ('0', all-zeros, '-', 'n/a'): rows were grouped by legal name only, so distinct entities with the same name may be merged (KNOWN-DATA-ISSUES F-6/F-7).
The dataset shows record 064-2024-2025-Q2-00695 (The German Marshall Fund of the United States · Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada) growing from $1,987,440 initial commitment to $6,986,993 current commitment across 2 amendments — a 3.5× expansion, above the 90th percentile (1.8×) of amended agreements in the same program.
Why this may be benign · The recipient business number is missing or a placeholder ('0', all-zeros, '-', 'n/a'): rows were grouped by legal name only, so distinct entities with the same name may be merged (KNOWN-DATA-ISSUES F-6/F-7).
The dataset shows record 172-2019-2020-Q1-930061 (Mosaic Manufacturing Ltd · National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada) growing from $254,000 initial commitment to $890,500 current commitment across 4 amendments — a 3.5× expansion, above the 90th percentile (1.7×) of amended agreements in "Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms".
The dataset shows record 154-2022-2023-Q4-00041 (Carcross/Tagish First Nation · Parks Canada | Parcs Canada) growing from $166,000 initial commitment to $582,000 current commitment across 2 amendments — a 3.5× expansion, above the 90th percentile (3.0×) of amended agreements in "General Class Grants and Contributions Program".
Why this may be benign · The recipient business number is missing or a placeholder ('0', all-zeros, '-', 'n/a'): rows were grouped by legal name only, so distinct entities with the same name may be merged (KNOWN-DATA-ISSUES F-6/F-7).
The dataset shows record 172-2021-2022-Q1-970164 (MicroGreen Solar Corporation · National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada) growing from $100,000 initial commitment to $350,000 current commitment across 2 amendments — a 3.5× expansion, above the 90th percentile (1.7×) of amended agreements in "Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms".
The dataset shows record 172-2024-2025-Q3-1025883 (Ethos Multiverse Inc. · National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada) growing from $100,000 initial commitment to $350,000 current commitment across 3 amendments — a 3.5× expansion, above the 90th percentile (1.8×) of amended agreements in "Industrial Research Assistance Program".
The dataset shows record 172-2020-2021-Q3-958482 (Emerge Knowledge Design Inc. · National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada) growing from $105,000 initial commitment to $367,000 current commitment across 4 amendments — a 3.5× expansion, above the 90th percentile (1.7×) of amended agreements in "Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms".
The dataset shows record 172-2020-2021-Q3-960033 (Response Biomedical Corp. · National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada) growing from $159,354 initial commitment to $550,984 current commitment across 2 amendments — a 3.5× expansion, above the 90th percentile (1.7×) of amended agreements in "Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms".
The dataset shows record 235-2023-2024-Q2-00049 (La Fromagerie du Terroir de Bellechasse inc. · Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada) growing from $832,100 initial commitment to $2,871,200 current commitment across 1 amendment — a 3.5× expansion, above the 90th percentile (2.0×) of amended agreements in "Supply Management Processing Investment Fund (SMPIF)".