Running pattern detector against the corpus
The dataset shows entities that received substantial federal funding then ceased appearing in the corpus — flagging recipients that went silent after the money flowed.
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 · recipient total (original commitments, is_amendment = false) ≥ p90 of recipient totals within the recipient's primary department AND ≥ $500K floor · last agreement_start_date < as-of − 36 months, as-of = MAX(agreement_start_date) ≤ CURRENT_DATE · signal = years silent
The dataset shows GasTOPS Ltd. (BN 101959047) received $1,340,361 across 3 federal agreements from 2 departments — above the 90th percentile of recipients funded by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada — with the most recent agreement dated 2020-12-01: 5.7 years of subsequent silence in the corpus as of 2026-09-01.
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.
Cross-reference the recipient legal name with the relevant federal/provincial corporate registry. An active corporate status with no recent grant activity may indicate program completion (normal); a dissolved or in-default status with prior public funding warrants review.
If the recipient is a registered charity (CRA-registered), pull the most recent T3010 filing date. A gap exceeding 18 months is a regulatory issue independent of the federal-funding silence.
Did the funded program complete? Was the final report submitted? Were funds returned, if applicable? Silence in the corpus is not evidence of incompletion, but it is the signal to verify.
Some zombies are just program endings; others are entity disappearances after public money flowed. Close the match with reasoning, or move to active monitoring if outcomes are unclear.
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 True North Innovative Non-Woven Materials Inc. (BN 735582330) received $28,990,000 across 1 federal agreements from 1 department — above the 90th percentile of recipients funded by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada — with the most recent agreement dated 2020-12-01: 5.7 years of subsequent silence in the corpus as of 2026-09-01.
Why this may be benign · A single large capital or research award is expected to be followed by silence; one-off funding is not a zombie signal on its own.
The dataset shows LEAP Social Ventures | LEAP Social Ventures (BN 711849539) received $4,168,655 across 1 federal agreements from 1 department — above the 90th percentile of recipients funded by Public Health Agency of Canada | Agence de la santé publique du Canada — with the most recent agreement dated 2020-12-01: 5.7 years of subsequent silence in the corpus as of 2026-09-01.
Why this may be benign · A single large capital or research award is expected to be followed by silence; one-off funding is not a zombie signal on its own.
The dataset shows SHIELD Crypto Systems Inc. (BN 731438529) received $681,312 across 4 federal agreements from 1 department — above the 90th percentile of recipients funded by National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada — with the most recent agreement dated 2020-12-01: 5.7 years of subsequent silence in the corpus as of 2026-09-01.
The dataset shows R.S.T Instruments Ltd. (BN 802836577) received $662,400 across 2 federal agreements from 1 department — above the 90th percentile of recipients funded by National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada — with the most recent agreement dated 2020-12-01: 5.7 years of subsequent silence in the corpus as of 2026-09-01.
The dataset shows Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs received $6,000,000 across 2 federal agreements from 1 department — above the 90th percentile of recipients funded by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada — with the most recent agreement dated 2020-12-01: 5.7 years of subsequent silence in the corpus as of 2026-09-01.
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 Ontario / Ontario received $24,083,320 across 6 federal agreements from 1 department — above the 90th percentile of recipients funded by Public Safety Canada | Sécurité publique Canada — with the most recent agreement dated 2020-12-01: 5.7 years of subsequent silence in the corpus as of 2026-09-01.
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 PETROLEUM RESEARCH NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR received $29,727,329 across 1 federal agreements from 1 department — above the 90th percentile of recipients funded by Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada — with the most recent agreement dated 2020-12-01: 5.7 years of subsequent silence in the corpus as of 2026-09-01.
Why this may be benign · A single large capital or research award is expected to be followed by silence; one-off funding is not a zombie signal on its own.
The dataset shows Ottawa Public Health | Ottawa Public Health received $4,727,455 across 1 federal agreements from 1 department — above the 90th percentile of recipients funded by Public Health Agency of Canada | Agence de la santé publique du Canada — with the most recent agreement dated 2020-12-01: 5.7 years of subsequent silence in the corpus as of 2026-09-01.
Why this may be benign · A single large capital or research award is expected to be followed by silence; one-off funding is not a zombie signal on its own.
The dataset shows Jeffers, Chike received $600,000 across 1 federal agreements from 1 department — above the 90th percentile of recipients funded by Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada | Conseil de recherches en sciences humaines du Canada — with the most recent agreement dated 2020-12-01: 5.7 years of subsequent silence in the corpus as of 2026-09-01.
Why this may be benign · A single large capital or research award is expected to be followed by silence; one-off funding is not a zombie signal on its own.
The dataset shows Cactus Corridor Economic Development Corporation Ltd. (BN 830873337) received $3,740,000 across 2 federal agreements from 1 department — above the 90th percentile of recipients funded by Western Economic Diversification Canada | Diversification de l'économie de l'Ouest Canada — with the most recent agreement dated 2020-12-02: 5.7 years of subsequent silence in the corpus as of 2026-09-01.
The dataset shows Pêcheries Baie Chaleurs Fisheries (2012) Inc|Pêcheries Baie Chaleurs Fisheries (2012) Inc (BN 817453103RT0001) received $1,143,630 across 3 federal agreements from 1 department — above the 90th percentile of recipients funded by Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency | Agence de promotion économique du Canada atlantique — with the most recent agreement dated 2020-12-03: 5.7 years of subsequent silence in the corpus as of 2026-09-01.
The dataset shows Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation, and Parks C/O Ministry of Education received $40,869,000 across 1 federal agreements from 1 department — above the 90th percentile of recipients funded by Environment and Climate Change Canada | Environnement et Changement climatique Canada — with the most recent agreement dated 2020-12-03: 5.7 years of subsequent silence in the corpus as of 2026-09-01.
Why this may be benign · A single large capital or research award is expected to be followed by silence; one-off funding is not a zombie signal on its own.
The dataset shows University of Manitoba I University of Manitoba (BN 119260669) received $1,251,492 across 2 federal agreements from 1 department — above the 90th percentile of recipients funded by Fisheries and Oceans Canada | Pêches et Océans Canada — with the most recent agreement dated 2020-12-08: 5.7 years of subsequent silence in the corpus as of 2026-09-01.
The dataset shows Laboratoire d'identité numérique du Canada|Laboratoire d'identité numérique du Canada (BN 744763533) received $1,500,000 across 1 federal agreements from 1 department — above the 90th percentile of recipients funded by Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions | Développement économique Canada pour les régions du Québec — with the most recent agreement dated 2020-12-08: 5.7 years of subsequent silence in the corpus as of 2026-09-01.
Why this may be benign · A single large capital or research award is expected to be followed by silence; one-off funding is not a zombie signal on its own.
The dataset shows City of Campbell River|Ville de Campbell River received $3,048,077 across 9 federal agreements from 2 departments — above the 90th percentile of recipients funded by Transport Canada | Transports Canada — with the most recent agreement dated 2020-12-08: 5.7 years of subsequent silence in the corpus as of 2026-09-01.
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 Allen's Fisheries Limited|Allen's Fisheries Limited (BN 129460481) received $1,149,711 across 1 federal agreements from 1 department — above the 90th percentile of recipients funded by Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency | Agence de promotion économique du Canada atlantique — with the most recent agreement dated 2020-12-09: 5.7 years of subsequent silence in the corpus as of 2026-09-01.
Why this may be benign · A single large capital or research award is expected to be followed by silence; one-off funding is not a zombie signal on its own.
The dataset shows Mamo Aki received $591,375 across 1 federal agreements from 1 department — above the 90th percentile of recipients funded by Impact Assessment Agency of Canada | Agence d'évaluation d'impact du Canada — with the most recent agreement dated 2020-12-09: 5.7 years of subsequent silence in the corpus as of 2026-09-01.
Why this may be benign · A single large capital or research award is expected to be followed by silence; one-off funding is not a zombie signal on its own.
The dataset shows Ta'an Kwach'an Council (BN 108062399RP0001) received $598,720 across 5 federal agreements from 1 department — above the 90th percentile of recipients funded by Employment and Social Development Canada | Emploi et Développement social Canada — with the most recent agreement dated 2020-12-10: 5.7 years of subsequent silence in the corpus as of 2026-09-01.
The dataset shows Champagne & Aishihik First Nations (BN 137911947RP0001) received $7,576,596 across 2 federal agreements from 1 department — above the 90th percentile of recipients funded by Employment and Social Development Canada | Emploi et Développement social Canada — with the most recent agreement dated 2020-12-10: 5.7 years of subsequent silence in the corpus as of 2026-09-01.
The dataset shows Yellowhead Tribal Development Foundation. (BN 866254493RC0001) received $657,233 across 2 federal agreements from 1 department — above the 90th percentile of recipients funded by Employment and Social Development Canada | Emploi et Développement social Canada — with the most recent agreement dated 2020-12-10: 5.7 years of subsequent silence in the corpus as of 2026-09-01.
The dataset shows BC Aboriginal Child Care Society (BN 871434478RR0001) received $17,656,442 across 4 federal agreements from 1 department — above the 90th percentile of recipients funded by Employment and Social Development Canada | Emploi et Développement social Canada — with the most recent agreement dated 2020-12-10: 5.7 years of subsequent silence in the corpus as of 2026-09-01.
The dataset shows Nunatsiavut Government (BN 883239766RP0001) received $2,198,317 across 4 federal agreements from 1 department — above the 90th percentile of recipients funded by Employment and Social Development Canada | Emploi et Développement social Canada — with the most recent agreement dated 2020-12-10: 5.7 years of subsequent silence in the corpus as of 2026-09-01.
The dataset shows Métis Nation British Columbia (BN 887548485RT0001) received $6,302,347 across 4 federal agreements from 1 department — above the 90th percentile of recipients funded by Employment and Social Development Canada | Emploi et Développement social Canada — with the most recent agreement dated 2020-12-10: 5.7 years of subsequent silence in the corpus as of 2026-09-01.
The dataset shows Gouvernement de la nation crie. (BN 888565090RP0010) received $1,275,776 across 1 federal agreements from 1 department — above the 90th percentile of recipients funded by Employment and Social Development Canada | Emploi et Développement social Canada — with the most recent agreement dated 2020-12-10: 5.7 years of subsequent silence in the corpus as of 2026-09-01.
Why this may be benign · A single large capital or research award is expected to be followed by silence; one-off funding is not a zombie signal on its own.
The dataset shows Northwest Territory Metis Nation (BN 889643730RP0001) received $1,385,032 across 2 federal agreements from 1 department — above the 90th percentile of recipients funded by Employment and Social Development Canada | Emploi et Développement social Canada — with the most recent agreement dated 2020-12-10: 5.7 years of subsequent silence in the corpus as of 2026-09-01.
The dataset shows Metis Settlements Strategic Training Initiatives Society (BN 899114326RT0001) received $1,360,633 across 2 federal agreements from 1 department — above the 90th percentile of recipients funded by Employment and Social Development Canada | Emploi et Développement social Canada — with the most recent agreement dated 2020-12-10: 5.7 years of subsequent silence in the corpus as of 2026-09-01.
The dataset shows Cégep de Sept-Îles|Cégep de Sept-Îles (BN 106883887) received $7,000,000 across 1 federal agreements from 1 department — above the 90th percentile of recipients funded by Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions | Développement économique Canada pour les régions du Québec — with the most recent agreement dated 2020-12-14: 5.7 years of subsequent silence in the corpus as of 2026-09-01.
Why this may be benign · A single large capital or research award is expected to be followed by silence; one-off funding is not a zombie signal on its own.
The dataset shows Second Harvest Food Support Committee (BN 133865477) received $8,919,999 across 2 federal agreements from 1 department — above the 90th percentile of recipients funded by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada — with the most recent agreement dated 2020-12-14: 5.7 years of subsequent silence in the corpus as of 2026-09-01.
The dataset shows Breakfast Club of Canada/Club des petits déjeuners (BN 866073133) received $23,500,000 across 2 federal agreements from 1 department — above the 90th percentile of recipients funded by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada — with the most recent agreement dated 2020-12-14: 5.7 years of subsequent silence in the corpus as of 2026-09-01.
The dataset shows Volta Labs Incorporated|Volta Labs Incorporated (BN 819200536RC0001) received $1,733,750 across 4 federal agreements from 1 department — above the 90th percentile of recipients funded by Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency | Agence de promotion économique du Canada atlantique — with the most recent agreement dated 2020-12-14: 5.7 years of subsequent silence in the corpus as of 2026-09-01.
The dataset shows Les Tourbières Berger ltée (BN 890170293) received $780,000 across 2 federal agreements from 1 department — above the 90th percentile of recipients funded by National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada — with the most recent agreement dated 2020-12-14: 5.7 years of subsequent silence in the corpus as of 2026-09-01.
The dataset shows University of Saskatchewan (BN 11927 9313) received $622,425 across 3 federal agreements from 1 department — above the 90th percentile of recipients funded by National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada — with the most recent agreement dated 2020-12-14: 5.7 years of subsequent silence in the corpus as of 2026-09-01.
The dataset shows Community Food Centres Canada received $8,900,000 across 1 federal agreements from 1 department — above the 90th percentile of recipients funded by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada — with the most recent agreement dated 2020-12-14: 5.7 years of subsequent silence in the corpus as of 2026-09-01.
Why this may be benign · A single large capital or research award is expected to be followed by silence; one-off funding is not a zombie signal on its own.
The dataset shows HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA (BN 10786 473) received $9,357,100 across 1 federal agreements from 1 department — above the 90th percentile of recipients funded by Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada — with the most recent agreement dated 2020-12-15: 5.7 years of subsequent silence in the corpus as of 2026-09-01.
Why this may be benign · A single large capital or research award is expected to be followed by silence; one-off funding is not a zombie signal on its own.
The dataset shows Chen, Zhongwei received $1,104,670 across 5 federal agreements from 1 department — above the 90th percentile of recipients funded by Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada | Conseil de recherches en sciences naturelles et en génie du Canada — with the most recent agreement dated 2020-12-15: 5.7 years of subsequent silence in the corpus as of 2026-09-01.
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 Drapeau, Pierre received $2,088,850 across 6 federal agreements from 2 departments — above the 90th percentile of recipients funded by Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada | Conseil de recherches en sciences naturelles et en génie du Canada — with the most recent agreement dated 2020-12-15: 5.7 years of subsequent silence in the corpus as of 2026-09-01.
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 Simpson, Myrna received $855,016 across 4 federal agreements from 1 department — above the 90th percentile of recipients funded by Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada | Conseil de recherches en sciences naturelles et en génie du Canada — with the most recent agreement dated 2020-12-15: 5.7 years of subsequent silence in the corpus as of 2026-09-01.
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 The Regional Municipality of Waterloo | The Regional Municipality of Waterloo received $4,091,356 across 1 federal agreements from 1 department — above the 90th percentile of recipients funded by Public Health Agency of Canada | Agence de la santé publique du Canada — with the most recent agreement dated 2020-12-15: 5.7 years of subsequent silence in the corpus as of 2026-09-01.
Why this may be benign · A single large capital or research award is expected to be followed by silence; one-off funding is not a zombie signal on its own.
The dataset shows Enersoft Inc. (BN 830486932) received $1,610,000 across 2 federal agreements from 2 departments — above the 90th percentile of recipients funded by Western Economic Diversification Canada | Diversification de l'économie de l'Ouest Canada — with the most recent agreement dated 2020-12-16: 5.7 years of subsequent silence in the corpus as of 2026-09-01.
The dataset shows Municipalité du Village de Grenville |Municipalité du Village de Grenville received $2,500,000 across 1 federal agreements from 1 department — above the 90th percentile of recipients funded by Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions | Développement économique Canada pour les régions du Québec — with the most recent agreement dated 2020-12-16: 5.7 years of subsequent silence in the corpus as of 2026-09-01.
Why this may be benign · A single large capital or research award is expected to be followed by silence; one-off funding is not a zombie signal on its own.
The dataset shows Tomco Fishing Ltd. l Tomco Fishing Ltd. received $1,712,890 across 1 federal agreements from 1 department — above the 90th percentile of recipients funded by Fisheries and Oceans Canada | Pêches et Océans Canada — with the most recent agreement dated 2020-12-16: 5.7 years of subsequent silence in the corpus as of 2026-09-01.
Why this may be benign · A single large capital or research award is expected to be followed by silence; one-off funding is not a zombie signal on its own.
The dataset shows Canadian National Railway Company|Compagnie des Chemins de fer nationaux du Canada (BN 136763117) received $14,748,000 across 1 federal agreements from 1 department — above the 90th percentile of recipients funded by Transport Canada | Transports Canada — with the most recent agreement dated 2020-12-17: 5.7 years of subsequent silence in the corpus as of 2026-09-01.
Why this may be benign · A single large capital or research award is expected to be followed by silence; one-off funding is not a zombie signal on its own.
The dataset shows Wounded Warriors Canada (BN 82808 2727 RR0001) received $650,000 across 1 federal agreements from 1 department — above the 90th percentile of recipients funded by Veterans Affairs Canada | Anciens Combattants Canada — with the most recent agreement dated 2020-12-17: 5.7 years of subsequent silence in the corpus as of 2026-09-01.
Why this may be benign · A single large capital or research award is expected to be followed by silence; one-off funding is not a zombie signal on its own.
The dataset shows General Motors Canada Company (BN 101980753) received $259,000,000 across 1 federal agreements from 1 department — above the 90th percentile of recipients funded by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada — with the most recent agreement dated 2020-12-18: 5.7 years of subsequent silence in the corpus as of 2026-09-01.
Why this may be benign · A single large capital or research award is expected to be followed by silence; one-off funding is not a zombie signal on its own.
The dataset shows Noventa - Toronto Western LP received $3,285,297 across 1 federal agreements from 1 department — above the 90th percentile of recipients funded by Environment and Climate Change Canada | Environnement et Changement climatique Canada — with the most recent agreement dated 2020-12-18: 5.7 years of subsequent silence in the corpus as of 2026-09-01.
Why this may be benign · A single large capital or research award is expected to be followed by silence; one-off funding is not a zombie signal on its own.
The dataset shows Untether AI Corporation (BN 706184728) received $1,063,048 across 3 federal agreements from 1 department — above the 90th percentile of recipients funded by National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada — with the most recent agreement dated 2020-12-20: 5.7 years of subsequent silence in the corpus as of 2026-09-01.
The dataset shows Cannapiece Group Inc. (BN 744340480) received $999,331 across 3 federal agreements from 1 department — above the 90th percentile of recipients funded by National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada — with the most recent agreement dated 2020-12-20: 5.7 years of subsequent silence in the corpus as of 2026-09-01.
The dataset shows Airy3D Inc (BN 759013923) received $1,050,322 across 3 federal agreements from 1 department — above the 90th percentile of recipients funded by National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada — with the most recent agreement dated 2020-12-20: 5.7 years of subsequent silence in the corpus as of 2026-09-01.
The dataset shows Qvella Corporation (BN 801553694) received $2,065,756 across 4 federal agreements from 2 departments — above the 90th percentile of recipients funded by National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada — with the most recent agreement dated 2020-12-20: 5.7 years of subsequent silence in the corpus as of 2026-09-01.