Economics and finance

Executive Summary – Distribution of Federal Revenues and Expenditures by Province, 2011–2020: A Snapshot at the Beginning of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Reading Time: < 1 minute Disponible en français. The federal government collects revenues and makes expenditures in all provinces. Per capita federal revenues and spending vary from province to province, depending on the economic and demographic conditions in each province. Sources of federal revenues include personal… Read More ›

The 2023 Federal Budget at a Glance

Reading Time: 3 minutes Disponible en français. The federal budget outlines the government’s revenue estimates and expenditure priorities for the fiscal year. It is a key component of the parliamentary financial cycle. The outlook for budgetary revenues and expenses can be found in tables… Read More ›

The 2022 Federal Budget at a Glance

Reading Time: 3 minutes Disponible en français. The federal budget outlines the government’s revenue estimates and expenditure priorities for the fiscal year. It is a key component of the financial cycle. The outlook for budgetary revenues and expenses can be found in the 2022… Read More ›

Executive Summary – Funding New Government Initiatives: From Announcement to Money Allocation

Reading Time: < 1 minute Disponible en français. New government initiatives are announced through different sources, including the Speech from the Throne, the federal budget, international agreements, federal–provincial-territorial agreements, ministerial mandate letters and ministerial proposals. However, before a new initiative receives funding, approvals from Cabinet, the Treasury Board and Parliament are needed. This paper describes these approvals along with the role… Read More ›