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Federal government spent $19 billion on external consultants last year
Audited statements show spending was nearly unchanged from the previous year as the government said it aims to save $900 million annually by 2028-29.
- The federal government spent $19 billion on external consultants in 2025–26, according to its audited financial statements.
- Spending was nearly unchanged from the previous year, when the government spent $19.5 billion.
- Government contracts included Bell Canada, KPMG, Microsoft Canada Inc., and the City of Toronto.
- Prime Minister Mark Carney promised to reduce reliance on outside consultants, while the government said it aims to save $900 million annually by 2028–29.
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Federal government spent $19 billion on external consultants last year
OTTAWA - The federal government spent $19 billion on external consultants last year, despite a promise to cut back on its use of outside contractors.
·Winnipeg, Canada
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This amount is almost equivalent to the $19.5 billion spent the previous year.
·Montreal, Canada
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Leaning Left21Leaning Right0Center8Last UpdatedBias Distribution72% Left
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- 72% of the sources lean Left
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C 28%
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