Government Spending in Canada decreased to 552455 CAD Million in the third quarter of 2025 from 554892 CAD Million in the second quarter of 2025. Government Spending in Canada averaged 306708.60 CAD Million from 1961 until 2025, reaching an all time high of 554892.00 CAD Million in the second quarter of 2025 and a record low of 98078.00 CAD Million in the first quarter of 1961. source: Statistics Canada

Government Spending in Canada is expected to be 558359.00 CAD Million by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Canada Government Spending is projected to trend around 584962.00 CAD Million in 2027 and 599586.00 CAD Million in 2028, according to our econometric models.



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Canada Government Spending
Government Spending refers to public expenditure on goods and services and is a major component of the GDP. Government spending policies like setting up budget targets, adjusting taxation, increasing public expenditure and public works are very effective tools in influencing economic growth.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
552455.00 554892.00 554892.00 98078.00 1961 - 2025 CAD Million Quarterly
Constant Prices 2017, SA