Canada Government Spending

Government Spending in Canada increased to 417805 CAD Million in the fourth quarter of 2018 from 415730 CAD Million in the third quarter of 2018. Government Spending in Canada averaged 259336.56 CAD Million from 1961 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 417805 CAD Million in the fourth quarter of 2018 and a record low of 91244 CAD Million in the first quarter of 1961. 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. This page provides - Canada Government Spending - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

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