$19,500,000,000
Ottawa spent $19.5B on outside services in 2024-25
Government records show $19.5 billion went to external professional and special services in 2024-25, up almost $2 billion in a year and $8.5 billion since 2020
November 13, 2025 · Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat · Mega cheques · Recipient: External professional and special services providers
News report · Source: The Canadian Press
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