Canadian Government External Expenses by Segment and Type, Two-Year Comparative

Financial information from the Public Accounts of Canada provides a two-year comparative analysis of Government operational expenses with outside parties, measured in millions of dollars. The dataset is derived from Volume I of the Public Accounts, specifically Table 3.6, and is published by Public Services and Procurement Canada. It was last updated on 2026-04-09, though the official record of information is maintained separately by the Receiver General and Library and Archives Canada.

Use Cases

• Analyze trends in government operational spending based on the two-year comparative data mentioned in the description.
• Model budget allocations by segment and expense type based on the categories described.
• Benchmark departmental external expenses using the historical data from before 2008 and after.

Strengths

• Data is sourced from the official Public Accounts of Canada, providing a government-published financial perspective.
• Includes a two-year comparative analysis, allowing for trend observation.
• Covers a long historical period, with data structured differently for periods before and after 2008.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• The dataset is noted as not the official record of information, requiring verification with primary sources.

Provenance

Source

Public Services and Procurement Canada, derived from the Public Accounts of Canada.

Collection Method

Extracted and published from Volume I of the Public Accounts, specifically Table 3.6.

Time Range

Covers multiple fiscal years, with data structure differing for periods prior to 2008 and from 2008 onward.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-09 16:35:57.063967; freshness should be verified

Geography

Canada