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. The government's audited financial statements for last year were released on Friday and they show the government spent almost $19.2 billion on external professional and special services in 2025-26. That's almost as much as the $19.5 billion spent…

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