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Canada Urgently Needs a Watchdog for Government Waste

From overstaffed departments to subsidy giveaways, Canadians are paying a high price for government excess.
Canada Urgently Needs a Watchdog for Government Waste
The Canadian flag flies atop the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Oct. 30, 2024. The Canadian Press/Sean Kilpatrick
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Commentary

Canada’s federal spending is growing, deficits are mounting, and waste is going unchecked. As governments look for ways to control costs, some experts say Canada needs a dedicated agency to root out inefficiency—before it’s too late.

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Ian Madsen
Ian Madsen
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Ian Madsen is senior policy analyst at the Frontier Centre for Public Policy.