CanadaFederal Spending on Staff Grew Rapidly During Pandemic: Parliamentary Budget Officer00CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSavePrintParliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux prepares to appear before the Senate Committee on Official Languages in Ottawa on June 13, 2022. The Canadian Press/Justin TangThe Canadian Press4/4/2023|Updated: 4/4/2023The federal government’s spending on employees saw record growth during the COVID-19 pandemic, says the parliamentary budget officer.A newly published report says federal spending on personnel increased by almost 31 per cent between the 2019-20 and 2021-22 fiscal years.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentThe Canadian PressAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesBank of Canada Mulled Later Timing for October Rate Cut, Deliberations ShowNov 12, 2025Navy Commander Insists Canada Should Buy Unmodified SubmarinesNov 12, 2025Canadian Private Equity Deals Top $56 Billion in First Nine Months: CVCANov 12, 2025Baytex Exits the U.S. in $3.25B Deal, Focuses on Higher-Return Canadian AssetsNov 12, 2025Related TopicsYves Giroux
