Carney government spent over $19B on external consultants in its first year

In its first year, the federal government under Carney spent over $19 billion on external consultants, despite earlier pledges to reduce reliance on outside contractors. This spending highlights ongoing challenges in managing public funds efficiently and raises questions about transparency and accountability. The significant expenditure underscores the need for more rigorous oversight and evaluation of consultant contracts to ensure value for money and alignment with government objectives. Such expenditures can affect public trust and fuel debates about the effectiveness of government operations.