Feds spent $296.4-billion last year, left more than $12-billion unspent, election cited as possible reason

The PBO says it will likely examine last year's lapse, because it means there may be objectives the government had that have not been met.

Treasury Board President Scott Brison pictured in this file photo with Transport Minister Marc Garneau. The Treasury Board tabled the 2015-16 public accounts, which detail all federal finances, late last month. The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright

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BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT

November 7, 2016

Federal government expenses totalled $296.4-billion in 2015-16, according to the recently published 2016 public accounts, with Finance Canada topping the government ministries at $90.2-billion. But another roughly $9.8-billion in approved spending lapsed last fiscal year after being left on the tab...

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