Feds spent a record $20.7-billion on outsourcing contracts last fiscal year

The federal government's 2023-24 public accounts show a consistent increase over the $18.6-billion spent for outsourcing in the previous fiscal year, $17.5-billion in 2021–22, and $14.7-billion in 2020–21.

Last May, Procurement Minister Jean-Yves Duclos addressed the need for stronger oversight and integrity in federal procurement, especially in professional services.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY IREM KOCA

January 11, 2025

The federal government spent a record $20.7-billion on outsourcing contracts last fiscal year, despite calls to cut back on spending, criticism over its reliance on consultants, and flaws in contracting practices.

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