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Treasury Board Tables Main Estimates 2026-27, $48B Defence

Treasury Board Tables Main Estimates 2026-27, $48B Defence

Government of Canada Tables 2026-27 Departmental Plans for 91 Departments

The Treasury Board of Canada tabled 2026-27 Departmental Plans for 91 departments and agencies in Parliament on March 13, 2026. The plans outline government spending priorities and implementation of $13 billion in savings from the Comprehensive Expenditure Review by 2028-29. This is an annual exercise informing Canadians about planned government activities.

President of Treasury Board Launches Privacy Act Review

The President of the Treasury Board, Shafqat Ali, launched a review of the Privacy Act, which governs how over 250 federal institutions collect, use, disclose, and protect Canadians' personal information. The review proposes recognizing privacy as a fundamental right, modernizing data sharing across government programs, and aligning definitions with international standards. Comments on the policy paper will be collected until July 10, 2026, with a consolidated report to be published in Winter 2026-27.