Treasury Board Tables Main Estimates 2026-27: $502.8B Spending, $48B for Defence
Summary
The Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat tabled the Main Estimates 2026-27 in Parliament, proposing $502.8 billion in planned budgetary spending, including $230.4 billion to be voted by Parliament and $272.4 billion in forecast statutory expenditures. Over $48 billion is allocated to the Department of National Defence to strengthen and modernize the Canadian Armed Forces.
What changed
The Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat has tabled the Main Estimates 2026-27, representing approximately 66% of Budget 2025 spending. The document proposes $502.8 billion in planned budgetary spending, with $230.4 billion requiring parliamentary approval and $272.4 billion in previously approved statutory expenditures. Over $48 billion is allocated to defence, representing a significant investment in Canada's military capabilities.\n\nAs this is a budget estimation document rather than a binding regulatory action, affected parties are not subject to new compliance obligations. Government agencies should monitor for subsequent Departmental Plans and Supplementary Estimates that will provide additional detail on organizational spending and savings from the Comprehensive Expenditure Review.
What to do next
- Monitor for Departmental Plans to be tabled in coming weeks
- Review additional savings details in Budget 2025 Comprehensive Expenditure Review
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OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 26, 2026 /CNW/ - Prudent fiscal management combines the efficient use of public funds with investments to support Canadians and drive economic growth.
Today, the Honourable Shafqat Ali, President of the Treasury Board, tabled the Main Estimates 2026-27 in Parliament on behalf of the Government of Canada.
Main Estimates 26-27 represent approximately 66% of Budget 2025 spending. The Estimates also propose funding for a wide range of national priorities, including over $48 billion for the Department of National Defence to strengthen and reinforce Canada's military capabilities.
Proposed spending in the Main Estimates takes into account savings for the Comprehensive Expenditure Review (CER). Specific savings per organization are presented in Budget 2025 and additional details are presented in Departmental Plans, which will be tabled in the coming weeks.
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"The Main Estimates include over $48 billion to strengthen and modernize the Canadian Armed Forces, supporting Canada's security, Canadians, and economic growth."
The Honourable Shafqat Ali, President of the Treasury Board
Quick Facts
- These Main Estimates present $502.8 billion in planned budgetary spending, including $230.4 billion to be voted in Parliament.
- The Main Estimates also present $272.4 billion in forecast statutory expenditures that were previously approved through legislation.
- The Estimates family of documents includes Departmental Plans, Departmental Results Reports, Main Estimates, and Supplementary Estimates, which are tabled throughout the fiscal year, as required.
Spending amounts in the Estimates represent "up to" amounts for each federal organization requesting authority to spend.
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Contacts (media) : Mohammad Kamal, Director of Communications, Office of the President of the Treasury Board, [email protected]; Media Relations, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, Telephone: 613-369-9400, Toll-free: 1-855-TBS-9-SCT (1-855-827-9728), [email protected]
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