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Author: Matteo Cimellaro
Publication Date: February 17, 2026 - 13:24

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Cost of the federal public service increases, but rate of growth slows: PBO

February 17, 2026
Total personnel spending for the public service continued to grow in the 2024-25 fiscal year, increasing six per cent to $76.3 billion from $71.9 billion, according to a new analysis from the Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO). Read More


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