In this context, the indicators you mentioned show that this is indeed the case.
I must say that we are awaiting responses from a few departments regarding the increase in national defence spending.
In addition, there is discussion on Parliament Hill about the Government of Canada’s plan to implement $60 billion in cuts over the next five years. There is also talk of eliminating 40,000 civil service positions. We do not have the details of this plan, which is an integral part of the 2025 budget. As you can imagine, the Government of Canada’s ability to implement a $60 billion reduction is directly aligned with its ability to meet the new budget target of balancing the operating balance.
