Ms. Shirley Carruthers at the Government Operations and Estimates Committee

On May 15th, 2024. See this statement in context.

May 15th, 2024 / 2:45 p.m.

Assistant Deputy Minister and Chief Financial Officer, Corporate Planning, Finance and Information Technology, Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development

Shirley Carruthers

I would say yes. Given the recent refocusing in government spending, the budget of the department for professional services was reduced by 15%. The department is committed to reducing our spending in that area, so I expect there will be a decrease in expenditures in the next fiscal year.

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