The answer is approximately 67%, but I'd like to break this all down for you.
The figure you are referring to is for a range of expenditures—both internal and external—that cover 14 different categories, such as construction, engineering and architecture. Less than 6% of this figure was for management consulting. I'd like to clarify my answer: Less than 6% of that figure was for management consulting. The examples I'd like to cite are these: consultants to advance benefits delivery modernization, the subject of the very first question I received about how we are going to deliver digitization for our government and the people of Canada; expertise related to health for the administration of the Canada dental benefit plan; and moneys for Indigenous Services Canada for health services in indigenous communities.
You can see that there are areas where there is a legislative requirement, or where it is necessary to contract with external consultants. We are trying to keep this to a minimum. That's why the amount is 6% of this figure for management consulting.
As I said, “Manager’s Guide: Key Considerations When Procuring Professional Services” sets down guidelines to ensure all public servants are taking this matter very seriously and making sure professional services are contracted for only when absolutely necessary.