Spending by the federal government has decreased in the past four years. In 2005-2006, this was because of the elections. Prior to the elections, people were wondering whether or not there would be elections. Departments were also asking themselves questions. They were wondering whether it was worth the effort to continue with such and such a program, or whether it would be approved or not. This anxiety began in November and continued on through December, January and February, because the government did not start to sit until April.
That is probably why there was only $33 million in spending.