Carney’s Privy Council Office Budget Exceeds Trudeau’s

Prime Minister Mark Carney has committed to reducing government operational spending while planning a budget increase for the Privy Council Office (PCO) to $252.3 million in 2026-27, surpassing the $251.7 million spent in Trudeau’s last year. The PCO aims to decrease its workforce from 1,249 to 1,145 by 2028 through staff reductions and modernization efforts. Carney emphasized a disciplined approach to public administration, focusing on innovation and cost savings while advising on national and international matters.

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