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Tabling of the 2005-2006 Supplementary Estimates (A)


[ Backgrounder ]

For immediate release
October 27, 2005

OTTAWA – The Government of Canada today tabled in the House of Commons the 2005-2006 Supplementary Estimates (A) totalling $13.5 billion.

"These Supplementary Estimates are essential in delivering on the Government's priorities and moving forward on its agenda, as articulated in the Budget 2005 and in the Speech from the Throne," said Minister Alcock.

These Supplementary Estimates are within and consistent with the $196.4 billion in overall planned spending for 2005-2006, as set out in the February 23, 2005 Budget.

With these Supplementary Estimates, the government is seeking Parliament's approval to spend $7 billion in expenditures that were not sufficiently developed or known to be reflected in the Main Estimates tabled on February 25, 2005. The Government already has approval for the remaining $6.5 billion through enabling legislation for priorities such as transfer payments to provinces and territories and the Gas Tax fund Transfer Payment Program. Also contained in the 2005-2006 Supplementary Estimates is information on the government's expenditure review committee savings that were announced in Budget 2005.

The government is delivering on public priorities. In this context, and as enunciated in Budget 2005, a large portion of the spending (60%) is linked to the following four priorities: equalization payments to provinces and territories, health transfers, defence spending and cities.

"As part of our commitment to greater transparency and accountability to Parliament and Canadians, which was stipulated in the recent report "Management of the Government of Canada – a commitment to continuous improvement", we've introduced changes to the format for the Supplementary Estimates to provide more whole-of-government and meaningful information – a clearer understanding of how taxpayers' dollars are spent," added Minister Alcock.

These Supplementary Estimates continue to build on improvements that were introduced in the last document as well as introducing some new elements. In particular, a table has been added to each organization's page to reflect all transfers between votes, both within and across organizations, including a full description of the transfer.

The Estimates and the Budget reflect the government's annual resource planning and allocation priorities. In combination with the subsequent reporting of financial results in the Public Accounts and of accomplishments achieved in Departmental Performance Reports, this information helps Parliament hold the government accountable for the allocation and management of public funds.

Please refer to the attached backgrounder for further details on the 2005-2006 Supplementary Estimates (A).  The Supplementary Estimates and related documents are posted on the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat Web site at:
http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/est-pre/sups0506_e.asp.

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Lise Jolicoeur
Press Secretary
Office of the President of the Treasury Board of Canada and 
  Minister responsible for the Canadian Wheat Board
 (613) 957-2666

Robert Makichuk
Media Relations
Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
(613) 957-2391 

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Backgrounder

Overview of the 2005-2006 Supplementary Estimates (A)

The Government of Canada presents its overall spending priorities through the expense plan set out by the Minister of Finance in the Budget, with the most recent being tabled on February 23, 2005.  The plan is implemented through a series of legislative measures, including the Estimates and related appropriation bills.

The 2005-2006 Supplementary Estimates (A) seek Parliament's approval to spend a total of $7 billion on expenditures that were not sufficiently developed or known to be reflected in the 2005-2006 Main Estimates, tabled two days after the 2005 Budget, on February 25, 2005.

These Supplementary Estimates are within and consistent with the $196.4 billion in overall planned spending for 2005-2006, as set out in the February 2005 Budget but not included in the 2005-2006 Main Estimates.

Supplementary Estimates also provide information on adjustments to statutory spending amounting to $6.5 billion that have been previously authorized by Parliament.  It is therefore built into the existing fiscal framework.  Again, these are consistent with the frameworks included in the Budget following discussions with First Ministers.

Total Supplementary Estimates ($ billions)


 

Budgetary

Non-Budgetary

Total


Voted Appropriations

$6.9

$0.1

$7.0

Statutory Authorities

 $6.3

$0.2

 $6.5


Total

  $13.2

$0.3

   $13.5


Improvements

A number of improvements have been made to the form and content of the Supplementary Estimates over the past year to increase the transparency and usability of the information.  Building on those changes new refinements to the presentation of the departmental Estimates have been introduced in order to deliver on the government's commitment to improve reporting to Parliament.  Most importantly, a table detailing all the transfers has been added to departmental pages.  It provides more visibility on the reallocation of funding between organizations.

Moving the Government Agenda Forward

These Supplementary Estimates will play an essential role in moving the government's agenda forward of securing Canada's social foundation, implementing policies that support a productive and growing economy, developing a green economy and sustainable communities, meeting Canada's global responsibilities while maintaining sound and prudent financial management. 

The 2005-2006 Supplementary Estimates (A) seek Parliament's approval for expenditures that were not anticipated or sufficiently developed to include in the 2005-2006 Main Estimates when first tabled on February 25, 2005 and include such major budgetary items as: 

  • $1.1 billion for the Department of National Defence to enhance operational sustainability;
  • $954.2 million for Operating budget carry forward for 95 departments and agencies from 2004-2005;
  • $854.2 million in compensation adjustments to departments and agencies for signed collective agreements and other related adjustments to terms and conditions of service or employment made between August 1, 2004 and July 31, 2005;
  • $197.8 million for investments in public infrastructure projects designed to improve the quality of life in both urban and rural communities;
  • $163.0 million for Public security initiatives;
  • $148.4 million to support Government-On-Line;
  • $140.0 million to Industry Canada for a strategic investment in Canadian automotive engineering, research and development and manufacturing modernization under the Program for Strategic Industrial Projects;
  • $130.9 million to Foreign Affairs and International Trade (International Trade) to forgive the debt of six countries (Cameroon, Republic of Congo, Madagascar, Rwanda, Tanzania and Zambia);
  • $119.5 million to promote peace and stability in failed and fragile states such as Afghanistan, Haiti, and Sudan;
  • $102.9 million to mitigate the impact of the Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) crisis.

These Supplementary Estimates also include an increase of $6.3 billion in budgetary statutory spending that has been previously authorized by Parliament.  Adjustments to projected statutory spending are provided for information purposes only: 

For more detailed information, please refer to the introduction and the overview of the Supplementary Estimates.