News Summary

• The Public Accounts of Canada 2024-2025 were published earlier this month.
• Their arrival more than seven months after the end of the fiscal year is an indication efficiency and transparency are not among the government’s priorities.
• All told, the Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food made nearly $3.2 billion in transfer payments.
• This included more than $220 million for “Supply Management initiatives,” meaning Canadians gouged at the grocery store by government-managed poultry and dairy cartels.