Government of Canada outlines additional investments in defence and priority services through Supplementary Estimates (B), 2026-27

OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 6, 2026 /CNW/ -- Today, the Honourable Shafqat Ali, President of the Treasury Board tabled the Supplementary Estimates (B), 2026–27 in the House of Commons.

Proposed investments fund the construction of icebreakers for the Canadian Coast Guard, additional defence capabilities and operations, child care and dental care, affordable housing, services for Indigenous communities, and support for sectors affected by tariffs. The Supplementary Estimates also include investments to help businesses train and recruit skilled trades workers, supporting economic growth and workforce development.

In total, the government is seeking parliamentary approval of $22.1 billion in new voted spending through Supplementary Estimates (B).

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"Through these Estimates, we are investing in Canada's future. We are investing in Canada's sovereignty, making life more affordable for Canadians, strengthening essential services in Indigenous communities, and supporting a skilled workforce to foster Canada's long-term economic strength. Now is the time to invest and build Canada strong."

        -    The Honourable Shafqat Ali, President of the Treasury Board

Quick Facts

• Together, the 2026–27 Main Estimates, Supplementary Estimates (A) and Supplementary Estimates (B) bring total estimated expenditures for 2026–27 to $263.7 billion in voted expenditures and $274.6 billion in statutory spending, already authorized through existing legislation, for a total of $538.3 billion in planned budgetary spending to deliver programs and services to Canadians.
• Spending amounts in the Estimates represent "up to" amounts by each federal organization requesting authority to spend. Public Accounts detail how much was actually spent during the fiscal year.
• The 2026 Public Accounts of Canada and 2025-26 Departmental Results Reports were also tabled in Parliament on November 6. The Public Accounts present a detailed report of the government's financial results for the fiscal year ending March 31, while the Departmental Results Reports provide a department-by-department picture of results across government.
• The Expenditures Cycle includes Main Estimates and Departmental Plans which are tabled before the beginning of the fiscal year, Supplementary Estimates which are tabled throughout the fiscal year, as required, as well as the Public Accounts and Departmental Results Reports which are tabled in the fall. 

Related Products

• Backgrounder Supplementary Estimates
• Backgrounder Public Accounts

Associated Links

• Supplementary Estimates
• Main Estimates
• Public Accounts
• Departmental Results Reports 
• GC InfoBase

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SOURCE Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat

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