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The federal government recorded a deficit of $5.1 billion for the April-to-July period in its fiscal year 2026-27, down from a $7.8 billion deficit in the same period the previous year. Revenue increased to $175.5 billion, with notable growth in personal income tax and GST revenue. Expenses also rose to $159 billion, primarily due to higher direct program expenses and transfers to individuals.

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The Canadian federal government reported a deficit of $5.1 billion for the April-to-July period in its 2026-27 fiscal year, an improvement from the previous year's deficit of $7.8 billion during the same period. The Finance Department noted that total revenue for this period was $175.5 billion, up from $163.4 billion a year ago, driven by higher personal income tax and GST revenues. Program expenses excluding net actuarial losses rose to $159 billion from $151.3 billion, due to increased direct program expenses and major transfers to individuals. Public debt charges also increased to $20 billion from $18.6 billion, while net actuarial losses grew to $1.7 billion from $1.3 billion. This report highlights the ongoing fiscal challenges despite some positive revenue trends.

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The deficit came as revenue totalled $175.5 billion for the period, up from $163.4 billion a year ago, boosted by increases in personal income tax revenue, other revenues and GST revenue.

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Federal government posts $5.1-billion deficit for April-to-July period · assertive framing

The federal government posted a deficit of $5.1 billion for the April-to-July period of its 2026-27 fiscal year. asserted

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In its monthly fiscal monitor report, the Finance Department says the result compared with a deficit of $7.8 billion for the same four-month period a year ago. asserted

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The deficit came as revenue totalled $175.5 billion for the period, up from $163.4 billion a year ago, boosted by increases in personal income tax revenue, other revenues and GST revenue. asserted

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Program expenses excluding net actuarial losses amounted to $159 billion, up from $151.3 billion, due to higher direct program expenses and major transfers to persons. asserted

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Public debt charges totalled $20 billion, up from $18.6 billion. asserted

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 25, 2026. asserted

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Federal government posts $5.1-billion deficit for April-to-July period

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