The spending trend graph illustrates the department’s Main Estimates, Planned Spending, Total Authorities and Actual Spending from 2008-2009 to 2010-2011 of Main Estimates, Planned Spending, Total Authorities, Actual Spending, as well as spending for Canada’s Economic Action Plan.

• During fiscal year 2008-2009, Main Estimates were at $6.3 billion
• During fiscal year 2008-2009, Planned Spending was at $6.9 billion
• During fiscal year 2008-2009, Total Authorities were at $7.4 billion
• During fiscal year 2008-2009, Actual Spending was at $7.0 billion

• During fiscal year 2009-2010, Main Estimates were at $6.9 billion
• During fiscal year 2009-2010, Planned Spending was at $7.3 billion
• During fiscal year 2009-2010, Total Authorities were at $7.9 billion
• During fiscal year 2009-2010, Actual Spending was at $7.4 billion
• During fiscal year 2009-2010, spending for Canada’s Economic Action Plan was at $0.3 billion

• During fiscal year 2010-2011, Main Estimates were at $7.3 billion
• During fiscal year 2010-2011, Planned Spending was at $7.3 billion
• During fiscal year 2010-2011, Total Authorities were at $8.5 billion
• During fiscal year 2010-2011, Actual Spending was at $8.2 billion
• During fiscal year 2010-2011, spending for Canada’s Economic Action Plan was at $0.4 billion