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Canada,
you need the facts.
Every year, hundreds of billions of dollars move through the Government of Canada’s budget. This data is technically available but the information is difficult to understand and spread across pdfs and databases that most Canadians don’t know about.
It doesn’t have to be this way.
Canada Spends is a platform to make government spending more transparent. We take raw data and transform it into easy to understand facts for Canadians. We don’t tell you what to think. We don’t weigh in on whether spending is good or bad. We give you the facts so you can decide for yourself.
— Canada Spends Team
Alfred Yang
Brice Scheschuk
Josh Harris
Josh Ossip
Lucy Hargreaves
Shane Parrish
Frequently Asked Questions
We were frustrated by the lack of clear, accessible, unbiased data on government spending. We wanted to create a platform that focused on giving Canadians data-driven facts about how their money is being spent without spin.
We believe that Canadians need access to easy to understand information about government spending. We don't pass judgement on public spending decisions. We don't tell you what to think. Our only agenda is to ensure that all Canadians get the facts on spending in a clear and simple format.
All of the information we use comes from publicly available databases and reports issued by the Government of Canada. We reference sources for all of our content.
No, we are not a lobby group. We are not paid, nor do we represent any special interest groups. Our mission is purely to share data-driven insights on federal government spending.
No, we currently envision this as a short-term project. Our focus is to bring data-driven spending insights to Canadians.
We are a project of Build Canada. While some team members overlap, involvement in Build Canada doesn't imply involvement in Canada Spends and vice versa.
The best way to support us is to engage with our content. Like, share, and comment on our posts on social media. Even better, share our work with a friend and encourage them to do the same. Together, we can expand the conversation and reach more people with these important facts.
At this time, the best way to support us is through engagement and amplification of our content. If we open up to donations in the future, we’ll let you know how you can contribute directly to our efforts.
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We welcome passionate individuals who want to help make a difference. Whether it’s by contributing your skills, helping with outreach, or amplifying our work, we’d love to hear from you. Reach out to us at hi@canadaspends.com.
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