Ecanomics
DashboardProjectsDepartmentsAnalyticsAPI & Data
DashboardProjectsDepartmentsAnalyticsAPI & Data
DashboardProjectsDepartmentsAnalytics
© 2026 Ecanomics — Government spending, made visible.Methodology

Analytics & Reports

Trends, overruns, and performance analysis

Spending Over Time
Budget allocated vs actual spend across all fiscal years
Annual Spending — 5-Year Trend
Federal spending in $B · allocated vs. actual
Average Delay by Department
Months behind schedule (avg. per project)
National Defence
9.2 mo.
Infrastructure Canada
7.8 mo.
CRA / Revenue
6.4 mo.
Transport Canada
5.1 mo.
Public Safety
4.7 mo.
Health Canada
3.2 mo.
Environment Canada
1.8 mo.
Key Findings
FY 2025–26 analysis
Cost overrunsProjects that exceed their original budget do so by an average of 34%, up from 28% in FY 2024–25. Infrastructure and defence are the most affected sectors.
On-time performance68% of projects are on or ahead of schedule — a 4-point improvement, driven by better upfront scoping and milestone tracking.
Value delivered12 projects completed this quarter met or exceeded outcome targets, including 22,000 housing units and 340 newly connected communities.
Cost Overrun Leaderboard
Average % over or under budget by department · federal projects only
⚠ Worst — Highest Overruns
#1
NRCan
+60%
#2
Revenue Canada
+27%
✓ Best — On or Under Budget
#1
National Defence
-83%
#2
Fisheries & Oceans
-74%
#3
Calgary Roads & Transit
-71%
#4
STM — Montréal Transit
-68%
#5
Health Canada
-67%