This line graph shows the actual, forecast and planned spending trend for the Department of Finance Canada’s Transfer and Taxation Payment Programs from 2008–09 to 2013–14.

The year-over-year spending trend is as follows: In 2008–09 and 2009–10, actual spending was $48.6 billion and $51.2 billion respectively. In 2010–11, forecast spending reaches $56.0 billion, and in 2011–12, 2012–13 and 2013–14 planned spending is $55.0 billion, $55.7 billion and $58.5 billion respectively.