This line graph shows the actual, forecast and planned spending trend for the Department of Finance Canada’s Treasury and Financial Affairs program activity from 2008–09 to 2013–14.

The year-over-year spending trend is as follows: In 2008–09 and 2009–10, actual spending was $162.1 billion and $146.9 billion respectively. In 2010–11, forecast spending reaches $28.6 billion and in 2011–12, 2012–13 and 2013–14 planned spending is $30.4 billion, $33.2 billion and $34.2 billion respectively.