An independent Canadian platform for transparency, accountability and democratic participation. Explore the issues, examine the evidence and make your voice heard.
A snapshot of Canada's economic and fiscal position, using publicly available data.
Federal debt (accumulated deficit) — the difference between the federal government's total liabilities and total assets.
CAD compared with 1 US dollar
Central government debt as a percentage of GDP
Canada’s real GDP growth
Consolidated gross debt across all levels of government as a percentage of GDP
Figures are published by their respective data providers and may have different reporting periods. See the original sources for definitions and methodology.
We bring petitions, public-interest research and government oversight information together in one place.
Discover official parliamentary petitions and independent public campaigns Canadians can support.
Browse petitions →Read sourced, non-partisan explainers about major government decisions, spending and public commitments.
Read the latest →Explore major projects and investments, their costs, milestones, risks and reported results.
Explore projects →Take part in public questions about the issues shaping Canada and explore the results.
Explore public polls →Facts first. Sources included. Questions clearly identified.
A sourced examination of the ArriveCAN application: why it was created, what it cost, how contracts were managed, what government audits found, and what subsequent investigations and decisions have established.
An introduction to our planned research approach: source documents, clear definitions and transparent corrections.
We aim to make public information easier to understand and public participation easier to access.
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