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Economy

Understand how various levels of government across Canada generate revenue and where the money goes. Explore economic levers, including taxes, trade, inflation, immigration, and employment trends, and how they impact Canadians. Dive into our Canada Facts series, where fascinating insights meet reliable data, delivering everything you need to stay informed and captivated about Canada!

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Who are Quebec’s top trade partners?

In 2024, the value of goods Quebec exchanged with its international trade partners totaled almost $226.7 billion, up about 3 percent or $6.5 billion from $220.2 billion the year before. The United States made up 55% of Quebec’s total international merchandise trade in that year, 7.7 times more than China, its second-largest trade partner.

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How much money does the federal government spend?

In fiscal 2022-2023, the Canadian government spent a total of $483.1 billion, down $20.5 billion, or 4.1 per cent, from 2021–22. Government expenses peaked in 2020-2021 reaching $644.2 billion mainly due to support for businesses and individuals impacted by the pandemic. From 2000-2001 to 2022-2023, spending has increased 2.76 times.

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