CIMM – Refocusing Government Spending – December 05, 2023
Key Facts And Figures
- Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS) has set the target of overall reductions of $151.88M by 2026-2027 ongoing for IRCC.
- Spending reduction targets for IRCC are broken down as follows:
Department of Citizenship and Immigration
| 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | 2025-2026 | 2026-2027 and next | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notional Operating and Transfer Reductions | - | 18,989,000 | 39,706,000 | 68,062,000 |
| Notional Operating Reductions | - | 9,222,000 | 19,283,000 | 33,054,000 |
| Notional Transfer Payments Reductions | - | 9,767,000 | 20,423,000 | 35,008,000 |
| Notional Professional Services and Travel Reductions | 20,363,000 | 83,818,000 | 83,818,000 | 83,818,000 |
| Notional Travel Reductions | 3,462,000 | 3,462,000 | 3,462,000 | 3,462,000 |
| Notional Professional Services Reductions | 16,901,000 | 80,356,000 | 80,356,000 | 80,356,000 |
| Notional Total Reductions | 20,363,000 | 102,807,000 | 123,524,000 | 151,880,000 |
Key Messages
- While IRCC is implementing the reduction proposals, close monitoring of the financial situation will be undertaken to identify emerging risks, including impacts on workforce and mandate in light of the fiscal restraint environment. Realignment of investment priorities targeting efficiencies and cost savings will be implemented and risk management strategies will be adjusted as the financial landscape of the Department evolves.
- With reduced flexibility in the funding envelope, the Department will have reduced capacity to respond as quickly as it has in the past to unplanned or exceptional demand. It is likely any increased demands outside of existing commitments will require additional funding requests prior to services being available.