Commentary
Canada’s federal spending is growing, deficits are mounting, and waste is going unchecked. As governments look for ways to control costs, some experts say Canada needs a dedicated agency to root out inefficiency—before it’s too late.
One of the Trump administration’s policies is very good, in theory at least: the Department of Government Efficiency. While that term could be an oxymoron, like “political wisdom,” if DOGE proves useful, a Canadian version might be, too.
DOGE aims to identify wasteful, duplicative, unnecessary, or destructive government programs and replace outdated data systems. It also seeks to lower overall costs and ensure mechanisms are in place to evaluate proposed programs for effectiveness and value for money. This can, and often does, involve eliminating departments and, eventually, thousands of jobs. Some new roles within DOGE may need to become permanent….