This bill, known as Appropriation Act No. 5, 2020-21, allows the government to spend money. It approves a total of $20,874,356,291 for the federal government to use during the year ending March 31, 2021. This money is for covering costs and expenses that haven't already been paid for. The bill breaks down where the money will go, listing different departments and agencies along with the amounts they're allowed to spend. It also sets rules for how these funds can be used, including when and how they can be adjusted in the government's accounts.
The bill is divided into sections that explain how the money can be spent. It says that the money can only be used for the specific reasons listed. The bill also says that some of the money can be used to make changes in the government's accounts, even after the end of the year. These changes must be made before the government releases its final financial report. The bill includes two schedules that list the departments and agencies that will receive money, as well as the amounts they will get. These schedules are based on the Supplementary Estimates (B) for 2020-21.
Schedule 1 allocates $20,760,634,061 to various departments and agencies for specific purposes such as operating and capital expenditures, grants, and contributions. Schedule 2 allocates $113,722,230, which can be charged to both the fiscal year ending March 31, 2021, and the following fiscal year ending March 31, 2022.
In summary, this bill is about giving the government the legal permission to spend a specific amount of money on different areas of public administration. It outlines the rules for how the money should be used and accounted for.
Spending
This bill approves the spending of $20,874,356,291 for the federal public administration for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2021. Schedule 1 allocates $20,760,634,061 and Schedule 2 allocates $113,722,230. The money is divided among many government departments and agencies.
Environmental Protection
The Department of the Environment receives an allocation of $2,407,922, including funds for operating expenditures and contributions. Some of the operating expenditure authority includes revenues from monitoring services related to the oil sands.
Defense
The Department of National Defence receives an allocation of $401,746,300. This includes funding for operating and capital expenditures, as well as grants and contributions.
Foreign Aid
The Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development receives an allocation of $194,946,648, including contributions for international humanitarian assistance, international security, international development, and global peace.