Chapter 4 · Additional investments - A strong and united Canada
Residential Schools Legacy: National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation
Program spending
$5M net impact on the budgetary balance over five years, 2026-27 to 2030-31.
The cost line
| Line | 2026-27 | 2027-28 | 2028-29 | 2029-30 | 2030-31 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Measure | … | 5 | – | – | – | 5 |
… no change to existing funding or no fiscal implication · – a further extension will be considered later · 0* less than $0.5 million. Positive numbers cost the budget (spending or forgone revenue); negative numbers improve it.
What the budget says
“Funding proposed for CIRNAC to support the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation in its mission to support Residential School Survivors, preserve historical records, and advance reconciliation initiatives.”
Budget 2026, p. 251 (PDF p. 267)
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