A surplus is only a surplus when you have met all your obligations - you can't fool voters anymore Steve

"It was partly attributed to lower-than-expected public debt charges because of lower interest rates and “lapsing” of government spending, a controversial trend that takes place when departments do not use all the money approved for the year. Direct spending on federal government programs decreased last year by $1.6 billion from the previous year, the finance department reported."

http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2015/09/14/federal-government-posts-surprise-19b-surplus.html

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from the Veterans FB page..... more disappointment


"Veterans Affairs Canada has returned $1.13-billion to the federal treasury in unspent funds since the Conservatives came to power in 2006 — cash that critics say should have gone towards improved benefits and services." http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/11-billion-in-unspent-funds-at-veterans-affairs-documents-show/article21665655/