Government Coffers Fuller Than Expected Due to Higher Inflation, Growth: Desjardins

Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland smiles as she delivers the federal budget in the House of Commons, April 7, 2022 in Ottawa. The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld

A new analysis of government finances across the country says revenues were much stronger than expected in the last year due to higher inflation and economic growth.

The analysis by Desjardins found spending was more mixed, but pandemic-related expenditures were generally lower than anticipated.