On today’s episode of The Candice Malcolm Show, guest host Kris Sims takes a hard look at Ottawa’s waste and overspending — and what Canadians can expect when Parliament returns. Since 2016, the federal government has added 99,000 bureaucrats, driving costs up by 77%. Yet half of Canadians say federal services have gotten worse. At the same time, nearly 40% of federal bureaucrats now collect six-figure salaries. The examples of waste are endless, from bizarre arts grants and DEI projects to billions shipped overseas, all while working families struggle to afford basics. Kris is joined by Canadian Taxpayers Federation federal director Franco Terrazzano to dig into the numbers. Together, they highlight how ordinary Canadians are paying more while getting less in return. Franco predicts that the fall session will bring major fights over Carney’s hidden industrial carbon tax, the costly electric vehicle mandate that kicks in next year, and a federal debt that has already soared past $1 trillion. And despite these failures, Ottawa still finds room for bonuses. From ArriveCan to CMHC, government executives continue to reward themselves with millions — even when Canadians are falling behind and services are breaking down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices