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Despite PM Mark Carneys pledge to cut government operations, new records show his team plans to increase spending on the Privy Council Office next year. The offices budget for 2026-2027 is set at $252 million, surpassing the previous years $251 million. Staff numbers have fluctuated, currently at 1,249, aiming to decrease to 1,145 by 2028. To achieve this, the office will streamline executive layers, automate correspondence, update appointment systems, digitize services, and reduce support staff. The total budget is expected to drop to $247 million in 2027 and $240 million in 2028, with AI tools aiding broader government savings.

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