Table 2 
Proportional comparison of functional expenses, provincial–territorial and local governments, 2014 

Proportional comparison of functional expenses, provincial–territorial and local governments, 2014
  Canada Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario
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Total expenses 100 100 100 100 100 100 100
General public services 16 21 16 13 18 19 17
Public order and safety 4 4 4 5 5 3 4
Economic affairs 9 9 13 9 11 10 8
Environmental protection 2 1 1 2 1 2 2
Housing and community amenities 1 2 1 2 1 1 1
Health 33 35 31 38 35 31 32
Recreation, culture, and religion 2 1 2 2 1 2 1
Education 19 19 22 19 18 15 21
Social protection 13 8 10 10 10 16 13
  Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia Yukon Northwest Territories Nunavut
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Total expenses 100 100 100 100 100 100 100
General public services 12 10 12 12 11 19 12
Public order and safety 7 6 5 6 7 6 8
Economic affairs 10 10 12 8 24 12 23
Environmental protection 1 2 1 2 8 6 1
Housing and community amenities 2 2 1 2 4 3 7
Health 37 29 35 37 19 24 18
Recreation, culture, and religion 1 2 2 4 3 3 3
Education 19 22 23 18 14 12 14
Social protection 11 17 10 11 10 14 15
Source(s):
CANSIM table 385-0041.
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