Which of the following areas of spending account for the largest portion of total Canadian government expenditures?
A)equalization payments
B)defence spending
C)subsidies to Canadian businesses
D)social services
E)interest payments on public debt

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Social services, which include health care, education, and social security programs, account for the largest portion of Canadian government expenditures. In 2018-2019, social services constituted 41% of total government spending, while interest on public debt accounted for 8%, subsidies to Canadian businesses accounted for 3%, equalization payments accounted for 2%, and defence spending accounted for 5%.

Which of the Following Areas of Spending Account for the Largest