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Budget watchdog nominee promises ‘pointy analysis’ as MPs question independence

Budget watchdog nominee promises ‘pointy analysis’ as MPs question independence

Annette Ryan promised to "hold the government's feet to the fire" on spending decisions

By Craig Lord, The Canadian Press |March 24, 2026

4 min read

PBO nominee Annette Ryan enters spotlight at a pivotal time for federal finances

PBO nominee Annette Ryan enters spotlight at a pivotal time for federal finances

Interim PBO Jason Jacques' term expired at start of March

By Craig Lord, The Canadian Press |March 23, 2026

5 min read

Liberals nominate FINTRAC official Annette Ryan as new budget watchdog

Liberals nominate FINTRAC official Annette Ryan as new budget watchdog

Interim Parliamentary Budget Officer Jason Jacques not extended

By Craig Lord, The Canadian Press |March 9, 2026

2 min read

Budget watchdog says NATO 5% pledge to hike deficit by $63B

Budget watchdog says NATO 5% pledge to hike deficit by $63B

The extra defence spending will cost the country an extra $33.5 billion a year: PBO

By Kyle Duggan, The Canadian Press |February 5, 2026

3 min read

GST rebate top-up to give couples estimated $326 more this year, on average

GST rebate top-up to give couples estimated $326 more this year, on average

12.1 million recipients to benefit: PBO

By Jonathan Got |February 5, 2026

1 min read

GST rebate boost to cost $12B over six years: PBO

GST rebate boost to cost $12B over six years: PBO

One-time 50% GST bonus this year to cost over $3B

By Staff |February 2, 2026

1 min read

Temporary EI measure for long-tenured workers to cost $853M: PBO

Temporary EI measure for long-tenured workers to cost $853M: PBO

EI premium will increase by less than 1%

By Jonathan Got |January 29, 2026

1 min read

Budget 2025 spending will spur $184B less investment than estimated: PBO

Budget 2025 spending will spur $184B less investment than estimated: PBO

Just $126.4B of $900B total impact is tied to new funding

By Jonathan Got |January 21, 2026

1 min read

Ottawa should recommit to debt-to-GDP anchor: IMF

Ottawa should recommit to debt-to-GDP anchor: IMF

Report also calls for independent mechanism to define capital under the federal government's new spending framework

By Craig Lord, The Canadian Press |December 5, 2025

2 min read

Budget watchdog calls for more transparency after Liberals shift fiscal anchors

Budget watchdog calls for more transparency after Liberals shift fiscal anchors

New capital framework introduced 6 weeks before Budget 2025

By Craig Lord, The Canadian Press |November 25, 2025

4 min read