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MPs approve new federal budget watchdog over Conservative, Bloc opposition

The House of Commons voted to approve Annette Ryan, a longtime public servant and the current deputy director of Fintrac, as Canada's next Parliamentary Budget Officer.

Spring economic update lacks details on spending targets, results: PBO

Annette Ryan told the House of Commons government operations committee that the update provided some metrics on progress but few mentions of risks and specific objectives.

Canada picks Annette Ryan as next budget watchdog

Annette Ryan will become Canada’s fourth parliamentary budget officer, an independent watchdog of government finances, after parliament approved her appointment on Tuesday. 

PBO flags impacts of government cuts on Phoenix pay system

Annette Ryan says 'lack of detail' in spring economic update makes it hard to follow reductions in operational spending

Former budget watchdog Page says Ottawa can’t rag the puck on NATO 2035 spending math

Former federal spending watchdog Kevin Page remains unconvinced by…

TPP says its budget process is logical

Spring economic update includes plans to cut spending on consultants, protect whales

OTTAWA — The federal government tabled its spring economic update on Tuesday, projecting a $66.9 billion deficit for the fiscal year which ended on March 31. Here are some of the h...

Lower-than-expected deficit, affordability measures take centre stage in Ottawa's spring fiscal update 

$6 billion for skilled trades, reduced CPP contribution rate among new measures included in fiscal update

EXCLUSIVE: Watchdog Says Congressional Budget Office’s Calculations Have More Holes Than Swiss Cheese

by Nick Naulty at CDN - A report from a government watchdog organization released Thursday highlights inaccurate projections from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). The report...

NDP quietly gets $670K in funding despite losing official party status

Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon stressed Wednesday that no new money was being used for the funding, which he said comes from a 'reallocation' of the existing budget.

Ottawa police need to budget better, auditor general says

Ottawa's auditor general found the OPS hasn't properly budgeted for important strategic projects from body cams to the new district system

Ottawa’s fiscal boost already spent as economists question growth strategy

Improved revenues shrink deficit, but analysts warn limited room for new policy action

Canada Will Soon Spend 1 in 3 Dollars on Debt & Elderly Benefits

Canada’s debt problems are approaching the point of no return, likely cementing the end of the low-rate era. The Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) broke down federal spending and...

Parliamentary Assistant Rae to Hold a Press Conference

Ottawa on track to achieve NATO's 5% spending target by 2035, Carney says

Turning spending into long-term economic growth still a challenge

MPs return for Ottawa to begin the final sitting days before summer break

OTTAWA — The House of Commons reconvenes today for a final stretch before the summer recess, with a budget bill and Conservative motion set for debate. Conservative Leader Pierre P...

OBR independence 'a major advantage' for UK economy

The independence of the Office for Budget Responsibility's (OBR) is highly valuable, the Treasury Committee has been told at a hearing today (19 May).

PFC presents viable budget proposals to govt: Mian Kashif

New data sheds light on financial picture behind AAFC closures

The Canadian government expects to reduce annual spending on operations by $27 million following the closure of seven Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) research facilities. N...

PAC recommends clearer breakdown of Garda finances

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has recommended that An Garda Síochána provide a clearer breakdown of its expenditure.

Carney faces pressure to show results in spring fiscal update: former PBO

The spring economic statement comes one year to the day after the party secured a minority mandate in the federal election, a fourth win for the Liberals in a row.

FY27 budget may offer limited relief

Analysts see tighter policy with focus on revenue mobilisation, structural adjustments

Ontario Bill 97 authorizes market-linked pension benefits, adjusts dividend tax credits and unlocks $35 billion in borro...

A $35 billion borrowing authority and a revised pension guarantee cap are also in the mix

Four key questions to be answered this Budget