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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.

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. 

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.

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…

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

TPP says its budget process is logical

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.

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...

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...

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...

OCDSB posts job opening for $150,000-plus 'strategic advisor'

Posting seeking 'critical strategic partner' to director of education was listed as district was cutting dozens of jobs, say critics

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.

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.

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

Turning spending into long-term economic growth still a challenge

Budget freeze undermines oversight of police, watchdog cautions

Police misconduct agency may need to dip into financial reserves without new funding

PFC presents viable budget proposals to govt: Mian Kashif

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

Parliamentary Assistant Rae to Hold a Press Conference

Carney signals fiscal upside as new data shows Canadians split on his record

Spring update expected to show improved deficit outlook as affordability concerns persist

Feds extend contracts for over 750 pay centre employees to handle expected Phoenix surge

The government is spending $36 million to deal with surge capacity as thousands of public servants are expected to retire or get laid off.

‘A watchdog without resources is not a watchdog’: Labor accused of letting key accountability body languish

Criticism of budget funding comes amid warnings the Australian National Audit Office will struggle to meet its targets for independent reviewsGet our breaking news email, free app...

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

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

Ottawa plans to outsource air passenger complaints process amid record backlog

MONTREAL — The federal government aims to outsource the air passenger complaints process to a third party in a bid to clear the massive backlog at the country’s transport regulator...