CONFLICT CARNEY At It Again - Canada’s New Fiscal Watchdog Raises Serious Questions
Canada has a Parliamentary Budget Officer whose job is to hold the federal government accountable for its spending.But what happens when the government nominates the very person who will be responsible for scrutinizing its own financial decisions?Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government has nominated Annette Ryan as Canada’s next Parliamentary Budget Officer — the independent fiscal watchdog responsible for analyzing federal budgets, deficits, and spending projections.At first glance it seems like a routine Ottawa appointment.But when you dig into the details, several surprising facts…
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