The Parliamentary Budget Officer will post a new report entitled Economic and Fiscal Monitor – February 2019. This report provides an in-year estimate of Canada’s gross domestic product in 2018 and the Government of Canada’s budgetary balance in 2018‑19, based on data released since our October 2018 Economic and Fiscal Outlook, up to and including … Read more
The Parliamentary Budget Officer will post a new report entitled “Supplementary Estimates (B) 2018-19,” presenting a detailed analysis of the Government’s second supplementary estimates for the 2018-19 fiscal year, which seeks Parliament’s approval of $2.5 billion. The report will be availble online.
The Fraser Institute will release a new study on federal government finances: “What Happens to the Federal Deficit if a Recession Occurs in 2019?” spotlighting how an economic downturn or recession this year might impact the federal government’s already large budget deficits. This study will be available online.
The Parliamentary Budget Officer will post a new report entitled Canada’s purchase of the Trans Mountain Pipeline – Financial and Economic Considerations. This report provides a financial valuation of the purchased assets, estimates the valuation’s sensitivity to several key factors, and projects the economic impact of the Expansion Project’s construction activities. Call 613-992-4511.
The Parliamentary Budget Officer will post a new report entitled Cost Estimate for Bill C-399 “Fairness for Persons with Disabilities Act. This report responds to a request of Conservative MP Tom Kmiec (Calgary Shepard, Alta.) to estimate the financial cost of Bill C-399, which broadens eligibility for the disability tax credit for persons spending extensive time on … Read more
The Parliamentary Budget Officer will post two new reports entitled “PBO and Finance Canada Long-Term Projection Comparison” and “Costing 2018 Fall Economic Statement and Off-Cycle Measures” on its website. Call 613-992-8044.
The Bank of Canada will announce its decision on the target for the overnight rate. A press release will provide a brief explanation of the decision. The Bank will also publish its quarterly Monetary Policy Report at the same time as the rate decision. In Ottawa at 11:15, Stephen S. Poloz, Governor of the Bank of … Read more
Environment and Climate Change Canada will be releasing Canada’s Top 10 Weather Stories of 2018. From a list of 100 significant weather events across Canada in 2018, our weather experts have identified the top ten weather stories that had the greatest impact this year on Canadians. Call 613-462-5473.
The Fraser Institute will release a new study, Risk and Reward in Public Sector Pension Plans: a Taxpayer’s Perspective, which reveals how taxpayers subsidize government employee pensions, and why private- and government-sector pensions offer different benefits for contributors. The report will be available online.
The Parliamentary Budget Officer will post a new report entitled Costing Irregular Migration across Canada’s Southern Border. This report presents an average unit cost per refugee claimant, based on the costs associated with the federal organizations involved in the asylum process, as well as a sensitivity analysis of future costs. Call 613-992-8044.
