The Parliamentary Budget Officer posted a new cost estimate entitled Delivering Automatic Federal Benefits for Low-Income Individuals. The report is available online. Contact sylvain.fleury@parl.gc.ca.
The Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) posted a new note entitled Medical Cannabis Benefits Savings: A Note on the Government’s Estimate. The Parliamentary Budget Officer was requested by Conservative MP Blake Richards (Airdrie—Cochrane, Que.) to examine the cost profile of the Budget 2025 measure to lower the maximum reimbursement rate for medical cannabis under the Cannabis … Read more
The Parliamentary Budget Officer posted a new note entitled Supplementary Estimates (A), 2026-2027. The report is available online. Contact sylvain.fleury@parl.gc.ca.
The Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) released its Economic and Fiscal Outlook (EFO). The report provides a baseline projection to help parliamentarians gauge potential economic and fiscal outcomes under current policy settings. Our outlook incorporates economic data up to May 8 and new measures announced by the Government in Budget 2025 and the Spring Economic Update 2026 (SEU). “The … Read more
The Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) posted a new report entitled Reviewing the Administrative and Fiscal Impacts of the Interim Federal Health Program. The report is available online. Contact sylvain.fleury@parl.gc.ca.
The Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) posted a new note entitled Federal financial support for the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup. In response to parliamentary interest, this note provides analysis of the federal commitments and costs associated with co-hosting the 2026 FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) Men’s World Cup. The report is available online. Contact sylvain.fleury@parl.gc.ca.
The Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) posted a new report entitled Overview of Certain Federal Government Services in Rural and Urban Areas. The report is available online. Contact sylvain.fleury@parl.gc.ca.
The Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) is releasing today an analysis of the federal government’s Expenditure Plan and the Main Estimates for 2026–2027. The Main Estimates for 2026–2027 indicate that the government is seeking Parliament’s approval for $230.4 billion in spending, to be approved through an appropriation bill. In addition, the government reports statutory expenditures totaling $272.4 … Read more
The Parliamentary Budget Officer released its assessment of Spring Economic Update: Economic and Fiscal Track. The report is available online. The Parliamentary Budget Officer released its assessment of Spring Economic Update: Fiscal Anchors and Fiscal Sustainability. The report is available online. The Parliamentary Budget Officer released its assessment of Spring Economic Update: Government’s Major Capital Priorities. The report … Read more
The Parliamentary Budget Officer released the OECD review of the Canadian Parliamentary Budget Office. This first external review of the Office examines its institutional framework, operational practices, and alignment with OECD Principles for Independent Fiscal Institutions. The report is available online. Contact sylvain.fleury@parl.gc.ca.
