Ottawa is looking for a permanent parliamentary budget officer

Ottawa is seeking a permanent parliamentary budget officer (PBO) after appointing Jason Jacques as interim PBO, who has been critical of the government’s fiscal plans. The position requires someone with “tact and discretion” and offers a salary between $225,300 to $265,000, with applications reviewed starting Dec. 8. The Conservatives have urged for Jacques to be appointed permanently, citing concerns over job security due to his criticisms. Jacques’s analysis of the federal budget, tabled on Nov. 4, is anticipated in the coming weeks.