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flag Canada’s parliamentary budget officer position remains vacant as of March 2026, halting new reports despite ongoing work.

flag As of March 3, 2026, Canada’s federal government has not appointed a permanent parliamentary budget officer, leaving the independent watchdog role vacant after interim officer Jason Jacques’ term ended. flag The office cannot publish new reports or accept requests without a confirmed leader, though it continues ongoing work. flag The government opened applications in November, but no appointment has been made despite cabinet authority and parliamentary approval required for the seven-year role. flag The OECD criticized the delay as a shortcoming, and Bloc Québécois MP Marie-Hélène Gaudreau called it unacceptable. flag Jacques had urged institutionalizing the PBO’s mandate to ensure continuity.

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