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$1.03M spent on two government conferences

Taxpayers funded $1.03 million for two lavish 2024 government conferences featuring $94,000 dinners, $1,340 musical spoons, and $915 flower arrangements. Discover the shocking details of federal spending.

Ottawa spent over $1M on Montreal conferences

Federal government spending on two Montreal conferences exceeded $1 million, including musical spoons, scarves, and lavish dinners, drawing criticism from taxpayers.

PBO: Low Chance Carney Govt Hits Fiscal Targets

Canada's budget watchdog reports a mere 7.5% probability the Carney government will achieve its key fiscal anchors, including reducing the deficit-to-GDP ratio. Read the analysis.

Interim PBO's Fiscal Honesty Threatens His Job

Interim Parliamentary Budget Officer Jason Jacques exposes unsustainable debt and accounting concerns in Carney government's budget. Will his transparency cost him the permanent position?

Liberals survive fourth confidence vote in Ottawa

Canada's minority Liberal government survives another confidence vote on a budgetary motion, averting a snap election as opposition leaders criticize their methods as unsustainable.

Carney's accounting tricks fail to impress

Parliamentary Budget Officer finds Carney government's capital spending definition 'overly expansive' in new report. Read the full analysis of Canada's fiscal framework.

WestJet CEO apologizes for 200 disability complaints

WestJet's CEO told a parliamentary committee the airline received 200 disability complaints in 2023, calling each case 'unacceptable' and vowing improvements for accessible air travel in Canada.

Trump's Oval Office chandelier rejected over safety

White House staff reportedly blocked Donald Trump's plan for a massive Oval Office chandelier over structural safety concerns. Learn about the president's controversial White House renovations.

Interim PBO Jason Jacques seeks permanent position

Interim Parliamentary Budget Officer Jason Jacques confirms he will apply for the permanent role, bringing continuity to Canada's fiscal oversight. Learn about his qualifications and vision.

Interim PBO Jason Jacques seeks permanent position

Interim Parliamentary Budget Officer Jason Jacques confirms he will apply for the permanent role as government spending scrutiny intensifies. Learn about his qualifications and budget findings.

Operating spending driving deeper deficits: PBO

Parliamentary Budget Officer reveals Ottawa's operational expenses, not capital investments, are primarily responsible for growing budget deficits. Learn the fiscal implications.

Carney's Major Projects Office Under Scrutiny

Analysis reveals Mark Carney's Major Projects Office prioritizes non-economic factors over financial returns. Discover why these initiatives fall short of their billing.

Carney's Major Projects Face Economic Concerns

Analysis reveals Mark Carney's second wave of major projects prioritizes Indigenous interests and clean growth over economic returns, raising questions about taxpayer value.

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