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$1.03M Government Conferences: $94K Dinners & Musical Spoons

$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 in 2024

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.

Carney Government's Fiscal Anchors at High Risk, Says Budget Watchdog

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 Frank Fiscal Warnings Put His Job at Risk

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, Opposition Calls Tactics Unsustainable

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 Criticized by Budget Watchdog

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 Faces 200 Disability Complaints in 2023, CEO Apologizes to Committee

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.

Interim PBO Jason Jacques Confirms Bid for Permanent Watchdog Role

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 Confirms Bid for Permanent Role

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.

PBO Report: Ottawa's Operating Spending Drives Deeper Deficits

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.

Parliamentary Committee Backtracks on Demand for Federal Grant Applicant Data

Committee Revises Order for Grant Applicant Data

A House of Commons committee has significantly revised its controversial order for detailed information about federal grant applicants after facing privacy concerns and government pushback.

Liberals Trigger High-Stakes Political Showdown: Opposition Budget Amendments Become Confidence Votes

Liberals make budget amendments confidence votes

The Trudeau government escalates parliamentary tensions by treating opposition budget amendments as confidence matters, risking potential election trigger in dramatic political standoff.

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