The Parliamentary Budget Officer reported on government spending overruns, noting that Mark Carney's plan had exceeded Justin Trudeau's spending targets.
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What happened
The Parliamentary Budget Officer reported on government spending overruns, noting that Mark Carney's plan had exceeded Justin Trudeau's spending targets.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.PBO reports federal bureaucracy cost increase, prompting PM to seek affordability measures.1 source
PBO reports on government spending overruns and how Carney's plan exceeded Trudeau's targets.1 source
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The entities involved
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Mark Carney
24th prime minister of Canada since 2025
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Parliamentary Budget Officer
Canadian government accountability agency
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Justin Trudeau
23rd prime minister of Canada from 2015 to 2025
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