‘It’s not right’: interim PBO calls for legislative changes to avoid repeating the circumstances of his hiring

Jason Jacques says he found out he was shortlisted for the six-month interim job just three days before his boss' term expired on Sept. 2.

The prime minister appointed Jason Jacques, pictured, as interim Parliamentary Budget Officer for six months, the maximum length a person can be appointed to lead the independent body without Parliament's approval.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY RIDDHI KACHHELA

September 19, 2025

Canada’s interim Parliamentary Budget Officer Jason Jacques says legislative changes are needed to prevent the government from repeating the way he was appointed to the watchdog post.

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