PBO nominee Ryan says she hopes to help MPs ‘hold the government’s feet to the fire’ in a singular term

There are roles in the 'senior public service that should not be eligible for reappointment in the interest of maintaining the integrity and independence 100 per cent beyond reproach,' Annette Ryan told MPs. But Conservatives maintain the decision to not hire the interim PBO raises questions.
Parliamentary Budget Officer nominee Annette Ryan told MPs at the House Finance Committee on March 23 that she is 'very comfortable' committing to never censoring her work.

The federal government’s nominee for its next parliamentary budget officer is pledging to serve only one term to protect the independence of the office, and says she's committed to holding the government to account. But Conservative MPs say they will oppose the nomination....

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