‘We’re at the precipice,’ PBO warns ahead of budget

In an interview with CTV Question Period airing Sunday, Jacques told host Vassy Kapelos that his analysis “raises significant concerns” about the “sustainability of federal finances.”

Asked what that means in layperson’s terms, Jacques said while Canada hasn’t “gone over the precipice,” it’s “looking out over the cliff…

In an interview with CPAC’s Michael Serapio, the parliamentary budget officer, Jason Jacques shares his concerns about the government’s fiscal outlook.

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