Monday, December 3, 2012

Parliamentary Budget Officer referred questions to the Federal


Ottawa


November 21, 2012


Today, the Parliamentary Budget Officer referred questions to the Federal


Court which seek the Court’s guidance as to whether work requested by the

Leader of the Official Opposition is within the PBO’s jurisdiction. The work


requested asks the PBO to analy


ze the Government’s Estimates to determine


if the savings contemplated are achievable and/or have longer term fiscal

implications.


The PBO is hopeful that a decision from the Federal Court will clarify the scope

of his mandate, which some have disputed. The PBO is committed to providing

the Senate and the House of Commons with analyses on the state of the


nation’s finances, the estimates of the government and trends in the national


economy to the full extent he is able within his jurisdiction.