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.