BUSINESS● LOW2h ago · Oct 20, 2026, 4:15 PM
PBO asserts Ottawa obscures scale of borrowing , warns of rising public debt ahead of 2026 budget
theglobeandmail.com · Canada · north america
The Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) claims Ottawa is hiding the true extent of its borrowing and predicts an increase in public debt before the 2026 budget. This raises concerns about Canada's future fiscal health.
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