PBO Role Remains Controversial
Jacques warns careless language risks politicizing the Parliamentary Budget Officer role.
Conservatives called Liberal spending 'reckless' after a $78.3B deficit.
Liberal government established permanent Parliamentary Budget Officer role in November 2025.
Jacques plans to apply for permanent role but expects interim term to end in March.
Kevin Page disagreed with Jacques's 'precipice' financial warning.
Jacques says permanent PBO role has never gone to an insider.
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