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Last reviewed: May 16, 2026 — Current status: Topic hub generated from published iVoteLiberal.com articles.

Coverage of Parliamentary Budget Officer warnings, cost estimates, fiscal gaps and the independent receipts taxpayers need before accepting federal promises.

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2026-05-13 · Liberal Spending / PBO / Main Estimates

Parliament Should Not Rubber-Stamp Carney’s $230.4B Spending Ask

The PBO says Ottawa is asking Parliament to approve $230.4 billion in voted spending. Before MPs say yes, Canadians deserve line-by-line transparency on central votes and defence-security buckets.

2026-05-09 · Fiscal Accountability / PBO / Debt

PBO Says Carney’s Capital Plan Is Directional, Not Detailed

The PBO says the Spring Economic Update gives directional updates, not enough details, on major projects, housing, defence and the $25B Canada Strong Fund.

2026-05-08 · Fiscal Accountability / PBO / Main Estimates

PBO Main Estimates: Carney’s Spending Still Needs Receipts

The Parliamentary Budget Officer’s May 7 Main Estimates report shows $502.8B in 2026-27 spending authorities, $53.7B in debt charges, and serious questions about Liberal fiscal transparency.

2026-05-05 · Fiscal Accountability / Liberal Spending / PBO

Canada's Budget Watchdog: Liberals Can't Prove Their $60B in Spending Cuts

Parliamentary Budget Officer Annette Ryan says key details are missing from the Liberals