Canadian Economy to Remain Sluggish Through 2024: Parliamentary Budget Officer

Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux waits to appear before the Commons Finance committee on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on March 10, 2020. The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld

The Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) is forecasting a growth in the deficit and inflation to fall to 2 percent amid a weak economy in 2024.

The PBO outlined its predictions on the Canadian economy in a March 5 report.