CanadaCarney Appoints Interim Parliamentary Budget Officer as Giroux’s Term EndsSavePrintCentre Block and the Peace Tower are seen past a metal fence along the lawn of Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Sept. 5, 2024. The Canadian Press/Justin TangThe Canadian Press9/2/2025|Updated: 9/2/20250:00X 1Prime Minister Mark Carney has appointed Jason Jacques to a six-month term as the interim parliamentary budget officer.Jacques is already the office’s director general of economic and fiscal analysis. He officially starts his brief term on Wednesday.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentThe Canadian PressAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesOntario Minister Picks up Trade Mission Pace as Tariffs Heighten Need to DiversifySep 23, 2025Canada Drops 2 Appeals of US Anti-Dumping Duties on Softwood LumberSep 23, 2025Navy Commander Says Canada Could End up With Subs From Two Different SuppliersSep 23, 2025Navy Commander Says He Wants a “Canadian From the Core” Corvette FleetSep 22, 2025