PBO Nominee Annette Ryan Enters Spotlight at a Pivotal Time for Federal Finances

PBO Nominee Annette Ryan Enters Spotlight at a Pivotal Time for Federal Finances
Annette Ryan speaks at the Standing Committee on Finance in Ottawa, on Oct. 29, 2025, in this handout still from video. The Canadian Press/Handout — House of Commons
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Ottawa’s nominee for federal fiscal watchdog will face questions from members of Parliament on Monday after a turbulent period for the budget office.

Annette Ryan, a longtime public servant and currently a deputy director at Canada’s financial intelligence agency, Fintrac, was named as cabinet’s pick to be the next parliamentary budget officer earlier this month.