Yves Giroux, who has held the position of Parliamentary Budget Officer since 2018, said in a social-media post he feels a sense of accomplishment as he leaves the role.

Prime Minister Mark Carney has appointed Jason Jacques as interim Parliamentary Budget Officer for a six-month term.

Mr. Jacques was director-general of economic and fiscal analysis at the PBO and has prior federal experience working with the Privy Council Office, Finance Canada and the Bank of Canada. He has frequently appeared before parliamentary committees to answer questions about the PBO’s work.

In a statement, Mr. Carney thanked outgoing PBO Yves Giroux “for his dedication and years of service to Canadians.” The Prime Minister’s Office did not say why Mr. Giroux was replaced by an interim appointee.

Mr. Giroux an

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