Ottawa Citizen
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May 4, 2026
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PBO flags impacts of government cuts on Phoenix pay system
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PBO flags impacts of government cuts on Phoenix pay system
Annette Ryan says 'lack of detail' in spring economic update makes it hard to follow reductions in operational spending
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By Matteo Cimellaro
Published May 04, 2026
Last updated May 07, 2026
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Annette Ryan, a senior public servant, was named Parliamentary Budget Officer on March 9. PHOTO BY HOUSE OF COMMONS
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