Before 2008, MPs and the public were severely limited in access to public finance info. Then the Parliamentary Budget Office was created. Kevin Page's founding PBO team talk building the Office, Annette Ryan's nomination, and why its needed now. 🎧Full podcast: ifsd-thepoliticsofmoney.transistor.fm

Less than half an hour until #Budget2025 is tabled. While you wait, check out IFSD's VP Sahir Khan speaking to CP24 about the high stakes and challenges facing the government today. And come back after the Budget is released for more on what today's budget means for you and 🇨🇦's economy.

“Europeans and Canadians have always loved each other. But we never felt that we needed each other.” That has changed. As we see with PM Carney back Europe. The latest Politics of Money podcast has Stéphane Dion with Kevin Page, talking external sovereignty pressures and internal unity threats.

"𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥𝘯’𝘵 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘢 𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘵 𝘥𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘨𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨." MPs vote to approve government spending (The Estimates) without a clear link to the govt's Budget plan. IFSD’s Kevin Page and @sahirkhan.bsky.social talk about how this creates confusion and what can be done to fix it.

Canada isn’t unique in facing tensions between central governments and provinces or states. But Stéphane Dion reflects on what does set 🇨🇦 apart: strong decentralization and the risk of “𝘧𝘶𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘱𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘹𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘺 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘸𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘢 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘢𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵.”

Canada’s economy has shown resilience in 2025—but confidence is fragile. @ifsd.ca President and CEO Kevin Page and Executive VP @sahirkhan.bsky.social unpack what the Fiscal Update said about growth, deficits, and why transparency and delivery will matter as Canada moves from plans to results.

The whole @ifsd.ca team is looking forward to seeing our President & CEO Kevin Page be recognized with the 2026 🌟 Award of Distinction from the Ontario Economics Association (OEA) and the Canadian Association for Business Economics (CABE), on May 12 2026.

𝐖𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐚 𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠. Watch Kevin Page and @sahirkhan.bsky.social talk about how 🇨🇦's fiscal choices are becoming harder as Canada approaches a tipping point on defence spending.

Congratulations to Annette Ryan on her appointment as Canada's new Parliamentary Budget Officer. Last month, former PBO Kevin Page and former Asst PBOs @sahirkhan.bsky.social and Mostafa Askari spoke about the challenges facing Ms. Ryan as she takes up the position at such a pivotal moment.

(Part 3) Joseph of CPI encourages people to have diverse and balanced political sources, and says that even if they don’t follow politics closely, they should still generally oppose war and Zionism. CPI also shares its view on American values and what the flag means to them.

Had a great time at the groundbreaking of the Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve’s Heart’s Delight Trail improvement project. I was proud to secure an $800,000 grant for this project in 2024 and it’s outstanding to see those federal dollars in action helping build a more accessible trail.

What if the files from Leon Black's defamation lawsuit were released to finally bring some actual justice to his victims? Source #Defamation #Investigation #Accountability

Ryder Rental Truck Commercial Recorded May 14, 1995 on FOX/WPMT 43 in Philadelphia, PA #commercial #moving #rentaltruck #Ryder #transportation

Yessssssssssssss!!!!Fkin getinnn!! Deserved that. Sets us up lovely for Sunday💙💛💙💛💙💛 34 games played. 40 points!! Away the lad!! 😀 Right result that. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽. #LUFC

⏪ Rewind: Burnley #lufc

Proud to share our second TV ad! My mom’s battle is a story far too many families can relate to. No one should have to lose the care they need because they can’t afford insurance. I’m fighting for Medicare for All. If you’re ready to support that vision, I’d be honored to have your vote on June 2.

We collaborated with Healthcare Triage on a series about the biggest pain points in health care hosted by @aaronecarroll.bsky.social. The first episode is up now: buff.ly/cBjqqA1

Kash Patel is "noivous in da soyvous".

Sometimes, I think I should be charging for this lol

Pope Leo XIV prayed on Sunday during the Pentecost Mass that humanity might be saved “from the evil of war.” "Let's pray that it may free humanity from misery, which is redeemed not by incalculable wealth, but by an inexhaustible gift," said the pontiff during the Pentecost Mass.

My MVP: The Open Door in Gloucester. They serve 2 million meals to low-income residents here in the Sixth — 30% of which are children. Local pantries need our support now more than ever. We need fighters in Congress who will fund SNAP benefits and fight for working families.

Relationship anxiety thrives on guesswork and overthinking. Break the cycle by asking your partner what they need—then listen and act. It’s the simplest way to build real connection and survive the tough moments. #RelationshipAdvice #AnxietyRelief #HealthyLove #CommunicationSkills #MindsetShift

@mallorymcmorrow.bsky.social: Donald Trump and Republicans are taking away programs families rely on and spiking the cost of everything else.

Global 195 is a new initiative by ICJP that will finally prosecute Israeli Soldiers directly involved in Genocide; this includes about 25000 Americans who serve / reservists in the Israeli Army & more than 3000 UK citizens Israel told Trump Fuck You & your “ceasefire” & killed 350 in Gaza on Friday

We worried AI would be too slow to diagnose us. Turns out the real problem? It's too fast‚ AI jumps to conclusions before gathering enough info according to new medical research. Sound like anyone you know? ▶️ zurl.co/FfhnS #AI #Economics #Healthcare

OTD 4/22/1988 Down 3-0 in the 4th, Bobby Bonilla’s 2-run HR put #Pirates on the board! Buccos would add 6 more runs for a 8-4 win vs #Cubs, led by Mike LaValliere who was 4-for-4 with 2 doubles. Doug Drabek (3-0 3.21) threw his 2nd straight CG, striking out a career-high 11 batters! #LetsGoBucs

Join us as we stand together against ICE violence, cruelty, and the intimidation of immigrant communities. #AbolishICE #indivisiblefalmouth #falmouthma #DefendDemocracy #StandUpSpeakOut

A sociopathic society, on par with the US.

Collect my pages

😵💙💛🤍 Wordsworth IS art. 💙💛🤍😵

En effet, c’était un classique ce bâton dans le patin de Dobes! 😂😂😂😂 #GoHabsGo

🎙️ Dans son dernier épisode des "Grands entretiens", Anne Rosencher reçoit Richard Malka. L’avocat de Charlie Hebdo et essayiste, aborde la question politique du port du voile. Un entretien à écouter en entier ici ➡️ https://l.lexpress.fr/Dq8

Cristhian Mosquera gets a yellow card for time wasting...in the 46th minute 🫣

We're not afraid! #svengoolie

The Trump Administration wants an anything goes approach to AI. California isn’t having it. My latest for Civil Liberties in 60 Seconds.

New homeschool curriculum ready for print in the shop! Wonder Garden is an all-in-one for PreK-1st Grade. #homeschool #homeschooling #homeschoolcurriculum #secularhomeschool #homeed #preschool #kindergarten #1stGrade #wondergarden

El consejero Pérez Iglesias analiza la jornada "Faros de Innovación: ecosistema en acción", celebrada hoy en el edificio Olatua, en Getxo, que ha reunido a cerca de 200 agentes de la Red Vasca de Ciencia, Tecnología e Innovación.

I love this!

Playing by ear is a real talent!

🤼Kazuma seals his juryo yusho by forcing out Nishinoryu to finish 12-3. Nishinoryu 7-8 on the month.

📅 A busy week doesn’t leave room for cold sores. When the first tingle hits, Dynamiclear Rapid is a #ONEANDDONE solution. Hit it once, and move on. No reapplying needed! Find us on Amazon, or at your local pharmacy! #ONEANDDONE #DynamiclearRapid #ColdSoreRelief

Yea I can definitely see that 😂 #adulting #lgbtqia #mtf #ftm #foryoupage

NBA The Run - Closed Beta Gameplay (#2) Highlights from today's playtest! Derek (NoLookDunk) Andrew (Beggs) Q (QB1120) Full 15 Minute Reel: youtu.be/fzaaWLtyQLk Video by Dee4Three.

***LIVE*** Join me in this adventure that is Trinity Trigger, on part 12. 😆https://www.twitch.tv/gaming_with_geek_geek Links also in profile.

Unless you have fun facts like this, I don't want it! #ESO #VTuber

Pam Bondi's fake briefing on Epstein was shameful. She's clearly trying to get out of her real hearing that will be transcribed and UNDER OATH. We won't participate in these games, and we look forward to her deposition—which is required by our bipartisan subpoena and the law.

CARNAGE. Des frappes israéliennes simultanées sur le Liban mercredi 8 avril 2026, en particulier des zones résidentielles de Beyrouth, ont fait 182 morts et 890 blessés, selon le ministère libanais de la Santé.

Trump really likes the Rush Hour movies. Here’s how he just turned the next one into a bribe for a massive merger.

🧵 THREAD: CDPH Director and State Public Health Officer Dr. @ericapan.bsky.social held a media briefing today on Andes hantavirus. Here's what you need to know. For more info, visit www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID... (1/8)

DoN2026 in NY thread

The Israeli ambassador to the UN says it might be time to confront those promoting antisemitism online and hosting anti-semitic podcasts. He insists we must fight this because it won't go away; it is a war we have to stand up and fight.

Israel

Rep. Sarah McBride, the first out transgender member of US Congress, was deliberately misgendered by Rep. Keith Self during a House meeting on 11 March 2025 when he introduced her as ‘Mr. McBride’.

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼Italy! Repost the News isn’t sharing this!!

We should Hire an attorney for a class action lawsuit for mental anguish depression anxiety, & Just do what Donald does Sue him for 10 billion dollars, & settle out of court, for him & his crime syndicate gotta either leave USA for life or it's prison, SINCERELY the RADICAL LEFT Scum 🥰👇

The Prime Minister has insisted Canada needs to diversify away from the U.S. market, but this week, Mark Carney said “Canada strong will help make America great again." Vassy asks Secretary of State Stephen Fuhr: How do Canadians reconcile those two things? #cdnpoli

@DBR8 : "De Jong és indispensable per a l'entrenador" @victorlozano73 : "Casadó és molt millor que Frenkie de Jong" #OnzeE3 http://Som3cat.video/Onze

Boston Dungeon Society Apr 1997 Archived Web Page 🧩 🔊 🏳️‍🌈 #bdsbbs #1997 #pride

Dropping by for dinner this evening. #crow #birds #corvids

The Strong Arm Preview: Forearm Strengthener #homegym #garagegym