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.

"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’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.

“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.

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.”

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.

💬 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗼 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 🇨🇦? Former Liberal leader Stéphane Dion spoke to Kevin Page on IFSD's 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙮 podcast about Canada's national unity. As Alberta votes this fall on whether they'll have a vote on separation, his points remain timely.

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.

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.

Joke is on Andhbhakts.Really hits a Bull's Eye 🎯

Join nurses and healthcare workers across the country in calling for action to protect public health (link in bio): zurl.co/9jaa2

This Earth Day, we’re celebrating employee-owned organizations that put stewardship into action—from environmental education to clean energy. Proud to stand with orgs like Empowered Energy Systems 🌍 Read here: https://www.rmeoc.org/employee-ownership/success-stories/empowered-energy-systems/

The gift that keeps on giving… Gratitude! (Part 2/3) #plnu #gratitude #thanksgiving #studentlife

Loudoun County: Think substitute bus driving is the same as a regular route? Think again. This eye-opening look reveals why subs face higher risks and demand better pay. Must-watch for school staff! #SchoolBus #EducationReform #FairPay #BusDriverLife

Evening Beth thank you.. have a peaceful memorial Day weekend

👽Cute Alien 4👽 #qp #aiart bsky.app/profile/plea...

Entspannungsfahrt durch die Felder bei schönem Wetter. Par Wolken unterbrechen den blauen Himmel

#news #politics #rant #daily #reaction

Listen to the Professor, Robert Reich: Is Donald Trump trying to start a recession? #Trumpflation

Tonight’s State of the Union will be a three‑ring circus — one loud Donald Trump in the Big Ring and two sycophants clapping to each lie. America deserves better than the Trump Clown Show politics. #TrumpsStateOfDelusion

Thank you, Tammy Narvaez, for your leadership in strengthening partnerships that support and advance Harris County. Your work helps connect the county to valuable opportunities and resources that benefit our community. #IGA #HarrisCounty #WomensHistoryMonth

Marina and Mox walking to the ring last night in Cincinnati 🔥 #AEW

Miley Cyrus Honors Dad, Zendaya’s Busy Schedule & New Paul McCartney Music #celebrity #popculture #famous #trending #celebnews

What SMS Marketing is Not? #smsmarketing #aivideo

Don’t you just love it when people call into radio stations, without doing their homework….and fall flat on their ignorant faces…😳😳😳 #Iran #IllegalWar #Oil #EpsteinFiles

#OnThisDay in 2022, Kyle and Roxy moved to Darwin. While this was Chris Milligan and Zima Anderson's final regular appearance as Kyle and Roxy, both would return for guest appearances #Neighbours #BringBackNeighbours

My latest Trump Jesus video is a jolly good time. www.patreon.com/posts/155857...

David Raya showing his skillset 🧤

Love when they vibe…

In Mother’s Little Helper, a horror cooking game about Intergenerational family trauma, sometimes you hear things you weren’t meant to. I want there to be a physical experience of the overheard conversations in the space. #gamedev #motherslittlehelper #indiegames #horrorgame #cookinggame

Women carrying things. . . Or, get out of my way I’m work’in here!

THREAD: Cherise Doyley was in her 12th hour of contractions at the hospital when a tablet was brought to her bedside. On the screen was a Zoom call with a judge and several lawyers and doctors. She was in court, a nurse told her. The reason? For failing to agree to a C-section.

#rowdyroddypiper #wrestling #wwe #dancing #bar 🕺🫪

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Should I wake him up? Wishlist Blackblade Revenant on Steam today! #BlackbladeRevenant #indiegames #indiegamesdev #indiegamestudio #soulslike #gaming #gamedev #gamer #WishlistNow

When Bluesky doesn’t like my posts. 🚬

The Thunder arrive back in Oklahoma City, following their Game 6 Loss, and are greeted by the fans at the airport, despite the late hour (at 2:30 AM). (via @mrbuckbucknba.bsky.social) #NBA

As we move toward turning 3 on 2/25/26 and our celebratory party on Monday 2/23/26, we wanted to take a look back at where we've come from. But wait, what about 2025? Send us your favorite photos so we can make a new memory video :)

Iran is retaliating after they bombed Bandar Abbas. Tnis is one of US missiles that was shutdown by Iran:

With #Maine Gov. Mills dropping out of the race, three Democratic contenders are looking to compete against incumbent Sen. Collins in the general election for U.S. #Senate: David Costello, Andrea LaFlamme and Graham Platner. They're competing in the primary on June 9. Here's why they're running.

Bolivia: Venceremos!

#MayorMamdani #JeffBezos

Valentines may be past and gone but your oral care should go on and on. Love your life, love your smile. Clean your teeth in the morning for your friends. Clean at night for your oral health, overall health and wellbeing. Tips and tools at growingsmiles.co.uk

This week is #WorldContinenceWeek — an important time to raise awareness and encourage open conversations about bladder and bowel health. We have a factsheet with symptom advice and other helpful info here: bit.ly/2tiBs9K @rhianlast.bsky.social @bladderboweluk.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social

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SCOTUS restores abortion pill access, Trump escalates threats toward Iran, Giuliani is hospitalized, & DOJ expands anti-trans investigations. #TheDailyBeans Headlines of the Day! 🫘 with @muellershewrote.com & @dgcomedy.bsky.social #MSW.Media Listen: the-daily-beans.simplecast.com/episodes/dee...

Daiichi "Charles" Takeoka #aapihistory #aapihertiagemonth

Not me waiting for the eggs 😭😭

I needed these books for context (your honour) #WW2 #Italy 🇮🇹

Good luck to Beaver Football !! #GoBeavs 🦫

There’s still time to renew your EAN Membership! 🧠💙 Stay connected to the EAN community and continue enjoying all the benefits that support your work in neurology throughout the year. Renewing is quick and easy via your MyEAN account. ➡️Not yet a member? Apply now: www.ean.org/join

𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗞 𝟮 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴! 🏴‍☠️ Pirates. Secrets. A reunion that could break the world wide open. 🔥 𝐊𝐀𝐍𝐄𝐊𝐎, 🔥 turns the slow burn into a wildfire. Perfect for fans of LGBTQ+ fantasy romance with world-shaking tension. Are you ready? https://books.authorcaseymorales.com/kaneko

Heath in Café Wilhelmina, lekker hoor.

This Palestinian boy in Gaza broke down in tears after his glasses were damaged. Amid Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza and blockade on the entry of supplies, it may be impossible for him to replace the glasses.

My reaction to Rayman Legends Retold #Rayman #Ubisoft

Have you ever thought that 3D printing could be the solution to your problems? Read all about Kirstin’s problem solving in her latest blog post. bit.ly/4tr8vEX

The brown treesnake has no predators, a voracious appetite for birds/eggs & populations exploded to 2 million. Today, there are 10 times as many snakes as people on Guam. Thomas Seibert captured this video of their ability to climb nest boxes designed to be snake-proof, by looping their body.

Ari Fletcher in the building at Summer Walker’s concert

I have to admit, I’m super curious about the vibe in the Indian Fever locker room these days. I could see it being miserable but I also think it’s highly possible we are all blowing this way out of proportion and everything is just fine.