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

CanadaAnnette 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 CommonsThe Canadian Press3/22/2026|Updated: 3/22/20260:00Ottawa’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.