Yves Giroux
Yves Giroux is the Parliamentary Budget Officer of Canada, known for his role in providing independent analysis and financial oversight to the government. His recent report highlights the potential impact of a guaranteed basic income program, suggesting it could reduce poverty rates in Canada by up to 40%. Giroux's work focuses on fiscal accountability and the implications of government policies on economic welfare, making him a key figure in discussions about social support systems in Canada.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +10% | 38,005,238 | 25,774 | $1,700,000 | 1,153$ |
| Totals | 1 | 38,005,238 | 25,774 | $1,700,000 | 1,153$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Canada:
Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux and other observers have projected that federal deficits are now likely to exceed those platform forecasts.
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Canada:
Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux has estimated that the deficit this fiscal year will likely exceed the $62.3-billion shortfall projected in the Liberal Party’s election platform.
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Canada:
Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux said his office can’t assess the Liberal government’s pledge to balance the so-called operating budget because Ottawa has not yet defined how this category of spending will be measured.
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Canada:
Yves Giroux says he can’t properly assess whether the federal government is on track to meet its fiscal targets.
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Canada:
Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux will release new deficit forecasts Thursday providing key financial figures.
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Canada:
Yves Giroux is the Parliamentary Budget Officer who provided estimates on the federal deficit.
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Canada:
Yves Giroux is the Parliamentary Budget Officer who reports to Parliament as an independent officer.
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Canada:
Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux is projecting the federal deficit to come in at $50.1-billion for the 2024-25 fiscal year.
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Canada:
Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux has provided an updated forecast ahead of a likely election campaign.
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Canada:
Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux is projecting the federal deficit for the fiscal year ending March 31 will be $50.1-billion.
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