Fiscal pressures and sovereign debt concerns around the world are intensifying scrutiny of government finances. Even in Canada, where these pressures and concerns are less acute, federal and provincial fiscal controls could be better. Some Canadian governments still present budgets to their...

Canada's governments have regularly missed budget spending and revenue targets during the last decade. Taken together, the spending overruns of federal, provincial and territorial governments have surpassed $53 billion in the last 10 years. If budget targets were met more accurately, current...

Despite improvements over time, the quality of the financial information presented to legislators and the public by Canada’s federal, provincial and territorial governments remains uneven. Some governments stand out for the transparency, quality and timeliness of their financial documents;...