MPs are voting on who should be the person in charge of watching the government's spending.

What They Voted On

The question is on the motion. If a member participating in person wishes that the motion be carried or carried on division, or if a member of a recognized party participating in person wishes to request a recorded division, I would invite them to rise and indicate it to the Chair.

What This Vote Is Really About

This vote is about choosing someone to be the Parliamentary Budget Officer. This person is like a financial watchdog for the government. The Budget Officer gives independent advice to Members of Parliament about the government's spending plans. They check if the government's numbers add up and tell MPs if the government is being honest about how much things will cost. It's important to have a good Budget Officer because they help make sure the government is spending our money wisely. Citizens should care because this person can help keep the government accountable for how they use taxpayer dollars.

This decision was made by "passed without counting" — no individual MP votes were counted.