Absolutely not, sir. There is a need to have a work plan and a need to have an annual report; however, I think it would politicize the office, if the Speaker of the day—particularly of the House of Commons, who is an elected member appointed to that position and under a lot of pressure—said, I wouldn't want the parliamentary budget officer of the day doing this sort of work. It would not be advantageous. I think you take away the independence of the office.
On May 10th, 2017. See this statement in context.