Leading economists want less talk, more numbers from federal budget watchdog

CBC: These economists say that should start with more numbers and less commentary from whomever is appointed to run the office and — when possible — they’d like to see an increased use of peer review for its reports. 

These changes, economists say, will help the office’s appearance of objectivity, as well as its ability to identify potential errors or points that can be taken out of context in a politically charged environment…