The Price of a $1B deficit: Who Pays in Saskatchewan?

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Saskatchewan’s next provincial budget is just around the corner, and there are reports that it could include a deficit of close to one billion dollars. Jason Childs, University of Regina professor of economics, joins the show to break down why we could see such a large deficit and what this means for the people of Saskatchewan.
25 Feb 10AM English Canada News Commentary

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