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Affordability vs. reality: a business look at the budget

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What does the $819 million deficit actually mean for businesses and the broader economy here in Saskatchewan? Paul Martin, Saskatchewan business commentator and expert, joins the show to break down all the numbers and explain if the province could really return to a surplus in a few years.
20 Mar 10AM English Canada News Commentary

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