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Inside the fiscal update: An economist’s reality check

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The spring fiscal update released yesterday includes new measures such as a major skilled trades training program and the formal framework for a sovereign wealth fund, along with other affordability initiatives. The government’s fiscal outlook has also improved slightly. To break it all down, Evan speaks with Jason Childs, University of Regina professor of economics.
29 Apr 12PM English Canada News Commentary

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