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Could Saskatchewan Become a Defence Manufacturing Hub?

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Saskatchewan is poised to become a major player in the global defence industry as a Saskatoon company builds one of Canada's first facilities to produce nitrocellulose—a critical component used in military ammunition. Cellcore Technologies Chief Executive and Owner David Brough joins Evan to explain why Europe is already lining up to buy it and what this could mean for Saskatchewan's economy.
21 Aug 10AM English Canada News Commentary

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