The Evan Bray Show - Jason Childs (Replay) - November 5th, 2025

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It's the morning after the release of the federal budget and Evan wants to break down the numbers. Jason Childs, professor of economics at the University of Regina, joins him to look at this year's deficit and other major financial considerations of this year's Canadian budget.
5 Nov 2025 12PM English South Africa News Commentary

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