The Cost of Government Debt

Loading player...
Most Canadians don't spend a lot of time thinking about government debt, but they do care about where their tax dollars are going. A new report from the Fraser Institute says Canadians will pay nearly $95 billion this year just in interest on federal and provincial government debt. Jake Fuss, Director of Fiscal Studies, Fraser Institute, joins the show to break down what the numbers really mean and why you should care.
2 Jul 11AM English Canada News Commentary

Other recent episodes

Green & White Prognostications - Winnipeg Blue Bombers vs Riders

Tally up the score, tell us who wins and the real winner could be you! It’s time for Green & White Prognostications presented by Paladin Canada. Pick the game winner and the closest combined score, and you could win a $100 Co-op gift card from Sherwood Co-op!
11 Sep 1PM 15 min

25 years later: The story of Gander

The musical Come From Away tells the remarkable story of what happened in Gander, Newfoundland, when thousands of passengers were stranded there after the September 11th attacks. Joe Matheson, Saskatoon actor and writer, playing Nick Marson in Come From Away, joins us to talk about the production and what it's…
11 Sep 1PM 13 min

STARS Rescue on the Prairies campaign

STARS is raising money through its annual Rescue on the Prairies campaign. Jason LeBlanc, lifelong auctioneer and strategic advisor for the Canadian Market with Steffes Group, is one of those taking part, ready to trade in his business suit for a STARS flight suit. He joins the show to share…
11 Sep 1PM 7 min