The Cost of Government Debt

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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

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