The DEED debate: Are Saskatoon taxpayers getting the full picture?

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The DEED continues to spark debate, with questions about the cost, potential benefits, and what it could mean for the city's already existing SaskTel Centre. John Howden, CEO of the SaskTel Centre and Troy Davies, Saskatoon Ward 4 city councillor and City Council Board representative on the SaskTel Centre and DEED Advisory Group, Co-Chair, join the show to share their thoughts and what information they think the public needs to know.
1 Oct 10AM English Canada News Commentary

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