The Evan Bray Show - Jason Childs - March 27th, 2024

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The upcoming carbon tax adjustment is once again raising questions about alternative economic-environmental steps that could be taken by the government in lieu of the tax. University of Regina associate professor of economics, Jason Childs, weighs in on the upcoming carbon tax changes on April 1st and the economics behind it.
27 Mar 2024 11AM English Canada News Commentary

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