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Federal minister responsible for the Prairies economic development stops in Saskatchewan

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How are the feds investing in the Prairie's economy? This is what Eleanor Olszewski, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), joins us to answer. She's in the province for a luncheon with the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce. She joins us to talk about Saskatchewan's economy, where the province is seeing momentum, and how federal programs and investments are supporting local industries and entrepreneurs.
21 May 12PM English Canada News Commentary

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