"Champagne tastes on a beer budget"

Update: 2024-03-01

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The UCP government brings down a budget that is both about saving AND spending .So is anyone happy? West of Centre host Kathleen Petty and guests sort out Alberta’s finances, described by our finance minister as “champagne tastes on a beer budget." Economist Trevor Tombe is back again this week. Also at the table are political scientist Duane Bratt and the Globe and Mail’s Emma Graney.

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"Champagne tastes on a beer budget"

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"Champagne tastes on a beer budget"

"Champagne tastes on a beer budget"