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Episode Title: Reactive, Not Proactive

Teaser: Late government actions have let variants of concern into Canada, BC locks down travel within health regions, and Alberta’s free market leads the way in solar investment. Also, Trudeau’s first budget in two years shows just how much debt we are in.

Recorded Date: April 23, 2021

Release Date: April 25, 2021

Duration: 57:56

Edit Notes: None

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