Episode Synopsis "The cost of COVID-19 and Canada's federal debt"

The federal government offered CERB and wage subsidy to help Canadians stay home and stem the spread of the pandemic -- but at what cost? Anicka Quin speaks to Armine Yalnizyan, one of Canada's top economists, about what the federal debt means for Canadians and our recovery. Yalnizyan explains why childcare must be a critical part of the strategy to rebuild the economy. We then hear from Joe Reid, a Vancity wealth management expert, on how to manage your personal debt during the pandemic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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