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Who pays the power bill? Saskatchewan’s $26B debate

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The debate over Saskatchewan's energy future continues to be a big conversation for our politicians. Last week, the NDP released a report saying that refurbishing the province’s coal-fired power plants could cost as much as $26 billion. Minister Jeremy Harris, Saskatchewan Minister of Crown Investments Corporation, says this isn't entirely accurate. He joins the show to explain what these numbers really mean and why the province plans to continue its coal power plants, despite the federal government's phase-out plan by 2029.
11 May 10AM English Canada News Commentary

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