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World Cup costs: Is Canada getting its money's worth?
Published 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Description
While bars, hotels and tourism operators are hoping to reap the benefits of soccer fans taking over Canada, the Parliamentary Budget Officer says hosting the World Cup will cost taxpayers more than a billion dollars. This episode dives into how Canadians are feeling about hosting the FIFA World Cup - and the massive price tag. You'll get all the angles, from fans, an economist, and a soccer journalist.