June 10, 2026

MBC News Host: Danielle Dufour

A new economic outlook suggests Canada may already be in a downturn.
University of Regina economics professor Dr. Jason Childs says key indicators are pointing to a recession.
Childs points to weakening economic activity and broader national trends as signs the economy has shifted.
MBC News talked with Dr. Jason Childs on why he believes Canada is now in a recession and what’s driving the slowdown and what it could mean for Saskatchewan.

June 10, 2026
MBC News Host: Danielle Dufour
A new economic outlook suggests Canada may already be in a downturn. University of Regina economics professor Dr. Jason Childs says key indicators are pointing to a recession. Childs points to weakening economic activity and broader national trends as signs the economy has shifted. MBC News talked with Dr. Jason Childs on why he believes Canada is now in a recession and what&rsquo;s driving the slowdown and what it could mean for Saskatchewan.

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