The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos Visits the Department of Economics

Minister of Families, Children and Social Development is greeted at his alma mater

Economics staff - 24 February 2017

The Department of Economics welcomed the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development on Friday Feb 17. Minister Duclos is a alumnus of the UofA, graduating with a BA Honors degree in Economics in 1988.

During his visit, Minister Duclos remarked that his economics training at the ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ had an influential impact on his career. He talked with faculty about issues facing his Ministry, and how public and academic debate can influence government policy.