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 Jean-Yves Duclos 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 University of Alberta 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.