What kind of economy do we want for Canada—one that prioritizes growth and productivity, at any cost, or one that focuses on greater shared prosperity? As technology disrupts industries and global forces reshape our economic landscape, tough choices lie ahead. This panel brings together diverse perspectives to debate the trade-offs, possibilities, and bold ideas shaping Canada’s economic future.
Join SCP CEO Matthew Mendelsohn and a panel of experts at DemocracyXchange 2025.
Keynote panel: New Ideas for a Democratic Economy
Saturday, April 5, 2025
2:50 pm – 3:45 pm
Ted Rogers School of Management
Panelists
Matthew Mendelsohn
Daniel Debow
Moderator
Murad Hemmadi
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