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April 7, 2025| Video

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. On April 5, 2025, this keynote panel at DemocracyXchange 2025 brought together diverse perspectives to debate the trade-offs, possibilities and bold ideas shaping Canada’s economic future.

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Panelists

Claire Trottier
Patriotic Millionaires Canada

Matthew Mendelsohn
Social Capital Partners

Daniel Debow
Build Canada

Moderator

Murad Hemmadi
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