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Canada’s fight to boost competition
On WONK this week, host Amanda Lang talks to Competition Commissioner Matthew Boswell about better competition law, the problem with regulatory barriers and the pressure to police big tech
Published:Thursday November 13, 2025
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When it comes to setting the stage for a healthy economy, the rules of the game are pretty important and competition laws are among the most important. A lot of Canadians pondering, our banks, telcos and airlines might actually wonder if we’re getting it right. Recent reforms to competition law are now being honed in the marketplace, but are we on the right track? And is Canada ready for the massive challenges ahead because of new technology?
The host of PPF’s podcast WONK, Amanda Lang, talks to Canada’s competition commissioner Matthew Boswell about ongoing efforts to improve competition and the challenges ahead.
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Views expressed by WONK guests do not reflect the views of the Public Policy Forum.
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