‘We need transformation’: The Hunter Prize 2025 winners on the best ways to boost Canada’s economy and increase standards of living
This special episode features the 2025 Hunter Prize for Public Policy winners. Matthew Chaisson, economist and senior advisor at the Competition Bureau, discusses his winning proposal to boost Canada’s economy through regulatory reform and removing barriers to competition across federal and provincial jurisdictions, drawing on Australia’s successful National Competition Policy.
Runner-up Charles Lammam presents his ambitious tax reform plan inspired by Estonia’s system, advocating for a simplified flat tax structure to enhance competitiveness and address Canada’s economic challenges amid trade pressures.
Australia's National Competition Policy is cited as inspiration. What key lessons could Canada learn from its success in boosting the economy?
Estonia's tax system inspires a flat tax proposal. What are the potential benefits of a simplified flat tax for Canada's competitiveness?
Both proposals emphasize 'transformation.' What are the biggest hurdles Canada might face in implementing such significant economic reforms?
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