Description
In recent years competition agencies in several jurisdictions have undertaken studies to assess the state of competition within their borders. Canada now joins the list. In this episode, co-hosts Alicia Downey and Barry Nigro speak with economist Matthew Osborne about the Canadian Bureau of Competition’s 2023 report, “Competition in Canada from 2000 to 2020: An Economy at a Crossroads.” Listen to this episode to learn about how Matthew and his team analyzed competition across the Canadian economy during a critical decade.
With special guest:
Matthew Osborne, University of Toronto Mississauga
Related Links:
Competition in Canada from 2000 to 2020: An Economy at a Crossroads
More about Matthew Osborne
Hosted by:
Alicia Downey, Downey Law LLC and Barry Nigro, Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP
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