The sky has not fallen in Alberta, where liquor retail was long ago privatized, or in the other provinces with varying degrees of privatization, Rob Breakenridge says.

Canada’s provinces and the federal government are set to announce a major agreement on internal trade aimed at lowering trade barriers to improve the flow of goods and services across the country.

Canada's premiers and territorial leaders have agreed in principle on an internal trade deal they say will help create jobs and improve the economy.