Interprovincial Trade Barriers

• Is Canada making progress in knocking down internal trade barriers?

  In June last year, the federal government removed federal barriers to interprovincial trade. But experts say work is needed at the provincial level.

  Canada

  Jan 29
  
• B.C.-led agreement removes interprovincial trade barriers on products, not food or alcohol

  The agreement, called the Canadian Mutual Recognition Agreement, was signed by all the provinces, territories and the federal government on Nov. 17.

  Canada

  Nov 19, 2025
  
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• New Brunswick tables legislation to remove interprovincial trade barriers

  New Brunswick’s government has tabled new legislation to remove interprovincial trade barriers, joining seven other provinces that tabled similar bills months ago. 

  Economy

  Nov 4, 2025
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• Dropping interprovincial trade barriers would add 30K housing starts: CMHC

  Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says dropping interprovincial trade barriers would push the total number of annual housing starts close to 280,000 over time.

  Canada

  Jul 17, 2025
• Liberals table ‘One Canadian Economy’ bill to remove internal trade barriers

  Prime Minister Mark Carney has pledged to break down internal trade barriers by Canada Day to create one economy. It comes just days after he met with the country's premiers.

  Canada

  Jun 6, 2025
• Craft distiller fast-tracks expansion plans in N.B. due to reduced trade barriers

  Moncton's Snowfox Vodka is hoping to break ground on a $4.6-million expansion plan soon. It's hoping reduced trade barriers will allow it to expand into Ontario.

  Economy

  May 13, 2025
• No interprovincial trade barriers by Canada Day? Why Carney faces uphill battle

  In his first post-election press conference on Friday, Prime Minister Mark Carney reiterated his commitment to dismantle trade barriers by Canada Day.

  Canada

  May 7, 2025
• In response to critics, Nova Scotia amends bills on interprovincial trade, info law

  Nova Scotia's government is responding to critics by amending key parts of its legislative agenda, including its bill to eliminate interprovincial trade barriers.

  Politics

  Mar 20, 2025
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• Kelowna Chamber calls for immediate changes to regulations restricting BC craft distillery sales

  As a trade war with the U.S. brews, the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce is calling on the provincial government to loosen rules that hamper B.C. craft distillers.

  Canada

  Mar 17, 2025
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• Could B.C. lose skilled workers to cheaper provinces if labour barriers drop?

  Some unions representing worker in key sectors say lowering barriers could lead to an exodus of skilled professionals seeking a cheaper cost of living.

  Economy

  Mar 7, 2025