Interprovincial Trade Barriers

• Okanagan wine producers brace for U.S. ban on Canadian alcohol imports

  B.C. wine producers are bracing for the latest blow to cross-border alcohol sales, with the United States set to ban most Canadian alcohol imports later this month.

  Economy

  Sep 9
  
• ‘The right direction’: Saskatchewan applauds direct-to-consumer alcohol sale agreement

  Saskatchewan is applauding the recent agreement between provinces to allow direct-to-consumer alcohol sales following decades of regulation, while calling for more deregulation.

  Canada

  Jul 24
  
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• Alberta distillery welcomes easing of interprovincial liquor trade barriers

  The MOU allows consumers to buy beer, wine and spirits from different provinces — but those producers want barriers lifted on selling to restaurants, bars and liquor stores too.

  Consumer

  Jul 22
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• Saskatchewan businesses still feeling interprovincial trade barriers

  The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) has found some changes came from the initial push to foster internal Canadian business, but some deadlines are being missed.

  Canada

  Jul 1
• 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
• 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
• 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
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• 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
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• 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