Doug Ford prepared to walk away from Canada’s first ministers’ meeting, cites agenda issues
The premier’s office says discussions are underway with federal officials over the meeting’s agenda. Continue reading
Trade Barriers
Bill Kelly: Premier Ford is right to target inter-provincial trade
In an era when Canada is seeking free trade deals around the world, it’s ludicrous that we maintain these archaic and prohibitive tariffs that hinder trade within our own country. Continue reading
What is Chapter 19? The dispute resolution mechanism at the heart of NAFTA talks
Chapter 19 of NAFTA lays out a dispute resolution mechanism that the United States significantly scaled back in a bilateral deal it reached with Mexico. Continue reading
Chrystia Freeland says Canada ‘very encouraged’ by progress in U.S.-Mexico NAFTA talks
Freeland says she’s “very encouraged” by signals from Washington that the U.S. and Mexico are close to figuring out their bilateral issues within the three-country North American Free Trade Agreement. Continue reading
Donald Trump approved U.S. tariffs on solar panels, washing machines
Donald Trump approved tariffs on imported solar-energy components and large washing machines in a bid to help U.S. manufacturers. Continue reading
Saskatchewan, B.C. removing wine, craft spirits trade barriers
Wine and craft spirits lovers rejoice – Saskatchewan, B.C. removing barriers on transporting Canadian products between the provinces. Continue reading
5 ways trade barriers are harming Canada’s economy
Here are five products and/or services that hit a wall at each provincial border – costing billions annually in productivity losses. Continue reading
Feds to lay out plan for provinces to break down trade barriers
Industry Minister James Moore is putting the heat on provincial leaders to eliminate the trade barriers he blames for preventing goods made in one province from making it to store shelves in another. Continue reading