New Brunswick, Newfoundland sign free trade agreement
- Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey and New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt signed a memorandum of understanding to explore breaking down trade barriers between the two provinces.
- Furey stated that barriers have obstructed business, noting, "It makes no sense, for example, that a trucker is licensed in New Brunswick but can't be licensed here in Newfoundland and Labrador."
- Holt emphasized that breaking down trade barriers is crucial as U.S. tariffs threaten Canada, stating, "Team Canada has made it a point that we are going to make doing business in Canada easier and easier."
- Both premiers aim to allow workers and goods certified in one province to have the same clearance in the other, as similar agreements exist with other provinces.
26 Articles
26 Articles
Fish Processing Included in ‘No-Fly Zones’ in New Interprovincial Trade MOU with New Brunswick
Premier Andrew Furey says there will be so-called “no-fly zones” built into the MOU signed with New Brunswick yesterday on interprovincial trade. The agreement was signed by Furey and New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt at Confederation Building in St. John’s. Furey clarified that there will be exceptions for sectors critical to the economy of both provinces. “We are not prepared to talk about minimum processing requirements (in the fishery), for e…
New Brunswick, Newfoundland And Labrador Sign Agreement To Eliminate Trade Barriers - Canadian Manufacturing
New Brunswick and Newfoundland and Labrador are the latest provinces to pledge to work together and knock down trade barriers as Canada faces economic threats from U.S. President Donald Trump. The country’s two Liberal premiers signed a commitment in St. John’s, N.L., on Apr. 24, saying their goal is to find ways to allow workers and goods certified in one province to be given the same clearance in the other. “This is a time when the U.S. is try…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 68% of the sources lean Left
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
