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N.S. tables bill aimed at eliminating interprovincial trade barriers

  • Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston has proposed the Free Trade and Mobility within Canada Act to reduce trade barriers between provinces and territories.
  • The law would allow goods from provinces with similar legislation to be treated equally to those from Nova Scotia, eliminating extra fees and testing.
  • Houston stated that the bill symbolizes Nova Scotia's openness for business, especially with potential U.S. Tariffs affecting the Canadian economy.
  • Opposition Leader Claudia Chender called the bill a 'first step', highlighting the need for more information on its implications for local businesses and workers.
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The Hill TimesThe Hill Times

Ottawa can tap businesses to foster trade uptick with CETA and CPTPP partners, say observers

If exporters are given accessible information about the upsides of these deals with the European Union and Trans-Pacific partners, ‘they will take the opportunity if it is to their advantage,’ says former Harper trade adviser Andrea van Vugt.

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The Epoch TimesThe Epoch Times

Anand Meets With Provincial Counterparts to Discuss Boosting Interprovincial Trade

Transport and Internal Trade Minister Anita Anand says she wants to boost internal trade by getting the provinces to recognize out-of-province labour certifications and regulations. Anand is meeting in Toronto today with the Committee on Internal Trade, made of provincial and territorial trade ministers. The federal government has eliminated 20 of 39 federal exemptions in the Canada Free Trade Agreement. Anand says removing these exemptions will…

·New York, United States
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Winnipeg Free PressWinnipeg Free Press
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Anand meets with provincial counterparts to discuss boosting interprovincial trade

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The Hamilton SpectatorThe Hamilton Spectator

Essex County supports removal of inter-prov trade barriers, examine “Buy Canadian Procurement” strategy

In reaction to potential looming US tariff threats, Council for the County of Essex passed a couple of motions to encourage items produced in the County of Essex can move without barriers freely across the country and support the region…

·Hamilton, Canada
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The Toronto StarThe Toronto Star

Armine Yalnizyan: Canada must reduce barriers to interprovincial trade, but there’s a problem: the regulations aren’t the main barrier

What’s being gained by businesses won’t necessarily increase overall economic activity, and what’s being eliminated won’t necessarily be costless for workers, consumers or citizens, Marjorie Griffin Cohen and Armine Yalnizyan

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Vancouver SunVancouver Sun

B.C. eyes Nova Scotia bill as it looks to tackle interprovincial trade barriers

An expert says that if every province tables similar legislation, difficulties in moving goods across Canada could be a thing of the past.

·Vancouver, Canada
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The Globe & Mail broke the news in Canada on Tuesday, February 25, 2025.
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