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Politicians overstating benefits of scrapping internal trade barriers: think tank

  • A new report by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, released ahead of Quebec City trade ministers meeting, dismisses barrier removal as 'political theatre' and argues limited impact from recent efforts.
  • Driven by political rhetoric, Canadian officials cite a 7% tariff estimate and a potential $200 billion economic boost, despite limited supporting evidence from recent reports.
  • According to the report authors, only a few examples, such as Nova Scotia's 9.4 grade, demonstrate real impact from removing trade barriers.
  • Ahead of the Quebec City meeting, ministers plan to discuss next steps, while CFIB's SeoRhin Yoo urges governments to ensure regulations match political rhetoric.
  • The report criticizes political claims of economic gains from removing trade barriers, referencing the 2017 CFTA signing and ongoing attention since then.
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The Canadian Centre for Alternative Policy believes that they will only contribute modestly to stimulating the economy.

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Politicians overstating benefits of scrapping internal trade barriers: think tank

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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Monday, July 7, 2025.
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