US EditionTerritorial premiers say internal trade talks should consider northern context
- The premiers of Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut met in Yukon on May 3-4, 2025 for their annual Northern Premiers' Forum.
- They discussed Prime Minister Mark Carney's plan to remove interprovincial trade barriers by Canada Day, emphasizing northern Indigenous agreements must be considered.
- The premiers affirmed willingness to reduce trade barriers where possible while recognizing legally binding Indigenous land claims and the need for consultations.
- Ranj Pillai said companies from large provinces usually complete major northern projects, and he stressed the tight timeline requires many discussions before July 2.
- The leaders aim to create a territorial trade zone that respects Indigenous rights and supports northern economic growth as barriers are addressed.
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Territorial Premiers Say Internal Trade Talks Should Consider Northern Context
The premiers of Canada’s three territories say the country’s push to remove internal trade barriers needs to consider the unique economic situation of the North. Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai, Northwest Territories Premier R.J. Simpson and Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok say they will be exploring the creation of a “territorial trade zone” that would make sure modern treaties with indigenous people and the needs of the territories are recognized as tr…
Trade: Territories Premiers Want to Be Part of the Equation - Canada French
Premiers in Canada's three territories argue that Canada's efforts to remove internal trade barriers must take into account the particular economic situation of the North. Premier Ranj Pillai, Premier R.J. Simpson, and Premier P.J. Akeeagok of the Northwest Territories explained that they would study the creation of a "territorial trade area" that would ensure recognition of modern treaties with Aboriginal peoples and the needs of the territorie…
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