Internal Trade Reform Debate Could Boost Canadian GDP and Prosperity

Thursday, May 29, 2025, 4:20 am

Provinces are weighing a transformative shift as leading voices argue that eliminating interprovincial trade barriers might add an impressive $70B to the national GDP. Insightful commentary calls for enhanced provincial cooperation to usher in a new internal trade era, painting a picture of economic prosperity with just one essential regulatory tweak.

nationalpost.com / The Bloc Québécois strikes again to protect supply management

Bill C-282 made headlines last fall when the Bloc threatened to bring down the government if it wasn't passed

torontosun.com / CHARLEBOIS: Feds still think food industry ends at the farmgate

With the pomp of the opening ceremonies behind us, Canada’s 45th Parliament is finally getting to work. A new government is in place, complete with a new minister of Agriculture, a throne speech, and a single, somewhat generic mandate letter. Yet, for the agri-food sector, it all feels…

lapresse.ca / Protection de la gestion de l’offre | Le Bloc québécois revient à la charge

Le chef du Bloc québécois, Yves-François Blanchet, l’avait promis en campagne électorale. Son tout premier projet de loi de la session législative visera à protéger la gestion de l’offre lors de la négociation d’accords commerciaux. Il doit le déposer à la Chambre des communes dès l’ouverture des…

nationalpost.com / GDP could grow by $70B if Quebec removes trade barriers: report

Tombe said Quebec and the country would be 'much more prosperous' if the province were to join the interprovincial free trade zone

thehub.ca / Trevor Tombe: We’re on the verge of a new era for internal trade in Canada—if only the provinces can cooperate

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