5 d. ago U.S. lists Quebec’s language law as ‘trade barrier’, Legault has ‘no intention of softening’

Quebec has no intention of softening its language laws, Premier François Legault said Tuesday after the U.S. listed his government's French-language reform as a barrier to trade.

Economics

5 d. ago John Ruffolo: Removing interprovincial trade barriers is a mirage, not a solution

Chasing shiny objects while we need to dramatically shift how Canada governs its economy is a luxury we cannot afford

Economics

7 d. ago Asia Braces for Historic Test of Export Model From Trump Tariffs

Asian leaders face tough decisions as President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs pose a generational challenge to a region whose economies were built around exports to the US and a world of low trade barriers.

Economics

1 week ago Canada’s ‘old relationship’ with U.S. ‘is over’ amid Trump tariffs: Carney

Carney promised to bring retaliatory measures and reduce internal trade barriers after Trump announced new auto tariffs that will begin next week.

Economics

1 week ago Ambassador warns Canada against using China as ‘bargaining chip’ with U.S.

Wang Di said China is ready to pursue a bilateral free trade agreement if Canada removes barriers to Chinese investment

Other

2 w. ago Ford plans to table law to eliminate internal trade barriers, pushes Ring of Fire work

Ontario is promising legislation to tear down internal trade barriers as soon as the legislature returns and also looking to push its delayed work on the Ring of Fire.

Events

2 w. ago Premiers call for end to internal trade barriers ahead of meeting with Carney

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said 'we need a united Canada'

Economics

2 w. ago In response to critics, Nova Scotia amends bills on interprovincial trade, info law

Nova Scotia's government is responding to critics by amending key parts of its legislative agenda, including its bill to eliminate interprovincial trade barriers.

Economics

2 w. ago Trump Says India Will be Hit by Reciprocal Tariffs on April 2

US President Donald Trump said India will be hit by like-for-like duties from April 2, even as officials in New Delhi scurry to appease Washington by reducing trade barriers.

Economics

3 w. ago Tariff war forcing N.B. to cut trade barriers, go into deficit in next week’s budget

"So, I think we have to break down the things that have prevented us from sharing the things that we're great at," Premier Susan Holt says.

Economics

3 w. ago Wine Growers Canada says removal of interprovincial barriers could be weeks away

With the threat of tariffs crippling the Canadian economy, the removal of the interprovincial trade barriers may be closer than ever before.

Other

3 w. ago Breakenridge: Alberta's new wine tax at odds with removing interprovincial trade barriers

While the directive to AGLC makes sense under the circumstances, it is ill-timed and unhelpful to then slap the industry with a tax increase

Economics

3 w. ago Hope, confusion for Saskatchewan alcohol producers amid U.S. trade war

American alcohol is being removed from shelves as premiers seek to improve interprovincial trade. Some Saskatchewan producers see it as an opportunity to improve small businesses.

Economics

4 w. ago India Signals Readiness to Make Deeper Tariff Cuts, Trump Says

US President Donald Trump said India has signaled its readiness to make deeper tariff cuts, after he ramped up pressure on the country to lower trade barriers that he has said unfairly penalize American businesses.

Economics

last month Could B.C. lose skilled workers to cheaper provinces if labour barriers drop?

Some unions representing worker in key sectors say lowering barriers could lead to an exodus of skilled professionals seeking a cheaper cost of living.

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