Canada's interprovincial trade barriers are costing you money

02/14/25 • 21 min

Did you know that it can be easier to trade with the U.S. than between provinces in Canada? In this episode of Government Policy Unpacked, we’re diving into interprovincial trade barriers—the invisible rules and regulations that drive up prices, limit consumer choice, and hold back businesses from growing across the country.

We’ll explore:

How these barriers cost Canadians money and slow down the economy
Why government inaction has kept these restrictions in place for decades
The impact on industries like energy, food, trucking, and alcohol
How breaking down these barriers could create jobs, lower costs, and boost trade across Canada
What the federal and provincial governments can do to fix the problem

With global trade uncertainty and increasing economic pressures, it’s time for Canada to unlock its full economic potential. Should we finally build a truly unified Canadian market? Tune in now to get the full picture and find out what you can do to push for change.

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We’ll explore:

How these barriers cost Canadians money and slow down the economy
Why government inaction has kept these restrictions in place for decades
The impact on industries like energy, food, trucking, and alcohol
How breaking down these barriers could create jobs, lower costs, and boost trade across Canada
What the federal and provincial governments can do to fix the problem

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In this episode, we break down how tariffs between the US and Canada will impact Canada’s food supply and discuss what they mean for consumers.

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How much of Canada’s food supply depends on US imports
The barriers preventing Canada from producing more of its own food
The role of interprovincial trade barriers in limiting domestic food supply
The rise of greenhouse farming as a solution for food security
How the "Buy Canadian" movement is reshaping consumer choices and government policies

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