Ontario inks deals with Atlantic provinces to loosen inter-provincial trade barriers in Canada

Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced new legislation aimed at reducing inter-provincial trade barriers during a press conference supported by New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt and Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston. The pair signed free trade agreements with Ontario to "support true free trade within Canada."

Ford said those internal barriers are holding back the Canadian economy in the same way tariffs could hurt it in the future.

"With President Trump taking direct aim at Canada's economy, it can't be business as usual," he said.

The legislation will affect various sectors, including labour laws, safety regulations, and alcohol sales, and will expedite the integration of healthcare professionals from other provinces into the workforce.

"These agreements are a blueprint and they're a challenge to other provinces and territories to join us. It's a win for every business owner, a win for every worker and every community held back by red tape and duplication," Ford said.

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[danieldejong]

It's a great start.... keep the momentum going. We can do this because we are Canadians and can work together.

[ST-A]

United Canada, it's a priority.
It's a great day for Canada.
Together, Canada remains strong. No other forces can break it.

[emhowella]

Congratulations! This should have been realized many years ago, but much better now than never! Again, kudos!

[iammeBMB]

Bravo!!! All provinces MUST (please) join together to bring the Canadian economy together as a united country! This is an incredible first step! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🥳

[jackmidst]

Good for them! We need way more of this! Where the heck are the ten other provinces and territories?? Wake up!!!

[francinebell]

Moments like this make me so proud to be a Canadian🙂Way to go🙂

[trudytalks]

New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Ontario. Three of the original four from 1867. Let's get it done and be stronger.

[mikeshay]

It will be nice to have better access to goods from the rest of Canada

[adotintime]

New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Ontario, we are proud of you!

[homet]

Nova Scotia New Brunswick and Ontario. Way ta go. That’s leadership

[dawnvandenbroeck]

Love to see stories like this. Bravo.

[trudytalks]

By the way that's two conservative Premier men and one liberal Premier woman. We can work together. 🇨🇦 Thanks, Premier Holt from a New Brunswicker.

[WorthICT]

Yes, more of this please. Well done team Canada.

[xuannguyen-dngs]

We need more free trade among Canada provinces. It benefits all Canadian. Good news. It shows Canada unity and cooperates together to protect our economy, our sovereignty.

[JackLajeunesse-d]

Wow! I'm so jealous! Congratulations New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Ontario from Quebec! 👏👏👏

[Prindad]

Good work! Now, keep the momentum going Canadian leaders. We need you now more than ever. Canada first, absolutely, but let us never forget our international responsibilities as well. That is what makes us Canadians!

[trapperstreasuresca]

Its about time!!! Canada just got a bit stronger 💪❤️🇨🇦

[SithisLich]

And we all know, this shouldn't be a problem in the first place.

[CATUC]

Don’t forget Ontario is part of Canada and we are all Canadian

[brendamaxwell]

GREAT JOB, EVERYONE ! Now, we are moving FORWARD 👍 let's keep pushing