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Canada’s Internal Trade Barriers Persist After DeadlineInterprovincial trade barriers remain largely intact past July 1, 2026, limiting economic growth and costing billions annually.
Key FactsJul 7, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- The One Canadian Economy Act aimed to eliminate internal trade barriers by mid-2026 to boost the national economy.
- Federal trade restrictions have mostly been lifted, but provincial governments continue to block full market integration.
- Sectors such as wine production, construction materials, and regulated professions face ongoing obstacles due to these barriers.
- Economic analyses estimate that these internal barriers reduce Canada’s GDP by billions each year and hinder job creation.
I really do not want this moment to be missed.— Lauren Skinner Buksevics, managing director of Painted Rock Estate Winery in Penticton, British Columbia, said this about the momentum to eliminate interprovincial trade barriers.
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