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Canada's Trade Barriers Costing Economy $32 Billion Annually

3/2/2025

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Canada grapples with costly interprovincial trade barriers, draining over $32 billion from its economy each year. With U.S. tariffs on the horizon, Transport Minister Anita Anand pushes for a unified approach to provincial regulations. British Columbia is already easing restrictions, while Nova Scotia aims to introduce new legislation, potentially adding $200 billion to the GDP.

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Canada grapples with costly interprovincial trade barriers, draining over $32 billion from its economy each year. With U.S. tariffs on the horizon, Transport Minister Anita Anand pushes for a unified approach to provincial regulations. British Columbia is already easing restrictions, while Nova Scotia aims to introduce new legislation, potentially adding $200 billion to the GDP.