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Ford's New Law Targets $200 Billion Trade Barrier Savings

4/16/2025

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Ontario Premier Doug Ford unveiled a bold new law to dismantle interprovincial trade barriers, a move he argues could save the Canadian economy a staggering $200 billion each year. The Protect Ontario through Free Trade within Canada Act aims to streamline regulations and embrace standards from across provinces, while Nova Scotia and Manitoba are also pursuing similar efforts to boost economic collaboration.

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Ontario Premier Doug Ford unveiled a bold new law to dismantle interprovincial trade barriers, a move he argues could save the Canadian economy a staggering $200 billion each year. The Protect Ontario through Free Trade within Canada Act aims to streamline regulations and embrace standards from across provinces, while Nova Scotia and Manitoba are also pursuing similar efforts to boost economic collaboration.