Removing internal-trade barriers could be boon for Canada’s agri-food sector

Why can we go to the liquor store in Prince Edward Island and buy wines from France, Australia, and South Africa, but not from Nova Scotia? Our current system is mired in inconsistent regulations that keep the provinces from being able to trade easily and freely.

Ottawa should address transportation issues that slow down trade between provinces, and work with its provincial and territorial counterparts to harmonize regulations, write Senators Rob Black and Diane Griffin. Photograph courtesy of Unsplash

Opinion

BY SENATOR ROB BLACK AND SENATOR DIANE GRIFFIN

January 14, 2020

Since this year’s federal election, Canadians have been engaging in important discussions regarding intergovernmental relations. Perhaps unexpectedly, these discussions tie into recent work done by the Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture and Forestry. Canada is...

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