Unlocking Canada’s full economic potential by harmonizing regulations

Each province operates under its own building codes, material certification requirements, and procurement policies, which often fail to align with each other.

By harmonizing regulations, improving labour mobility, and leveraging innovative technologies, Canada can unlock its full economic potential and build a stronger, more resilient, and better-connected nation, writes Daniel Galle, director of infrastructure policy advancement for Canada with Bentley Systems.Photograph courtesy of Pete Linforth, Pixabay.com

Opinion

BY DANIEL GALLE

June 9, 2025

The global tariff rhetoric has dominated news headlines over the past six months. While most Canadians understand the basics of international trade, many do not realize that Canadians still face barriers trading internally between provinces and territories. While the new Lib...

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