Provinces Agree to Remove Trade Barriers on Most Goods

An agreement signed by all Canadian provinces, territories, and the federal government will eliminate interprovincial trade barriers on many goods, excluding food and alcohol, starting in December. B.C. Minister Ravi Kahlon emphasized that this initiative, aimed at reducing domestic trade barriers, will facilitate the sale of products approved in one province across the country. While the agreement is a significant step, there are hopes to expand it to include food and alcohol in the future. Critics, however, argue that the focus on trade barriers overlooks more pressing issues like transportation costs.

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