Ontario to loosen internal trade, remove barriers on alcohol and labour mobility

Canadians Want to Buy Local. Their Provinces Make It Hard

Angry and frustrated by US president Donald Trump’s ever-changing tariff threats, Canadians are ditching American products in favour of local options. People want to buy all things Canadian—but what if Canada is getting in its own way? As the federal government pushes to strengthen the economy, long-standing interprovincial trade barriers could make it harder to do business across the country. From alcohol restrictions to professional licensing …

Ontario introduces bill to improve trade and labour mobility within Canada - MRO Magazine

The Ontario government is introducing legislation to enable free trade and labour mobility within Canada. “For too long, we’ve let red tape and endless regulations hold back our economy, making us vulnerable to external threats, including from President Trump’s tariffs,” said Premier Doug Ford. “Not anymore. The legislation we’re introducing today will make Ontario a national leader when it comes to trade between provinces and territories, so w…

Ontario’s free trade legislation is a game changer for Canada’s internal trade framework, but more provinces need to get on board

Toronto, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Restaurants Canada congratulates the Ontario government for tabling legislation to remove its Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) exceptions, adopt mutual recognition with reciprocating provinces, liberalize labour mobility and allow direct-to-consumer sales of alcohol.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford urged all of his prime ministers to join with his province and others in taking steps to remove barriers to the free movement of goods and workers in Canada, presenting this approach as a means of supporting the economy against the effects of U.S. tariffs.

More B.C. booze in Ontario? Doug Ford unveils legislation to boost trade within Canada to fight Donald Trump’s tariffs

It would remove a number of blockages, such as restrictions that prevent Ontario wineries from selling directly to consumers in British Columbia and vice-versa, in a bid to increase competitiveness and reduce costs.

Ontario wants to remove interprovincial trade barriers in response to U.S. tariffs. Here’s what it means for alcohol sales, labour mobility

At a Toronto press conference Wednesday afternoon, Ontario Premier Doug Ford introduced the Protect Ontario Through Free Trade Within Canada Act.