The Canadian federal government has eliminated all 53 interprovincial trade barriers under its jurisdiction by removing remaining federal exceptions from the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA). This move, announced by Internal Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland, primarily targets procurement barriers and fulfills a campaign promise by Liberal leader Mark Carney to achieve 'free trade by Canada Day.' However, provincial barriers and the dairy supply management system remain.
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️The Canadian federal government has eliminated all 53 interprovincial trade barriers under its jurisdiction by removing remaining federal exceptions from the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA). This move, announced by Internal Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland, primarily targets procurement barriers and fulfills a campaign promise by Liberal leader Mark Carney to achieve 'free trade by Canada Day.' However, provincial barriers and the dairy supply management system remain.
Trending- 1 Spring federal election campaign: Mark Carney vows to eliminate interprovincial trade barriers by Canada Day.
- 2 Recent months: Provinces announce steps to reduce their own barriers.
- 3 June 30, 2025: Chrystia Freeland announces removal of all federal exceptions from CFTA.
- 4 July 1, 2025 (Canada Day): Deadline for Carney's promise.
- Reduced federal interprovincial trade barriers
- Potentially strengthening the Canadian economy
- Provincial barriers and the dairy supply management system remain, meaning full internal free trade is not yet achieved
What: The Canadian federal government has removed all federal interprovincial trade barriers by eliminating 53 exceptions from the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA).
When: Announced Monday (June 30, 2025); 'by Canada Day' (July 1, 2025) was a campaign promise.
Where: Ottawa, Canada.
Why: To strengthen the Canadian economy, fulfill a Liberal campaign promise, and show leadership in reducing internal trade barriers.
How: The government eliminated remaining federal exceptions from the CFTA, primarily focusing on procurement.