New internal trade agreements will give B.C shoppers more choice, with more freedom for workers and professionals to move between provinces.
Premier David Eby signed separate agreements with Ontario Premier Doug Ford, Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew and Yukon Premier Mike Pemberton, working towards removing trade barriers.
The agreement with Ontario makes it easier for people in regulated trades and professions to work in either province, and agreed to work on a framework for a direct-to-consumer system for alcoholic beverages.
The Manitoba agreement includes measures to increase the mobility of regulated workers and professionals, and allow alcoholic beverages from Manitoba to be sold directly to B.C. consumers.
B.C. and Yukon agreed to collaborate on removing barriers to trade, and align standards for regulated occupations and registration processes.
The agreements were signed during a gathering of all 13 provincial and territorial premiers at the Council of the Federation meeting in Huntsville, Ont.
More information can be found on the Province’s website here.
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