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6th spotlight from our series: Daniel Teeter & Christopher Cotton explore 4 policy levers for sustainably improving interprovincial trade in Canada. These levers are a prerequisite for any significant and lasting progress in interprovincial trade.
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Reforms That Stick: A Roadmap for Strengthening Canada’s Internal Market - Centre of Excellence on the Canadian Federation
INTRODUCTION Canada’s national market is less integrated than those of many peer countries. Goods, services and workers often face greater obstacles moving between provinces than they would crossing t...
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November 6, 2025 at 3:14 PM
6th spotlight from our series: Daniel Teeter & Christopher Cotton explore 4 policy levers for sustainably improving interprovincial trade in Canada. These levers are a prerequisite for any significant and lasting progress in interprovincial trade.
centre.irpp.org/research-stu...
centre.irpp.org/research-stu...
4th spotlight from our series: Ryan Manucha examines the legislation in place in the provinces and Ottawa to better understand what is lacking. In particular, he discusses the importance of integrating mutual recognition between provinces.
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A Call for Coherence: Variation in Recent Legislative Approaches to Remedy Internal Trade Barriers - Centre of Excellence on the Canadian Federation
INTRODUCTION U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff belligerence at the start of 2025 set off a maelstrom of interprovincial trade reform initiatives in Canada. Just as Canadian Confederation was spurre...
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November 3, 2025 at 3:14 PM
4th spotlight from our series: Ryan Manucha examines the legislation in place in the provinces and Ottawa to better understand what is lacking. In particular, he discusses the importance of integrating mutual recognition between provinces.
Read the full paper: centre.irpp.org/research-stu...
Read the full paper: centre.irpp.org/research-stu...
4th spotlight from our series: @msandilands.bsky.social examines the federal constitutional system and the obstacles it poses to trade. She notes that there is still no clearly defined law governing interprovincial trade, a legal uncertainty inherent in federalism.
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An “Expedient” Union: Federal Leadership and the Imperative of Internal Trade - Centre of Excellence on the Canadian Federation
Introduction: BACK TO THE FUTURE An America in turmoil turns its back on its northern neighbours; a lucrative trading relationship is suddenly broken. To compound the problem, add the looming threat o...
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October 31, 2025 at 6:01 PM
4th spotlight from our series: @msandilands.bsky.social examines the federal constitutional system and the obstacles it poses to trade. She notes that there is still no clearly defined law governing interprovincial trade, a legal uncertainty inherent in federalism.
centre.irpp.org/research-stu...
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We'll feature speakers who bring a community-centred perspective on the importance of building resilience to future-proof Canada:
🔹Tamara Krawchenko, @uvic.ca
🔹@gmore70.bsky.social, Southeast Techhub
🔹Troy Dungate, CFNC
🔹@ricardochejfec.bsky.social, IRPP
Moderated by @rsamson.bsky.social, IRPP
🔹Tamara Krawchenko, @uvic.ca
🔹@gmore70.bsky.social, Southeast Techhub
🔹Troy Dungate, CFNC
🔹@ricardochejfec.bsky.social, IRPP
Moderated by @rsamson.bsky.social, IRPP
October 30, 2025 at 4:00 PM
We'll feature speakers who bring a community-centred perspective on the importance of building resilience to future-proof Canada:
🔹Tamara Krawchenko, @uvic.ca
🔹@gmore70.bsky.social, Southeast Techhub
🔹Troy Dungate, CFNC
🔹@ricardochejfec.bsky.social, IRPP
Moderated by @rsamson.bsky.social, IRPP
🔹Tamara Krawchenko, @uvic.ca
🔹@gmore70.bsky.social, Southeast Techhub
🔹Troy Dungate, CFNC
🔹@ricardochejfec.bsky.social, IRPP
Moderated by @rsamson.bsky.social, IRPP
Third spotlight from our interprovincial trade series: Maryse Picard stresses that Canada’s internal trade can only succeed if Indigenous communities are truly included. Interprovincial trade must respect Canada’s constitutional obligations to Indigenous peoples.
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From Exclusion to Shared Prosperity: The Vital Role of First Nations in Canada’s Economic Future - Centre of Excellence on the Canadian Federation
Introduction In 2025, Canada faces a series of economic disruptions. U.S. President Donald Trump’s unilateral decision to impose tariffs served as a stark reminder of our economy’s vulnerability to th...
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October 28, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Third spotlight from our interprovincial trade series: Maryse Picard stresses that Canada’s internal trade can only succeed if Indigenous communities are truly included. Interprovincial trade must respect Canada’s constitutional obligations to Indigenous peoples.
🔗 centre.irpp.org/research-stu...
🔗 centre.irpp.org/research-stu...
Second spotlight on one of the essays in our new series: Stéphane Paquin looks at Canadian international trade from the perspective of the provinces, particularly their influence and leadership in the signing of international agreements.
Read the essay here: centre.irpp.org/research-stu...
Read the essay here: centre.irpp.org/research-stu...
The Growing Influence of Provinces in Canada’s Trade Negociations - Centre of Excellence on the Canadian Federation
Introduction The involvement of Canadian provinces in the process of negotiating international trade agreements has increased to such an extent that some observers have suggested this has become a “de...
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October 27, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Second spotlight on one of the essays in our new series: Stéphane Paquin looks at Canadian international trade from the perspective of the provinces, particularly their influence and leadership in the signing of international agreements.
Read the essay here: centre.irpp.org/research-stu...
Read the essay here: centre.irpp.org/research-stu...
1️⃣ Up first: an essay by Philippe Couillard, 31st premier of Qc & senior advisor at StrategyCorp.
In office at the time the ALEC was signed, he offers his perspective on the context surrounding the agreement and Quebec's exemptions from interprovincial trade.
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In office at the time the ALEC was signed, he offers his perspective on the context surrounding the agreement and Quebec's exemptions from interprovincial trade.
centre.irpp.org/research-stu...
The Canadian Free Trade Agreement: A Quebec Perspective - Centre of Excellence on the Canadian Federation
Introduction Removing barriers to interprovincial trade seems relatively simple, at least on paper. Given the value of interprovincial trade (more than $400 billion), it must be freed from constraints...
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October 23, 2025 at 3:56 PM
1️⃣ Up first: an essay by Philippe Couillard, 31st premier of Qc & senior advisor at StrategyCorp.
In office at the time the ALEC was signed, he offers his perspective on the context surrounding the agreement and Quebec's exemptions from interprovincial trade.
centre.irpp.org/research-stu...
In office at the time the ALEC was signed, he offers his perspective on the context surrounding the agreement and Quebec's exemptions from interprovincial trade.
centre.irpp.org/research-stu...