Territorial premiers say internal trade talks should consider northern context
Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai, Northwest Territories Premier R.J. Simpson and Northwest Territories Premier P.J. Akeeagok say they will be exploring the creation of a 'territorial trade zone' that would make sure modern treaties with Indigenous people, and the needs of the territories are recognized as trade barriers come down.
The premiers met this weekend in Yukon for their annual Northern Premiers' Forum.
Pillai says the territories are willing, where possible, to remove trade barriers but any conversations have to consider the legally-binding treaties and self-government agreements that are in place with northern Indigenous governments.
Akeeagok says the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement has enshrined articles that give Inuit the right of first refusal on procurement and require consultation for any legislative change.
Simpson says even if the territories hold on to some of their exemptions under the Canada Free Trade Agreement, reducing any barriers to doing business will benefit the territories.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 4, 2025
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