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Cision Canada
21 hours ago
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Readout - Prime Minister Carney meets with United States senators Français
OTTAWA, ON, July 21, 2025 /CNW/ - Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met with a bipartisan delegation of United States senators in Ottawa. The Senator for Oregon, Ron Wyden, the Senator for Alaska, Lisa Murkowski, the Senator for New Hampshire, Maggie Hassan, and the Senator for Nevada, Catherine Cortez Masto, were present. The Prime Minister and the senators underscored the significance of the trading relationship between Canada and the U.S., including the important economic impact of Canadian businesses in the senators' home states. They also discussed the sectors most impacted by the shifting trade landscape and Canada's recent measures to transform our steel industry. They discussed work to strengthen continental defence and security, as well as Canada's successes in dismantling illegal drug smuggling and securing the border. The Prime Minister and the senators expressed a shared commitment to tackling the scourge of the fentanyl crisis on both sides of the border. As Canada negotiates a new trade and security relationship with the U.S., the Prime Minister affirmed his focus on securing the best deal for Canadians. Last week, senior officials, including the Prime Minister's Chief of Staff, Marc-André Blanchard, were in Washington, D.C., to advance negotiations. The President of the King's Privy Council for Canada and Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs and One Canadian Economy, Dominic LeBlanc, will be there this week to continue that work.
Toronto Sun
30-06-2025
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- Toronto Sun
Is Canada now free of internal trade barriers? Read the fine print
Published Jun 30, 2025 • 4 minute read Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney (C) speaks during a news conference, alongside President of the King's Privy Council for Canada Dominic LeBlanc (L) and Minister of Transport and Internal Trade Chrystia Freeland (R), during a news conference on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on June 6, 2025. Photo by DAVE CHAN / AFP via Getty Images OTTAWA — Federal and provincial leaders are working to dismantle internal trade barriers that push up the cost of goods and make it harder to do business within Canada. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. 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Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account But anyone expecting all of them to be gone by tomorrow should read the fine print. Throughout the spring federal election campaign, Liberal Leader Mark Carney repeatedly vowed to 'eliminate' interprovincial trade barriers and create 'free trade by Canada Day.' The rhetoric has been at times confusing and the political scorecard on this one is hard to track. With July 1 just a day away, Carney's government has passed its planned changes into law — but it's more like the start of a conversation than the final word. 'It's a starting gun and it's starting a lot more activity and work, which is honestly the really exciting part,' said internal trade expert Ryan Manucha. 'If any of this was easy, it would have been done.' Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Manucha writes on the topic for the Macdonald-Laurier Institute think tank and authored the book, 'Booze, Cigarettes, and Constitutional Dust-Ups: Canada's Quest for Interprovincial Trade.' 'When I'm advising governments, I say, 'Don't think of this as a light switch,'' he said. 'We are changing the way that everyone approaches the concept of regulation and risk here, and so it's going to take some time.' The rush to break down internal barriers to trade comes in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff war with Canada. One study estimates that existing internal trade hurdles cost the economy some $200 billion a year. Manucha said Canada has talked about this problem for decades but is only addressing it seriously now — and it would 'never have happened had we not had Trump.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. He said the introduction of the Carney government's bill on internal trade was 'incredible to see' because the idea was just 'an academic theory maybe even as little as eight months ago.' Bill C-5, the omnibus bill that reduces federal restrictions on interprovincial trade and also speeds up permitting for large infrastructure projects, became law on June 26. An analysis of the law by McMillan Vantage says that 'this legislation would not achieve' the elimination of all internal trade barriers. When Carney made his campaign promise, he was talking about cutting red tape put up by the federal government — not the rules set by the provinces, which have the most authority in this area. The prime minister described this effort as a sort of quid pro quo with the provinces. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'We're getting rid of a bunch of duplicative federal regulations. We're going to have a principle of one project, one review — and in exchange, they're going to agree to eliminate all the barriers to trade and labour mobility,' Carney said at a rally in Kitchener, Ont., on March 26. 'The federal government committed that we will sweep away all of our impediments by Canada Day. Free trade by Canada Day.' But Canada's internal trade barriers won't all be eliminated by then — not even all the federal ones. RECOMMENDED VIDEO Canada's supply management system for dairy products, which sets provincial production quotas, will remain in place. Quebec also retains language requirements that will stay in place. Credit unions have complained that the new law does not break down barriers to their expansion into multiple provinces. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Bill C-5 aligns federal requirements for goods and services with provincial ones if they cross provincial or territorial borders. It allows the provincial requirement to replace a federal one if the rules are 'comparable.' Ottawa likes to point to energy efficiency standards. A washing machine made in B.C. that meets the provincial standard still needs to meet additional federal standards before it can be sold in Alberta or Ontario. But this new law means the B.C. standard would replace the federal one. The law also eliminates redundant licensing requirements for labourers. Federal regulators would have to recognize provincial occupational certifications. So just how many federal barriers does the bill eliminate? That's hard to sort out. A lot of the details will have to wait until regulations are drafted — a process that will involve consultations with affected industries. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'I don't really know what this legislation could end up doing because a lot of veto power, a lot a discretion still rests with the regulatory authorities,' Manucha said. 'According to the text of that legislation, it would seem like meat inspection would come off. Is (the Canadian Food Inspection Agency) really going to allow for interprovincial trade and inspection of meat coming from non-federally licensed abattoirs? I don't know.' There is no comprehensive list of existing internal trade barriers. Even some lobby groups have told parliamentarians they don't know how many barriers their own industries face. There isn't even consensus on what all counts as a trade barrier. 'In the provincial legislation in Ontario, they're talking for many occupations having a 30-day service standard for how long it'll take for credentials to be recognized,' Manucha said. 'Nova Scotia, meanwhile, is on the 10-day turnaround time. That's less than a third. Can you call the 30-day versus 10-day a trade barrier?' Internal Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland, who has repeatedly stated that most of the barriers are at the provincial level, testified to the Senate that she will meet with her provincial counterparts on July 8 to discuss next steps. One major obstacle is in Freeland's crosshairs: Canada's patchwork of interprovincial trucking regulations. 'One of three areas that I will be putting on the agenda at that meeting is trucking,' she said on June 16. 'It should be a lot easier than it is to drive a truck from Halifax to Vancouver. We need to get rid of conflicting requirements.' Canada Sunshine Girls Sunshine Girls Toronto Maple Leafs Diet & Fitness
Cision Canada
06-06-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Government of Canada introduces legislation to build One Canadian Economy
OTTAWA, ON, June 6, 2025 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, President of the King's Privy Council for Canada and Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs and One Canadian Economy, introduced new legislation to build a stronger, more competitive, and more resilient Canadian economy. One Canadian Economy: An Act to enact the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act and the Building Canada Act, will remove federal barriers to internal trade and labour mobility, and advance nation-building projects crucial for driving Canadian productivity growth, energy security, and economic competitiveness. Advancing Major Projects The proposed legislation will accelerate the realization of major, nation-building projects that will help Canada become the strongest economy in the G7, deepen our trade relationships with reliable partners, and create good Canadian jobs. The federal government will determine whether a major project is in the national interest based on consultations with provinces, territories and Indigenous Peoples. Projects will be evaluated in accordance with the following criteria: Strengthen Canada's autonomy, resilience and security; Provide economic or other benefits to Canada; Have a high likelihood of successful execution; Advance the interests of Indigenous Peoples; and Contribute to clean growth and to Canada's objectives with respect to climate change. Projects will only be designated following full consultation with affected Indigenous Peoples. When a project is designated, it is conditionally approved upfront. The project will go through existing review processes, with a focus on "how" the project will be built as opposed to "whether" it can be. The federal major projects office will coordinate and expedite these reviews. The results, along with consultation with Indigenous Peoples, will inform a single set of binding federal conditions for the project. These conditions would include mitigation and accommodation measures to protect the environment and to respect the rights of Indigenous Peoples. The federal major projects office will include an Indigenous Advisory Council with First Nation, Inuit, and Métis representatives. The federal government will also allocate capacity funding to strengthen Indigenous Peoples' participation in this process. This legislation aligns with the Government of Canada's commitment to a 'one project, one review' approach, which means realizing a single assessment for projects and better coordination of permitting processes with the provinces and territories. The ultimate objective is to reduce decision timelines on major projects from five years down to two years. Canada will uphold its constitutional obligations to consult Indigenous groups to ensure projects proceed in ways that respect and protect Indigenous rights. We are committed to working in a way that respects our commitments to the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act and the principles of reconciliation, including economic reconciliation. Removing Internal Trade and Labour Mobility Barriers This new legislation builds one economy out of thirteen. It removes federal barriers to free trade within our borders while protecting workers, the environment and the health and safety of all Canadians. In cases where there is a federal barrier, the legislation will allow a good or service that meets comparable provincial or territorial rules to be considered to have met federal requirements for internal trade. For Canadian businesses, this will make it easier to buy, sell and transport goods and services across the country. On labour mobility, the new legislation will provide a framework to recognize provincial and territorial licenses and certifications for workers. This means that a worker authorized in provincial or territorial jurisdiction can more quickly and easily work in the same occupation in federal jurisdiction. This new legislation will make it easier to do business across Canada by removing regulatory duplication and cutting federal red tape. It will also reduce costs or delays for Canadian businesses who follow comparable provincial and territorial rules. Quotes "Canada's new government is building one Canadian economy. Today's legislation will remove federal barriers to internal trade, unleash Canada's economic potential, and get major, nation-building projects built faster across the country. It's time to build big, build bold, and build now." —The Rt. Hon. Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada "Our country thrives when we unite around a common purpose. In response to the evolving global trade landscape, the Government of Canada is taking decisive action to strengthen Canada's economy for generations to come. Through this legislation, we are giving ourselves the means to lift obstacles to economic growth and productivity, realize nation-building projects, create jobs and allow businesses to expand. Together with provinces and territories and Indigenous communities, we will make Canada the strongest economy in the G7." —The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, President of the King's Privy Council for Canada and Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs and One Canadian Economy "Trade within Canada is an essential driver of the Canadian economy, creating jobs, helping businesses expand, and enhancing consumer choice. Every year, more than $530 billion worth of goods and services move across provincial and territorial borders. This is equal to almost 20% of Canada's gross domestic product. That is with internal barriers holding us back. Imagine what we could achieve if people and goods flowed freely across borders in a truly unified Canadian market." —The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Transport and Internal Trade "This new legislation is about building a stronger, more connected Canada—by making it easier to trade, faster to build big projects, and better at creating good opportunities for people, businesses, and Indigenous communities from coast to coast to coast. Energy and natural resources are Canada's power, and we will deliver projects that leverage these assets in order to strengthen our security, sovereignty, and economy." Associated Links Internal Trade Clean Growth Office First Ministers' statement on building a strong Canadian economy and advancing major projects Prime Minister Carney meets with premiers and shares his plan to build one strong Canadian economy Stay Connected SOURCE President of the King's Privy Council for Canada and Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs and One Canadian Economy Contact : For more information (media only), please contact: Gabriel Brunet, Office of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, President of the King's Privy Council for Canada and Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs and One Canadian Economy, 819-665-6527, [email protected]; Laura Scaffidi, Office of the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, 613-993-0055, [email protected]; Carolyn Svonkin, Office of the Honourable Tim Hodgson, 343-597-1725, [email protected]; Media Relations, Privy Council Office, 613-957-5420, [email protected]
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Carney fills out team with 39 parliamentary secretaries
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the team that will support him and his cabinet as his minority government tries to fulfil its mandate during tumultuous economic times. The list of 39 parliamentary secretaries include a handful of Liberal MPs who once served in cabinet but were dropped after Carney's win on April 28. Parliamentary secretaries are not cabinet ministers, but they assist ministers and secretaries of state. They're often tasked with supporting them in the House, during the legislative process and in making announcements. The job comes with a $20,200 bump on top of their MP pay of $209,800. "Canada's new parliamentary secretary team will deliver on the government's mandate for change, working collaboratively with all parties in Parliament to build the strongest economy in the G7, advance a new security and economic partnership with the United States and help Canadians get ahead," said Carney in a statement. Here are the the new parliamentary secretaries: Toronto MP Karim Bardeesy becomes parliamentary secretary to the minister of industry. Nova Scotia MP and onetime Liberal leader hopeful Jaime Battiste becomes parliamentary secretary to the minister of Crown-Indigenous relations. Former immigration minister and Montreal MP Rachel Bendayan becomes parliamentary secretary to the prime minister Former agriculture minister and Nova Scotia MP Kody Blois also becomes parliamentary secretary to the prime minister. P.E.I. MP Sean Casey becomes parliamentary secretary to the minister of veterans affairs and associate minister of national defence. Quebec MP Sophie Chatel becomes parliamentary secretary to the minister of agriculture and agri-food. Quebec MP Madeleine Chenette becomes parliamentary secretary to the minister of Canadian identity and culture and minister responsible for official languages, and parliamentary secretary to the secretary of state for sport. Toronto MP Maggie Chi becomes parliamentary secretary to the minister of health. Toronto MP Leslie Church becomes parliamentary secretary to the secretaries of state for labour, seniors, and for children and youth, plus parliamentary secretary to the minister of jobs and families (persons with disabilities). Quebec MP Caroline Desrochers becomes parliamentary secretary to the minister of housing and infrastructure. Former procurement minister and Toronto MP Ali Ehsassi becomes parliamentary secretary to the president of the King's Privy Council for Canada and minister responsible for Canada-U.S. trade. Former Treasury Board president and Ottawa MP Mona Fortier becomes parliamentary secretary to the minister of foreign affairs. Ontario MP Peter Fragiskatos becomes parliamentary secretary to the minister of immigration. Toronto MP Vince Gasparro becomes parliamentary secretary to the secretary of state of combating crime. Vancouver MP Wade Grant becomes parliamentary secretary to the minister of environment and climate change. Quebec MP Claude Guay becomes parliamentary secretary to the minister of energy and natural resources. Calgary MP Corey Hogan also becomes parliamentary secretary to the minister of energy and natural resources. Yukon MP Brendan Hanley becomes parliamentary secretary to the minister of northern and Arctic affairs. Montreal MP Anthony Housefather becomes parliamentary secretary to the minister of emergency management and community resilience. Nova Scotia MP Mike Kelloway becomes parliamentary secretary to the minister of transport and internal trade. British Columbia MP Ernie Klassen becomes parliamentary secretary to the minister of fisheries. Quebec MP Annie Koutrakis becomes parliamentary secretary to the minister of jobs and families. Manitoba MP Kevin Lamoureux becomes parliamentary secretary to the leader of the government in the House of Commons. Quebec MP Patricia Lattanzio becomes parliamentary secretary to the minister of justice and attorney general of Canada. Manitoba MP Ginette Lavack becomes parliamentary secretary to the minister of Indigenous services. Quebec MP and former provincial cabinet minister Carlos Leitão becomes parliamentary secretary to the minister of industry. Ontario MP Tim Louis becomes parliamentary secretary to the president of the King's Privy Council for Canada and minister responsible for intergovernmental affairs and "One Canadian Economy." Ontario MP Jennifer McKelvie becomes parliamentary secretary to the minister of housing and infrastructure. Montreal MP Marie-Gabrielle Ménard becomes parliamentary secretary to the minister of women and gender equality and secretary of state for small business and tourism New Brunswick MP David Myles becomes parliamentary secretary to the minister of Canadian identity and culture and minister responsible for official languages, and parliamentary secretary to the secretary of state for nature. Ottawa MP Yasir Naqvi becomes parliamentary secretary to the minister of international trade and parliamentary secretary to the secretary of state for international development. Vancouver MP Taleeb Noormohamed becomes parliamentary secretary to the minister of artificial intelligence and digital innovation. Toronto MP Rob Oliphant becomes parliamentary secretary to the minister of foreign affairs. Newfoundland and Labrador MP Tom Osborne becomes parliamentary secretary to the president of the Treasury Board. Quebec MP Jacques Ramsay becomes parliamentary secretary to the minister of public safety. Ontario MP Pauline Rochefort becomes parliamentary secretary to the secretary of state for rural development. Quebec MP Sherry Romanado becomes parliamentary secretary to the minister of national defence. Former families, children and social development minister and Ottawa MP Jenna Sudds becomes parliamentary secretary to the minister of procurement and parliamentary secretary to the secretary of state for defence procurement. Ontario MP Ryan Turnbull becomes parliamentary secretary to the minister of finance and national revenue and parliamentary secretary to the secretary of state for the Canada Revenue Agency and financial institutions. Carney also announced that Quebec MP Élisabeth Brière will serve as deputy chief government whip and Ontario MP Arielle Kayabaga, who briefly served as the government House leader during the election period, will serve as deputy leader of the government in the House of Commons.
Cision Canada
05-06-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Friday, June 6, 2025 Français
OTTAWA, ON, June 5, 2025 /CNW/ - National Capital Region, Canada Note: All times local 10:10 a.m. The Prime Minister will deliver remarks and meet with community members at an Eid al-Adha celebration. EY Centre Note for media: Pooled coverage 12:30 p.m. The Prime Minister will hold a media availability. He will be joined by the President of the King's Privy Council for Canada and Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs and One Canadian Economy, Dominic LeBlanc, the Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, Chrystia Freeland, and the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Tim Hodgson. Third Floor Foyer West Block Parliament Hill
