Reducing interprovincial barriers and developing domestic and international markets to increase economic resilience.
Mark Carney called for one Canadian economy through removal of internal trade barriers and export diversification. Tim Houston presented labour-mobility and domestic-trade measures at the Committee on Internal Trade. Tony Wakeham reported progress on mutual recognition, labour mobility and trade in goods and services. David Eby described a China trade mission as part of efforts to diversify British Columbia’s markets away from the United States.
Province to provide tariff relief supports for businesses and workers
Rob Lantz announced financial and workforce supports for Prince Edward Island businesses and workers affected by U.S. tariffs. Measures include a $10-million working-capital program, $2.5 million in non-repayable business grants, and a Canada–Prince Edward Island workforce response providing training and employment services.
Newfoundland and Labrador Supports Accelerated Action to Strengthen Internal Trade Across Canada - News Releases
Premier Tony Wakeham said Newfoundland and Labrador supports accelerated work to reduce internal trade barriers across Canada. He highlighted commitments on mutual recognition, labour mobility and market access intended to help workers and businesses pursue opportunities, lower costs and strengthen domestic trade and investment.
Premier’s mission supports good-paying jobs, new opportunities for people in B.C.
Premier David Eby is leading a June 27 to July 3, 2026 trade mission to China, meeting government and business leaders in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. The mission seeks to strengthen commercial ties and pursue opportunities for B.C.’s forestry, energy, tourism and agriculture sectors.
Premier to Attend Committee on Internal Trade Meeting in Iqaluit
Premier Tim Houston will attend the Committee on Internal Trade meeting in Iqaluit to propose further measures to remove barriers to trade and labour mobility within Canada. Nova Scotia will lead discussion of digital trade credentials and construction-sector health and safety requirement recognition.
Prime Minister Carney chairs First Ministers’ Meeting
Prime Minister Mark Carney met virtually with provincial and territorial premiers after U.S. trade negotiations were suspended. He outlined planned dollar-for-dollar counter-tariffs effective the Tuesday after Labour Day and further support for workers and businesses affected by U.S. tariffs, with details to follow.
Premier R.J. Simpson criticized new U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods and backed a coordinated Canadian response to support affected workers, businesses and industries. He said the Northwest Territories is advancing northern infrastructure, critical minerals and resource projects to strengthen supply chains, trade, sovereignty and economic resilience.