Are interprovincial trade barriers costing you? Share your story
Regulatory requirements have made it difficult and expensive to open up a business or seek employment in different provinces across Canadav
Beer, including Ontario craft beers, are shown at a grocery store in Ottawa.Justin Tang/The Canadian Press
When you think of borders, international boundaries likely come to mind. But here in Canada, barriers between provinces have been dividing us too.
A patchwork of regulatory, licensing, standards, certification and tax requirements have made it difficult – and expensive – to open up a business, move product or seek employment as a skilled tradesperson across the country.
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After years of backlash, policy-makers have begun taking steps toward dismantling some of these blockers. But there’s still a long way to go, and progress has been slow.
For a future story, we want to know if interprovincial trade barriers have affected you or your business. Whether its added costs, employment hurdles or just the struggle to get your hands on your favourite ice cider from Quebec, we want to hear your story.
Share your story in the box below, or send us an e-mail at audience@globeandmail.com.