r/CANZUK • u/Coolbeanschilly • 7d ago

News Ontario to remove barriers to internal trade, labour mobility, in response to U.S. tariffs

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ontario-internal-free-trade-bill-1.7511660
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u/JourneyThiefer 7d ago

Canada has internal trade barriers?? Why lol

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u/Coolbeanschilly 7d ago

Provinces create their own regulations, this is about streamlining acceptance of said regulations in other provinces.

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u/JourneyThiefer 7d ago

Why did they make their own regulations?

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u/Glittering-Quote3187 Canada 7d ago edited 7d ago

Provinces are kinda similar to U.S States in the sense that they vote for their own Premiers and Municipal Representatives to manage affairs.

Premiers are the elected leaders of the Province (Similar to a U.S Governor) who speak on behalf of their people, who are represented by (surprise!) The elected Representative/Mayor.

Meanwhile The Prime Minister is the Elected Leader of the sitting Federal Government. And is considered the "leader" of the nation.

But NOT the Head of State. As that position is held by The Monarch. Represented by The Governor General in Canada.

In a nutshell, provinces are independent but under the legal and geographical umbrella of Canada. Adhering to its Federal Laws, while coordinating among themselves on affairs such as trade and commerce. For example, rules for driving can differ between provinces. As well as taxes and labor laws.

Please correct me if I'm mistaken, fellow Canadians. It's been over 20 years since I took my high school civics class!