Manitoba receives top marks for reducing internal trade barriers
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Manitoba got top marks from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business for internal trade barrier reduction.
The business entity released its annual interprovincial co-operation report card earlier this month. Manitoba scored an “A” and was top of the class compared to fellow provinces.
The CFIB noted Manitoba has introduced legislation to improve the exchange of goods and services between reciprocating jurisdictions.
Manitoba and New Brunswick led the way in implementing direct-to-consumer alcohol sales without extra administrative hurdles or price markups.
Manitoba is also among the provinces with the fewest labour mobility exceptions, the CFIB’s report says. However, accepting health-care professionals from other areas remains a challenge.
The CFIB gave Manitoba a ‘C+’ for its Canadian Free Trade Agreement exceptions and a “D” for select barriers to internal trade. Lacking mutual recognition of registration for workers’ compensation, and of occupational health and safety rules, brought the mark down.
Manitoba struggles with full labour mobility of licensed practical nurses, the report says.
— staff