An agreement between all Canadian provinces, territories, and the federal government signed today will drop interprovincial trade barriers on many goods except food and alcohol starting in December. It comes as part of an effort to support businesses with more trade opportunities in light of U.S. tariffs.

B.C. Minister of Jobs and Economic Growth Ravi Kahlon said the agreement, signed in Yellowknife on Wednesday, is the outcome of a nationwide push led by B.C. to reduce domestic trade barriers.

“This agreement makes it easier for goods that meet the rules in one province or territory to be sold across Canada without extra approvals, labels, or testing,” he said at an announcement in Victoria.

“We are creating one agreement, one market, and unlimited opportunity across the country.”

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