Manitoba Ranked Canada's Top Province for Removing Internal Trade Barriers: Moses

The article reports that the Manitoba government is circulating pamphlets claiming lower grocery prices due to removing the provincial sales tax on some foods as of July 1, and highlights a new Dalhousie University report showing grocery prices in Winnipeg rose 1.7% from June to July. It notes that the report excludes PST-exempt items and that critics…

Manitoba was ranked Canada’s top-performing province for reducing internal trade barriers, earning an A rating and the highest overall CFIB 2026 Internal Trade Report Card score, and it also received a perfect score for direct-to-consumer alcohol sales. The government highlights measures like the Fair Trade in Canada Act, a Mutual Recognition Agreement…

Manitoba received top marks from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) for reducing internal trade barriers, earning an A and leading among provinces in the CFIB interprovincial cooperation report card. The CFIB highlighted Manitoba’s legislation to improve the exchange of goods and services, its direct-to-consumer alcohol sales, and its…

Manitoba was ranked Canada’s top-performing province for reducing internal trade barriers in the CFIB 2026 Internal Trade Report Card, earning an A and the highest overall standing. The government credited this to actions such as passing the Fair Trade in Canada (Internal Trade Mutual Recognition) Act (Bill 47) and signing a Mutual Recognition Agreement…

The Manitoba government is creating two new regional trade representative positions—one for Europe and one for Mexico—to expand market access for Manitoba businesses. The Europe representative will pursue opportunities in the UK and western Europe, while the Mexico representative will support demand in Mexico and build on the Team Canada Trade Mission to…

Manitoba is expanding its global trade reach by creating two new international trade representative offices—one in Europe (focusing on the UK and Western Europe) and one in Mexico. The moves, announced by Minister Jamie Moses, aim to help Manitoba companies access high-value markets and diversify trade relationships, following the creation of an India…

The article reports that Canada’s Chambers of the Federation welcomed a landmark agreement intended to expand internal trade across provinces. It frames the announcement as part of ongoing efforts by provincial chambers to maintain momentum on internal trade and support a stronger Western Canadian economy.

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinewsaid he is open to backing the west-to-east Northern Shield Energy Corridor pipeline proposal announced by Alberta and Ontario premiers, with conditions including Indigenous support, worker protections, and environmental considerations. He emphasized he would consult Indigenous leaders and Manitobans, and noted potential future…

The Auditor General of Manitoba, Tyson Shtykalo, issued 18 recommendations to strengthen the province’s financial reporting processes after repeated errors were identified in financial statement audits. The recommendations address planning, oversight, recordkeeping, and staff training, with the Auditor General noting ongoing errors and the need for…

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew spoke to Winnipeg media after the First Ministers’ Meeting in Charlottetown, noting unity among premiers and highlighting efforts to address healthcare and tariffs from Trump. He said Manitoba will focus on internal economic measures—like LNG exports, mining, and energy projects—while continuing to lobby American counterparts…

The Manitoba government says Sobeys’ parent Empire Co. Ltd. has pledged to stop using property controls and will remove all restrictive covenants in the province, but the government wants them gone entirely and may take further action. If Sobeys does not remove all Manitoba property controls, the province will continue challenging them and may bring the…

Manitoba will make it easier to buy alcohol from out of province, with changes announced by the government. The move places Manitoba among nine provinces that are reducing barriers to interprovincial alcohol sales.