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 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…

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 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 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.

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…