As a Canadian, I strongly believe in the power and potential of our beautiful country. Over the past months, the threat of tariffs from the US has made it even more vital that Canada is able to trade freely within its own borders. Interprovincial trade barriers are a significant impediment to this objective. These barriers are not only counterproductive but also strain businesses and impede our country's economic growth.

By some estimates, provincial trade barriers cost Canada's economy up to $130 billion per year (source: Senate of Canada, 2016). These barriers hit businesses in several ways, such as doubling costs, halving market sizes, and limiting the choice of goods and services for customers. Ultimately, it is the Canadian people who bear these costs.

We need to bring in swift and significant changes to our trade policies. The aim should be to foster business growth, stimulate our economy, and safeguard the future prosperity of Canadians in every province. A united approach to trade would realize greater domestic and global competitive advantages for Canada and its citizens.

We urge the provincial and federal leaders to drop these interprovincial trade barriers immediately. This will demonstrate our country's commitment to a stronger, united Canada, capable of weathering any economic storm that comes our way.

Please join us in this cause: sign this petition and be part of the movement towards a freer, economically stronger Canada.