Interprovincial trade barriers continue to frustrate business and depress GDP: TRADE | Canadian businesses often find it easier and more cost effective to sell internationally than into other provinces.

The article offers information on the challenges faced by B.C. commodity producers in trading with the rest of Canada, highlighting the dominance of U.S. markets due to geographical proximity and lower transportation costs. Topics include the impact of distance and transportation costs on trade, persistent regulatory barriers within Canada hindering the flow of goods and labor between provinces, and estimates of the economic benefits of removing interprovincial trade barriers.