June 6, 2025
RED FM News Desk
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew has announced that his government is finalizing a new interprovincial trade agreement with British Columbia aimed at reducing trade barriers between the two provinces.
Speaking to the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce, Kinew said the deal will be similar to the one recently made with Ontario and is intended to expand the flow of goods and services into larger markets.
Kinew also emphasized his vision of positioning Manitoba as a key route for transporting natural resources to tidewater. He mentioned potential plans including a new port on Hudson Bay and a pipeline capable of carrying everything from oil to potash slurry.
“Some of the biggest markets in Canada (are) open for business, and Manitoba is going to be able to cash in and do our part to build up Team Canada,” Kinew said.
The provincial government recently passed Bill 47, which removes trade barriers on goods and services between Manitoba and other Canadian jurisdictions that have mutual recognition agreements in place.
Kinew stated that all the necessary paperwork related to Bill 47 will be completed by July 1.
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