June 6, 2025
Pooja Sekhon
Ottawa – The liberal government today introduced a new legislation to remove trade barriers between the provinces. One Canadian Economy: An Act to enact the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act and the Building Canada Act, will remove federal barriers to internal trade and labour mobility, and advance nation-building projects crucial for driving Canadian productivity growth, energy security, and economic competitiveness.
“The bill will build a stronger, more competitive, and more resilient Canadian economy”, said Dominic LeBlanc, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs and One Canadian Economy, as he presented the legislation.
“The proposed legislation will accelerate the realization of major, nation-building projects that will help Canada become the strongest economy in the G7, deepen our trade relationships with reliable partners, and create good Canadian jobs. The federal government will determine whether a major project is in the national interest based on consultations with provinces, territories and Indigenous Peoples”, LeBlanc added.
Projects will be evaluated in accordance with the following criteria:
- Strengthen Canada’s autonomy, resilience and security;
- Provide economic or other benefits to Canada;
- Have a high likelihood of successful execution;
- Advance the interests of Indigenous Peoples; and
- Contribute to clean growth and to Canada’s objectives with respect to climate change.
Projects will only be designated following full consultation with affected Indigenous Peoples.
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