Trump still the best thing ever for internal trade reform as I shared on @therundowntvo today. Big improvements to labour mobility came out of the Aug internal trade ministers meeting in Iqaluit, lowering the tax on the 300k+ Canadians who move between provinces every year.

This was so much fun! Thanks for having me on @erinotoole

In the latest MLI paper, “Invisible Internal Trade Barriers,” Ryan Manucha (@RyanManucha) and Joe Noss (@JoeNoss) argue that procurement must be the next phase of reform for federal, provincial, and territorial governments. “Without action… Canada will entrench a fragmented, opaque system that weakens competition, limits opportunity, and drives higher spending at a time when Canadians can least afford it,” write Manucha and Noss. Read full paper here⬇️ macdonaldlaurier.ca/invisibl…

In “Blueprint for Internal Trade and Property Rights,” Tim Sargent and Paul Salembier present a special project to realize the economic vision embedded in the Constitution Act, 1867. Interprovincial barriers still limit labour mobility, investment, and growth across the country. This project goes beyond analysis and provides concrete model legislation to harmonize regulations, enable mutual recognition, and strengthen property rights. It offers a practical path to a more unified and competitive Canadian economy. Read here⬇️ macdonaldlaurier.ca/blueprin…

Le commerce intérieur est essentiel à la prospérité 🇨🇦, notamment pour des PRIX PLUS BAS. Merci au sén. Wilson d'avoir appuyé le projet de loi S-239, un mandat pour @CompBureau de promouvoir le commerce intérieur, avec la responsabilité des organismes de réglementation. #SenCA

“Canada cannot afford to let internal trade reform progress abate. Interprovincial trade is worth $500-billion and fully within our control unlike the $1.2-trillion relationship with the U.S. CUSMA renegotiations are receiving immense time and resources. At the upcoming Council of the Federation meeting in Charlottetown, Canada’s premiers can choose to supply more of the muscle that’s driven 16 months of progress or let momentum stall,” writes MLI contributor Ryan Manucha (@RyanManucha). Read here⬇️

No BoC rate hikes in 2026: general consensus from panel of Big 6 bank Chief Economists @economicclubca annual outlook today.

Today @TheHubCanada is pleased to announce the winner and runner-up of this year's Hunter Prize for Public Policy. The winner of the Hunter Prize and its $25,000 cash prize is @CompBureau senior policy advisor Matthew Chiasson for his proposal to de-regulate and liberalize different parts of the economy in the name of boosting competition. Read here: thehub.ca/2025/11/28/canada-…. The runner-up is @CharlesLammam for his big, bold tax reform plan. Read here: thehub.ca/2025/11/28/canadas…. Thanks to the nearly 250 Canadians who submitted proposals this year. Thanks to @AliciaPlanincic, @francesdonald, @lraitt, @jackmintz and @theoargitis for bringing their extraordinary experience and expertise to bear as this year's judges. And thanks to the Hunter Family Foundation for its generous support for the Hunter Prize for Public Policy.

Great piece by @ForsterSam on what is at stake re internal trade ahead of tomorrow’s supremely important pan-Canadian internal trade summit in Yellowknife, NWT canadianaffairs.news/2025/11…

Remarkable survey results from this week’s @the_logic summit. Pairs well w/ historical context from @jdmstewart1’s new book (e.g Laurier & AK/BC border dispute, 1903 - “We are living beside a great neighbour who…are determined…to get the best in any agreement which they make”)

Powerhouse panel with @VassB , @lucyhargreaves4 @RanaSarkar_ moderated by @CappyMc today at The Logic’s annual summit in TO. Ranging discussion underpinned by: achieving greater economic sovereignty.

Even as Trump's tariffs bite, homegrown competition barriers are still pushing prices up nationalpost.com/news/canada…

A timely bill to help continue the momentum on internal trade reform and fostering competitive & open markets domestically.

Inspiring energy at the @build_toronto launch event. Thought-provoking remarks by @mimurchison re: Toronto’s “first impression” on visitors and enhancing those magical first moments. Congrats to @melkuo @lucyhargreaves4 @EricDLombardi & others on a great night.

Ford this P.M. on ON’s next steps re internal trade: (1) Expanding “as of right” labour mobility and (2) Mutual Recognition activation w/ other provinces & territories Good priorities, now to follow through. Praised @VictorFedeli ‘s relentlessness.

News like this fires me up amidst all the gloom about Canada’s innovation and growth woes.