B.C. rolls out law to tackle interprovincial trade barriers

B.C. rolls out law to tackle interprovincial trade barriers

Legislation will help businesses, but also reduce costs for consumers, province’s jobs minister says

BC's Trade Recognition Act (Bill 5): permanent interprovincial recognition framework

Wednesday February 18, 2026 | VICTORIA, BC [Posted at 9:57 pm | Updated 10:34 pm] by Mary P Brooke | Island Social Trends The US tariff and trade war is drilling down into the Canadian economy, including in British Columbia. It creates uncertainty for business who may delay operational and investment decisions — including hiring […] The post BC’s Trade Recognition Act (Bill 5): permanent interprovincial recognition framework appeared first on Is…

Reinforcing B.C.’s leadership in interprovincial trade

Permanent interprovincial recognition law will reduce barriers, support businesses, lower costs