Minister of Housing Ravi Kahlon speaks during an announcement about digital homebuilding permits at the British Columbia Institute of Technology’s carpentry building, in Burnaby, B.C., on May 27, 2024. The Canadian Press/Darryl Dyck
A trade agreement has been ratified by all provinces, territories, and the federal government to eliminate trade barriers, giving businesses more opportunities to sell their products across the country.
The Canadian Mutual Recognition Agreement was signed by all provinces, territories, and Ottawa on Nov. 17. The agreement, which was spearheaded by British Columbia, is set to take effect next month and covers thousands of products, with the exception of food, beverages, tobacco, plants, and animals.
