Loosening Booze Rules Won't Solve Canada's Trade Barrier Blues The news this week that nine provinces will soon allow wineries, distilleries, and breweries to sell directly to consumers across provincial lines has been hailed as a major breakthrough in reducing interprovincial trade barriers.
However, while some progress is being made on the wine front, it's time to take a closer look at the bigger picture: what other obstacles are still standing in the way of free flowing goods, services, and labor across Canada?
At first glance, the ease of interprovincial booze sales may seem like a minor victory.