Anand suggests Canada’s interprovincial barriers could crumble within a month [Video]

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The regulations that are often criticized as barriers to trade between Canadian provinces could all crumble within a month, according to federal cabinet minister Anita Anand.

Following an announcement at the Port of Halifax on Wednesday, a reporter asked Anand if “interprovincial trade barriers [could] be dealt with, wiped away in 30 days?”

“The short answer to your question is yes,” responded Anand, the minister of transport and internal trade.

Anand suggested her optimism was based on an emergency meeting last week between Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the premiers.

“We are making incredible, fast-paced progress with all of the provinces and territories,” she said.