Alberta's New Trade Act: Simplifying Interprovincial Sales

0:00It's March 26, Canada news today starts now, AI-powered and ready. I'm Cory with the story. Alberta's government has introduced Bill 21, the Interpreventual Trade Mutual Recognition Act, to cut red tape and make it easier to sell. Goods from other provinces. This billed on a free trade agreement signed last year, with other provinces and the federal government set to kick in this summer for most consumer products. Ministers will start recognizing each other's rules, skipping duplicate checks to save time and money for businesses and shoppers. Minister of Jobs and Economy, Joseph Show, says the changes should lower costs and boost growth, even with some limits still in place. Exceptions cover things like alcohol, cannabis, food, and plants, plus Alberta's own standards for pesticides, plumbing gear, and no expiry gift. While direct alcohol sales across borders, aim for late May 2026.