All parties say they agree on the need for stronger internal trade although they are each proposing additional strategies to insulate Ontario’s economy from external shocks.
Published Feb 4, 2025 at 8:04pm
Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles, Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford, Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner and Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie are shown in these recent file photos. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette, Chris Young, Arlyn McAdorey
U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs are now on hold for at least 30 days, but the prospect of the punishing levies continue to worry Canadian businesses.
The leaders of all the major Ontario political leaders say that's why premiers need to work collaboratively to work barriers to trade within Canada.
On Tuesday, PC Leader Doug Ford made a renewed push to eliminate interprovincial trade barriers, calling them an outdated obstacle.
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