Canada’s Chambers of the Federation Welcome Landmark Agreement to Expand Internal Trade

Canada's Chambers of the Federation Welcomes Landmark Agreement to Expand Internal Trade

CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI, July 22, 2026 — Today, Canada's provincial chambers of commerce welcomed an agreement by nine provinces to enable direct-to-consumer sales of alcoholic beverages across provincial borders. The agreement advances a key priority championed by the Chambers of the Federation to strengthen Canada's internal market and reduce barriers to trade. 

The Chambers of the Federation issued the following statement: 

"Today, it became easier for Canadians to buy Canadian wine, beer, and spirits from another province than it has been in generations. 

"That's a win for consumers, a win for producers, and a win for Canada's economy.

"Premiers have taken an important step from commitment to implementation. This is what progress on internal trade looks like. 

"But this agreement should be the floor, not the ceiling. We encourage premiers to carry this same momentum into labour mobility, regulatory harmonization, procurement modernization, and the nation-building infrastructure projects Canada needs to compete and grow. 

"Every internal trade barrier we remove helps Canadian businesses scale, strengthens our economic resilience, and makes Canada more competitive in an increasingly uncertain global market"

The Chambers of the Federation have made internal trade reform a central advocacy priority over the past year, including through a joint letter to Canada's premiers, recommendations advanced at the One Canada Summit, and a shared policy framework presented this week, calling for accelerated action to build a more competitive and self-reliant Canadian economy.

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Signatories

• Rhonda Tulk-Lane, President & CEO, Atlantic Chamber of Commerce; Chair, Chambers of the Federation
• Daniel Tisch, President & CEO, Ontario Chamber of Commerce
• Véronique Proulx, President and CEO, Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec
• Chuck Davidson, President and CEO, Manitoba Chambers of Commerce
• Jen Riley, President and CEO, British Columbia Chamber of Commerce
• Shauna Feth, President and CEO, Alberta Chambers of Commerce
• Prabha Ramaswamy, CEO, Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce  

About Chambers of the Federation

Chambers of the Federation is a collaborative effort among Canada's provincial and territorial chambers of commerce, presenting a joint, business-informed policy agenda to the Council of the Federation each year in support of shared economic priorities. Learn more at chambersofthefederation.ca 

About the BC Chamber of Commerce

Across British Columbia, local chambers of commerce and boards of trade connect businesses, support them with practical tools and programs, and advocate for their shared interests. The BC Chamber of Commerce is the provincial network of those chambers, representing more than 35,000 businesses of every size and sector. It is the largest business association in the province and one of the oldest in the country, founded in 1878 as the British Columbia Board of Trade. Our mission is to empower business communities across British Columbia. Learn more at bcchamber.org.

Media Contact:

Jen Riley
President & CEO
BC Chamber of Commerce
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