Now, more than ever, Canada needs one Canadian market.
According to the International Monetary Fund, removing barriers to interprovincial trade could increase Canada's GDP by $210 billion, nearly half of what the Toronto Region produces in a year.
Patchwork to Prosperity shows that incremental reform is no longer enough.
What has been missing is a strong process with a clear national vision for a single Canadian market, led by the federal government working closely with the provinces and territories, and held accountable by clear deadlines.
This work should start with six priority sectors: housing and building codes, alcohol, food, labour mobility, manufacturing, and transportation.
Canada already has the tools to build a truly integrated domestic economy. We need a clear process, firm implementation timelines, and accountability for delivering results.
