Canada’s premiers have agreed in principle to reduce barriers to movement of alcohol across provincial and territorial borders, although they haven’t released any details.
The meetings in St. Andrews, New Brunswick.
New Brunswick Premier Brian Gallant says provinces are willing to increase import limits although some provinces want to consult with the public in order to determine how it will be done.
A statement says some jurisdictions may eliminate limits entirely, as is now the case in Manitoba and Alberta.
Gallant says New Brunswick remains committed to doubling its limit on the amount of beer and alcohol that can be taken across its borders.
Premier Wade MacLauchlan says the Island will benefit from an open economy with the rest of the country.
The Premiers wrapped up their meetings by agreeing to enhance existing trade relationships and building on new ones in the global markets.
The Premiers also discussed trade with the U-S in light of the new trade war between both countries.
Protectionism is sparking the U-S to slap huge tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum and Canada has responded with 10 per cent tariffs on U-S goods coming into the country.
MacLauchlan says robust discussion resulted about international trade among the premiers.