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Apr 17, 2025 6:40 PM - Connect Newsroom

Premier David Eby Pushes for Early Implementation of Interprovincial Free Trade

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The legislation in question, Bill 7, aims to eliminate internal trade barriers and promote seamless commerce across provincial borders.(Photo: The Canadian Press)

Premier David Eby has expressed his government's readiness to implement free trade with other Canadian provinces ahead of the federal deadline. Speaking to reporters in Victoria, Eby confirmed that legislation to support this initiative has already been introduced and that British Columbia is prepared to move forward immediately.

He said the province is ready to implement it now, emphasizing that other provinces will not be required to formally recognize B.C.’s trade rules for the system to function.

The legislation in question, Bill 7, aims to eliminate internal trade barriers and promote seamless commerce across provincial borders. When asked whether B.C. would meet the federal government’s July 1 deadline for interprovincial trade agreements, Premier Eby responded confidently that the bill is in the legislature and B.C. will 100 percent complete it.

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