"Ontario and Nova Scotia have agreed to let their residents buy alcohol directly from the other's province, part of the premiers' ongoing work to bolster interprovincial trade. Producers of beer, wine and spirits can start applying Tuesday to the province's liquor corporation for authorizations to do the direct-to-consumer sales, a process the premiers say will only take a matter of days."
"Ontario Premier Doug Ford says strengthening interprovincial trade is a way to counter the effects of U.S. President Donald Trump's economic attacks on Canada. Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston says his goal is to have free trade countrywide and this agreement is a stepping stone toward that."
"Houston says knocking down interprovincial trade barriers is 'a bit like whack-a-mole,' but that direct alcohol sales is a great one to tackle because it is so visible for consumers and producers."
Ontario and Nova Scotia have established an agreement allowing residents to purchase alcohol directly from each other's province. Producers can begin applying for authorizations to conduct direct-to-consumer sales, with the approval process expected to take only days. The premiers view this initiative as part of broader efforts to strengthen interprovincial trade and counteract economic challenges from the United States. Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston aims to eliminate interprovincial trade barriers nationwide, describing the process as incremental. Direct alcohol sales represent a visible and significant barrier to remove, benefiting both consumers and producers. Previously, Ontario consumers could only access out-of-province alcohol through limited channels including the LCBO's private ordering program or personal purchases made while traveling.
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