The Startup Gov program highlighted the urgent issue of interprovincial trade barriers facing Canadian small businesses during an event in British Columbia. Following the introduction of Bill C-5, entrepreneurs discussed the intricate complexities involved in trading across provinces, noting that it can be more accessible to export products outside Canada. Key challenges included regulatory inconsistencies, logistical difficulties in shipping—especially for remote areas—and specific sector hurdles impacting agri-food and bioresource companies. Entrepreneurs called for improved support systems to navigate these regulatory landscapes and ensure that domestic trade becomes more feasible and sustainable.
Businesses need better navigation support to move across provincial lines effectively, as current regulatory hurdles often deter growth and expansion within Canada.
The complexity of exportation within Canada is underestimated, as entrepreneurs find it easier to ship goods internationally than to navigate provincial barriers.
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