one canadian economy

One Canadian Economy: Breaking Down Barriers and Building Big

Canada’s new government has a clear mandate: to build the strongest economy in the G7 — not thirteen separate ones, but one Canadian economy that works for everyone.

Earlier this week, Prime Minister Mark Carney met with First Ministers from across the country to take bold steps toward this goal. Together, they committed to removing outdated trade barriers, fast-tracking major infrastructure, and unlocking Canada's full economic potential.

Today, that commitment turned into action with the introduction of new federal legislation aimed at removing internal trade obstacles and expediting nation-building projects.

Key Highlights from the Announcement

• Freeing Up Trade and Labour Mobility
  Federal barriers to interprovincial trade and labour mobility will be eliminated by Canada Day 2026, making it easier for goods, services, and workers to move across the country.

• Fast-Tracking Nation-Building Projects
  A new legislative framework will identify and expedite major infrastructure projects — from clean energy to national transportation — in partnership with provinces, territories, and Indigenous Peoples.

• Mutual Recognition of Credentials
  Working closely with provinces and territories, the government is advancing mutual recognition of certifications and qualifications — so Canadians can work wherever opportunity takes them, without being blocked by outdated red tape.

What This Means for Burnaby Central

For a fast-growing region like Burnaby Central, this vision has tangible local benefits:

• More job opportunities as mobility barriers fall and skilled workers can find employment across provincial lines.

• Faster infrastructure progress on key regional and national projects, including housing, transit, and clean energy.

• A stronger economy with fewer regulatory hurdles holding back small businesses, tradespeople, and professionals.

This is about building a country where Burnaby workers, students, and entrepreneurs can compete, collaborate, and thrive — anywhere in Canada.