Today in idiotic policy, the Alberta government is supporting protectionist inter-provincial trade barriers.
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Provincial trade deal hits obstacle as Alberta seeks exemption
Ottawa and the provinces are expected to reach a long-promised deal on internal trade at this month’s premiers summit in Whitehorse, but a major hurdle remains over whether governments should be able to protect some contracts from going to out-of-province companies.
Ontario, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Prince Edward Island have agreed to what one official called a “gold standard” that would open up all government procurement to outside firms.
But sources say negotiations hit a snag two weeks ago when Alberta’s government sought exemptions to the deal. One source said Alberta is proposing an exemption that would ensure at least 20 per cent of public procurement contracts go to local companies.
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The NDP showing their sheer ignorance with respect to economic and financial matters yet again.