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On tonight's episode: Busting down interprovincial trade barriers.
Last week, Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew signed an agreement to boost the movement of goods and labour between the two provinces, including direct-to-consumer alcohol sales by the end of June.
The deal is part of a growing push to break down interprovincial trade barriers as a way to counter U.S. President Donald Trump's punishing tariffs.
Prime Minister Mark Carney has also championed the idea, insisting it could more than offset the damage done by Trump's tariffs.
Is that true? We asked that question — and many more — to Moshe Lander, a Concordia University economics professor, during the latest episode of our Inside the Village podcast.
You can watch the full interview HERE.
Inside the Village — hosted by Scott Sexsmith and Michael Friscolanti, the Editor-in-Chief of Village Media — is a news and current affairs podcast that provides a weekly window into some of the best local journalism from across our chain of Ontario newsrooms. Produced by Derek Turner, the program also explores bigger-picture issues that impact people across the province.
Every episode can be found HERE. If you prefer the audio version, it is available wherever you find your favourite podcasts.
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