Internal Trade
Internal trade is the exchange of goods and services conducted inside a country’s borders. The Government of Canada is committed to working with provinces and territories to strengthen internal trade within Canada. As an essential element of the Canadian economy, internal trade supports economic competitiveness by creating jobs, helping businesses expand, enhancing consumer choice, and increasing Canada’s overall economic growth.
Services and information
One Canadian Economy
Building one strong Canadian economy out of thirteen by removing federal barriers to internal trade and advancing nation-building projects to unleash Canada’s economic potential
Advancing Internal Trade
Find out more about the barriers to internal trade, and how the government is working to remove them.
Timeline of federal actions and investments (2017 – 2026)
Read up on actions and investments by the federal government to improve internal trade, make life affordable, strengthen our supply chains, and grow our economy.
Canadian Free Trade Agreement
Learn more about the Canadian Free Trade Agreement that was signed by Canadian ministers and entered into force on July 1, 2017.
Canadian Internal Trade Data and Information Hub
Access pan-Canadian data and information on internal trade and labour mobility.
Domestic Trade Commissioners Network
The Domestic Trade Commissioners Network helps small and medium-sized enterprises grow, adapt, and create lasting jobs in all regions of the country.
We want to hear from you
Share the challenges you face when conducting internal trade and how best the Government of Canada can address them.