A new report card from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) says the federal government makes major gains in promoting internal trade between provinces. According to the CFIB’s latest annual assessment, the federal government improves from a C grade in 2025 to an A-plus, reflecting what the federation describes as significant progress on measures aimed at reducing barriers to trade across provincial lines. The report also indicates that most provinces receive higher marks, though it still points to ongoing gaps that require further work.
While the sources focus on overall scores rather than detailing specific policy changes, they converge on the central finding: internal trade performance has improved, with both the federal government and most provinces rated more positively than in the previous year’s grading. The CFIB’s assessment is presented as an evaluation of efforts to support freer movement of goods, services, and related economic activity within Canada. Despite the higher grades, the report card emphasizes that improvement is not complete, and additional steps are still needed to strengthen internal trade nationwide.
