QUESTION PERIOD — Industry
Interprovincial Trade
February 26, 2026
My question is for the Government Representative in the Senate. Senator Moreau, much of the government’s economic agenda, whether on housing, internal trade or affordability, depends not only on policy design but also on effective and timely implementation. Canadians are increasingly concerned about delays, overlapping jurisdictions and uneven results across regions.
Could you clarify what concrete steps are being taken to improve execution and coordination with provinces and territories to ensure that announced measures translate into real, measurable outcomes on the ground? How is the government addressing bottlenecks that may be slowing progress, and what accountability mechanisms are in place to ensure that commitments made to Canadians are actually delivered within expected timelines?
Thank you for the question, Senator Loffreda.
Whether it is supporting workers and businesses, fast-tracking major projects or reducing internal trade barriers, the government is working directly with premiers to ensure measures translate into tangible outcomes on the ground. The government is also attacking bottlenecks head-on. For example, the “one project, one review” approach will reduce duplication, improve coordination and provide greater certainty so that projects move forward more effectively.
The government was elected to deliver measurable progress while lowering costs, increasing productivity and making our economy more competitive, all while ensuring commitments are implemented in a timely and accountable way. It intends to do that.
Thank you for that response. It’s great to hear that. I hope the execution is there on a timely basis. Can you provide a specific example where improved federal-provincial coordination has recently accelerated results? And where progress is lagging, what corrective actions are being taken to get initiatives back on track and ensure Canadians see timely benefits?
One clear example is the government working with the provinces and territories to reduce internal trade barriers, which has the potential to lower prices by up to 15%, boost productivity by up to 7% and add up to $200 billion to the Canadian economy.
At the same time, through “one project, one review,” the government is already improving coordination to accelerate major projects while maintaining strong environmental standards and respecting —
Thank you, Senator Moreau.
