While you can easily cross from one province or territory to another, some goods—like beer, wine or meat pies—can't easily be sold across provincial or territorial borders. Other goods—like septic tanks and doors—have to meet different requirements or fire-protection ratings in order to be lawfully installed. Why? Over time, governments have introduced different standards, regulations and policies that vary across provinces and territories.
We're working on aligning these rules across provinces and territories, and that will help improve your access to Canadian products and services.
We all want to provide for our families, and every dollar spent adds up. Aligning standards and regulations for everything from water heaters to dishwashers could reduce the costs of making the things you buy, which translates into valuable savings on everything from heating to housing.
Take your fridge, for example. Right now, you likely pay a bit more for it because it has different certification requirements in different provinces/territories. We're working toward reconciling these requirements to align rules for companies and to save you money.
Dental hygienists, insurance adjusters, carpenters, welders, plumbers. These workers often worry that it will be complicated or time-consuming to get their professional credentials recognized in another part of the country so they can work there. The CFTA includes provisions to ensure that occupational certifications are recognized from coast to coast to coast.
