Today, I introduced an important piece of legislation that will help Secure Our Future—not just as a province, but as a country.
With growing uncertainty in our economy, threats to our sovereignty, and unnecessary tariffs from Donald Trump, it's time we unlock Canada’s full potential by breaking down interprovincial trade barriers.
Last month, Premier Tim Houston took a bold step—making Nova Scotia the first province in Canada to introduce legislation supporting open trade and labour mobility across provincial and territorial borders.
Today, Prince Edward Island is proud to join Nova Scotia by introducing reciprocal legislation—making us the first province to join Nova Scotia.
This bill helps build a stronger Team Canada, where goods and workers can move freely between participating provinces and territories.
If it’s good enough for PEI, it’s good enough for Nova Scotia—and vice versa.
We don’t need outdated bureaucracy holding back our carpenters, plumbers, and entrepreneurs. If someone from Nova Scotia wants to work in PEI, their credentials should be recognized quickly—and this legislation makes that happen.
For most professions, regulatory bodies will now be required to recognize equivalent credentials from other jurisdictions within 10 days. That means less red tape, fewer delays, and more opportunities for workers and businesses alike.
This legislation eliminates unnecessary barriers, opens new markets for our goods, and empowers our skilled workers to go where they’re needed—without being bogged down by paperwork.
I’m proud to stand alongside Premier Houston and the Government of Nova Scotia in championing this critical step toward a barrier-free economy in our great country. I hope to see more provinces and territories join us in this effort.
This is yet another way your PC government is Securing Our Future—for PEI, and for all Canadians.