Canada could increase real GDP by 7% if it drops all internal trade barriers: IMF | Unpublished
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Author: Sean Previl
Publication Date: January 27, 2026 - 17:55

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Canada could increase real GDP by 7% if it drops all internal trade barriers: IMF

January 27, 2026
The IMF says in some sectors, such as educational and health-care services, interprovincial trade barriers exceed the equivalent of a 40 per cent tariff.


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