Premiers wrap meeting by agreeing in principle to internal trade deal
WHITEHORSE — Canada’s premiers and territorial leaders have agreed in principle on an internal trade deal they say will help create jobs and improve the economy.
“This truly is a historic day,” said Yukon Premier Darrell Pasloski, speaking at the end of a two-day premiers meeting in Whitehorse.
It’s not clear, however, what will immediately change under the agreement, which will replace an old agreement dating back 23 years.
“The old agreement covered only specific sectors of the economy,” said Pasloski. “The new agreement covers virtually the entire Canadian economy and will have unprecedented transparency.”