We were pleased to attend a session from StartUp Canada: StartUp Global on Navigating Inter-Provincial Trade on March 19 and received a compiled a list of the resources shared during the session:

• "Ramping Your Brand" by Dr. James Richardson - https://www.rampyourbrand.com - The book is specifically written for founders and brand builders in the CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) space.
• Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) — Concierge Service & Internal Trade Hub Personalized guidance for businesses seeking federal food safety licenses, plus a hub with information on interprovincial trade.  https://www.inspection.gc.ca
• Free Trade and Labor Mobility in Canada Act (Bill C-5 / One Canadian Economy Act) Passed June 2025, implemented January 1, 2026. Removes federal barriers to movement of goods, services, and labor.  https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca   
• Canadian Mutual Recognition Agreement Signed by all federal, provincial, and territorial governments. A good sold in one jurisdiction may be lawfully sold in another without further requirements.  https://www.canada.ca/en/intergovernmental-affairs/services/internal-trade.html
• Canadian Internal Trade Data and Information Hub Provides insights into barriers and challenges businesses face when trading across provincial borders.   https://www.canada.ca/en/intergovernmental-affairs/services/internal-trade.html
• Privy Council Office — Internal Trade Resources  https://www.canada.ca/en/privy-council.html
• Agreement on Interprovincial Trucking Reduces barriers in the trucking sector to facilitate efficient movement of goods across Canada. https://www.canada.ca/en/intergovernmental-affairs/services/internal-trade.html
• Direct-to-Consumer Alcohol Sales Agreement Signed by provinces, with the system planned to be in place by May 2026.  https://www.canada.ca/en/intergovernmental-affairs/services/internal-trade.html
• Export Navigator (British Columbia) Free one-on-one export advisory service for BC businesses looking to sell outside their home market.  https://www.exportnavigator.ca
• Wallace McCain Institute (Atlantic Canada) Peer learning and leadership development for growth-oriented entrepreneurs, specifically mentioned for Atlantic Canada founders.  https://www.wallacemccaininstitute.ca
• Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) Global peer network and community for founders; mentioned as a support system for scaling entrepreneurs. https://www.eonetwork.org
• Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) — Peer Council Groups Industry association with peer councils and resources for manufacturers looking to export.  https://www.cme-mec.ca
• WeBC (Women's Enterprise Centre of BC) Loans, mentoring, and resources for women entrepreneurs in BC.  https://webc.ca
• Communitech (Waterloo Region) Tech-focused innovation hub and startup support organization. https://www.communitech.ca
• GS1 Canada Global standards organization for barcodes, product identification, and supply chain traceability — essential for retailers like Costco, Walmart, Superstore.  https://www.gs1ca.org
• Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR) / CFIA Preventive Control Plans Federal food safety framework every food business needs to understand before scaling interprovincially. https://inspection.canada.ca/food-safety-for-industry/sfcr/eng/1511126022175/1511126073482
• Canadian Registration Number (CRN) A uniquely Canadian requirement on top of ASME for pressure equipment - each province has its own CRN. A critical and often overlooked compliance step for manufacturers.  https://www.tssa.org/en/boilers-pressure-vessels/canadian-registration-number.aspx

You can access the session recording here. Check out our other upcoming sessions here!

These insights compliment some of our previous posts on trade and tariffs: https://chamber.southeastalbertachamber.ca/advocacyinsights/Details/trade-and-tariffs-resources-271214