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the border, that are still relying on our trade agreements? Does it feel as though there's a bit of a shift in attitude in recent years? >> Well, I can tell you from a business perspective, what I'm seeing from our members is that there's a bit of a move away from just necessarily the Canada team and the US team, and they're really operating more like a North America team, because that's just the way the market is moving and the way the business is flowing. So while there may be protectionist tendencies on either side of the border from government, that's certainly not felt in the business community, and we will be quite vocal to make sure that that cohesion exists at the government level as well. >> So in a way, more integration across that North American zone. >> Absolutely. >> And where does that take-- when businesses are kind of planning for the future, that sounds like we're going to see more cooperation even at the level of state to governor, at lower levels of government. Does that make sense? >> Absolutely. I think business will be involved at every level. You know, the efforts that are happening right now around different levels of government reaching out from Canada into the US is welcome. From a business perspective, we really believe that success is driven when everyone is at the table, and we will be loud advocates to bring everyone together to make sure that the best ideas are put forward and that we can actually, you know, cooperate and keep the integration together. Because business being at the table and having a sound voice is not just important for business's sake, but it's also important for both countries' economic and national security. We've seen the integration of critical minerals, critical infrastructure, supply chains at large being a really important piece in this relationship, and the Canadian-American Business Council will be present and participating in that conversation. >> So glad to have you for this, Beth, appreciate your time. >> Thank you so much for having me, it was a real pleasure seeing you, Amanda. >> Beth Burke is chief executive officer of the Canadian-American Business Council. Still ahead, how barriers inside Canada are costing us a fortune. It's odd how in an instant things can transform. Slipping out of balance into freefall. (The stock market is now down 23%). This is happening people. Where there are so few certainties... (laughing) Look around you. You deserve to know. as we navigate a future unknown. I'm glad I found stability amidst it all. Gold. Standing the test of time. So, I know we agreed on price, but this car's taller than I was expecting. Egg? I gotta go. ( ) That's Clutch. ( ) Do you have a wet, damp, or moldy basement? Call the oldest and largest waterproofing company. Call RCC. Whether your basement needs to be repaired from the outside or the inside, we'll consult you on the right solution. Call RCC waterproofing today. Family owned and operated since 1920. Clean your rugs with Love Your Rug. Whether it's machine, handmade, or exotic, we clean each rug differently. Let us do the heavy lifting as we provide free pickup and delivery. Love Your Rug. We put our heart into it. It's time to Love Your Rug. I have a secret. With NEW Secret Clinically Proven Aluminum Free deodorant, you can almost miss the bus... But smell like you didn't. Secret helps stop odor before it starts. Smell fresh for up to 72 hours. Secret works. Is it time to renew your mortgage? Struggling with credit card debt? Owe money to the CRA? Have difficulty paying your mortgage? Or need cash for any reason? Northwood Mortgage can help. Northwood is more flexible and has access to better rates than the banks. Approval is based on equity in your home and not just your income. And Northwood provides fast closing turnaround with a payment plan that suits your budget. For an easy home equity loan visit NorthwoodMortgage.com We're working harder for you TONIGHT THE SUMMER FORECAST COULD INCLUDE DISRUPTIONS AT CANADA'S BORDERS THE STRIKE VOTE AND WHAT IT MEANS FOR BUSINESSES AND TOURISTS TONIGHT AT 11 AND AT CTVNEWS.CA Closed captioning of this CP24 program is brought to you by Diamond and Diamond lawyers Canada's largest personal injury law firm with over 65 lawyers across Canada (Dynamic instrumental music) >> The barriers to trade in Canada are sometimes higher between provinces than internationally. Deloitte has estimated that those barriers add the equivalent of almost 7% tariffs

on goods moving across borders inside Canada. That's a massive cost to businesses and consumers. Ryan Manucha is a research fellow at the CD Howe Institute and also the author of a book on this subject. Ryan, great to have you with us. >> It's a pleasure to be here, Amanda, thank you so much. >> So we do often hear about these inter-provincial trade barriers, and let's just start with the very real costs. We can add them up; they're probably hard to measure, but we know they're costing us all money. >> Absolutely, yeah, there's estimates that are produced routinely between 8%-14% extra on the cost of goods that we purchase as a result of internal trade barriers. One more concrete example, freight trucking. A new estimate just came out: the inter-provincial trade barriers hike freight trucking by about 8.6%. So it adds up, especially the higher up you are in the value chain. >> So, and some of the-- I mean, we've been talking about this for so long, Ryan, that it's almost comical. For instance, speaking of transport which is a hugely important part of our supply chains, of our economy, trucks have regulations that keep them from travelling at certain times of day in BC and other times of day in Alberta which gives them this narrow little window to get across that border. What-- these feel like really easy things to fix. Given that you've been watching this for a while, what are the impediments to fixing these, these types of barriers? >> There's a number of reasons when it comes to internal trade barriers in general and you can kind of triangulate them to trucking. It can come down to just general inertia, regu-- the regulatory process, sometimes stakeholders have vested interests in the rules being the way they are, sometimes it's difficult for regulators from one jurisdiction to negotiate an outcome with another, and sometimes, you know, with trucking it's physical limitations, right? Sometimes you have a really heavy truck, hard to-- for them to travel across the Prairies where the, the sand is a little softer than across the Canadian Shield in Ontario. >> Some Canadians might be surprised to know that we actually not that long ago put together a Canadian free trade agreement. It's literally an agreement for free trade between provinces. It sounds ridiculous but there it is. How is that working out? Is it as free as we need it to be? >> The Canadian free trade agreement is an excellent addition to our arsenal in sort of liberalizing internal trade. Look. Canada is the second largest country by land mass and in order to keep us as one, and instead of balkanizing, you have to accommodate local differences. So it's okay and the constitution allows for provinces to have areas of jurisdiction. And because of that, and because of local circumstances you might see differences in rules and regulations. But it's good to be able to harmonize where possible, whether it be on certain trucking regulations-- you know, first aid kits, construction codes, you know, alcohol limitations wherever you can find them where they're unnecessary impediments to free commerce domestically. >> As with most of this type of production, Ryan, at the bottom of it all is protection of industries and jobs, right? Nobody would do this if they didn't have some kind of well-intentioned interest in keeping the business there. Liquor's a good example. Alberta went out and dropped its barriers with, with other provinces, including BC, but recently the two provinces got into a fight over booze because BC is not reciprocating and Alberta doesn't appreciate it. It still seems, probably to many Canadians, kind of amazing that something like buying booze, you know, ordering direct from a winery in British Columbia is impossible for somebody in Alberta right now. >> Absolutely. And the story of inter-provincial trade sees beer, and liquor, and wine flow through it pretty much from confederation to the present. And I think beer, and liquor, and wine is something that-- well, many are engaged with and so it becomes very real. And the most recent supreme court decision on our constitutional free trade clause was about a gentleman trying to go buy beer in Quebec and bring it back into New Brunswick. And I think it bec-- it makes it very palpable for us. That's why, you know, it's very-- you know, when get into the topics like workers compensation and occupational health safety limits, those are not as sexy internal barriers but they're just as impactful in many cases. >> Amanda: Absolutely. And in fact, labour mobility is one thing that's very much affected by some of the regulatory issues across border. Is there a bigger role for the federal government in all of this? >> Absolutely. Leadership from amongst the first ministers-- so premiers and (Unclear -- very, very important to break that gridlock as you said, as you exactly said. So there are vested interests who want to keep the rules, in many cases, the way they are that protect local fiefdoms. And in order to break them you need that strong leadership both from the federal government and from amongst the premiers. >> Ryan, so good to have you for this. Appreciate your time. >> Thank you so much. >> Ryan Manucha is a research fellow at the C.D. Howe Institute. Time for the Takeaway and how we clean up when company's coming. For 30 years, Canadians have been sold on the value of free trade. Trade that's so good that more of it is only better. And there's little doubt that our economy has benefited over time, most notably the ability to sell our products and services tariff-free to the biggest and most robust economy on the planet while also aligning our interests with that trading partner

south of our border. Adding in Mexico created what should be a regional powerhouse that is the envy of the world. Recently America's view of trade seems to have cooled a little with an emphasis on made in America running up against the central thesis of free trade, which is that goods and services should be made wherever it's most efficient to do so. That shift causes some trouble for Canada and our exporting businesses but for now, and likely the foreseeable future, we still have a solid trade deal to work with. Where we run into trouble is actually our own backyard with provincial barriers adding to the cost of doing business inside this country, but also through protections that we've layered on over many decades for various industries and businesses. These protections can have the affect of reducing competition. When that happens, our businesses becomes less efficient. One way to make sure that we don't engage in that kind of self-sabotage is through trade deals. There's nothing like the bright light of an outsiders gaze, sort of how we clean up our house best when we know company's coming. Forging new trade deals forces Canada to confront its own behaviour and do better, at least well enough to meet the standards that gain access to new markets. There may be many things we're kicking under the sofa right now that should be set right. My takeaway. Trade deals are a good thing because they open markets for our business but they also force us to be the best version of ourselves. That's Taking Stock for this week. I'm Amanda Lang. Thanks for being with us. It's Leon's Storewide Super Sale! Save up to 50% on furniture. Save up to 50% on mattresses. Plus, get an L2 washer and dryer set for only $998 including a 2 year warranty! Ends Wednesday! Hello. I'm Russell Oliver, and I am the cash man. Bring me your used jewelry and I will give you cash. Oh yeah! Oh yeah! If you've received a traffic ticket, been charged with stunt or impaired driving or any criminal offence, the lawyers at X Copper will fight for you. Our team can protect your driving record, keep your insurance rates low and save you from criminal conviction. Contact us for your free consultation today. What keeps baby's skin healthy? A diaper that doesn't leave skin wet. That's why Pampers Swaddlers absorbs wetness better for up to 100% leakproof protection and 0% skin irritation. Pampers. For healthy baby skin. As a mom, I would choose Young Drivers of Canada. because they teach collision avoidance techniques like nobody else does. They focus on safe and responsible driving for life. [Music] Menopause can change your hair. I have thinning happening here, which I noticed when I was taking a selfie. Using our thickening treatment fights breakage for fuller looking hair. I feel good. So I want products that are made for where I'm at. Hair Biology. (Epic Deep Music) The Polestar 2, featuring pure electric performance, ( ) a range of up to 515km. ( ) And distinct minimalist design ( ) that makes every drive feel like a scenic route. ( ) Experience powerful performance. ( ) View current offers at Pollster.com. ( ) (Dynamic instrumental music) >> ONE PERSON IS DEAD AFTER THEY WERE HIT A WHEEL HEAD COACH PASS ON THAT COMING UP IN ST. CATHARINES ON THIS DEVELOPING STORY MOMENTS. UNIVERSITY OF TRUMP DELIVERING A TRESPASS NOTICE. ORGANIZERS OF A PRO-PALESTINIAN ENCAMPMENT TODAY GIVING THEM A DEADLINE ON WHEN THEY NEED TO VACATE OR FACE LEGAL ACTION. WE'LL GET THE DETAILS FROM KING'S COLLEGE CIRCLE COMING UP. ONTARIO IS ACCELERATING EXPANSION OF ALCOHOL SALES IN THE PROVINCE WILL HAVE ALL THE DETAILS. PLUS A LOT OF REACTION STRAIGHT AHEAD. TONIGHT. 30 19 DEGREES FEELING LIKE 20 FROM 299 QUEEN STREET WEST. YOU'RE WATCHING TORONTO'S BREAKING NEWS CP24. GOOD EVENING. I'M PHIL PERKINS. THANKS FOR JOINING US. WE BEGIN WITH DEVELOPING NEWS, A STRETCH OF THE QEW REMAINS CLOSED IN NIAGARA REGION AFTER FATAL COLLISION INVOLVING A COACH BUS THAT WAS

hit by a flying wheel chopper. 24 was over the scene in st. Catharines near the garden city skyway bridge. The opp have now confirmed the passenger on the coach bus has died. 3 others suffered serious injuries. Investigators say that 3 vehicles were involved. The toronto bound qew is now closed glendale avenue is expected to be until around 11 tonight. Of course, keep it here, cp24 as we continue to follow that developing story in the q back at the university of toronto has delivered a trespass notice organize of a pro-palestinian encampment. But the protest continues. The university says the deadline to vacate the king's college circle is now 8:00am monday morning. But before then, the 2 sides will meet again for talks at 5:00pm on sunday. It follows an offer the university presented yesterday in a bid to end the weeks-long protest includes forming a working group to consider disclosure of its investments. But u of t also says that it will not end any partnerships with israeli universities. >> This confirmed with us that they're meeting with us at but that they're moving forward. The trespass notice. That's where we're at right you know, this trespass notice is the first of a much longer you know, these types of things, you know, that you can issue that trespass notice. And then you know, that starts at the wheels turning, but doesn't mean immediately. And the next you know, for 5 minutes that hundreds of cops are going to show up. There's lots of room between now and then. And we implore the administration to the right thing to be on the right side of history to divest from israeli apartheid. Ongoing aside. >> Well, soon advocacy group ontario is calling for the removal of the encampment, saying reports of anti-semitism intimidation on campus have not been addressed by the university. And as you can and protests continues at u of t st. George campus vandalism has been found at the university's campus in scarborough. Number of red upside down triangles were spotted on the side of buildings at the campus on military trail. They also feature cross hairs, those upside down triangle to become a popular symbol amongst pro-palestinian advocates. Some interpretations link them to videos from hamas's military wing that highlight israeli targets with red triangles. The paint was soon covered up. The toronto police hate crime unit says it is aware of the occurrence. And crown. Prosecutors said deadly shooting at a mississauga restaurant 3 years ago was the result of a plot from a group who had pledged allegiance to the terrorist group isis. Now the crown also says, but the reason a mississauga man was killed because that he was ready to expose those terrorist ties. Here's ctv's jon woodward. >> It was a scene in may of 2021 in the family run restaurant chicken land 5 people shot the 25 year-old name. A keel died in an attack that shocked the city of mississauga. I just don't understand. Senseless really is, it's just senseless. At the time, police released this surveillance video of the gunman before and after the shooting, part of an investigation that led to the arrests of 3 akasha suleyman rasa and and lead the crown attorney to tell a jury in the first-degree murder trial of the brampton courthouse that keel had gone to work in abbas's warehouse ground. Attorney david diorio said you will hear evidence that 90 mckiel had become aware that the group had pledged allegiance to isis. They were just buying and selling products. They had pledged allegiance to isis. The islamic state and money was being used to finance that organization sent back home to further that cause he was planning to go to the authorities and betray the others. It's our position that the others came up with a plan to prevent that from happening. A plan to kill name a keel and his family. >> The crown says on may 29th 2021. That plan was put into action alleging that naf entered the restaurant, pulled a handgun and shot 7 times in 18 seconds. Witnesses told the court they saw a slender man rush from the restaurant and hop into the trunk of a waiting honda accord, which sped off inside a keels mother. Rania had heard several pops. She was shot in the arm. She rushed in to see several other family members being shot, including one of her sons. She said I looked at him, he was looking at me. I could see the blood everywhere on the ground. I could do nothing. She said she called 9-1-1 and then ask any driver in the gas station for help. Police pulled footage from some 70 dash cams and surveillance cameras on route to follow the accord back to abbas's business. One officer testified major break in the case. John woodward, ctv news. >> And york region police investigating a series of shootings at a cinema in richmond hill. They've released this video showing shots being fired at york cinemas near east beaver creek road and highway 7. The shots were fired from 3 different vehicles on 3 separate occasions. The first time was on may 17th shots were fired again 2 days later on may, 19th and then again earlier today around 2:30am the shots were fired towards the main entrance of the theatre each time no one was injured. Now 3 suspect vehicles described as a white four-door pickup truck with a black cargo bed cover a

red suv with silver rams and a dark-coloured suv with black rims. York regional police are appealing for information. Tips can also be left with crime stoppers. And a mother and child were sent to hospital after being hit by a vehicle in etobicoke this evening. This happened before 5.30 near royal york road imago avenue, paramedics, cells of mother and child were taken to hospital, but their injuries are considered minor. Police are investigating and say the driver remained on scene. And police have released images of 2 suspects in an assault and robbery investigation on the ttc. They're trying to identify these 2 men. Police say on tuesday a victim intervened when he saw 2 men bothering another person in a temporary bus. Kennedy station. The victim was then assaulted and had their personal belongings stolen. Investigators at 41 division are appealing for information about these 2 suspects. And a married couple have been found guilty of murder and attempted murder in a hamilton case. A jury finding oliver karafa and lucy li guilty of first-degree murder in the killing of 39 year-old tyler pratt in 2021. There were also found guilty of attempted murder in the shooting up rats pregnant girlfriend. The crown suggested that car off a plan to kill pratt because he couldn't pay back the half million dollars. Pratt had invested in failing business. Graph admitted to the shooting, but claimed it wasn't premeditated. The pair fled to europe right after the killing. Here's something a lot of people talk about today. Ontarians will soon be able to buy beer, wine cider and ready to drink alcohol at convenience stores. Province announced today they've moved out their plans to expand alcohol sales with availability at corner stores coming on september. The 5th grocery stores already with a license to sell will be able to sell larger cases of beer as of august. 1st. And by the end of october, more big box stores will be allowed to sell the lower alcohol beverages like beer and wine. This accelerated plan is going to cost taxpayers, about 225 million dollars that's going to help out the beer store with the transition as well as getting a discount to convenience stores. >> As of october 31st, every convenience, grocery and big box store in ontario will be able to sell beer cider wine and ready to drink alcoholic beverages as we enter this new marketplace. The beer store and the lcbo. We'll continue to play a big role spirits like vodka, gin and whisky will continue to be sold at the lcbo. The beer store will remain active and distribution recycling. And as a valid retailer. >> Well, some of the people we spoke with today are supporting the expansion plan. >> I'm here for it easier. Yeah. >> That's all. I mean, we already have an industry so I think it's just, it is a matter to me and about. >> I mean, I I think that it's more so people are looking for can be is this time. So. There were people, it works. I see both there is a convenience factor, but I agree, we're going to have to id and all that information. It may not be a great idea. Kids. >> Next, as they can get it now. >> Well, not everyone is supporting the expansion. Doctor leslie buckley is the head of addictions at camh. You joined us earlier and says it, there are many safeguards they need to be put in place. >> Careful about serving and selling, making sure that people are certified for selling alcohol product, making sure that the alcohol is kept, you know, away from other areas, putting labels on alcohol to talk about you know, the harms from alcohol and then of course, you know, health promotion strategies. So we're really worried about violence and domestic violence, which is seeing increases. And we know how to link that is to alcohol. We're worried about duis. So we need, you know, health, we need health promotion, we need to, you know, talk up the harms of health so that people understand that better. >> Earlier this month, a coalition of health organizations, including the canadian cancer society, the canadian mental health association and cam it released a letter calling for a comprehensive strategy to deal with increased alcohol consumption. That will come with the change it says harms linked to drinking cost the province more than 7 billion dollars a year. That's where the tobacco and opioids combined. Well as the first day of advance voting in mississauga's mayoral by-election, voters can cast their ballots at mississauga city hall today and tomorrow, most likely tomorrow by the close. Now there will be another round of advance voting on june first and the second one, 22 polling locations will be open across the city. Voters are being reminded to bring a piece of id with them. Election day itself is set for june. The 10th it is 9.41 to like 20 outside. You're watching toronto's breaking news cp24

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