What will the North get from its new deal with Ontario? – Cabin Radio

July 23, 2025

The three territorial premiers have signed a new agreement with Ontario aimed at breaking down trade and labour barriers.

According to a Monday news release, a memorandum of understanding was signed during Council of the Federation meetings in Huntsville on Monday.

The MOU will ensure the North and the province work to “eliminate red tape, cut costs for businesses and open new pathways for skilled workers to move more freely across the country,” the news release stated.

“For the North to reach its full economic potential, we need to reduce the barriers that make it harder for our people and businesses to connect with the rest of the country – and for them to connect with us,” Premier RJ Simpson was quoted as saying.

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