Carney Calls on Provinces to Start Selling US Alcohol Again at Stores, Remove Restrictions on US Suppliers
Prime Minister Mark Carney has asked provinces to restock American alcohol on shelves and ensure there are no provincial government barriers to buying goods and services from U.S. suppliers, according to Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston. Houston said Carney raised the matter with premiers in a virtual meeting held Aug. 19 and said Carney told […]
TL;DR
- Prime Minister Mark Carney has asked provinces to restock American alcohol.
- He also requested the removal of provincial government barriers to buying U.S. goods and services.
- Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston confirmed Carney's request, made during an Aug. 19 virtual meeting.
- The request is reportedly linked to ongoing negotiations with Washington.
- Nova Scotia is willing to comply, pending a final deal, but Houston questioned consumer demand.