Manitoba Opposition Tories fast‐track free trade bill before summer break

Monday, June 2, 2025, 9:21 pm

Lawmakers in Manitoba have accelerated the passage of a free trade bill aimed at reducing interprovincial barriers just in time for the summer recess. This rapid legislative push—cheered by business interests and raising a few well-timed questions—demonstrates a political race against the clock.

globalnews.ca / Manitoba Opposition Tories agree to speed passage of free trade bill before summer

Manitoba politicians reached a deal to speed passage of a free trade bill hours before the legislature was to break for the summer.

winnipegfreepress.com / Tories relent, agree to fast-track trade bill supported by biz community

thestar.com / Manitoba Opposition Tories agree to speed passage of free trade bill before break

WINNIPEG - Manitoba politicians are speeding passage of a bill to reduce interprovincial trade barriers before the legislature summer break begins.

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