The CFIB’s Internal Trade report card showed that almost every government had improved on internal trade, but small businesses and Canadians don’t seem to feel the same way.

A release from the CFIB seven out of 10 small businesses reported not noticing any meaningful changes when doing business across Canada, and another 16 per cent of businesses reported that things had become more difficult. The release went on to say the methodology used to grade the governments is outdated and will be updated for 2027.

CFIB Senior Policy Analyst SeoRhin Yoo explained that the methodology used to grade the governments is outdated and will be updated for 2027.

“It doesn’t reflect the difference between commitment versus what actually has been followed through. It also doesn’t look into detail as to what the agreements actually entail.

Yoo said the current recommendations for government’s are to reduce internal trade barriers on alcohol and food, as well as allow for mutual recognized workers across the country. Allowing for mutual recognized workers would mean workers wouldn’t need to be re-certified in their trade or skill if they move to a different part of the country.

As of now there is not a clear timeline in place for when the recommendations will be implemented.