The Canadian federation was founded in 1867 in part to ensure a common, unified market across the country. This ideal is enshrined in Section 121 of the Constitution. Yet while substantial trade does take place between the provinces, the dream of a truly unified market remains elusive. An important case about to be heard by the Supreme Court of Canada, though, may help bring down the barriers the provinces have erected to restrict trade over the years.

The Supreme Court of Canada’s examination of the Comeau case.

Policies aimed at increasing the number of players in the wireless sector.

Interprovincial trade barriers.

Interprovincial trade barriers.

From Bonjour-santé to Rendez-vous santé Québec.

November 28, 2017 | 13 min. 55 sec. | Sophie sans compromis (BLVD 102.1 FM) Interview (in French) with Patrick Déry, Public […]

Though few Canadians have heard of New Brunswick man Gérard Comeau’s case, which the Government of New Brunswick has appealed to the Supreme Court of Canada, a majority of people have a clear view on who should win.

The consequences of reducing the maximum prices of new drugs.

While Health Canada is preparing to completely change the way maximum prices for new drugs are established, it seems that little attention is being paid to the impact of this kind of public policy on the availability of new drugs. Yet similar policies are responsible for quite unenviable situations in certain countries.