Carney Calls on Provinces to Start Selling US Alcohol Again at Stores, Remove Restrictions on US Suppliers

Prime Minister Mark Carney has requested that Canadian provinces restock American alcohol and remove any provincial government barriers to purchasing goods and services from U.S. suppliers. Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston confirmed that Carney raised this issue during a virtual meeting with premiers on August 19th, linking the request to ongoing negotiations with Washington. Houston indicated that Nova Scotia is willing to comply, pending a final agreement, but expressed uncertainty about consumer demand for the products.

• 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.