Legislative Update: What Bill C-5 Means for Business

On June 26, 2025, Bill C-5: The One Canadian Economy Act received Royal Assent—marking a significant win for Canadian businesses.
This legislation removes long-standing interprovincial trade and labour mobility barriers, hopefully making it easier to do business across Canada. Here’s how it could benefit business:
Skilled labour moves more freely
Red Seal-certified tradespeople and professionals can now work across provincial borders without unnecessary re-certification.
Example: An electrician from Nova Scotia can begin working in Alberta right away—helping address national labour shortages.
Products and services face fewer barriers
Regulatory differences between provinces are being reduced or eliminated.
Example: A food producer in New Brunswick can sell directly in Ontario without having to meet duplicate packaging or ingredient rules.
Expanding your business just got easier
You’ll face less paperwork and duplication when entering new provincial markets.
Example: A PEI-based contractor can now bid on projects in Manitoba without layers of re-registration or local compliance.
Reduced red tape = lower costs
Streamlining regulations means businesses can focus more on growth and less on navigating bureaucracy.
Stay tuned for more updates from the Atlantic Chamber as we track how this new legislation is rolled out. Learn more here.