Ryan Manucha

Lawyer and craft beer enthusiast. Internal trade expert. Author of Booze, Cigarettes, and Constitutional Dust-Ups: Canada’s Quest for Interprovincial Trade.

[Macdonald-Laurier Institute @MLInstitute]

In the latest MLI paper, “Invisible Internal Trade Barriers,” Ryan Manucha (@RyanManucha) and Joe Noss (@JoeNoss) argue that procurement must be the next phase of reform for federal, provincial, and territorial governments.

“Without action… Canada will entrench a fragmented, opaque system that weakens competition, limits opportunity, and drives higher spending at a time when Canadians can least afford it,” write Manucha and Noss.

Read full paper here⬇️
https://t.co/EzRUwz9MFU

[Macdonald-Laurier Institute @MLInstitute]

In “Blueprint for Internal Trade and Property Rights,” Tim Sargent and Paul Salembier present a special project to realize the economic vision embedded in the Constitution Act, 1867.

Interprovincial barriers still limit labour mobility, investment, and growth across the country. This project goes beyond analysis and provides concrete model legislation to harmonize regulations, enable mutual recognition, and strengthen property rights.

It offers a practical path to a more unified and competitive Canadian economy.

Read here⬇️
https://t.co/nFgVSBTxwm

[Sen. Marty Klyne @Mister_Regina]

Le commerce intérieur est essentiel à la prospérité 🇨🇦, notamment pour des PRIX PLUS BAS.

Merci au sén. Wilson d'avoir appuyé le projet de loi S-239, un mandat pour @CompBureau de promouvoir le commerce intérieur, avec la responsabilité des organismes de réglementation. #SenCA

[Macdonald-Laurier Institute @MLInstitute]

“Canada cannot afford to let internal trade reform progress abate. Interprovincial trade is worth $500-billion and fully within our control unlike the $1.2-trillion relationship with the U.S. CUSMA renegotiations are receiving immense time and resources. At the upcoming Council of the Federation meeting in Charlottetown, Canada’s premiers can choose to supply more of the muscle that’s driven 16 months of progress or let momentum stall,” writes MLI contributor Ryan Manucha (@RyanManucha).

Read here⬇️

[Ryan Manucha @RyanManucha]

@MikePMoffatt @ruffoloj It’s not about booze. You’re a housing guy so you’d know our electrical codes across the PTs are a mess. That’s a barrier!!

[Ryan Manucha @RyanManucha]

@MikePMoffatt @ruffoloj I’m not sure how narrowly you’re defining barriers. They are non-distance transaction costs on account of an internal frontier. Some examples one might not consider:

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https://t.co/JtdIs9NPbF

[Ryan Manucha @RyanManucha]

No BoC rate hikes in 2026: general consensus from panel of Big 6 bank Chief Economists @economicclubca annual outlook today.

[Ryan Manucha @RyanManucha]

@erinotoole @colindeacon Thank you for your long-standing leadership & insights on this file @erinotoole .

[Sean Speer @Sean_Speer]

Today @TheHubCanada is pleased to announce the winner and runner-up of this year's Hunter Prize for Public Policy.

The winner of the Hunter Prize and its $25,000 cash prize is @CompBureau senior policy advisor Matthew Chiasson for his proposal to de-regulate and liberalize different parts of the economy in the name of boosting competition. Read here: https://t.co/kcBhRAj9xW.

The runner-up is @CharlesLammam for his big, bold tax reform plan. Read here: https://t.co/bYHw3XLu5r.

Thanks to the nearly 250 Canadians who submitted proposals this year.

Thanks to @AliciaPlanincic, @francesdonald, @lraitt, @jackmintz and @theoargitis for bringing their extraordinary experience and expertise to bear as this year's judges.

And thanks to the Hunter Family Foundation for its generous support for the Hunter Prize for Public Policy.

[Ryan Manucha @RyanManucha]

@evansammccann You are right to flag the significance of Canadian business history. I’m president of the Canadian Business History Association, a small but mighty group trying to tackle the problem you identify. Would you be willing to connect?

[Ryan Manucha @RyanManucha]

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[Ryan Manucha @RyanManucha]

Was on @CBCNews yesterday to digest Nov 19th's pan-Canadian internal trade minister's meeting in Yellowknife, as well as Canada's newest internal trade agreement: the Canadian Mutual Recognition Agreement for goods. Link in comments for my analysis.

[Ryan Manucha @RyanManucha]

Great piece by @ForsterSam on what is at stake re internal trade ahead of tomorrow’s supremely important pan-Canadian internal trade summit in Yellowknife, NWT https://t.co/D6q7uwrBrv

[Ryan Manucha @RyanManucha]

Remarkable survey results from this week’s @the_logic summit. Pairs well w/ historical context from @jdmstewart1’s new book (e.g Laurier & AK/BC border dispute, 1903 -
“We are living beside a great neighbour who…are determined…to get the best in any agreement which they make”)

[Ryan Manucha @RyanManucha]

@VassB Soon !! 🤞

[Ryan Manucha @RyanManucha]

Powerhouse panel with @VassB , @lucyhargreaves4 @RanaSarkar_ moderated by @CappyMc today at The Logic’s annual summit in TO. Ranging discussion underpinned by: achieving greater economic sovereignty.

[National Post @nationalpost]

Even as Trump's tariffs bite, homegrown competition barriers are still pushing prices up https://t.co/Oe4QawsC5o

[Ryan Manucha @RyanManucha]

A timely bill to help continue the momentum on internal trade reform and fostering competitive & open markets domestically.

[Sen. Marty Klyne @Mister_Regina]

Internal trade helps drive Canadian prosperity. Today I introduced a new bill to help improve internal trade, supporting the PM and Premiers' joint leadership towards one Canadian economy.

Learn more: https://t.co/DRMwLsuqlW

🇨🇦🍁 #cdnpoli #SenCA

[Ryan Manucha @RyanManucha]

Inspiring energy at the @build_toronto launch event. Thought-provoking remarks by @mimurchison re: Toronto’s “first impression” on visitors and enhancing those magical first moments.

Congrats to @melkuo @lucyhargreaves4 @EricDLombardi & others on a great night.