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Ford has signed memorandums of understanding with the premiers of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, promoting the mutual recognition of goods, services, and registered workers across these regions. The move is expected to provide economic benefits by eliminating the need for certain local requirements, such as provincial signage for trucks, and by facilitating smoother cross-provincial operations for businesses and workers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ontario Premier Doug Ford has announced new legislation aimed at reducing internal trade barriers and enhancing labour mobility within Canada. 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