<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>Startup Gov program hosted a discussion on interprovincial trade barriers faced by Canadian entrepreneurs, following the tabling of Bill C-5.</li><li>Entrepreneurs find interprovincial business more challenging than international trade due to regulatory inconsistencies and shipping barriers.</li><li>Key challenges include regulatory disparities, logistics hurdles, and sector-specific obstacles like costly certifications for agri-food companies.</li><li>Participants called for a centralized platform for regulatory information, better shipping solutions, and regional infrastructure development.</li><li>Entrepreneurs seek government support in navigating regulations, funding for domestic expansion, standardization, and the establishment of regional fulfillment hubs.</li><li>There is a demand for collaboration between government, established companies, and startups to address the challenges in interprovincial trade.</li><li>Startup Gov aims to facilitate crucial discussions to influence policy for the benefit of entrepreneurs and the ecosystem.</li></ul>

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