In Vancouver, our family's rescue Lab, Scruffy, is very ill. We attend the veterinarian's office in Vancouver, undergo all the necessary tests, and are informed that an expert in this specific illness practices in Windsor, Ontario. The test results are sent to the Windsor Veterinarian, and we schedule a virtual appointment to review them. A day before our call, the consultation was cancelled as the Vet isn’t allowed to talk to us due to interprovincial barriers. If they conduct the consultation, they will likely face fines, risk losing their license to practice, and possibly be subject to criminal charges. Seven days later, Scruffy dies.

In Canada today, we have over 270 different provincial regulatory bodies that deliver services to Canadians. In all cases, you cannot practice your profession in a different province in which you hold your license. Combined, these organizations hold over 1 billion dollars in cash accounts under their control. There is no oversight as to how those funds are being spent or enjoyed by those in charge. That’s one billion reasons why Scruffy died.

Power and control are the other primary issues. Most who work within these organizations are not competent practitioners within the field they are regulating. Many have never clinically practiced. Regardless, power and control, plus a billion dollars in slush fund money, are the reasons they oppose any standard Canadian acceptance of a license to practice. Some 250 provincial organizations would disappear if we had one Canadian regulator for each position. That won't happen if we let the provinces figure it out.

However, a federal solution could occur at a moment's notice. Under the Emergency Measures Act, a Prime Minister can immediately eliminate all provincial regulations and borders that exist. Even those that are regulated by the provinces. Yes, all provinces could take the Federal Government to court to challenge the federal government's actions in maintaining the provincial borders. But here is the good news. We have approximately 3,700 lawyers on the federal government payroll. Create small groups of lawyers to take on each group that chooses to take us to court. It will likely take 5-7 years to get to trial if we play our cards right.

In the meantime, things will change. All provinces will have to recognize all licenses immediately, regardless of where they are issued in Canada. We can even let them keep their billion dollars of play money if they do that.

The Prime Minister would need, of course, to put his elbows up. I’m not sure he’d go in the corner to get a puck, let alone fight to keep it. But it is what he must do.

Knowing that all our politicians in Ottawa are on an extended summer break, I’ve had the order created and attached below. All they must do is print, have one of those virtual meetings and make it law. So, is it elbows up, or on your knees and surrender? I think we know the answer. There was never any hope in saving Scruffy.

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EMERGENCY ECONOMIC UNITY ACT

Preamble

WHEREAS the economic security and unity of Canada require an immediate and effective response to extraordinary trade measures imposed by foreign governments, including tariffs and restrictions adversely affecting the Canadian economy;

AND WHEREAS Parliament recognizes the necessity of removing all internal trade barriers among the provinces and territories during such emergencies to preserve the welfare of Canada as a whole;

NOW, THEREFORE, Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows:

Short Title

1. This Act may be cited as the Emergency Economic Unity Act.

Definitions

2. In this Act:

· “Emergency economic measure” means any tariff, trade restriction, or economic action imposed by a foreign state that, in the opinion of the Prime Minister, poses a significant threat to the economic stability, security, or unity of Canada.

· “Internal trade barrier” includes any law, regulation, policy, practice, or administrative action of a province or territory that restricts or impedes the free movement of goods, services, persons, investments, or data across provincial or territorial boundaries.

Declaration of National Economic Emergency

3. (1) Where the Prime Minister is satisfied that an emergency economic measure has been imposed that threatens the economic security or unity of Canada, the Prime Minister may, by proclamation published in the Canada Gazette, declare that a National Economic Emergency exists.

(2) A declaration under this section expires ninety days after it is issued unless extended by a resolution of both Houses of Parliament.

Emergency Authority to Remove Internal Trade Barriers

4. (1) Upon the issuance of a declaration under section 3, the Prime Minister is hereby authorized to:

(a) temporarily suspend the operation of any federal or provincial law, regulation, or administrative measure that constitutes an internal trade barrier;

(b) issue directives permitting the free movement of goods, services, persons, investments, or data across any provincial or territorial boundary;

(c) prohibit any new provincial or territorial measures that would create or reinforce internal trade barriers.

(2) Orders or directives made under subsection (1):

(a) have the force of law;

(b) prevail over any inconsistent law of a province or territory;

(c) cease to have effect upon the expiration or revocation of the declaration under section 3.

Review and Oversight

5. (1) Any order or directive issued under section 4 shall be tabled in both Houses of Parliament within seven sitting days of its issuance.

(2) Parliament may, by resolution, amend, revoke, or confirm any such order or directive.

Offences

6. (1) Every person who contravenes an order or directive issued under this Act is guilty of an offence punishable on summary conviction and liable to a fine not exceeding $500,000.

Sunset Clause

7. This Act is repealed five years after the day it comes into force unless extended by Parliament.

Coming into Force

8. This Act comes into force on a day to be fixed by order of the Governor in Council.