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New Brunswick is under fire for allegedly violating Canada’s Free Trade Agreement after an Ontario construction firm, Julmac Contracting, claims it was unfairly sidelined on four major bridge projects in favor of local firms. The case, the first of its kind under the updated agreement, pits Julmac’s lawyer against provincial authorities, with comparisons drawn to Trump-era U.S. trade policies. Julmac alleges discriminatory treatment—including higher material costs, stricter deadlines, and delayed approvals—and says it was forced off three projects after filing the complaint. Engineers testified to discrepancies in technical requirements, while the case’s outcome could set a crucial legal precedent for interprovincial trade across Canada. Other provinces are watching closely, as the ruling may redefine how the agreement is enforced—and whether its promise of open trade remains more than just a slogan.

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