Many are pointing to the TPP as a potential kickstarter for the economy. But should we be looking externally to solve our problems? Or are they coming from within? We caught up with Jatinder Mann of University of Alberta to learn how Canada’s unique federal arrangement might be causing internal barriers to trade. To read his working paper with Andrew Smith, click here.

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Jatinder Mann

Jatinder Mann is an Assistant Professor in History at the Hong Kong Baptist University, formerly from the University of Alberta.

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