McNeil hopes to break down booze borders this fall

Premier Stephen McNeilsays he's optimistic interprovincial trade barriers that prevent alcohol from moving as freely as possible from one province to another could soon become less restrictive.

During the conference of provincial and territorial leaders this summerin New Brunswick, McNeil and Manitoba Premier Brian Pallisterwere tapped to find ways to improve interprovincial trade and reduce regulatory barriers.

While provinces across the country, including Nova Scotia, regularly tout trade successes with other countries, they've been less successful at finding ways to overcome theborders within their own country.

While McNeil wouldn't detail the initiatives until they've been discussed with the other premiers, hedid confirm a focus on the restrictions regarding alcohol.