Are you wondering what the difference is between Inter-Provincial and Intra-provincial moving? For example, moving within BC is an intra-provincial move or moving within the province. However, Inter-provincial moving is between provinces, for instance, British Columbia and Alberta.
Knowing your rights and being fully educated on your move are essential to success. Most people today are unfamiliar with proper moving terminology and processes. This lack of knowledge could cost them more money and stress than they could imagine. Understanding what type of move you will perform is step #1 in starting your move on the right path.
When searching for a moving company, you are often asked if you are moving interprovincially or intraprovincially, but knowing the difference between the two could be tricky. The benefit of being educated on this topic regarding your move is that you are better protected against possible scams, and more importantly, you’ll know your rights during your move. Knowing what type of move you are performing, accompanied by the laws and regulations, can save you time, energy, and money. If you are unsure about the two types of moves, we’ve broken them down for you.
What is an Inter-provincial Move?
When performing an interprovincial move, you are essentially moving or transporting goods in and out of provincial lines.
It is considered an interprovincial move if it involves a long-distance moving company crossing a provincial line at any point during the move. Even if the actual moving truck or van doesn’t cross provincial lines (i.e. your goods are moved via train), it is still considered an interprovincial move if your goods cross provincial lines. Something else to consider is that Long Distance (inter-provincial) moves often cost more than Local moves.
What is an Intra-provincial Move?
Intra-provincial moves consist of movers completing a move without crossing the border of another province.
Rules that apply to interprovincial moves are entirely different from intraprovincial. Moving within a province means that you will have to understand the terms and conditions of moving as they change based on your residence. The individual provinces outline rules and regulations and should be adequately researched. A Local (intra-provincial) move also typically costs less than a long-distance interprovincial move.
Although you may be completing an intraprovincial move, moving companies can charge a long-distance fee. Before choosing a licensed mover, ensure you aren’t charged hidden fees. Understand your rights and verify licensing and insurance with each moving company before choosing. For more information on provincial guidelines, contact your provincial agency.
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