When you buy Canadian-made products or products with Canadian input…
I like that they make this distinction, rather than “Company based in Canada.”
As I’ve done more research, it appears that going with Canadian made, even if the company’s brand is from outside the country, has a greater impact than buying from a Canadian company who manufacturers elsewhere.
Of course, buying from a Canadian company who makes products here is the best way to go, if that option exists. 🇨🇦
I think a large majority of Canadians are of this view and are trying to buy things made in Canada. The minority advocating to boycott made in Canada products of American brands are usually outvoted on social media and I have yet to actually meet anyone in person who advocates for that strategy which leads me to believe at least some of the online commentators advocating for Canadian owned over Canadian workers are trolls or organized disinformation actors. I’ve setup ShopCanadianStuff.ca to help shoppers find things made in Canada and don’t really provide much opportunity to talk about the ownership of brands because I think it is a distraction.
Eh, it’s a start I guess. But there’s no where near enough information on that site to make it really useful from my perspective.
Telling me how the labels work is great and all, but if I’m looking for different product types it’s really difficult to know if there even is a Canadian option available, somewhere.
Like if I want a new appliance – Fridge, dishwasher, clothing washer/dryer, oven – what brands have Canadian supply chains/production? If I’m going to a bank, which ones rely on US tech giants extensively, vs use Canadian supply chains? Which coffee shops are Canadian (I’m surprised ppl are still cool with Starbucks it seems)? Which chains are primarily owned by US interests – or which chains are primarily Canadian? I mean, even The Bay was US owned – despite being “Canadas” oldest company.
I’m fortunate to live in Quebec, where Cafe Morgane exists. It’s a great Starbucks alternative. Same range of products, locally sourced. Admittedly, their lack of decent Frappuccino’s sucks.
Out here on the west coast, I try to hit Blendz most times I’m caffiending, or a random non chain spot. The Blendz white mochas are delicious though. Pretty sure they’re Canadian based. The availability of alternatives is why I’m a bit surprised Starbucks hasn’t felt a pinch with the buy Canadian movements goin on.
I’ll need to keep an eye out for Cage Morgane if/when I’m next back east. Thanks for the tip.
I totally mistyped it. It’s Café Morgane. My stupid key oars thought I meant to say cage.
Unfortunately every single social media link is still American.
But I’m glad they made this, I’m only pushing to improve it.
@Sunshine @Bowreality Direct link to site for those that don’t want Lemmy tracking them for no reason : https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/choose-canada.html
