Buy Canadian

• Which departments were early adopters for ‘Buy Canadian’ rules?

  Following an order of paper questions inquiring on the policy last year, numbers indicate that the policy has not been implemented by all federal departments.

  Canada

  Feb 9
  
• Canadian return trips from the U.S. plunge again amid tensions

  Canadians may have taken fewer trips to the U.S. in November, but they were still travelling overseas — and that number is rising.

  Consumer

  Jan 23
  
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• Ottawa’s new ‘Buy Canadian’ procurement rules kick in amid trade war

  The procurement policy will extend immediately to government contracts valued at $25 million and over, Procurement Minister Joël Lightbound said Tuesday.

  Economy

  Dec 16, 2025
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• Canadian air passenger traffic to U.S. down for 9th consecutive month

  The drop comes almost a year after U.S. President Donald Trump first started musing about making Canada the 51st state, a threat he has repeated throughout the trade war.

  Canada

  Dec 1, 2025
• In Canada’s ski towns, ‘Buy Canadian’ appears to be boosting real estate

  The price of a single-family detached home in winter recreational markets increased 3.8 per cent to $982,000, a new Royal LePage report said Thursday.

  Economy

  Nov 20, 2025
• Doug Ford government to introduce ‘Buy Ontario’ legislation

  The province said the Buy Ontario Act would apply to all public-sector organizations, including municipalities, ministries, agencies, contractors and subcontractors. 

  Politics

  Nov 20, 2025
• Amid ‘Buy Canadian’ push, small alcohol producers say trade barriers remain

  A new report says smaller alcohol producers still face challenges with interprovincial trade despite efforts by the federal government.

  Consumer

  Nov 11, 2025
• Ford says ‘Buy Ontario’ legislation coming when legislature returns

  The premier told reporters on Tuesday his government was planning to legislate a 'Buy Ontario' approach in the coming weeks, suggesting it would likely come with caveats.

  Canada

  Oct 7, 2025
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• Buying Canadian is still a priority for most consumers, Ipsos poll shows

  Canadian consumer patriotism is alive and well, with the majority of poll respondents saying they have recently purchased 'Canadian' products, services or investments.

  Consumer

  Sep 26, 2025
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• Trump’s trade war has ‘woken up’ many. Will consumers still ‘Buy Canadian’?

  As the U.S. increases tariffs on most Canadian goods that are non-CUSMA compliant from 25 per cent to 35 per cent, experts say consumers may lean more towards 'Buying Canadian.'

  Consumer

  Aug 1, 2025