Experts applaud ‘Buy Canadian’ but warn of unintended consequences of blind patriotism

The groundswell of support for Canadian businesses and the ‘Buy local’ movement continues as the trade war with the U.S. enters its second week and heats up. But, the challenge many consumers face, is figuring out what brands and products are truly Canadian, or Canadian enough. As Anne Gaviola explains, economists and analysts highlight the importance of doing your research and caution against unintentionally hurting Canadian businesses and jobs with blind patriotism.

• As U.S. trade war ramps up — again — ‘Buy Canadian’ is spurring change