- Look for the “Product of Canada” Label:
- This label means at least 98% of the product’s ingredients, processing, and labor are Canadian. It's one of the strictest labelling standards in the world.
- This label means at least 98% of the product’s ingredients, processing, and labor are Canadian. It's one of the strictest labelling standards in the world.
- "Made in Canada" labelling requires at least 51% of total direct costs (including manufacturing, labor, and materials) to be Canadian.
- Watch for “Made in Canada” with a Qualifier:
- If a product was processed or manufactured in Canada but contains some imported ingredients, it'll say “Made in Canada with domestic and imported ingredients.”
- If a product was processed or manufactured in Canada but contains some imported ingredients, it'll say “Made in Canada with domestic and imported ingredients.”
- Certification Logos to Watch For:
- ✅ Canada Organic Logo – Confirms organic products meet Canada’s organic regulations.
- ✅ BC Buy Local – Found in British Columbia to support locally grown and processed foods.
- ✅ Aliments du Québec – For products made or processed in Quebec.
- ✅ Ontario Made – Highlights Ontario-manufactured products
- Grocery Store Initiatives:
- A lot of grocery stores (Loblaws, Sobeys, Metro) highlight Canadian-made and locally sourced products with special signs. I'm guessing they'll be making signage more prominent now.
- A lot of grocery stores (Loblaws, Sobeys, Metro) highlight Canadian-made and locally sourced products with special signs. I'm guessing they'll be making signage more prominent now.
- Check the Country of Origin on Packaging:
- If it says “imported for” or “distributed by”, the product might not be Canadian—even if the brand sounds Canadian.
- If it says “imported for” or “distributed by”, the product might not be Canadian—even if the brand sounds Canadian.
- Buy Direct from Farmers & Small Businesses:
- Farmer’s markets, CSAs (Community Supported Agriculture), and local shops are great ways to guarantee Canadian goods.
- Farmer’s markets, CSAs (Community Supported Agriculture), and local shops are great ways to guarantee Canadian goods.
- The Barcode Trick (But Not Foolproof!):
- While barcodes starting with 00-13 are often Canadian or American, they don’t guarantee the product was made in Canada. Always check the label!
- Research it
- If in doubt, Google the company or product or food item.
- madeinca.ca A website dedicated to easily looking up Canadian products.
- Support Canadian Artisans & Crafters:
Websites like Ebay and Etsy let you to filter by location to find authentic Canadian-made goods.
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Lori
Karen - I understand and support your sentiments. Please believe me when I say what is happening makes me physically ill. I am an American, and I say that with no pride, only shame. So, yes, boycott American products. Form alliances with Europe and Mexico. Please unite to stop this madness. Please, please support Ukraine. And stay away from X. Don't let Musk anywhere near your country, or I fear that in a few years you will be right where we are. (Yes, it can happen anywhere.) Take care.
Karen
Hi Lori. It can definitely happen anywhere. I can't figure out how 22% of the country thinks Trump is smart or even a good businessman. He's a salesman. That's all he is. A sleazy salesman. Anyone who still supports Donald Trump has Wonderbread for brains. I stopped using and deleted Twitter/X long ago. A petition will soon be presented with thousands of Canadian signatures requesting Elon Musk's Canadian citizenship be revoked due to his current rhetoric and threats to Canada's sovereignty. ~ karen!
Paula Beattie
I have spent a few months every winter for the last 6 years (except 2021) in South Carolina. This will be my last year visiting here while this President is in office and continues to offend and insult our country, Canada.
Jan in Waterdown
I’m a little late in commenting here….
In the not too distant past, I made an effort to “buy Canadian” but when I couldn’t for whatever reason, I would do what I thought was the next best thing and “buy American” then a close third was Mexico. Now #3 is my second choice, and sorry to say, I now actually avoid made in
USA. People are shocked he would do this to a friend and neighbour. I’m not at all. He’s treated his own family abominably…. his niece’s book made that very clear.
Sadly this is going to hurt deeply for a very long time.
Not a tRumper
Totally understand your avoidance of anything American. Please spread the word. All the world should boycott American products. Like an alcoholic, America needs to hit rock bottom before it can "recover". Help!
sherri
Many of us Americans are shocked, too
Kelsey
Here are some Vancouver Island seed suppliers that I've bought from:
Cicada Seeds
Metchosin Farm
Small Island Seed Co.
Pacific Floral Farm
Hazel Bloom Farm and Flowers
Karen
Thanks Kelsey! ~ karen
Jane
I live in the States and every day the news makes me sick to my stomach. Most of us don't want any of this. I love Canada!
Karen
Thanks Jane! I know. ~ karen!
Sandra
Thank you
Jennifer
Thank you! It feels like 2020 all over again, except so far there's no toilet paper shortage. I can see the Irving Tissue plant that makes Royale toilet paper from my front window, so that's at least made in Canada. Argh.
Karen Jones
I will still buy French's mustard and ketchup because they saved us when Heinz pulled out of Leamington. I will never buy another bottle of Heinz ketchup as long as I live. French's expanded and even opened new factories creating new jobs and using Canadian produce in their product. Karen
Ed Ritchie
Same here!
LindyR
Hopefully that will be the spin-off effect the tariff threats will leave with us. A stronger Canadian manufacturing and food supply. We will come out all the better.
Kristin S.
As an America, I'm sorry about our stupid policies and president. I didn't vote for him. Being from Michigan, we do so much trade with Ontario, I just think this is going to raise prices for all of us. I hope this nonsense ends quickly.
Other Karen
My son, DIL and grandsons live in Michigan. Sending strong Canadian hugs from us to you.
Suzy Charto
Thank God Coffee Crisp is made in Canada or someone's world would come to an end
Mary
Love it! Was looking longingly at our dumb American candy shelves at local store just yesterday thinking, “Damn! I really want some Coffee Crisp”!
Jane
I've bought seeds from some small family-owned business, including:
Grate's Family Garden in Quebec https://www.seeds-organic.com/
and Prairie Garden Seeds in Saskatchewan https://prairiegardenseeds.ca/
For oriental vegetables, there's Haitai Seeds in Ontario: https://agrohaitai.com/
For garlic: Rasa Creek Farm https://www.rasacreekfarm.com/
and Norwegian Creek Farm https://norwegiancreekfarm.ca/
both in BC