Why ‘buying Canadian’ isn’t as easy as it sounds

Why ‘buying Canadian’ isn’t as easy as it sounds

Can shrewd shopping truly help Canada push back on economic threats from the United States? If you believe the rhetoric from some political leaders, every little bit helps — especially if consumers pay closer attention to labels. “When you look at ‘made in Canada’ or ‘made in Ontario’ products — buy them,” said Ontario Premier Doug Ford, who…

No Trump tariffs for now, but Canadian businesses are preparing anyway

No Trump tariffs for now, but Canadian businesses are preparing anyway

Canada might be spared from Donald Trump’s tariffs for now, but Canadian business leaders and owners have been thinking about what might happen with the threatened tariffs — and what they’re doing to prepare. After wide speculation that the newly sworn-in president of the United States would impose a promised 25 per cent tax on imported goods during his first day…