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How To Identify Canadian-Made Products
With U.S. tariffs and Canadian counter-tariffs taking shape, Canadians are increasingly looking for locally made products to support their economy and avoid pricier American goods. But distinguishing between them isn’t always easy. Here’s a quick primer to help Canadian shoppers make informed choices.
The company’s Instagram posts include at least one photo of their entire staff standing outside in the snow, grinning like they enjoy it.
Instead of being “gluten-free”, the packaging assures you that it’s “poutine-friendly”.
The company’s spokesperson is a guy who played junior hockey in Moose Jaw but never quite made it to the NHL.
It says “ketchup-flavoured” somewhere on the packaging.
Its warning label includes a mention of “keep away from aggressive Canada geese”.
The aluminum used for its cans has been recycled more times than your curling team has debated whether to throw a draw or a hit.
The customer service hours are listed in all six Canadian time zones.
Canada Dry Ginger Ale, Crown Royal, and Tim Hortons coffee is sold in bags, just like milk, because the country has gone too far to turn back now.
The product has a polite note reminding you to recycle and an even more polite note suggesting there is no pressure to do so.
It is sold with a pack of hockey cards and a heartfelt apology for any inconvenience.
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J.K. Radomski is a Canadian freelance writer whose words have appeared in newspapers such as The Seattle Post-Intelligencer and The Rocky Mountain News, as well as a number of magazines and trade publications like The Hollywood Reporter. He enjoys one-hit-wonders from the ‘80s, binge watches a lot of TV, drinks Lagavulin, and contemplates the lives of pygmy marmosets in his spare time. Follow him on Twitter @tvwriter
