Are You Shopping Canadian-Made Products?
Here are just a few reasons you should be!
The Economy
When we buy Canadian, we directly impact our economy inpositive ways. Every dollar we spend in Canada has a ripple effect that farexceeds that of simple profits made by the businesses who take our money inexchange for goods or services. Regardless of what sectors and industries wework in, we are all part of this cycle. We are securing jobs, helping to createnew ones and let’s not forget, when Canadian businesses are successful, theyare in a position to give back to the communities they serve by supportinglocal charities, cultural associations, etc. Successfully employed Canadiansand successful businesses also mean larger tax revenues towards governmentprograms. Buying products made in Canada makes sense!
Health & Safety
When we buy Canadian, we know that the products have metthis country’s health & safety standards. The manufacturing industry inCanada is highly regulated, from the factories’ environmental emissions, to thequality assurance practices, to the materials used and beyond. These safetymeasures sometimes mean an increase in the retail price, but all thingsconsidered, isn’t it a small price to pay for peace of mind? Buying productsmade in Canada keeps us safer!
The Environment
When we buy Canadian, we are reducing our carbon footprint,as products made closer to home require much less transportation. For example,did you know that a piece of clothing designed, manufactured and sold inMontreal requires 25 times less transportation than a similar product made inthe far East? Buying products made in Canada makes our planet greener!
Community
When we buy Canadian, we are contributing to the enrichmentof our communities. It systematically makes us a part of something greater thanourselves and our immediate (material) needs. That one purchase we just mademay contribute to the survival of a struggling local family business.Furthermore, as the gap that once existed between the consumer, the manufacturerand the retailer continues to decrease (thanks in large part to direct lines ofcommunication that the Internet affords us), never before have consumers beenable to give feedback in real time and develop and never-seen-before dialoguewith these companies. Buying products made in Canada supports our communities!
The idea is not to buy Canadian only (it’s impossible to doso anyway), but to consider Canadian-made products over foreign-made ones firstand buy these as often as we can!
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