Shop Local, Buy Canadian Initiative

Definitions:

What does ‘made in Canada’ mean?

For non-food products, “made in Canada” means more than half the costs of making the product were incurred in Canada and the last “substantial transformation” happened here, too.

For food products, “made in Canada” simply means the last substantial transformation happened in Canada, Badejo said. For example, imported cheese, dough and sauce that was processed into a frozen pizza in Canada would be considered “made in Canada.”

In either case, a “made in Canada” claim must be accompanied by a statement about whether the ingredients are imported.

What does ‘product of Canada’ mean?

“Product of Canada,” on the other hand, is a far more strict standard.

For non-food products, Badejo explained, it means at least 98 per cent of the direct manufacturing costs were incurred in Canada, and the last substantial transformation of the good happened here.

For food, it likewise means at least 98 per cent of all ingredients, processing and labour used to make the product are Canadian.

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* 1. Name

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* 2. Business Name

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* 3. Email address

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* 4. Phone Number

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* 5. Mailing Address

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* 6. Physical Address

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* 7. Is your business Canadian owned and operated?

Yes

If yes, please specify the percentage of ownership that is Canadian: ____%

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* 8. What portion of your business's purchases (products or services) are sourced from Canadian suppliers or manufacturers?

0-25%

26-50%

51-75%

76-100%

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* 9. Do you prioritize sourcing materials, products, or services from Canadian vendors over international options?

Yes

Sometimes

Sometimes (please explain)

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* 10. Do you have any formal initiatives or policies in place to support Canadian businesses or the local economy?

Yes

If yes, please describe.

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* 11. How do you promote the use of Canadian-sourced products/services to your customers or clients?

Through marketing/advertising (e.g., "Proudly Canadian")

Mention on packaging or in-store displays

By educating staff or clients about the importance of supporting local

Not actively promoted

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* 12. How could your Chamber of Commerce help with promoting businesses, products, or commodities that you run/sell in this initiative to stay true to Canadian products/Canadian made?