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Manitoba government's Buy Local ad campaign includes spending on social media

  • The Manitoba government has launched a $140,000 'Buy Local' ad campaign to support local businesses affected by U.S. tariffs, as announced on Wednesday.
  • The campaign includes spending on international social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram, raising questions about local support.
  • Deputy Premier Uzoma Asagwara stated that much of the spending is local and aims to protect Manitoba businesses.
  • The government plans to pause removing American alcohol products from liquor stores and is considering preventing U.S. companies from bidding on contracts if tariffs proceed.
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Manitoba government's Buy Local ad campaign includes spending on social media

The Manitoba government's new advertising campaign encouraging people to spend their dollars in Manitoba and support local businesses is being questioned because some of the government money is being spent on international social media sites.

·Winnipeg, Canada
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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Thursday, February 6, 2025.
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