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Small businesses reveling in buy Canadian even as tariff threat stokes anxiety

Some Oak Bay shoppers and businesses are increasing local purchases due to U.S. Tariffs, as stated about his meal service company Chef on the Run.
A survey from Interac found that 79% of Canadians feel supporting local businesses is more important, with 55% citing Canadian pride as motivation.
Local brands like Province of Canada are experiencing increased sales, prompting plans for more staffing.
Consumer behavior is changing, with many Canadians focusing on local purchases amidst frustrations with U.S. Policies.

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SooToday.com

'Good start': Some Ontario shoppers show patriotism with buying choices

'I would go without purchasing things if it wasn't Canadian ... I'm not interested in being a 51st state. I really enjoy Canada the way it is,' says local shopper

19 hours ago·Sault Ste. Marie, Canada

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National Post

Tariff-stoked buy Canadian campaign proving a boon for small business owners

Small businesses are reveling in the buy Canadian movement and steeling themselves for the fallout of threatened U.S. tariffs.

21 hours ago·Canada

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The Toronto Star

Small businesses revelling in buy Canadian even as tariff threat stokes anxiety

The co-founder of Toronto-based apparel brand Province of Canada saw sales in the typically sluggish month of February double so quickly that she's now considering hiring more staff and ramping

24 hours ago·Toronto, Canada

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Peninsula News Review

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Oak Bay News

Oak Bay residents, businesses shift buying habits amid U.S. tariff threats

Many are opting to purchase local and Canadian goods instead of American alteranitves

1 day ago

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Winnipeg Free Press

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Small businesses reveling in buy Canadian even as tariff threat stokes anxiety

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1 day ago·Winnipeg, Canada

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Loonie Politics

Can B.C.’s budget cushion shock of Trump’s tariff earthquake?

VICTORIA — British Columbia’s government has had plenty of early warning about the economic earthquake — epicentre, Washington, D.C. — that could rock the province on the same day Finance Minister Brenda Bailey delivers her first budget in Victoria. While the exact magnitude remains uncertain, experts and economists say the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump’s threatened tariffs will have Bailey handing down one of the most consequential budg…

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