Canadians seek clarity on product labels as support for local goods rises

theglobeandmail.com February 3, 2025, 10:00 PM UTC

Canadians are increasingly looking for local products after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed 25% tariffs on Canadian goods. Shoppers are checking labels to identify Canadian-made items, leading to a surge in support for domestic products. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency defines "Product of Canada" as items made almost entirely from Canadian ingredients and labor. In contrast, "Made in Canada" can include products with significant foreign components, which may mislead consumers. Labels like "Canadian" and the blue cow logo indicate full Canadian content, while "local" means products must be from the same province. The Maple Leaf symbol does not guarantee complete Canadian production, as it often denotes a "product of Canada."


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