Trudeau, premiers urge shoppers to buy Canadian as country prepares for a trade war #Canada #BuyCanadian #cdnpoli #TradeWar First ministers vow to tackle long-standing internal trade barriers to boost the Canadian economy www.cbc.ca/news/politic... - ThreadSky

minibubbly.bsky.social • 42 days ago

Trudeau, premiers urge shoppers to buy Canadian as country prepares for a trade war #Canada #BuyCanadian #cdnpoli #TradeWar

First ministers vow to tackle long-standing internal trade barriers to boost the Canadian economy

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/trudeau-premiers-buy-canadian-trade-war-1.7438587

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yetish.bsky.social•42 days ago

I was going to say PP has not promoted Buy Canadian. He is owned by Musk and others who brought Trump to power in US so he is unable. We are truly seeing the vile in that little man

liberatedcanadian.bsky.social•41 days ago

No Canadian should even think about vacationing in America. I know our family will not be spend a dollar there or any American products.

flyflicker.bsky.social•42 days ago

Exceptions so far: Danielle Smith and Scott Moe. They call for Canadians to kneel and kiss the ring of Lord Donald of Trump. Their spiritual leader, Polly Poilievre, is still trying to figure out how to blame Trudeau for Trump's birth.

caprail.bsky.social•41 days ago

Moe has always followed Danielle Smiths moves. The guys a blithering idiot and follower and does what he's told.

neonnomad.bsky.social•42 days ago

PP is trying to figure out how to simultaneously surrender to Trump and pretend he’s doing something else and make up new lies about the Liberals. I suspect he’s having a brain freeze moment. #PierrePoilievreIsAForeignAsset

oldhoundderby.bsky.social•42 days ago

He's caught between the Conservative premiers like Smith who wants surrender and Ford who wants to fight, knowing that he can't keep both provinces happy. I love that the little weasel is stuck in this dilemma.

flyflicker.bsky.social•42 days ago

And he's one-trick pony. But with the next LPC leader already committed to removing the consumer carbon tax, his one trick has disappeared. It won't be easy to find another trick that resonates that well across the population.

minibubbly.bsky.social•42 days ago

They are also talking about removing the Capital Gains tax as well

flyflicker.bsky.social•42 days ago

I wasn't inclined to support Freeland because of how she blew her resignation. But if she's also backtracking on a number of policies developed while she was finance minister and deputy PM, she's done. If she didn't like them she should have resigned long ago - and without all the drama.

neonnomad.bsky.social•42 days ago

BTW, there’s no way Ford really wants to fight. I don’t buy “Captain Canada” while the province is spending $100 million on Elmo’s Starlink systems.

flyflicker.bsky.social•42 days ago

In only a few months, Musk has transitioned from Weirdo, to Scary Weirdo, to Existential Threat. The Musk we know today is not the Musk Ontario was negotiating with. Let's not use hindsight to re-think everything.

neonnomad.bsky.social•42 days ago

It’s been clear for a couple of years where Elmo has been at - certainly ever since the Twitter takeover. I’m not willing to give #DougFraud the benefit of the doubt on anything after all the crap he’s thrown at us. Certainly DoFo could cancel the contract immediately - as he did for Green energy.

pam111.bsky.social•42 days ago

Doug Ford gave Elon Musk a $100 million dollar contract for Starlink.

flyflicker.bsky.social•42 days ago

Fortunately, he seems to have experienced an Attitudinal Adjustment. Not surprising really, since Musk has transitioned from Weirdo to Scary Weirdo to Existential Threat.

earthopa.bsky.social•42 days ago

https://madeinca.ca

realcanuck1.bsky.social•41 days ago

Well with Trumps rant again with world leaders about annexing Canada and laying economic hurt on us we should be doing everything we can to avoid them. open up the dialogue to other countries, quit giving away our products for peanuts on the dollar

margaretaudrey.bsky.social•42 days ago

We have responsibility to buy Canadian and our stores will need to also buy Canadian. Will be dumping US products out of my cart. Retailers prepare.

collburns.bsky.social•41 days ago

I heard an old man the other day at Costco tell the worker he only wants to buy Canadian items. I told him I was happy to hear that and I was on the same page. 🇨🇦

sccrawley.bsky.social•41 days ago

Also, don’t spend $ on FB or X and buy local instead of Amazon. It’s actually a fun challenge.

sccrawley.bsky.social•41 days ago

Let’s get rid of tariffs on Chinese EVs.

realcanuck1.bsky.social•41 days ago

I second this, they are also better quality. St the same time place 100% tariffs on Teslas

sccrawley.bsky.social•41 days ago

Not a confidence booster. Any sense of whether Canada’s military are preparing for invasion, or is it BYOG?

realbcthinktank.bsky.social•42 days ago

This is always a good idea anyway.

And...ironically... the goal of tarriffs (to encourage/force people to shop local/national).

rn-deb.bsky.social•42 days ago

I am so ashamed for the utter evil in Washington DC. You are right to protect yourselves💯

irish-druid.bsky.social•42 days ago

about time

lisbonmile.bsky.social•42 days ago

And then there's Doug Ford buying Starlink from a tried and true Nazi. Cancel Starlink now.

margaretaudrey.bsky.social•42 days ago

Need that cancelled!

cheerytomato.bsky.social•42 days ago

It's about time that they do something about interprovincial trade barriers. They've been a problem forever. I hope they actually make some progress.

nathaliedion.bsky.social•42 days ago

Canadians uniting... just watch us!

sabbilon.bsky.social•42 days ago

I started doing this trumps first term.

soldierofone.bsky.social•42 days ago

Let's go one step further and donate everything made in the USA to Mexico. Piss #Trump off as much as possible.

mzmazz.bsky.social•42 days ago

What to buy Canadian? Check out this website:

https://madeinca.ca

You can search by province and by sector. It also includes online retailers.

thekasey.bsky.social•42 days ago

That’s smart a database for Canadian made products. While I have not looked I bet there’s not one for American products.

aatosl.bsky.social•42 days ago

In many cases the Canadian made products are recognized as the best quality while being cost effective, globally. My personal experience is with Veritas tools from Lee Valley.

honestcanadian.bsky.social•42 days ago

Many of my tools were bought before free trade.
Some I bought myself over the years and some I inherited.
Lots of tools used to be made in Canada.
My tool boxes are full but I will never trade my Canadian made Beach tool boxes for foreign made.

aatosl.bsky.social•42 days ago

I have large General pieces, like a lathe, that were once made in Canada. Sadly, it is now it is General International. I'll never trade in the well made old Canadian pieces.

jae-jwpez.bsky.social•42 days ago

I haven’t had to replace anything that I’ve ever bought from Lee Valley

aatosl.bsky.social•42 days ago

Same.

jae-jwpez.bsky.social•41 days ago

And they have a fantastic return policy if you get the wrong thing … and often have demos, so you can see how things work
The only downside is how slow they can be but I just take advantage of the ordering ahead for pick up service when I can
*If I stop in, I leave with more than I went in for 😉

aatosl.bsky.social•41 days ago

I've had a chance to buy seconds, and I can't find any reason why they were. It only takes about 3 days for shipping, typically, and beats me driving for 2 hours.

maybeeshewrites24.bsky.social•40 days ago

I hope trump doesn't screw up my chance of visiting Canada again. I haven't been back since right before the pandemic.
Lee Valley has been on my bucket list of places to visit

aatosl.bsky.social•40 days ago

They have multiple locations. Kingston is close to the border, but a smaller store. Ottawa is great.

maybeeshewrites24.bsky.social•37 days ago

I had no idea about the Kingston location. How did I not know?

Truth is all use any excuse to come to Canada! I just discovered I have family in Canada many of which came from England. Now I understand why I love Canada so much!

Also, Lee Valley tools are the best!

jae-jwpez.bsky.social•40 days ago

Waterloo is a great store, too. The staff is very knowledgeable about all of their products but 80% are over 65 years old. So speed is not their fortè

jae-jwpez.bsky.social•40 days ago

It’s worth the trip but leave yourself lots of time to peruse but also for service (they employ a lot of seniors who know the products but don’t move really fast anymore)

aatosl.bsky.social•40 days ago

There are times when I visit the Kingston store and there is only one employee working that day, it seems.

qt2aquatics.bsky.social•39 days ago

I did once and they made it easy. Love Lee Valley!

minibubbly.bsky.social•42 days ago

I find the products last a long time and of course, great quality, so I tend to buy a lot of local goods, made right here in NS.

aatosl.bsky.social•42 days ago

We bought Paderno products made 'out east' and love them, even if they are getting a little heavy to handle.😜

skearney1953.bsky.social•42 days ago

Primo ketchup is included in this list but I didn't see all the other Primo products that are made in Canada. Anyone interested can check out Primo's website: http://www.primofoods.com/primo/catproducts.php

canadianbeacon.bsky.social•42 days ago

https://www.change.org/p/support-canadian-products-stand-against-unfair-u-s-tariffs

karinnelson.ca•42 days ago

Sorry, why should we sign this petition? What does it petition for? For me to buy Canadian? Then this petition makes no sense. For Canadian companies to buy more Canadian products? Then yes.

canadianbeacon.bsky.social•41 days ago

The petition is about both businesses and consumers supporting Canadian products and services. Everyone has a role in strengthening our economy and creating jobs. Don’t bother signing it if it does not make sense to you.

shane555.bsky.social•42 days ago

Change org is a US company with terms of service. They also use google products and googles terms of service apply according to the links at very bottom of the page.

Is there a Canadian company offering similar services?

‘Our Commons’ hosts official petitions for free too.

canadianbeacon.bsky.social•41 days ago

Good point. Everything American needs to be boycotted!

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jordanrobertstv.bsky.social•42 days ago

As an American citizen, I wholeheartedly support Canada protecting their country from Felon47s administration, who does not plan on playing well with other others.

roddlyyours.bsky.social•42 days ago

That’s all good and fine, but the vast majority of merchandise in our store is not Canadian. Can you buy a Canadian phone or computer or t-shirt or underwear or bobble head? Not that easy.

laviolisa.bsky.social•42 days ago

Then don’t buy American even if you can’t get Canadian made. Knix underwear is Canadian. The bobble head I can out wait Trump to purchase if US is the only supplier.

honestcanadian.bsky.social•42 days ago

Almost anything is available in models etc that are not made in the USA.

therealdee.bsky.social•42 days ago

Stanfields is a 🇨🇦 company.

https://www.stanfields.com/?srsltid=AfmBOop9Unoh8AkTZ8rAryiFsk2oXKwWxrc7SqOVaJuckBvpsf1seEfq

noraondariv.bsky.social•42 days ago

FFS that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try! Stop being purposefully obtuse. You do yourself a disservice.

roddlyyours.bsky.social•42 days ago

Purposely obtuse? Im being realistic. Buy Canadian is a great idea, however our economy is not based on economic nationalism, but trade with other nations. It would be great if we can increase trade within Canada, and I hope it works.

roddlyyours.bsky.social•42 days ago

I don’t think Bluesky should just be about boosterism, it should be a discussion of ideas. Do you agree?