Last updated: February 7, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Summarized Reddit Comments on "Buy Canadian"
Choosing Canadian Brands over American Alternatives
- This Hour Has 22 Minutes humorously suggested that royal or French-sounding things are probably Canadian.
- Madeinca.ca website was recommended for buying Canadian products.
- Buy From Local Coffee Shops instead of American chains like Tim Horton’s or Starbucks to support the local economy.
- Harveys was suggested as a Canadian fast food alternative.
- Mary Brown's and Harveys were praised as Canadian fast food options.
- Home Hardware and Rona (prior to being bought by Americans) were recommended over American companies like Home Depot.
- French’s Ketchup was suggested as a Canadian alternative to American brands like Heinz.
- Scotties tissues were highlighted as a Canadian-made option.
Other Recommendations for Buying Canadian
- Canada Computers were suggested for electronic purchases.
- Lush Cosmetics were recommended for being made in Canada.
- Real Canadian Superstore was mentioned as an alternative to Walmart.
- Crave was offered as an alternative to Netflix or Amazon Prime.
- CBC Listen and CBC Gem were praised for Canadian content.
- Duer Jeans were mentioned as a Canadian clothing brand.
- Encircled, Free Label, and Buttercream Clothing were named as Canadian women’s clothing brands.
- Baffin Boots and Sorel Boots were highlighted for winter footwear.
Unique Canadian Products
- Hudson’s Bay Blanket was noted as an iconic Canadian item.
- Inuit Art was praised for its unique style.
- Maple Bat Corporation in Ottawa was acknowledged for their maple wood baseball bats.
- Kanuk was mentioned as a premium alternative to Canada Goose for winter gear.
- Specter Jerry Cans were noted as non-EPA gas cans available at Princess Auto.
- Bata Shoes were mentioned as a historic Canadian brand.
- Arc’teryx was recognized for outdoor clothing.
- Cervelo Bikes were mentioned as top-tier Canadian road biking gear.
- Sabian Drum Cymbals were highlighted as a product from New Brunswick.
- Windsor Salt was offered as a technical Canadian product.
General Recommendations
- Avoiding American media platforms like Facebook and YouTube was encouraged.
- Supporting local businesses, farmers markets, and artisans was recommended.
- Investing in Canadian-made products, supporting local artists and creators, and exploring regional media for news were suggested ways to support the Canadian economy.
- Considering interprovincial trade, reducing reliance on American goods, and seeking Canadian alternatives whenever possible were emphasized as ways to support Canadian products and industries.