07/08/2026
As a local small business owner, I believe every Canadian has a role to play in building a stronger Canada.
One place we can start is by buying Canadian products.
When I shop, I always look at labels. Whether it is groceries, household items, or anything else, I ask one simple question before I buy: Is this made in Canada?
If there is a Canadian option, that is what I choose. If it says βProduct of USA,β I will not buy it. For fresh produce, I will buy Mexican or products from other countries when Canadian is not available, but when I can support Canada, I do.
Every dollar we spend is a vote.
When we buy Canadian, we support Canadian farmers, Canadian manufacturers, Canadian workers, Canadian truckers, Canadian packaging companies, Canadian stores, and Canadian small businesses.
Spices are a good example. A lot of seasonings on Canadian shelves come from the United States. Jakeβs is Canadian. When people choose Canadian brands, that money stays closer to home and helps build our own economy.
Buying Canadian will not raise the loonie overnight, but it is a start. A stronger Canadian economy, stronger Canadian businesses, more Canadian production, more exports, and more confidence in Canada can all help support a stronger Canadian dollar over time.
Interest rates also matter. If Canadian interest rates are higher than U.S. rates, or if U.S. rates drop below ours, that can make the Canadian dollar more attractive to investors. That can help the loonie rise.
The governmentβs 2026 economic update talks about building a stronger, more independent, and more resilient Canada through infrastructure, housing, industry, critical minerals, defence, and new investment.
Prime Minister Carney has also pushed a Buy Canadian policy, saying more public dollars should go back into the Canadian economy, creating Canadian jobs and supporting Canadian resources and businesses.
In plain English: Carney is not directly promising a higher loonie. He is saying Canada has to become stronger, more productive, and less reliant on the United States. If that works, investors may have more confidence in Canada, and that can help the Canadian dollar rise.
So yes, buying Canadian products is a start.
It may not fix everything by itself, but if millions of Canadians make that choice every day, it sends a powerful message. It keeps more money in Canada. It supports Canadian jobs. It helps Canadian businesses grow. And it shows that we believe in our own country.
That is how we build a stronger Canada.
And over time, that is how we help build a stronger Canadian dollar.