Shop Local, Shop Stettler: Supporting Our Community & Canadian Businesses
In these challenging economic times, supporting local businesses has never been more important. Every dollar spent in our community strengthens Stettler, supports Alberta businesses, and helps sustain Canadian industries. Shopping local isn’t just about convenience—it’s about investing in our neighbors, fostering local jobs, and preserving the unique businesses that make Stettler a great place to live.
Across Canada, a renewed sense of patriotism is emerging as people actively seek out Canadian-made products. This movement is about more than just national pride—it’s about ensuring our economy thrives and that Canadian businesses can continue to grow and innovate.
Why Shop Local?
- Strengthen Our Community: Local businesses contribute to our town’s character and economy.
- Support Alberta Businesses: Keep money circulating within our province to sustain jobs and industries.
- Boost Canadian Industries: Purchasing Canadian-made products ensures our manufacturing sector stays strong.
- Higher Quality, Ethical Sourcing: Canadian regulations ensure quality control, fair wages, and ethical labor practices.
How to Identify Canadian-Made Products
Understanding product labels can help you make informed choices when shopping:
- Product of Canada: This label means all or nearly all ingredients, processing, and labor are Canadian.
- Made in Canada: The final transformation of the product occurred in Canada, and at least 51% of the production costs were incurred here. The label may also state whether components are imported or domestic.
- Canadian: Used similarly to “Product of Canada,” meaning the majority of ingredients, processing, and labor are Canadian.
For non-food products, the Competition Bureau ensures that the “Product of Canada” label applies only if at least 98% of production costs were incurred in Canada.
Resources to Help You Shop Canadian
There are many tools available to help you find Canadian-made products. Here are just a few of the resources available:
Online Directories & Shopping Guides
- Made in Canada Directory: A searchable database of thousands of Canadian-made products.
- Made in CA: A shopping guide that helps Canadians find locally produced goods.
- Made in Alberta: Highlights products made within our province.
Tools & Apps
- O SCANada App: Developed by an Alberta family, this app helps shoppers scan barcodes to determine if a product is truly Canadian.
Understanding Labels
- How to Make Sense of Canadian Labels: A breakdown of what different product labels mean.
- Identifying Canadian Products: Helpful insights on distinguishing Canadian-made goods.
Let’s Rally Behind Canadian Businesses!
Stettler has always been a community that looks out for its own. By shopping local, we help keep our businesses thriving. By choosing Canadian-made products, we contribute to our national economy. This is a movement worth embracing—so let’s spread the word, make conscious shopping choices, and continue to show pride in our community, our province, and our country.
Shop Local. Shop Stettler. Support Canadian Businesses.