Vincent Caron, is the Vice President of Ontario Government Relations for C.M.E (Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters). Caron says that while Canadian goods producers hold their breath in anticipation of the tariffs promised by US President Trump, he adds that “hope is not a strategy” while they wait to see if this is merely typical Trump bluster or the real deal. He challenges our current politicians who are in a leadership race to step up and address the situation:
Among the most important steps to be taken now, according to Caron is for the provinces to start working more closely together with one another as a means of strengthening resolve when it comes to battling the current U.S threats.
At a grass roots level, its also critical now more than ever that we as consumers begin to think much more about buying locally and supporting Canadian run businesses before seeking out American or over seas options. Not sure if a given product is in fact Canadian made? The CME has a solution:
Head over to www.supportontariomade.ca for more information of how to buy locally
(Written By: Richard Evans)