Another Canada day passes without Canada in the equation!

I've made a decision, it's not a difficult one, but it is one that most people wouldn't consider doing unless they got something out of it.

The decision I made was to contact a bunch(no exact #, but I'll tell you when I figure it out) of retailers, starting with the Canadian owned ones, and to question the purchasing of "Canada Day" goods made in foreign Country's.

Some will say "there goes Goo again!", and I can understand that, but my purchasing of goods "made in China" has dropped by 85-90%. I no longer buy Unneeded or questionable use items if at all possible, this includes pretty much all dollar store product and a huge % of Canadian Tire product because of where they are made. Sure I fail now and then, I had no choice when I bought golf shoes this spring, I found 1 pair out of 50 that weren't made in China, and that 1 pair was suede with no waterproof warranty, so I bought a pair made in China. I also need to factor the difference in costs into my "where's it made" purchase equation. I can justify spending more on a product made in North America, what I can't do is throw money away. Say, something is $50 and is made in China, but the one made in N.A. is $60, I'll buy the one made in N.A.. NOw if that same $50 product is $80 for a made in N.A. version I'd have to be stupid to spend 60% more.

I already know my first store I want to send a letter would be Canadian Tire, and the question will be about Canada Day stuff. I understand companies wanting to compete with the lowest common denominator, usually that's Wal-Mart, when it comes to pricing goods but can we please at least make out Canada Day stuff IN CANADA!

It's almost as ludicrous as some City councillors tendering to the lowest price without ever thinking about keeping jobs in Canada. That's why there was such a hoopla when a councillor was giving away lapel pins Made in China, and justifiably so IMO

IMO it's not always get it the cheapest you can!

Brent