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Cision Canada
13 hours ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
Loblaw Celebrates Buy Ontario, Buy Canadian Day
BRAMPTON, ON, June 27, 2025 /CNW/ - Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX: L), ("Loblaw" or the "Company"), Canada's food and pharmacy leader, is proud to mark Buy Ontario, Buy Canadian Day by reaffirming its commitment to local sourcing and economic investment across the country. Proudly headquartered in Brampton, Loblaw has deep roots in Ontario, with more than 1,000 locations and over 70,000 colleagues across the province. Given the scale of its operations, Loblaw plays a key role in connecting customers with local products and small businesses from coast to coast. The Company's impact is significant: Through its flagship Small Supplier Program, Loblaw is making it easier for almost 1,000 small Canada based businesses reach customers nationwide. In 2024, the Company purchased over $1 billion in produce from Canadian-owned and operated businesses. These partnerships help to bring fresher products to Ontario store shelves and promote investment in Canadian communities. In 2025 alone, Loblaw has onboarded more than 100 new Canadian suppliers, helping connect consumers with local businesses and the products they are seeking. In March, Loblaw began to leverage the bold maple leaf symbol on thousands of products on store shelves to help customers identify products that are made or prepared in Canada. "Loblaw's footprint in Ontario reflects a broader commitment to building a stronger Canadian economy," said Danni Peirce, Chief Sourcing Officer at Loblaw Companies Limited. "Buy Ontario Day/Buy Canadian is an opportunity to recognize the businesses, farmers, and entrepreneurs who make that possible, and to celebrate the value of sourcing close to home." Buy Ontario, Buy Canadian Day was established by the Province of Ontario to encourage Canadians to support local businesses and workers. At Loblaw, that support is year-round, in every aisle, every community, every day. About Loblaw Companies Limited With a network of more than 2,800 locations and 220,000 colleagues and employees, Loblaw provides life's everyday essentials to Canadian families coast-to-coast. As such, Loblaw's prosperity is directly linked to the prosperity of the communities it serves. In the second quarter of 2025, the Company continued to progress against the two key pillars that underpin the Company's commitment to Canada's prosperity - fighting climate change and advancing social equity.
Toronto Star
15-05-2025
- Business
- Toronto Star
Ten things you should know about Ontario's budget
From choppers for cops to new teacher spots, the record-breaking $232.5 billion Ontario budget unveiled Thursday also features a number of programs to help tariff-battered businesses and workers. As a point of national pride, the province is also introducing a new 'buy' day to promote Ontario and Canadian-made products. Here are the highlights: A $5 billion 'Protecting Ontario Account' to help businesses withstand the impact from U.S tariffs. Two new H-135 helicopters at a cost of $57 million — one each for the Niagara Regional Police Service and the Windsor Police Service — for increased border patrols and security. Last year, the province spent $135 million for five helicopters for the Toronto-area and Ottawa, bringing the total number of 'Joint Air Support Unit' choppers to seven. A $1 billion training and skilled trades investment for programs run by unions or other businesses and associations, plus a new $20 million fund for retraining and supports for laid off workers, including those who lose their jobs because of U.S. tariffs. An additional $40 million 'Trade Impacted Communities Program' is intended for struggling municipalities. The last Friday in June will be designated a 'Buy Ontario, Buy Canadian Day' — just before Canada Day on July 1 — to encourage purchases from local businesses and workers as part of a broader push by Premier Doug Ford to boost interprovincial trade. A $175 million Ontario Grape Support Program to help fruit farmers and wineries to double the percentage of Ontario grapes in blended wine. Up to $35 million will be available each year over five years. Weed grown and processed in the province will be marked with a new 'Ontario Grown,' intended for cannabis products with at least 75 per cent Ontario content. An additional $92 million — for a total of more than $180 million — to increase EV (electric vehicle) infrastructure, including more public charging stations with a focus on underserved areas, as part of Ontario's EV ChargeOn program. Amid a province-wide teacher shortage, $55.8 million over two years to train 2,600 new educators. Victim Services Toronto Reclaim Project, which works with banks and other agencies to help survivors of human trafficking erase fraudulent and coerced debt, will receive $1 million over three years. In 2023, the province amended the Consumer Reporting Act to outlaw collection of any such debt following a successful application. Such debt can include loans, cellphone purchases and hotel room bills. The final item in the 232-page budget is a new bill that will allow cabinet ministers to continue to use and be referred to as 'Honourable,' even after they leave office. Currently, in Canada, provincial ministers typically use the term while in office, while prime ministers, senators and chief justices can be referred to as 'Right Honourable' for life. Politics Headlines Newsletter Get the latest news and unmatched insights in your inbox every evening Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. Please enter a valid email address. Sign Up Yes, I'd also like to receive customized content suggestions and promotional messages from the Star. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Politics Headlines Newsletter You're signed up! You'll start getting Politics Headlines in your inbox soon. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page.
Yahoo
03-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Ford urging Buy Ontario approach as tariffs loom, says he may legislate it
TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford is adding Buy Ontario legislation to the list of measures he is considering in the face of threatened tariffs from the United States. Speaking to a mining conference in Toronto just days after winning a third majority government, Ford said he is prepared to follow through on previously announced retaliatory steps if tariffs take effect, but is also considering ways to boost domestic procurement. U.S. President Donald Trump has said Tuesday would be the day he puts tariffs of 25 per cent on Canadian goods into effect, with a lower 10 per cent levy on energy, but he has moved the deadline a few times already. The threatened tariffs and Trump's talk of annexing Canada has inspired a wave of patriotism and Ford said he loves seeing people in stores look at labels to see if a product is made in Canada before buying it. "I'm asking politely until I implement it – every retail store, when you go look at the need to see a Canadian flag on that price," Ford said Monday. "So please, please work with us, or we're going to legislate it. And start onshoring goods from – you're bringing (goods) around the world – there's nothing we can't build here in Ontario, absolutely nothing." Ford also noted that aside from his proposal to prioritize Ontario products in the $30 billion worth of procurement the government does each year, municipalities source their own goods. "I know all 444 municipalities are on board, but we're going to make sure we legislate it, that you're buying Ontario first, Canada second," Ford said. "I get it. There's some products you just aren't able to get. I get it, but I'll tell you one thing, we start shifting it, (Americans) are going to feel the pain." Ford said he is prepared to follow through with previously announced measures to respond to tariffs, including removing American alcohol from Liquor Control Board of Ontario shelves and ripping up a $100-million deal with Elon Musk's SpaceX for Starlink internet in remote areas. Energy Minister Stephen Lecce also said Ontario is looking at a surcharge on every megawatt of energy the Americans buy from the province, though he did not indicate a specific amount. Ford also repeated a threat to cut off the electricity Ontario supplies to several states. "We're going to use every tool in our toolbox," he said. "If they want to try to annihilate Ontario, I will do everything, including cut off their energy with a smile on my face." This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 3, 2025. Allison Jones, The Canadian Press Sign in to access your portfolio
CBC
31-01-2025
- Business
- CBC
Ford promises additional $22B for Ontario infrastructure projects if re-elected premier
PC Leader Doug Ford promised $22 billion in spending for infrastructure projects in Ontario during a news conference in Niagara Falls on Friday. The funds are in addition to nearly $200 billion he said will go toward building transit, highway and roads — including widening the Queen Elizabeth Way between Burlington and St. Catharines to combat gridlock. "We're the only party that believes in putting shovels in the ground," Ford said. The PC leader is also promising $2.5 billion toward training "more than a million people for better jobs and bigger paycheques in the skilled trades," the party said in a news release Friday. Ford spoke at length about U.S. President Donald Trump, who is expected to announce 25 per cent tariffs on Canada on Saturday. "As we brace for the tariffs tomorrow, it's never been more important to keep building, to build more, to build faster," he said. He said the federal government should "retaliate hard" against the U.S. should tariffs go into effect. "Meet them dollar for dollar, tariff for tariff," Ford said. "If [Trump] wants to put pain on Ontario families … take food off their table, we will hit him with everything we have." Niagara, St. Catharines, Welland mayors endorse Ford During Friday's news conference, Ford was endorsed by the mayors of Niagara, St. Catharines and Welland. "He always listens and then he takes action," Niagara Mayor Jim Diodati said. "To me, that's exactly what we're looking for in a leader." NDP Leader Marit Stiles released a statement Friday, saying there needs to be a unified response across the provinces, territories and federal government to the U.S. tariffs. "Doug Ford quit his job on the eve of these tariffs to try and secure himself a third term," the statement read. "Ontario desperately needs a leader with better judgment in the face of Trump's tariffs." Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner also released a statement Friday, advocating for a "team Ontario approach that puts people before partisan politics." Should the tariffs go into effect, Schreiner said the Green Party would create a tariff task force for trade negotiations, develop a Buy Ontario strategy and create a fund for businesses disproportionately affected by tariffs. They would also diversify trade partners, work with other provinces to remove interprovincial trade barriers and create an investment tax credit "to unlock business investments in Ontario," the statement read.
