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By now you've probably heard of, if not read, Simon van Zuylen-Wood's piece, which is very long and heavily laden with anecdotes, in New York Magazine titled 'The Canadians Are Furious'.
The subtitle is: 'Trump accomplished what was once considered impossible: Our northern neighbours have united against us.'
Here is one paragraph that caught my eye:
By now you've probably heard of, if not read, Simon van Zuylen-Wood's piece, which is very long and heavily laden with anecdotes, in New York Magazine titled 'The Canadians Are Furious'.
The subtitle is: 'Trump accomplished what was once considered impossible: Our northern neighbours have united against us.'
Here is one paragraph that caught my eye:
...In grocery stores, Canada-affiliated products had been demarcated with red maple-leaf insignia — an official act of solidarity that complemented the consumer practice of flipping U.S. products upside down to make them easier to avoid...
Sure thing.
"...Between the Idea and the Reality … Falls the Shadow...”
...CBC News visited grocery stores operated by Sobeys, Loblaws and Metro in downtown Toronto this month and found similar issues among both bulk and prepackaged produce. At each store, one or more country-of-origin shelf signs in the produce section stated the accompanying product was a "product of Canada" or Mexico, but the product's sticker or packaging said it was a "product of USA."
And it's not just produce. CBC News also found questionable Canadian signage for more than a dozen other types of products at the Sobeys store, including imported raw almonds promoted with a red maple leaf symbol and a "Made in Canada," declaration...
Imagine that!
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6 comments:
I haven’t seen any Obvious misleading signage yet.But will be looking a lot more diligently from here on as I only want to buy Canadian when I can. I will have a discussion with any store manager if labeling is found to be less than honest. I personally am trying to purchase from local food markets more often.
So Sobeys carry on the great corporate tradition giving the middle finger to Canadians, so what else is new.
The Canadian food monopoly can do as it wants as they have neutered Parliament in all sorts of questionable actions, made publicly and politically acceptable by the likes of SNC Lavalin and Bombardier.
The American owned mainstream media remain largely mute as the corporatization of the Canadian politic continues unabated.
Funny that, our politcans, like their American counterparts, enjoy those plain brown manila envelopes.
No wonder Trump and his malignant band of MAGA morons think Canada should be the 51st state, because the likes of Sobeys Loblaw's and the rest act like Canada is the 51st state.
Helpful Hint: Our roadside farm stands in our neck of the woods (real Canuck content), many on the honour system, are sold out by 10 AM.
Inspected the packaging of some ginger I was considering buying. Firstly, the printing was so small I could barely read it. Us seniors are going to have a hard time with this revolutionary boycott if it requires good eyesight! Having focused right in I could see it was supposedly packaged and produced right here in my big elbowy country. I bought it but it was not clear to me what the word 'produced' may mean.
From the internets via A.I.
Interpret how one sees fit.
In the context of product labeling, "produced in Canada" or "made in Canada" means the product underwent its last substantial transformation within Canada. For "Product of Canada" claims, at least 98% of the direct costs of producing the good must be incurred in Canada, while for "Made in Canada" claims, this threshold is 51%, and a qualifying statement about imported ingredients is required. Essentially, it indicates that the final processing or manufacturing of the product occurred in Canada.
Elaboration:
"Product of Canada":
This label signifies that the product is either entirely Canadian or that almost all of its ingredients, processing, and labor are Canadian. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) enforces these regulations.
"Made in Canada":
This label means the product's last substantial transformation (e.g., processing, manufacturing) took place in Canada. However, the product may contain imported ingredients.
Qualifying Statements:
When a product is labeled "Made in Canada" with imported ingredients, it must be accompanied by a qualifying statement, such as "Made in Canada with imported parts".
Importance of Transparency:
The Canadian government encourages businesses to be transparent about the origin of their products to help consumers make informed decisions.
Enforcement:
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and the Competition Bureau are responsible for enforcing these labeling requirements.
Bought a small drill pump at Rona. Says made in Canada on their website. Says China on pump.
Thanks Keith--
It would appear that the labelling regulations are as clear the mud in grocery magnates eye.
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