Canadians revealed if they still buy made-in-Canada products — Here's how people shop now

You might be wondering if the buy Canadian movement is still happening months after U.S. tariffs came into effect.

Canadians have revealed whether or not they shop for made-in-Canada products at grocery stores in Canada now.

Recently, Narcity posted on Facebook and asked, "Do you still buy Canadian and made-in-Canada products at grocery stores?"

There have been more than a thousand comments from Canadians across the country.

A lot of people shared that even after all these months, they still shop for Canadian products at grocery stores.

Here's what Canadians said about buying made-in-Canada items:

"I buy Canadian and have given up many U.S. products."
Lorraine Sinclair

"My choice is to buy Canadian when and where it's available. Otherwise, I buy international."
Ver Randazzo

"You bet I do. I check every label. If American [...] it stays out of the basket."
Lise Campbell

"Yes. We try to buy all Canadian-made products, but not always possible."
Angelo DeRocchis

"Yes, I try to make sure all my products are Canadian."
Kim Nolan

"I look for Canadian at the grocery store and if I can't find it, I'll look for products from anywhere else but U.S. [...] I admit I have bought some, but very minimal."
Rae-Ann Rossini

"I definitely try to. Either Canadian or other countries besides the US. There are times where it's not possible but the vast majority of the time it is."
Melissa Langridge

"Of course. It's not the tantrum, it's the principle."
Ibrahim Hodžić

"Definitely, and a lot of our local stores have done their part by bringing in more Canadian choices and a lot of local items and great signage so we know if it's Canadian."
Francine MacKenzie Roberts

"As very best as I can. As intertwined as the economics are, it's likely that I will occasionally need a U.S. product but I check every label and product. My money stays in Canada as much as I can control it."
Mark Vendramini

"Yes, I'm trying."
Andrew McKay

"Yes, I buy Canadian. If I can't find a product that is Canada-made, I will buy from any other country but the USA."
Julie Tryon

"Yes, and we find out that the majority of what we were buying before was already a Canadian product."
Robert Tremblay

"As much as possible. And when I can't and I don't 'need' it, I don't buy it."
Kat Williams

"100%. It's not a short-term issue anymore. It is a cultural shift."
Don Lang

"Yes, and I try my best to buy local."
Jessie Melanson

"Of course, always tried to buy Canadian and now even more so."
Paula Peddle

"Canada first all the time."
Mohammad Nazari

"Most definitely and it's become a lot easier."
Ken and Linda Dumais

"I buy Canadian over American products whenever I can. Just wish there were more Canadian products to buy."
Darrell Walker

"100% but no judgement for anyone that can't."
Marie Shikatani

"Absolutely and I would like Canadian retailers to work harder at offering Canadian products."
Michel Jacques

"Yes I do. Why wouldn't I? Nothing has changed."
Allison Scott Connor

Quite a few shoppers commented that they aren't buying Canadian.

Some even revealed that they specifically look for American products.

Here's what they said:

"Never did. I buy what I can afford."
Candace Gerrior

"No [...] I for sure don't look for Canadian products."
Don Mazer

"No, I buy whatever is less expensive! I ain't got no problem with the good ol' US of A."
Jonny Mintha

"Hell no."
Carli Hecht

"No — except I will only buy Canadian beef!"
Charmaine Kirk

"No, I buy what I want with MY money."
Ed Bourdeau

"Don't even check [...] shopping is about value for my hard-earned money."
Chris Taylor

"No, I buy what I need when I need it and I'm not giving in to fear."
Rick Godin

"Nope, first choice is American."
John Teichroeb

"Nope. Never cared where my food came from. Just as long as we could afford it."
Kathleen Coleman

"No, I do not buy Canadian-made products unless they are the cheapest."
Maurice Lafayette

"Absolutely not, I'll go out of my way to purchase American now."
Jon Walton

For many Canadians, buying made-in-Canada products at grocery stores isn't as simple as supporting Canadian and boycotting American.

It all depends on the price.

Here's what shoppers said about buying whatever is cheapest:

"I buy what my wallet can afford."
Colleen Lizz Kelly

"I will only buy what is the cheapest."
Betty Swinimer

"We tried it but Canadian products are so much more expensive. Now we buy what we can afford."
Cazandra Erasmus-Diener

"Depends on what it is and the price. I am not paying double or triple the price for Canadian. Sometimes you have to support your own wallet."
Jeff Brown

"I just buy whatever is cheaper."
Andrew Phagoo

"I buy what I can afford regardless of where it comes from, including the U.S."
Benita Domann Rostie

"Buy whatever is on sale. Can't be picky with the price of groceries anymore."
Rob Bureau

"If American is cheaper I buy it."
Susan Hurst

"It's all about price right now."
Kerry McLellan

"I buy what is the best price. I do not have the energy or the time to check if made in Canada. It is what is best for my pocketbook."
Sonya Mullins

"I buy what's on sale or the least expensive."
Ed W. Lentowicz

A few Canadians revealed that they shop based on what they like and want, not which products are Canadian or American.

Here's what those shoppers said about whether or not they buy Canadian:

"I buy what I want, no matter where it comes from. That is freedom and a privilege of modern times."
Kevin Lamarche

"When it comes to groceries, we buy the brands we like."
Donna Rovert

"I buy whatever products I like."
Jonathan Day

"I just buy what I need, regardless of the price or where it came from. If I need or want it, I get it."
Laura-lee Higdon

If you check labels to see which products are Canadian, you might have noticed that there are a lot.

That includes "Product of Canada," "Made in Canada," "Packaged in Canada," and "Prepared in Canada" labels.

The federal government has a guide about what Canadian product labels mean so you can know what you're buying.

This article's cover image was used for illustrative purposes only.