The government just launched a new guide for how to 'choose Canada' and it's so patriotic

If you've been glued to the latest tariffs news recently — trying to make sense of what's going on with U.S. tariffs on Canada, threats to our sovereignty and what the heck we can do about it — you're not alone.

Between cross-border trade drama and a looming economic squeeze, it's no wonder Canadian pride is on the rise, with so many Canucks searching for ways to buy Canadian and rally behind our local businesses.

Well, the Government of Canada just made it a whole lot easier to do exactly that. Last week, Canadian Heritage dropped a brand-new campaign encouraging people to "Choose Canada," and it's giving major flag-waving patriotic energy.

From shopping local to exploring Canadian history to cheering at a hockey game, this web portal pulls together every patriotic move you could make in one place. Want to support Canadian businesses? The "Buy Canadian" section gives you a comprehensive guide, breaking down exactly how to spot made-in-Canada labels, what counts as local food and why all this matters right now.

It even explains the difference between "Product of Canada" and "Made in Canada" — which, if you've ever stood confused in the grocery aisle, you'll know is actually super useful.

But it's not just about shopping. The guide also offers different ways to celebrate Canada through national events and commemorations, embrace Canadian culture with support for local arts and media, and explore Canadian history — from family genealogy to our country's storied past.

You can even find ways to protect Canada through info on national security and border defence or cheer on Canada by checking out upcoming sporting events from coast to coast to coast.

Plus, if you're dreaming of travelling to see more of our ginormous country, there's a whole section to help you plan Canadian adventures — with travel tips and inspiration from Destination Canada, Parks Canada and more.

So if you've been wondering how to turn all that rising Canadian pride into action — especially in the face of rising tariffs and global uncertainty — the government just gave us a pretty handy starting point, and it goes by Canada.ca/ChooseCanada. It's not every day they make patriotism this easy.

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