Since last February, the local purchase has never been so on everyone’s lips, thanks to the customs prices imposed by the United States. In grocery store, the labels “made in Canada” or “Quebec Product” are everywhere. Was months later, the population still buy as much Canadian or Quebec as at the start of the trade war? We tried the ground.
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In a Facebook publication, Narcity Quebec has surveyed Internet users in order to be clear. To the question “Do you still buy products made in Canada at the grocery store?” », A hundred people got down and responded.
It is clear that a majority of Quebecers have decided to shop according to their budget.
“With us, we go with what is special. I don’t care a lot from where it comes from. When Canadian and Quebec products will cost less than those, we will see. »»
Alexe Carpentier
“I buy the cheapest, end!” »»
Martin Lavoie
“I buy according to my budget. If the Quebec product is cheaper, yes, otherwise I take the cheapest. The same goes for clothes, I take the cheapest, no matter what its provenance. »»
Lyne Lévesque
“I look at the price. It may not be the best, but it is according to my budget. »»
André rent
“I buy according to the best value for money. »»
Martine St-Pierre
“I buy what is affordable!” Nothing to fuck strawberries [québécoises] at $ 10 a tray. We all think of our wallet! »»
Al Bossé
“I listen to my wallet, Canadian and Quebec products are far too expensive. »»
Yannick Archambault
“Oh yes. Even if it is more expensive sometimes, I better buy a little less, but know that I encourage Quebec workers, our producers, etc. »»
Sylviane Vézina
On the other hand, others do not hide it and claim to buy, most of the time, American.
“I buy American, it’s cheaper than buying Canadian and especially Quebecois. »»
Charles Andre Lelus
“As little as possible. »»
Ginette leona
“I buy as little as possible local and 99% USA. »»
Mathieu St-Laurent
“No, I only buy products [des] USA. »
Martin’s embarrassing
“No, it’s too expensive. »»
Sharon Taillon
“I buy what tempts me, that it comes from anywhere. »»
Laroche stone
Some people, however, pointed out that, even after all this time, they continue to buy Canadian and Quebec products from grocery store or make an effort.
“I pay attention to the origin of the products. If it comes from the United States, it remains in the counter. No question that I encourage the orange man. »»
France Verville
“Always and never more American products. »»
Lyse Rochette
“I make the effort to change brand for certain articles. The rest depends on the budget, while prioritizing Quebec, then Canadian products. »»
Valérie Bolduc
“Yes, as much as possible. Otherwise, moreover in the world, except the United States. “
Jean-François Fournier
To help the population find their way to local purchase, the various grocery banners have put forward labels like “done in Canada”, “made in Canada” and many other terms of gender.
