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Two hundred and fifteen manufacturing companies operating more than 275 plants spread across eight Canadian provinces have now accredited one or more products with the “Well Made Here” program.Lire la suite

CANAC is joining the efforts of the local product identification movement by becoming a “Retail Partner” of the WELL MADE HERE accreditation program.Lire la suite

Funny to say, but it took Donald Trump to turn words into action: 75% of manufacturers participating in the “Well Made Here” program since its inception—or added over the years—have been passive, failing to systematically incorporate the logo into their exhibition booths, websites, social media messages, or traditional advertisements. And even less so on their products or labels.

Everything has changed in the past month.

Here are some examples of companies that are coming out of the shadows—something that might inspire others who are still too discreet.Lire la suite

Let’s introduce this article with some striking data from a survey conducted in February 2025 by Interac among 1,500 Canadians: nearly three out of four (73%) now believe that investing in locally or nationally made products is the right choice. The main factors driving consumers to choose Canadian products are support for the local economy (79%), trust in national quality standards (56%), and a sense of patriotism or national pride (55%).Lire la suite

Buying Groups are mobilizing, and RONA appears to be taking the lead by announcing that it has already identified over 6,500 “Well Made Here” accredited products, with another 5,000 on the way. These efforts are being carried out both in its physical stores and online.Lire la suite