BUY CANADIAN
WHY IT MATTERS
Canadians are making a shift in their shopping and spending habits and are doing more research into the products they are buying. We know that we typically see better quality with Canadian made products; however, there are many more benefits to buying Canadian.
Here are just some of these benefits:
- Buying Canadian supports the local Canadian economy
Miska Trailers directly Employs over 60 people at their Hamilton, Ontario facility… and we indirectly create and support thousands of other Canadian businesses thru our purchases and products. Let’s keep our neighbours working! - Buying Canadian contributes to the enrichment and growth of our communities
Miska Trailers supports numerous community initiatives and charities, as do our staff and suppliers (examples) - Buying Canadian highly regulates products to meet worldwide Health and Safety standards, from environmental emissions to quality assurance practices to materials used
- Buying Canadian meets Canada’s Health and Safety standards due to the high regulation of our industry as a result our products keep us all safe.
- Buying Canadian directly impacts our economy in positive ways, every dollar that is spent in Canada buying Canadian products has a ripple effect. We contribute to the large tax revenue base that helps fund our government programs.
- Buying Canadian helps to create and support manufacturing jobs in Canada which in turn provides more workers who will pay taxes, spend money buying other goods and services that maintains a healthy Canadian economy, nationally, provincially and locally.
- Buying Canadian reduces our carbon footprint as Canadian made products require less transportation and freight.
- Buying Canadian avoids the hidden extra costs of duties and import fees
- Buying Canadian inspires innovation
- Buying Canadian encourages local businesses to support local organizations like charities, local events, and sports sponsorships.
- Buying Canadian from a local manufacturer guarantees service and warranty in Canada
- Buying Canadian is patriotic and makes you feel good that your consumer dollars are going to fellow Canadians and keeping our economy strong.
- Buying Canadian shows our workers are treated fairly and work in a safe and sanitary environment unlike many other country’s factory workers.
