Today, City of Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown together with Councillor Santos, and Members of Council announced the City’s new Made in Canada procurement policy, demonstrating a firm commitment to supporting Canadian businesses in response to potential U.S. tariffs.
“In January, Brampton led the way as the first city to explore a ‘Made in Canada’ procurement policy. Now, we’re calling on municipalities across the country to do the same, encouraging them to sign our ‘We are Team Canada’ petition to choose Canadian goods and services. According to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), Brampton and other municipalities nationwide procure over $30 billion worth of goods and services. That is a lot of purchasing power. Brampton together with other cities and towns across the country, will do our part to protect our workers, defend our businesses, and strengthen our local economies. We are all on Team Canada.”
– Rowena Santos, Regional Councillor, Wards 1 & 5; Vice-Chair, Economic Development, City of Brampton and FCM Board Member
As part of this policy, the City will review all current contracts to explore any legal avenues to exit agreements with U.S.-owned companies and their subsidiaries. The City will also update its Purchasing Bylaw to prohibit U.S.-owned companies or their subsidiaries from participating in City of Brampton procurements on a go-forward basis for the duration of the U.S. tariffs.
Additionally, the City launched its campaign website (BramptonforCanada.ca) encouraging municipalities across Canada to adopt a ‘Made in Canada’ Cities approach and seek public support for the initiative. The City of Brampton remains dedicated to fostering a strong local economy and advocating for Canadian businesses. This policy represents a proactive stance in standing up for Canadian interests in light of potential trade measures.
To stay informed and access the City of Brampton’s Economic Development Office’s Tariff Resource Hub, visit investbrampton.ca/tariffs.
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“Brampton stands firmly in support of Canadian businesses. If the U.S. imposes tariffs that harm our economy, we must take action. Our ‘Made in Canada’ procurement policy ensures that we prioritize Canadian companies, invest in our local economy and encourage other municipalities to do the same.”
– Patrick Brown, Mayor, City of Brampton
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Media Contact: Rowena.Santos@brampton.ca
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