The city of Dryden is adjusting its purchasing policies to give preferential treatment to Ontario and Canadian companies.
The move is a response to the trade threats from the Trump Administration.
The city says the “Buy Ontario – Buy Canadian First” approach supports the ongoing efforts by the provincial and federal governments to fend off trade tariffs.
“This action is not something that municipal leadership had ever envisioned having to take but the threat now coming from Canada’s longtime ally and friend to the south warrants a national response,” says Roger Nesbitt, Chief Administrative Officer for the City of Dryden in a statement.
Other northwestern Ontario municipalities are considering similar action.
Fort Frances council has instructed its administration to discuss a Buy Canada policy at an upcoming meeting.
A resolution from Parry Sound is also being circulated to Ontario municipalities to consider.
