Council directs staff to 'buy Canadian' to avoid cost increases

City council unanimously agreed to direct staff to ‘buy Canadian’ to avoid cost increases as a result of tariffs. That means taking “whatever actions are necessary, including changing purchase orders or finding alternative products” to mitigate or avoid cost increases as a result of tariffs.The tariffs, ultimately paid for by consumers, and the cost of doing business, will increase for the city, the motion preamble reads.Mayor Matthew Shoemaker said it is important for s