Canadians are increasingly seeking out locally made products, especially with the current global rhetoric. In response to this demand, Vancouver resident Tomáš Švec took matters into his own hands by creating trycanadian.ca.
Trycanadian.ca is a user-friendly website that helps Canadians determine the level of Canadian content in a product and suggests alternative Canadian-made options. Švec noticed a gap in the market for such a service and decided to fill it with his platform.
With a mission to simplify the process of choosing Canadian products, Švec meticulously researches and adds around 40 new companies to the site daily. The website currently features 600 to 700 U.S. companies along with their Canadian counterparts, providing transparency on company ownership, origins, and manufacturing locations.
In a market where various apps aimed at promoting Canadian-made goods face scrutiny for their criteria, trycanadian.ca stands out for its straightforward approach. Rather than dictating purchasing decisions, the website empowers consumers by presenting factual data and allowing them to make informed choices about supporting Canadian businesses.
One of the key features of the site is its ability to unveil the true origins of products, such as revealing that a product claiming to be entirely Canadian may have hidden foreign ties. By typing in a producer’s name, users can uncover valuable insights and explore Canadian alternatives to make conscious buying decisions.
Švec emphasizes that trycanadian.ca is a free resource open to everyone, aiming to provide unbiased information without any paywalls. The website’s core purpose is to assist Canadians in aligning their purchasing habits with their values, promoting transparency in the marketplace.
