PM Mark Carney pledged to 'Buy Canadian.' Since then, $7.8 billion in contracts went to American corporations
- Posted on October 5, 2026
- By The Toronto Star
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In brief
Despite Prime Minister Mark Carney's commitment to prioritize domestic suppliers through a 'Buy Canadian' initiative, a comprehensive investigation reveals that American corporations have secured approximately $7.8 billion in federal government contracts. This significant discrepancy between political rhetoric and actual procurement practices raises questions about the effectiveness of protectionist policies and their implementation across Canadian public institutions.
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PM Mark Carney pledged to 'Buy Canadian.' Since then, $7.8 billion in contracts went to American corporations
A Star analysis reveals U.S. firms dominated federal contracts despite PM Mark Carney’s ‘Buy Canadian’ promise.
