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New Policy, Same Definition
By Source Canada · · View online →
Canada's Buy Canadian policy took effect December 16, 2025. It's still missing details on the Small and Medium Business Procurement Program which will have the greatest benefit for startups.
But the most important part of the policy is what it considers 'Canadian'. This will have a ripple effect on other policies from provinces and municipalities to businesses.
- a supplier that has a place of business in Canada where it conducts activities on a permanent basis that is clearly identified by name and accessible during normal business hours; or, a joint venture where each member of the joint venture has a place of business in Canada where it conducts activities on a permanent basis that is clearly identified by name and accessible during normal business hours; and
- is registered and files taxes in Canada (e.g., GST/HST, corporate income tax);
- maintains a registered address in Canada and employs personnel and/or conducts day-to-day business activities in Canada; and
- will not subcontract work to non-Canadian suppliers or individuals located outside Canada, in