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kingsford90 · 2008-05-08, 12:24 AM

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servl...l_gam_mostview

IMHO, much more of a genuine "scandal" than any of the last 20 or so our Parliamentarians seem to like to spend so much time on.

57 · 2008-05-08, 12:27 AM

MarketPlace did a half hour on this in October 2007. See:

http://www.cbc.ca/marketplace/product_of_canada_eh/

kingsford90 · 2008-05-08, 12:37 AM

Thanks 57, I did see that on Marketplace. Thanks for providing the link. Lots of great information.

jammertime · 2008-05-08, 11:23 AM

I watched that Marketplace episode as well. Very misleading.

Ricketty Rabbit · 2008-05-08, 03:44 PM

Jeez, now you got me worried. I bought a pair of jeans recently trying to stick with "made in Canada" products. (Black Kirkland jeans -- Costco -- $19.99)

So they may be made in Sri Lanka after all?? Maybe they used Canadian thread? Or the "value" of the Kirkland label may be worth more than 50% of the selling price??

How am I going to reduce greenhouse gases if I can't trust the labels?

Ricketty

Luis_A51 · 2008-05-08, 04:01 PM

"Labelling apple juice made from Chinese or Chilean apples as a "Product of Canada" is about as misleading and deceptive as describing the Toronto Maple Leafs as a Stanley Cup contender."

I love that quote.

Back on topic, I agree that if I see "Product of Canada" I expect it to be grown and processed in Canada. I have no problem eating Imported food, but I do not like deceptive labels.

Luis_A51 · 2008-05-08, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Ricketty Rabbit

Jeez, now you got me worried. I bought a pair of jeans recently trying to stick with "made in Canada" products. (Black Kirkland jeans -- Costco -- $19.99)

So they may be made in Sri Lanka after all?? Maybe they used Canadian thread? Or the "value" of the Kirkland label may be worth more than 50% of the selling price??

How am I going to reduce greenhouse gases if I can't trust the labels?

Ricketty

We're talking food here Ricketty. A lot of people are quite senstive when it comes to what they put inside their body.

Ricketty Rabbit · 2008-05-14, 07:10 PM

And with the spotty record of food originating in China, I'd sure like to know that if it says "Product of Canada" it really IS a product of Canada. To say nothing of those trying to cut greenhouse gas emissions with a "1000 mile diet" (because 100 miles is far too restrictive).

Ricketty

kingsford90 · 2008-05-21, 09:55 PM

A step in the right direction:

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servl.../National/home

TECHNOKID · 2008-05-21, 10:07 PM

Quote:

A step in the right direction:

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servl.../National/home

Maybe but this should have been addressed long ago. Should we truly beleve this just as much as labelling claiming made in Canada? Laws and politics can be both twisted to fit the "claimer". This sort of marketting lie has been going on for years and government always kept their eyes close to any of it and it means money and business.

asif9t9 · 2008-05-22, 07:49 AM

We can expect expensive stores to open up, like Whole Foods, but for Made In Canada foods. A slippery slope.

Ricketty Rabbit · 2008-05-22, 11:09 AM

If there's a significant demand from consumers, no specialty stores will be needed. You can bet Canadian supermarket chains like Loblaws, Sobeys, etc. will respond.

2008-05-08, 12:24 AM	#1
kingsford90 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Montreal - Videotron Posts: 145	Product of Canada? Don't be so sure http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servl...l_gam_mostview IMHO, much more of a genuine "scandal" than any of the last 20 or so our Parliamentarians seem to like to spend so much time on.

2008-05-08, 12:27 AM	#2
57 Moderator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Toronto, Rogers, 8300HD, eHDD, Panasonic TCP65S1, Denon AVR4310Ci; 8300HD, eHDD & Sony KDL40W3000 Posts: 50,297	MarketPlace did a half hour on this in October 2007. See: http://www.cbc.ca/marketplace/product_of_canada_eh/ __________________ 57's Home Theatre (Latest equipment & photos) 57's Optimization Services (Home Theatre Optimization)

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Luis_A51 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Calgary Posts: 785	"Labelling apple juice made from Chinese or Chilean apples as a "Product of Canada" is about as misleading and deceptive as describing the Toronto Maple Leafs as a Stanley Cup contender." I love that quote. Back on topic, I agree that if I see "Product of Canada" I expect it to be grown and processed in Canada. I have no problem eating Imported food, but I do not like deceptive labels. __________________ Sony KDS-60A2000, Sony Playstation 1/2/3 (60gig) and PSP, Sony STR-DG910, Pioneer/Sony 7.1, 39 PS3 Games, 120 BR movies

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2008-05-08, 12:37 AM	#3
kingsford90 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Montreal - Videotron Posts: 145	Thanks 57, I did see that on Marketplace. Thanks for providing the link. Lots of great information.

2008-05-08, 11:23 AM	#4
jammertime Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Windsor, Ontario Posts: 200	I watched that Marketplace episode as well. Very misleading.

2008-05-08, 03:44 PM	#5
Ricketty Rabbit Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: North Vancouver Posts: 1,001	Jeez, now you got me worried. I bought a pair of jeans recently trying to stick with "made in Canada" products. (Black Kirkland jeans -- Costco -- $19.99) So they may be made in Sri Lanka after all?? Maybe they used Canadian thread? Or the "value" of the Kirkland label may be worth more than 50% of the selling price?? How am I going to reduce greenhouse gases if I can't trust the labels? Ricketty

2008-05-14, 07:10 PM	#8
Ricketty Rabbit Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: North Vancouver Posts: 1,001	And with the spotty record of food originating in China, I'd sure like to know that if it says "Product of Canada" it really IS a product of Canada. To say nothing of those trying to cut greenhouse gas emissions with a "1000 mile diet" (because 100 miles is far too restrictive). Ricketty

2008-05-21, 09:55 PM	#9
kingsford90 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Montreal - Videotron Posts: 145	A step in the right direction: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servl.../National/home

2008-05-22, 07:49 AM	#11
asif9t9 Veteran Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Oakville, Cogeco Posts: 2,971	We can expect expensive stores to open up, like Whole Foods, but for Made In Canada foods. A slippery slope.

2008-05-22, 11:09 AM	#12
Ricketty Rabbit Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: North Vancouver Posts: 1,001	If there's a significant demand from consumers, no specialty stores will be needed. You can bet Canadian supermarket chains like Loblaws, Sobeys, etc. will respond.