Our OPBA Chair, Victoria Mirlocca, recently appeared on CBC Windsor News (Feb. 7) to discuss the implications of a “Buy Canada” approach in light of U.S. tariffs. She highlighted key procurement considerations, including the complexities of existing contracts and the reality that some goods must still be sourced from the U.S.
To watch the segment, visit CBC News (Victoria’s comments begin at 4:33).
This topic was also the focus of February’s OPBA Talks session on Preparing for U.S. Tariffs. Members can access a recording of the session and other resources on the OPBA member portal:
- Log in to the website
- Click on Resources (on the dashboard)
- Navigate to File Archive → Recordings and Presentations → OPBA Talks
Additional resources:
- McMillan LLP’s International Trade Group has been actively monitoring the situation. While not industry-specific, their latest bulletin is relevant to the public sector: Read More
- Construct Legal has written an article on the impact of tariffs on the construction industry: Read More
- Legal Insights: McMillian LLP on The Pause on the Tariff War: Read More
- Competition Bureau Guidelines defining “Made in Canada” and “Product of Canada”
- Building Ontario Businesses Initiative (BOBI) defining “Canadian Business” and “Ontario Business”