Feeling patriotic and wanting to do what you can to keep your money here at home? You may sometimes feel like you can’t make a difference, but there are many things you can do to support our economy.
Check these out:
Shop locally wherever you can! Avoid buying online when you can easily find what you need a short walk or drive away.
When grocery shopping, check labels for that Canadian maple leaf that indicate the product was made in Canada.
Spending your money locally supports you and your community in the long run.
Shop at farmers’ markets! Support local Canadian farmers by buying their produce. The fruits and vegetables are also often yummier and fresher than what you find at the grocery store.
Minimize visits to big restaurant chains and try those mom-and-pop restaurants you’ve seen in your neighbourhood for years but never tried. If you’re lucky, you might get to chatting with the staff, or even the owner, and learn more about your neighbourhood.
Quench your hot beverage cravings at indie coffee shops. Winnipeg has many and Selkirk has some too, not to mention ones in other Manitoba towns like Winnipeg Beach and Niverville. The coffee may tend to be pricier than at chains or fast-food joints, but you’ll find the experience rich and maybe the coffee even tastier!
Get over your fear of calls and pick up the phone to order takeout, and then go pick it up yourself!
If you do need the convenience of delivery, see if the restaurant has its own delivery service and use that instead of high-fee, third-party delivery apps.
We bet you haven’t seen all Canada has to offer. Go on a road trip or fly domestic to visit all Canada’s known and little-known sights.
Being a tourist in your own country is a great way to support the Canadian economy.
Switch your banking to a credit union! Credit unions, like Cambrian Credit Union, support the local community, and they’re owned by you, their members! That means you, as a Cambrian member, would have a say in the leadership and overall direction of your financial institution.
Read more about the benefits of joining a credit union here.
Book a meeting today and we can guide you through the process.
We would be happy to discuss your unique situation with you.
Our goal is to make complex topics like this one, simple.
