RE: Resolution No. 2025-051 – Federal and Provincial Call to Action to Buy Canadian
Please be advised that Township of Puslinch Council, at its meeting held on February 20, 2025
considered the aforementioned topic and subsequent to discussion, the following was resolved:
Resolution No. 2025-051:
Moved by Councillor Sepulis and
Seconded by Councillor Hurst
That the Consent Agenda items 6.8 and 6.9 listed for FEBRUARY 20, 2025 Council
meeting be received for information; and
Whereas United States President Donald Trump, continues to indicate that he will
issue executive orders to impose tariffs on imports from Canada; and
Whereas these tariffs will have a significant detrimental impact on the economic
stability in both countries; and
Whereas federal and provincial leaders are encouraging Canadians to buy Canadian;
and
Whereas municipalities have significant purchasing power through capital and
infrastructure programs; and
Whereas according to data from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, Ontario
municipalities are expected to spend $250 to $290 billion on infrastructure in the next
10 years; and
Whereas municipalities have traditionally been prevented by trade agreements and
legislation from giving preference to the purchase of Canadian products and services;
and
Whereas municipalities can assist in the effort to combat tariffs and support
businesses in the procurement for capital and infrastructure programs;
Now therefore be it resolved that the Council of the Township of Puslinch endorse the
federal and provincial call to action to buy Canadian where and when possible; and
That the federal and provincial governments work with municipalities on measures to
protect Canadian consumers and businesses; and
That council call on the federal and provincial government to remove any
impediments to municipalities preferring to engage Canadian companies for capital
projects and supplies when appropriate and feasible; and
That this resolution be forwarded to the Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Premier Doug
Ford, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the Federation of Canadian
Municipalities and all Ontario municipalities.
CARRIED
As per the above resolution, please accept a copy of this correspondence for your information
and consideration.
Sincerely,
Justine Brotherston
Municipal Clerk