In light of recent U.S. tariffs and Canada’s response, like many of you, we’ve been evaluating our operations to adapt to this changing economic landscape. While challenges lie ahead, I’m heartened by the strong wave of support from Canadians emphasizing the importance of shopping locally. In 15 years of business, I’ve never seen such widespread commitment to Canadian companies.
I hope Canadian businesses, educational institutions, and government agencies will rethink their procurement strategies to prioritize domestic suppliers.
This is a real opportunity to strengthen Canadian-owned companies, including Chamber Supply Co., by shifting spending away from American conglomerates like Staples, Grand & Toy, and Amazon.
The perception that buying local is always more expensive isn’t necessarily true; often, we just need the opportunity to compete on pricing.
To those involved in procurement: Give Canadian businesses a fair shot. Reach out, allow them to prove their value, and be transparent about pricing expectations to foster real competition.
Regardless of future U.S. policies, this moment serves as a wake-up call for Canada to safeguard both our economy and our communities. These are uncertain times, but despite the challenges, I’ve been encouraged by the overwhelming support Canadians are showing for local businesses.
As a Canadian company, that gives us optimism. While the full impact remains to be seen, one thing is clear—at Chamber Supply Co., we are committed to supporting our fellow Canadian manufacturers and supplier partners.
As a valued customer, you’re already making a difference by choosing us over American giants. We sincerely appreciate your support and remain dedicated to offering competitive pricing, as we always have.
To make it even easier to prioritize Canadian-made products, here's what we're doing...
- Launching Our Virtual Assistant – Soon, we’ll be rolling out a virtual assistant on chambersupply.com that recognizes country-of-origin searches. Need "Pens made in Canada"? Just ask!
- Manual Assistance in the Meantime – Until the virtual assistant is live, our team is happy to manually find and substitute non-USA-made products in your orders. Just let us know when placing an order, and we’ll handle the rest.
Here’s my promise: If you’re not satisfied with our recommendations, we’ll exchange the items for your original selection at no extra charge—including return shipping.
Easy as pie. And speaking of pie, don’t forget to support your local farmers' markets this year—our producers need all the help they can get.
Thank you, as always, for your continued business..
-Michael Williams, Partner and Director of Operations
ABOUT CHAMBER SUPPLY CO.
Chamber Supply Co. is a Canadian-owned and operated business providing a full range of office and facility supplies, furnishings, and janitorial products to businesses across Canada. Whether you need everyday essentials or specialized solutions, we’ve got you covered.
Looking for Canadian-made products? We can help you source them with ease. Our team is here to assist in finding the right solutions for your business needs.