LATEST: Hundreds attend Citizens’ Rally for Canada READ MORE / HEAR SPEAKERS' REMARKS
STATEMENT
By Loreena McKennitt, CM, OM, CD, LL.D. and D.Litt (Wise Communities Founder)
McKennitt is an international, multi-platinum recording artist, a member of The Order of Canada and a former Honorary Colonel of the Royal Canadian Air Force.
There are moments in history when a generation is called upon to define and defend itself, now and for the future. For Canadians, this moment has come in the form of the punishing tariffs the President of the United States is threatening us with - we who are his closest ally and largest trading partner. We should be under no illusions. These moves are meant to cripple our economy and put millions of Canadians out of work. He wants to bring us to heel.
Loreena’s opinion piece was also published in Le Devoir, a Montreal-based French-language newspaper distributed in Quebec and throughout Canada. Lire le texte d'opinion
EVENTS
Citizens' Rally for Canada
March 1, 2025
Market Square, Stratford, Ontario
Several hundred people of all ages braved the brisk winds and frigid temperatures Saturday to show their support for Canada and to display their patriotism in the face of threats from the United States administration to our sovereignty, our economy and our values. Use the link below for a full summary of the event including speakers' remarks.
SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
SOLIDARITY MERCHANDISE
We are pleased to announce that our online store has been launched with items available to local citizens and others across Canada.
Check out our T-shirts, bumper stickers, lawn signs, water bottles and other goods displaying the slogan: "Canadians Stand Together: Our True North Strong and Free".
Any profits will be donated to The Local Community Food Centre (Stratford) and United Way Centreaide Canada.
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All orders must be made through the online shop.
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You will be notified by email when your product has shipped or is ready for pickup.
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The products sold here come from a variety of countries around the world including Canada, but none are sourced or originate from the United States of America.
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New items are under development including French language merchandise. Please check back regularly.
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Profits will be donated to The Local Community Food Centre (Stratford) and United Way Centreaide Canada.
MAKE THE PLEDGE
An invitation to Canadians to reflect on the current challenges Canada faces and what we can all do to respond to the risks and to contribute to building a more resilient Canada. You're invited to sign on to the Pledge for Canada if you agree that the principles set out represent a useful starting point for encouraging the solidarity we need and for urging our leaders to work together to develop a whole of Canada approach.
MADE IN CANADA
Here are a few databases with information on Canadian-owned or made-in-Canada items to help you stay on course with supporting our country.
CBC The National: The Buy Canadian movement seems to be growing, but how long can it last?
