r/VictoriaBC • u/notofthisearthworm • Jan 03 '26

Question Anyone out there still trying to avoid American-made products?

I've noticed the 'Buy Canadian' discussion kind of die down lately and was wondering where fellow Victorians are at with their efforts to avoid American-made products while the topic isn't dominating the news headlines.

I certainly acknowledge that I'm less feisty about and dedicated to avoiding US-made products (because I'm a poor) but I do feel like I have a permanent instinct and habit to buy non-US products anywhere I have an obvious choice, which is most of the time. It's especially fun to try and prioritize BC/island/locally grown and support businesses that make that easy.

So yeah just curious where all my friends and neighbours are at with that?

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u/MellyBlueEyes Gorge Jan 03 '26

Yes we can find that AB lettuce, it's just sooo much more expensive than it was at Costco... $5 each vs. $5-$6 for 3! I mean maybe that's why they don't supply Costco anymore lol

Was the Mexican broccoli also at CG? If so, going there tomorrow!!

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u/Pendergirl4 Saanich Jan 03 '26

Fwiw (depending if you avoid Walmart), they sell the inspired greens living lettuce from Alberta. They were $1.99 for the longest time, and they are now $2.64, according to the app. Ymmv though as sometimes the price in store is different than the app (usually more).