Smart phone app promotes Canadian products

Smart phone app promotes Canadian products

February 22, 2025 3:54 pm PST.

People may be looking for a specific line that says "Canadian made or Canadian owned," which can sometimes be confusing for consumers, but a new app called check the label is taking the guesswork out of shopping.

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