Choose from a range of high-quality, Canadian-made cleaning and hygiene products for your business
The implications of the U.S. tariffs have left us Canadians more determined than ever to find ways to support our nation, our businesses, and economy. At Bunzl Cleaning and Hygiene, we share your passion for buying local and supporting Canadian businesses.
We understand the challenges you face, and we stand with you in these uncertain times.Our dedicated sourcing teams are working tirelessly to identify a wide range of Canadian products for your business. We have conducted a comprehensive analysis of all product categories and items expected to be impacted by the U.S. tariffs. Leveraging our global sourcing capabilities and partners, we have identified thousands of Canadian-made products that you can easily find through Made in Canada product badging on shopbunzlch.ca.
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What is a Made in Canada Product?
The Competition Bureau of Canada defines a product as Made in Canada when at least 51% of the total direct costs in manufacturing the product are incurred in Canada. Some product recommendations include a qualifying statement such as Made in Canada with imported materials.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
There are more and more questions questions about impending tariffs. If your question isn't answered here, please contact us.
On March 4, 2025, the Canadian government announced a 25% retaliatory tariff on all goods imported into Canada from the U.S. This is in response to the 25% tariffs placed on Canadian products imported into the U.S. by the U.S. government. The tariffs were to have been effective March 5, 2025, but have been temporarily paused until April 2, 2025.
We have identified 2,700 products now subject to tariffs, some of which include: towel and tissue, soap, paperboard cartons/containers, hats/headgear, hairnets, twine/ropes/cables, knives/blades, and vacuum cleaners.
For products where Bunzl Canada is the Importer of Record, a 25% price increase will be applied. For other products, price changes will be implemented if/when notified by our suppliers of any tariff-related price increases.
Yes, our Category Management team has identified specific product alternatives from Canadian-made or globally manufactured sources. Your Bunzl account representative can map your specific price file to the most appropriate alternatives for your business.
Bunzl Cleaning & Hygiene is proactively identifying more products made in Canada primarily from Canadian-sourced raw materials, or materials least impacted by potential tariffs. Through our global sourcing capability, we are also identifying internationally manufactured product alternatives to help you manage and minimize tariff-related cost impacts to your business.
Our e-commerce website has a Made in Canada badge on Canadian-made products. You can look for the badge on the listed products or quickly and easily browse for these products using the search function.
Your Bunzl account representative can provide you with a list of Canadian brands. They can also map your price file to appropriate alternatives where they’re available.
Yes, due to economic uncertainly and impending tariffs imposed on both sides of the border, the resulting fluctuations in the Canadian dollar may require further price adjustments.
Your Bunzl account representative is available to provide detailed information and help you select the best alternatives for your business. We will also keep you updated on evolving market conditions and any new developments as more information becomes available.
Sustainability and Ethical Procurement
At Bunzl Cleaning & Hygiene, sustainability is at the core of our business operations and product procurement.Our Canadian cleaning products are sourced responsibly and ethically through our vendor partners.As part of our sustainability efforts, we prioritize products that meet high ethical standards and contribute to environmental sustainability. We believe in supporting local businesses and reducing our carbon footprint by choosing products that are Made in Canada.
