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Canadians Question Authenticity of 'Made in Canada' Products

2/1/2026

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In Canada, consumers express concern that some products marketed as Canadian are made in the United States.
Dave Lawson, a consumer advocate, criticizes brands such as Betty Crocker's cookie mix for patriotic imagery while imported.
A Prince Edward Island couple, Max Deller-Lestage and Marie Pascal, faced banking delays after TD Bank altered their children's last names.
The delays prevented transferring their registered education savings plan for more than a year.

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Story summary

In Canada, consumers express concern that some products marketed as Canadian are made in the United States.
Dave Lawson, a consumer advocate, criticizes brands such as Betty Crocker's cookie mix for patriotic imagery while imported.
A Prince Edward Island couple, Max Deller-Lestage and Marie Pascal, faced banking delays after TD Bank altered their children's last names.
The delays prevented transferring their registered education savings plan for more than a year.