In this video interview, Andrew Braun, Associate VP, Remote Channels & Distribution Strategy, for TD, discusses the growing consumer sentiment about buying local and buying Canadian as well as keeping travel plans in Canada.
A TD survey indicates 79% of Canadians plan to support local or Canadian business and 48% say it’s a stronger priority for them than last summer.
Full survey results can be found here.

Mario Toneguzzi
Mario Toneguzzi is Managing Editor of Canada’s Entrepreneur. He has more than 40 years of experience as a daily newspaper writer, columnist, and editor. He was named in 2021 and 2024 as one of the top business journalists in the world by PR News. He was also named by RETHINK to its global list of Top Retail Experts 2024, 2025 and 2026.

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