British Columbia Premier David Eby says it has been “absolutely inspirational” to see people step up across the province and Canada to support homegrown businesses in response to the tariff threat from U.S. President Donald Trump.
Eby made the comment during a visit to a Save-On-Foods location in Vancouver, where he highlighted efforts to boost local food production.
He says Windset Farms based in Delta, B.C., entered into a partnership with BC Hydro last fall to expand its facility to become the largest LED-lit greenhouse powered by renewable electricity in western North America.
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The premier says Windset recently signed an agreement with Save-On-Foods, “displacing American tomatoes” and giving B.C. residents access to local produce.
Jamie Nelson with Save-On-Foods says the company has more than 2,000 made-in-Canada items on its shelves identified with Canadian flags, and they’re “really excited” about pushing forward with the buy-local effort.
Eby says B.C. residents would …