Toronto Metropolitan University has announced that it will prioritize Canadian businesses in its procurement and purchasing practices, wherever possible, in response to the recent tariffs imposed by the US. TMU previously had a policy to prioritize Ontario-based businesses for goods and services under $120K. However, effective immediately, it will expand this practice to Ontario and Canadian suppliers for all procurement activities. To support others in the community seeking to adopt a similar practice, TMU’s DMZ has also released the Oh Canada Tech Directory. This tool provides a database of Canadian tech companies to simplify procurement practices for businesses, policymakers, and ecosystem builders by connecting them with Canadian companies.
