After posting a story about this browser extension, I’ve had a reader tip me off to Maple Scan. This is an app that when you use it to scan a product using your camera, it will tell you if the product is Canadian or supports Canadian businesses. But it also does more:
- If a product isn’t fully Canadian, it will suggest local alternatives.
- It will tell you if imported products include Trumps stupid tariffs or some other special tax.
The app is available for iOS and Android. Though the latter is currently being beta tested. I tested this on my iPhone 14 Pro with several products from coca powder to pens. And while it does take about a minute to come back with results, it does what it says it will do. So if you’re a proud Canadian who wants to support Canadian businesses, there’s now an app for that.
Here’s An App That Will Help You To Buy Canadian
Posted in Commentary with tags Canada on February 23, 2025 by itnerdAfter posting a story about this browser extension, I’ve had a reader tip me off to Maple Scan. This is an app that when you use it to scan a product using your camera, it will tell you if the product is Canadian or supports Canadian businesses. But it also does more:
The app is available for iOS and Android. Though the latter is currently being beta tested. I tested this on my iPhone 14 Pro with several products from coca powder to pens. And while it does take about a minute to come back with results, it does what it says it will do. So if you’re a proud Canadian who wants to support Canadian businesses, there’s now an app for that.
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