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Welcome to micBIZ!Canadian manufacturing is recognized worldwide for quality and innovation. From plastics to rail cars, Canadian goods command a premium price on the world market and earn customer loyalty and repeat orders. This reputation serves both our customers and local communities across the nation. The impact of jobs in the Canadian manufacturing sector is particularly evident in small communities. For example 9,000 jobs in Thunder Bay equates to 550,000 jobs in Metro Toronto. And each manufacturing job creates a cascade of economic benefit into the local, provincial and national economies. Given a level playing field, it is in the interest of every Canadian to support our local industries and to hold our elected officials to account in the expenditure of Canadian tax dollars on foreign procurement when a superior solution is available right here at home. madeincanadaBIZ is an on-line community for individuals, business, community and labour organizations interested in raising awareness about the quality and technological superiority of Canadian goods - and the cascading benefits of spending Canadian taxpayer's dollars with Canadian businesses. Help us by sending an email to your elected officials and community leaders. We need support for Canadian Business now. Latest NewsEconomic Benefits to Ontario Of Thunder Bay Production of TTC Subway Cars Estimated Economic Benefit of madeincanada production of TTC subway cars – 2,845 person years employment, $136 million wages, salaries and taxable benefits, $51 million Ontario Tax Revenues, $34 million Federal Tax Revenues. 
Thunder Bay City Council Supports Made in Ontario Resolution Thunder Bay City Council agreed April 24, 2006 to support the Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce ‘Made in Ontario/Canada’ resolution. 
A Citizens Appeal to Ontario Premier When Ontario and Canadian taxpayers are funding major public [transportation] projects such as those in Ottawa and Toronto, shouldn’t those dollars be used to the full advantage of Ontarians and Canadians? 
Major breakthrough achieved in campaign to boost jobs and economy in Thunder Bay! The Toronto Transit Commission has voted to commence negotiations with Bombardier Transportation for the supply of 232 new subway cars for Toronto's subway system. 
4,049 letters to Ontario Premier McGuinty Does the Premier know that currently only Zimbabwe and Canada have no Domestic Buy Agreement? Surely we can do better! 
City, Chamber and Unions step up action Pressure is mounting to save jobs in Thunder Bay. The city’s mayor, the chamber president and the Canadian auto workers have launched actions aimed at ensuring a Made in Canada approach for rail car manufacturing in Ontario. Level the Playing Field It’s not a well-known fact, but Canadian manufacturers and suppliers face an uphill battle when bidding for projects against competitors from other countries – even when the competition is on Canadian soil. 
The Domino Effect We’ve all heard the arguments. “We’re paying too much taxes,” says one group. “We’re spending them in the wrong places,” says another. But either way, it’s a subject of universal debate. 
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