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Drew Dilkens Proposes 'Buy Windsor' and 'Buy Canadian' Procurement Policies

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 22
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What happened

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Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens introduced proposals for 'Buy Windsor' and 'Buy Canadian' policies, which he stated he would implement if re-elected in October. These policies would require the City of Windsor to only purchase vehicles made in Windsor for all fleet replacements. Furthermore, the proposals would ban U.S. businesses from winning City of Windsor contracts.

From am800cklw.com

Why it matters

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Dilkens stated these measures are intended to make Windsor resilient amid rising international trade tensions and tariffs between Canada and the U.S. The policies involve establishing a Procurement Review to add local sourcing criteria to bids.

From am800cklw.com

Who's involved

  • Drew DilkensPromoter of the proposed procurement policies for the City of Windsor

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Amalgamated Transit UnionSpeculative

    The 'Buy Windsor' policy could create new business opportunities through fleet replacement contracts.

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