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Buying Canadian means investing in Canada | August 27, 2026

When Canadians choose to shop with Empire’s family of brands, they're doing more than filling their carts. They're helping reinvest in Canada.

As I’ve said before, as a proud Canadian company serving our customers for over 115 years, we know Canadian. That's why our Buy Canada commitment is about much more than labels on a shelf. It's about developing Canadian products, building long-term partnerships with suppliers, supporting family-owned businesses through our franchise and dealer network, and creating opportunities throughout the Canadian supply chain – all in the name of providing value to customers.

For every dollar Canadians spend with us, we're proud to reinvest in Canada by working with local businesses deeply connected to their communities; creating local jobs, supporting local causes, and giving our customers more opportunities to buy Canadian. Canada remains our sole focus, guiding where we invest, innovate, and create lasting impact.

Buying Canadian isn't just about where a product comes from. It's about where the benefits stay, and continuing to invest in Canada means keeping Canadian dollars in Canadian pockets and reinvesting in Canadian people, communities and growth—something we can all be proud to be part of.

Pierre St-Laurent, President and CEO

Responding to Canada-US Trade Negotiations | August 22, 2026

In moments like these, our strength comes from community, partnership and a shared commitment to supporting one another.

As a proud Canadian company serving our customers for over 115 years, we know Canadian. Not only are we committed to providing Canadian products, we proudly boast one of the largest selection of Canadian products in grocery. We also have a long-standing commitment to partnering with local suppliers across Canada. Our local products are clearly highlighted in our stores so customers can see when they’re buying products from their backyard. As well, product labels tell you when you’re buying Canadian. As one of Canada’s largest employers, our 130,000 teammates service Canadians through our stores in communities across the country, and this includes our vast network of franchisees and dealers who are at the core of our business. We continue to grow and strengthen our partnerships with local suppliers, and Canadian suppliers overall, to ensure Canadians have choice and the opportunity to buy Canadian.

We will always be proud of who we are and stand by who we are as a company, as a country, and as Canadians. A family nurturing families, we are committed to supporting our communities in our stores and through our array of community investment initiatives. Perhaps the most important takeaway is this: now more than ever, it’s time to support both national and local Canadian companies and family businesses across this country. We must continue to invest in Canada – keeping Canadian dollars in Canadian pockets is one of the most efficient ways to protect our economy.

Pierre St-Laurent, President and CEO