The Ontario government announced plans to introduce legislation Thursday that would require public-sector organizations to prioritize Ontario-made goods and services first, then Canadian suppliers.

The province said the Buy Ontario Act would apply to all public-sector organizations, including municipalities, ministries, agencies, contractors and subcontractors.

The minister of public and business service delivery said the proposed legislation is a measure to protect Ontario jobs in the face of economic challenges, including U.S. tariffs.

“It’s about using the public sector’s buying power to back businesses and create jobs in our own backyard,” Stephen Crawford said at a press conference in Toronto.

Crawford added the measure would help ensure every possible procurement dollar that ca

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