Town Amends Purchasing Policy to Support Local Businesses, Mayor Writes the President

HALTON HILLS, ON – In the spirit of a ‘Team Canada’ approach, the Town of Halton Hills has amended its purchasing policy to encourage staff to focus on procuring local goods and services.

The report follows a review of current practices and a municipal and market scan resulting in recommendations to ensure operational efficiency, maximize flexibility and prioritize support to local businesses. Staff were also directed earlier in the year to cease making purchases on Amazon where feasible.

“We’re all in this together,” said the Mayor. “Our response to threats to our economy and our sovereignty is to buy Canadian wherever possible. While we’ll stay within the trade rules, our first choice is to support local.”

Earlier in the year the Mayor wrote to President Trump attaching a resolution that noted Council ‘categorically’ rejected efforts by the President to ‘undermine the sovereignty  of Canada’. The letter also referenced the Town’s recognition as Canada’s most patriotic Town after displaying close to 60,000 flags in celebration of the country’s 150 anniversary of Confederation.

About the Town of Halton Hills

The Town of Halton Hills, with a population of approximately 64,000, consists of two urban centres, Georgetown and Acton, the Halton Hills Premier Gateway employment area, three hamlets – Glen Williams, Stewarttown and Norval – and several smaller settlements. Halton Hills has long been recognized for its natural beauty, active agricultural community, high quality of life and proximity to major centres, including Brampton, Mississauga, and Toronto. The Town is ranked as one of the top small communities in Canada by a national magazine.

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