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[–] group_hug@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Sadly I think there will be record iPhone sales in Canada this year.

Probably an increase in netflix and Disney streaming revenue too unless there is a tax placed on the streamers.

Most Canadians aren't pretty oblivious and politically unaware and lack the grit and determination of their forefathers.

I'm afraid we have much of the apathy and same political problems of the US just to a slightly lesser degree.

[–] SpaceCowboy@lemmy.ca 3 points 3 days ago

I've cancelled Netflix, Amazon Prime, I would've cancelled Disney too, but I was never subscribed to that. If I want to watch US movies and TV shows it's no problem to just pirate them.

I can get most things shipped to me from nearby stores in about two days so there actually isn't much need for Amazon.

At the grocery store, I've noticed more Canadian made products on the shelves, and they're easy to spot because it's the ones that aren't permanently on sale. The US made products have to be sold at a discount to entice people to buy them. So that's an indicator that I'm not the only one boycotting the US.

I've tried to have my vacation within Canada, but unfortunately I couldn't. That's because all of the hotels in Canada are booked solid. So I don't think I'm the only one wanting to vacation within Canada.

Don't pretend that everyone else in Canada is apathetic just because you are. If you want to be apathetic about this, that's on you.