Why buy on Ocanova
Why is it important to support a platform like Ocanova?
Supporting Canadian businesses is crucial for a strong and resilient Canadian economy, vibrant communities, and a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem. By choosing to buy from and support local businesses, you directly contribute to job creation, economic growth, and the preservation of Canadian culture and identity.
Here's why supporting Canadian businesses matters.
Customer Benefits
Dedicated Canadian Marketplace
As a Canadian-focused platform, we exclusively partner with domestic businesses. When you shop on Ocanova, you can be sure that every purchase directly supports a Canadian business.
Free Shipping
All prices on Ocanova include shipping, so the price you see is exactly what you pay at checkout—no hidden fees or surprises.
Faster, Reliable Domestic Delivery
We require all vendors to maintain an inventory in Canada, ensuring consistent quality and speed for our customers by eliminating cross-border complications.
Shop with confidence knowing that every order is shipped from within Canada. By requiring all vendors to maintain local inventory, we eliminate cross-border complications to ensure faster delivery and consistent quality for our customers.
Tailored Menus
Our platform offers comprehensive filtering options to help you locate products based on their origin. Whether you are looking for goods made in Canada, items from a particular province, or products shipped from a specific region, our menus allow you to easily distinguish between domestic and imported inventory.
Product Identification
To ensure a transparent shopping experience, every product’s country of origin and material content is clearly labeled. Vendors are required to assign accurate origin abbreviations to every item they list, allowing you to filter and find exactly what you need with confidence.
Vendor Identification
Knowing whether a vendor is a manufacturer, wholesaler, retailer, importer, or individual seller provides the transparency you need to make more informed purchasing decisions. This clarity allows you to shop with confidence, ensuring you choose the products and sellers that best align with your preferences.
Economic Benefits
Job Creation
Local businesses are significant employers, creating jobs within communities and contributing to a stronger local economy.
Economic Growth
When you spend money at Canadian businesses, a larger portion of that money stays within the Canadian economy, circulating through local communities and boosting overall economic activity.
Stronger Supply Chains
Supporting local businesses helps build stronger and more resilient supply chains, reducing reliance on international markets.
Innovation and Competition
Canadian businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises, are often at the forefront of innovation, and supporting them fosters competition, which can lead to lower prices and more choices for consumers.
Community Benefits
Community Development
Local businesses contribute to the vibrancy and character of communities, sponsoring local events, supporting charities, and fostering a sense of belonging.
Preserving Culture
Canadian businesses often reflect and preserve Canadian culture and identity through their products and services, and supporting them helps maintain this cultural heritage.
Customer Service
Small businesses often provide a more personalized and attentive customer experience compared to larger corporations.
Other Benefits
Environmental Impact
Choosing local products can reduce the environmental impact associated with transportation and support eco-friendly practices.
Canadian Standards
Canadian businesses adhere to high safety and environmental standards, ensuring quality and responsible practices.
Resilience
Supporting Canadian businesses helps build a more resilient economy that can withstand external pressures and economic fluctuations.