Encourage economic growth ECONOMIC GROWTH has been cited as the main reason to buy Canadian-made products and ser- vices, especially now that the retail market is heading into the holiday season. By Pamela Lang Features Reporter “We believe that Canadians have always enjoyed a healthy measure of pride in the quality of products and services here in ea Canada,” said Michael Wilson in a recent ‘etter to Canadian retailers. Wilson — minister of industry, science and technology, and minister for international wade — said, **We want to emphasize the advantages to be gained by Cana- dians taking a fresh took at the quality and range of Canadian- made products, and their availability in Canadian stores."’ Although initial research shows a positive response to the cam- Women's lurex, & gemstone Sweaters. All women’s belts. (Excluding Liz Claiborne.) Options hosiery. ii denim in Image Plus & Brass Plum. Excludes Levi's & Guess. If you buy anything from Woodward's from now til Christmas and find it advertised for less in any current, local competitor's ad, just bring in the ad and we will gladly match the price. paign, the onus is on retailers to make the campaign successful by marking their Canadian-made products, explained Bill Colvin, Wislon's communications adviser. The government is not sug- gesting that Canadians disregard factors like quality and price, but when these are equivalent, Cana- dians should buy Canadian to support our economy, he said. The ‘‘knee-jerk’’ reaction of many Canadians is to consider See Buy page 34 Naturalizer nylon winter beots compare at $85-$100. A SPECIAL PURCHASE. Tender Tootsies dress & casual shoes. All women's Lullabies slippers. a JHE Chowaas women’s dress & casual shoes. a OF = NV0R Trimfit & Hanes . 2-pack hosiery. A A SPEGAL PURCHASE, PURCHASE. Hotpoint Range. (®KE330) A SPECIAL PURGHASE. Hotpoint Range. (9 Range. (#KE930) ASPECGIAL PURCHASE lie Inglis Liberator (AAA Liberator Washer & Dryer Re Reg $1048 ca