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SOURCES – 12 Canadian businesses that America could never replicate

June 18, 2026 by Ash Kaushik

The following sources were consulted in the preparation of the article “12 Canadian businesses that America could never replicate.”

  1. Canadian Tire
  2. Roots Canada
  3. Dollarama
  4. Boston Pizza
  5. Shoppers Drug Mart
  6. Liquor Control Board of Ontario
  7. Harvey’s
  8. Swiss Chalet
  9. Cineplex Odeon Corporation
  10. Hudson’s Bay Company | History & Facts
  11. WestJet
  12. Mountain Equipment Co-op (Profile)
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