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North Cowichan bans staff from travelling to U.S. for conferences, training

North Cowichan has prohibited its staff from traveling to the United States for professional development events until the ongoing trade conflict between the two countries is resolved.
The ban follows increased U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods, which have prompted local governments to reduce reliance on American imports amid the ongoing trade war.
At a May 7 meeting, council directed staff to amend procurement policies to prioritize local purchases and decrease dependency on tariffed U.S. Goods and services.
George Farcas, North Cowichan's general manager, said buying locally will lower expenses and show commitment to Canada's interests during the trade dispute.
Other regional governments have taken similar actions, indicating potential budget strains from tariffs that could cause higher taxes or reduced municipal services.

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