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Mr. Clean
Mr. Clean
US Parent company: Procter & Gamble
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True North
10%
Capital: Foreign
Capital: Foreign (profits)
Control: Foreign
Control: Foreign (decisions)

Mr. Clean operates as a subsidiary of a major American multinational, resulting in a low True North score. While the parent company maintains operational infrastructure in Canada, capital and strategic control are entirely foreign-based.

Vector Breakdown
Inputs
low
0 /20
Specific sourcing geography for chemical inputs and packaging materials is not explicitly disclosed in public reporting.
Capital
Capital (profits)
high
0 /40
The brand is a wholly owned subsidiary of a foreign multinational corporation publicly traded on international exchanges. Profits flow to the global parent entity.
Control
Control (decisions)
high
0 /20
Strategic decision-making and global brand management are centralized at the parent corporation's headquarters in the United States.
Operations
medium
10 /20
The parent entity maintains a corporate and distribution presence in Canada, though specific manufacturing for this brand is often integrated into North American supply chains.
Origin claims
Best available claim:
Unknown
Low
Scope: Unclear
Based on source quality + scope clarity + recency.
Updated Jan 19, 2026
Unknown
Applies to: Not specified
No additional claims found.
Caveats
No caveats noted.
Maple Wash Analysis

Measures: Canadian symbolism intensity vs economic reality (True North)

Does not measure: product quality, legality, or whether claims are false

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Symbolic Gap
Aligned
Label is based on gap size, not intent or wrongdoing.
0 - 10 = βœ“
0
Canada Symbolism Score
10
True North
Top Symbolism Signals
+0
Neutral Global Identity
The brand maintains a consistent global visual identity centered on the 'Mr. Clean' mascot without regional Canadian modifications or nationalistic iconography.
Website
Observed from Canadian-facing branding (no packaging claims used).
Analysis

In Canada, the brand's public identity emphasizes global brand consistency and functional cleaning performance. That symbolism is lower than the provided economic baseline.

Last analyzed: 1 month ago
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3 retailers

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Availability
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Real Canadian Superstore
Real Canadian Superstore
Flag Loblaw Companies Limited
Authorized Reseller
🍁🍁🍁 90

True North: 90/100

Real Canadian Superstore maintains a high level of economic retention as a domestically owned and operated retail chain. Its True North score is supported by Canadian strategic control and an extensive physical presence within the country. While retail sourcing is globalized, the primary flow of capital remains within the Canadian market.

Vector breakdown:

  • Capital: 40/40
  • Control: 20/20
  • Operations: 20/20
  • Inputs: 10/20
πŸͺπŸ“¦ Stores + Ships
None
You Pay
Customer pays return shipping β€’ Window: 30 days β€’ Returns to: Canada
30d
Easy
Full refund to original payment, 30+ day window β€’ Window: 30 days β€’ Refund: Original Payment
30d
You Pay
Customer is responsible for return shipping costs.
Verified
Claims
As of Jan 21, 2026
Matches evidence
In Canada, the brand's public identity emphasizes maple leaf iconography and national naming. That symbolism is lower than the provided economic baseline.
Based on publicly available information we could verify as of Jan 21, 2026.
This is a consumer guidance signal, not a legal determination.
Maple Leaf Iconography
Brand Identity
National Naming
Brand Identity
Details: 100/100
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Canadian Tire
Canadian Tire
Flag Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited
Authorized Reseller
🍁🍁🍁 90

True North: 90/100

Canadian Tire demonstrates a very high True North score due to its domestic ownership structure and centralized Canadian control. As a major national employer with headquarters in Toronto, the vast majority of its economic value is retained within the Canadian economy, although its product sourcing remains globally integrated.

Vector breakdown:

  • Capital: 40/40
  • Control: 20/20
  • Operations: 20/20
  • Inputs: 10/20
πŸͺπŸ“¦ Stores + Ships
None
You Pay
Customer pays return shipping β€’ Window: 90 days β€’ Returns to: Canada
90d
Easy
Full refund to original payment, 30+ day window β€’ Window: 90 days β€’ Refund: Original Payment
90d
You Pay
Customer is responsible for return shipping costs.
Verified
Claims
As of Jan 22, 2026
Matches evidence
In Canada, the brand's public identity emphasizes its century-long heritage and its namesake national identity. That symbolism is lower than the provided economic baseline.
Based on publicly available information we could verify as of Jan 22, 2026.
This is a consumer guidance signal, not a legal determination.
Deep Heritage Anchoring
Brand Identity
High Intensity Implicit Symbolism
Brand Identity
Details: 100/100
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Walmart Canada
Walmart Canada
Walmart Inc.
Authorized Reseller
🍁 30

True North: 30/100

True North measures how much of your spending stays in Canada.

Vector breakdown:

  • Capital: 0/40
  • Control: 10/20
  • Operations: 10/20
  • Inputs: 10/20
πŸͺπŸ“¦ Stores + Ships
$35
Free
Free prepaid return label or free drop-off β€’ Window: 90 days β€’ Returns to: Canada
90d
Easy
Full refund to original payment, 30+ day window β€’ Window: 90 days β€’ Refund: Original Payment
90d
$0
Free returns with prepaid label provided by the retailer.
Mostly supported
Claims
As of Jan 21, 2026
Marketing language
In Canada, the brand's public identity emphasizes national iconography and its long-standing operational presence in the country. That symbolism is higher than the provided economic baseline.
Based on publicly available information we could verify as of Jan 21, 2026.
This is a consumer guidance signal, not a legal determination.
Maple Leaf Iconography
β€œThe Walmart Canada logo features a red maple leaf.”
Brand Identity See source
Canadian operations mentioned
β€œWalmart Canada was established in 1994 with the purchase of the Woolco Canada chain.”
Website See source
Details: 85/100
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