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Outland Living
Outland Living
CA Parent company: FMI Brands Inc.
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True North
80%
Capital: Canada
Capital: Canada (profits)
Control: Canada
Control: Canada (decisions)

Outland Living retains high economic value in Canada through domestic ownership and strategic control. While manufacturing and material inputs rely on global supply chains, the corporate value remains centralized in British Columbia. The resulting True North score reflects a balance between Canadian corporate structure and international production.

Vector Breakdown
Inputs
low
10 /20
Information regarding the specific geographic origin of raw materials and hardware components is not publicly disclosed. Sourcing likely follows global industry standards for outdoor equipment.
Capital
Capital (profits)
medium
40 /40
The entity is a privately held Canadian corporation under FMI Brands Inc. Ownership of profits remains concentrated within Canadian-registered holdings.
Control
Control (decisions)
high
20 /20
Strategic management and corporate headquarters are located in British Columbia. Decision-making authority is held by Canadian-based leadership.
Operations
medium
10 /20
The company maintains Canadian facilities for product design, testing, and administration. Primary manufacturing of goods is conducted through third-party facilities outside of Canada.
Origin claims
Best available claim:
Unknown
High
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.
Buying Direct in Canada
Duty: low
CA
Ships From
Canada
CA
Returns To
Canada
Maple Wash Analysis

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

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

βœ“
Symbolic Gap
Aligned
Label is based on gap size, not intent or wrongdoing.
45 - 80 = βœ“
45
Canada Symbolism Score
80
True North
Top Symbolism Signals
+20
Mountain and Wilderness Iconography
The brand name 'Outland' and the logo featuring mountain peaks evoke the Canadian wilderness.
Brand identity
Observed from Canadian-facing branding (no packaging claims used).
+15
Local Place Anchoring (Surrey, BC)
The brand anchors its identity to its specific headquarters in British Columbia.
Website
Observed from Canadian-facing branding (no packaging claims used).
Operational Signals Mentioned
+10
Designed in Canada Claim
The brand explicitly identifies the geographic origin of its product development.
Operational Fact
Evidence
Analysis

In Canada, the brand's public identity emphasizes British Columbia origins and mountain-inspired outdoor lifestyle motifs. That symbolism is lower than the provided economic baseline.

Last analyzed: 1 month ago
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Home Depot Canada
Home Depot Canada
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Authorized Reseller
🍁🍁 40

True North: 40/100

The True North score reflects a foreign-owned retail model with a substantial operational footprint within Canada. While capital and strategic control reside in the United States, the entity maintains significant domestic employment and physical infrastructure. Economic retention is primarily driven by operational spending rather than profit or ownership.

Vector breakdown:

  • Capital: 0/40
  • Control: 10/20
  • Operations: 20/20
  • 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
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 maple leaf iconography and local community framing. That symbolism is aligned with 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.
Maple Leaf Iconography
Logo
Local Community Framing
Brand Identity
Details: 100/100
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Costco Canada
Costco Canada
Flag Costco Wholesale Corporation
Authorized Reseller
🍁 30

True North: 30/100

Costco Canada represents a foreign-controlled retail model with a substantial physical and operational presence within Canada. While capital retention and strategic control remain outside the country, its True North score is bolstered by significant domestic infrastructure and payroll. The overall value flow reflects a balance between foreign profit extraction and localized operational investment.

Vector breakdown:

  • Capital: 0/40
  • Control: 0/20
  • Operations: 20/20
  • Inputs: 10/20
πŸͺπŸ“¦ Stores + Ships
Free
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.
Verified
Claims
As of Jan 21, 2026
Matches evidence
In Canada, the brand's public identity emphasizes its localized operational presence and regional sourcing. 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.
Canadian operations mentioned
β€œCostco Wholesale Canada”
Brand Identity See source
Local place anchoring
β€œCanadian Made”
Website See source
Generic local framing
Details: 90/100
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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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Amazon Canada
Amazon Canada
Flag Amazon.com, Inc.
Authorized Reseller
🍁 20

True North: 20/100

Amazon Canada operates as a foreign-controlled retailer with a substantial operational footprint within the country. While it provides significant employment and infrastructure investment, the capital and strategic control remain outside of Canada, resulting in a True North score of 20.

Vector breakdown:

  • Capital: 0/40
  • Control: 0/20
  • Operations: 20/20
  • Inputs: 0/20
πŸ“¦ Ships Only
$35
Free
Free prepaid return label or free drop-off β€’ Window: 30 days β€’ Returns to: Canada
30d
N/A
Retailer has no physical locations in Canada
N/A
$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 localized digital presence and seasonal national iconography. 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
Brand Identity
Localized Digital Framing
Website
Details: 80/100
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