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US Parent company: Edgewell Personal Care
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Category:
True North
0%
Capital: Foreign
Capital: Foreign (profits)
Control: Foreign
Control: Foreign (decisions)

Stayfree operates as a foreign-owned brand with its economic value chain primarily based outside of Canada. The resulting True North score indicates that capital gains, strategic control, and manufacturing operations do not reside within the domestic economy.

Vector Breakdown
Inputs
low
0 /20
The geography of raw material sourcing and infrastructure investment is not publicly disclosed for the Canadian market.
Capital
Capital (profits)
high
0 /40
The entity is a subsidiary of a foreign-based public corporation listed on international exchanges.
Control
Control (decisions)
high
0 /20
Strategic decision-making and global brand management are centralized at the parent headquarters in the United States.
Operations
medium
0 /20
Primary manufacturing and transformation facilities for the product line are located in international jurisdictions.
Origin claims
Best available claim:
Unknown
High
Scope: Unclear
Based on source quality + scope clarity + recency.
Updated Jan 25, 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 - 0 = βœ“
0
Canada Symbolism Score
0
True North
Top Symbolism Signals
+0
Global Functional Identity
The brand maintains a strictly functional, product-focused identity in the Canadian market without nationalistic embellishment.
Brand identity
Observed from Canadian-facing branding (no packaging claims used).
+0
Absence of National Iconography
Digital and marketing assets lack maple leaves, Canadian color palettes, or regional wilderness motifs.
Website
Observed from Canadian-facing branding (no packaging claims used).
Analysis

In Canada, the brand's public identity emphasizes global product performance and functional hygiene. That symbolism is aligned with the provided economic baseline.

Last analyzed: 1 month ago
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Loblaws
Loblaws
Flag George Weston Limited
Authorized Reseller
🍁🍁🍁 90

True North: 90/100

Loblaws maintains a strong domestic economic profile due to its Canadian ownership structure and centralized management. The True North score reflects high retention of capital and operational value within the Canadian economy. While the entity utilizes global supply chains for various goods, its strategic and financial core is domestically anchored.

Vector breakdown:

  • Capital: 40/40
  • Control: 20/20
  • Operations: 20/20
  • Inputs: 10/20
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None
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Customer pays return shipping β€’ Window: 14 days β€’ Returns to: Canada
14d
Easy
Full refund to original payment, 30+ day window β€’ Window: 14 days β€’ Refund: Original Payment
14d
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 historical heritage and community-focused messaging. 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.
Heritage Anchoring
Brand Identity
Community Framing
Brand Identity
Details: 100/100
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London Drugs
London Drugs
Flag H.Y. Louie Co. Limited
Authorized Reseller
🍁🍁🍁 90

True North: 90/100

London Drugs represents a high level of economic retention with a strong True North score. It is a Canadian-owned and operated retailer with strategic control and operations centered in Western Canada. Domestic capital retention is maximized through its private Canadian parentage.

Vector breakdown:

  • Capital: 40/40
  • Control: 20/20
  • Operations: 20/20
  • Inputs: 10/20
πŸͺπŸ“¦ Stores + Ships
$75
You Pay
Customer pays return shipping β€’ Window: 15 days β€’ Returns to: Canada
15d
Easy
Full refund to original payment, 30+ day window β€’ Window: 15 days β€’ Refund: Original Payment
15d
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 Western Canadian heritage and community-centric retail. 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.
Heritage Anchoring (50+ Years)
Brand Identity
Local Place Anchoring
Brand Identity
Community Framing
Brand Identity
Details: 100/100
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Shoppers Drug Mart
Shoppers Drug Mart
Flag Loblaw Companies Limited
Authorized Reseller
🍁🍁🍁 90

True North: 90/100

Shoppers Drug Mart achieves a high True North score, reflecting its deep integration into the Canadian economy. As a subsidiary of a Canadian parent, its capital retention and strategic control remain domestic. While product sourcing is global, the physical operational footprint and profit flows are heavily weighted toward Canada.

Vector breakdown:

  • Capital: 40/40
  • Control: 20/20
  • Operations: 20/20
  • Inputs: 10/20
πŸͺπŸ“¦ Stores + Ships
$35
Free
Free prepaid return label or free drop-off 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
$0
Free returns with prepaid label provided by the retailer.
Verified
Claims
As of Jan 22, 2026
Matches evidence
In Canada, the brand's public identity emphasizes its historical longevity, national color palette, and local community integration. 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.
Heritage Anchoring
Brand Identity
Red and White Dominance
Brand Identity
Community Framing
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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