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Truth in Commerce

Our Methodologies

We verify the details, audit the supply chains, and explain the economics behind the labels. Explore our proprietary scoring models below.
True North Scoreβ„’

The ultimate audit of corporate Canadianness. We measure capital ownership, corporate control, operational footprint, and input sourcing to provide a definitive percentage of local economic impact.

Maple Wash Indexβ„’

Exposing aesthetic mismatch. We quantify the "alignment gap" between a brand's use of Canadian symbols (beavers, flags, canoes) and their actual economic contribution to Canada.

Made in Canada

Verifying the factory floor. Our "Operations" audit specifically tracks where physical manufacturing, assembly, and core service delivery happens to ensure local jobs are being supported.

Green Math

Quantifying sustainability. We calculate the true environmental ROI of products based on packaging, certifications, and manufacturing distances to help you make eco-intelligent choices.

Standards & Liability

Our audits rely exclusively on publicly available information. We interpret ambiguity in favor of the consumerβ€”if a brand isn't transparent about its origins, our model reflects that lack of clarity.

The Maple Wash Indexβ„’ and True North Scoreβ„’ are proprietary editorial opinions of Our Dime. Last updated: March 10, 2026

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