FCM Support Letter Writing Campaign

Mayors across the country are being asked to wade into an anti-Buy American fight after one northern Ontario mayor's efforts attracted national attention.

North Bay Mayor Victor Fedeli sent letters to the mayors of three U-S cities where North Bay made large purchases recently asking them to consider the local impacts had his city not made those buys.

Now, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities is suggesting other mayors do the same.

Fedeli says it will give officials working to soften the Buy American provisions one more tool in their arsenal.

But when asked it Fort Frances would follow North Bay's lead, Mayor Roy Avis says he doesn't think its something his council will consider.