This week’s “Made in Canada” recommendations include a winter boot manufacturer, a packaged specialty spice supplier, a hemp products company from Manitoba and a freeze-dried food processor. All offer cross-Canada shipping.

www.manitobaharvest.ca provides hemp oil, hemp hearts (seed, milled or whole), snack clusters, granola and protein powder. Now considered one of the “superfood seeds,” along with flax, it offers exceptional health benefits along with a wonderfully nutty taste.

www.thespiceage.ca is an Alberta company that offers shipping across Canada and also is available in numerous retail outlets. It bundles its products in groups, or you can build your own bundle. Some products include salad dressings, popcorn toppings, hot chocolate, bake mixes, dips, spice kits and gift packages.

www.kamik.com is a Quebec company that manufactures over 70% of its product in North America, with the majority made in Canada. While tough winter and all-weather boots are one of its strengths, it also manufactures clogs and Croc-like footwear. Very reasonably priced. It offers free shipping over $130, or $8.99 standard shipping across Canada.

www.purechoicefoods.ca is an Ontario company that sells freeze-dried foods to be shipped only in Canada. The shelf of food options includes freeze-dried fruits, vegetables, meat, eggs, hummus, candy, treats and long-term survival supplies.

Item 1: Uncle Bob's Popcorn

This is an Ontario company that uses Canadian popcorn, does its own packaging and ships across Canada. For out-of-area purchases, they waive shipping fees on orders over $120. A 900g bag of yellow popcorn costs $4.49--about the same as in grocery stores.

Item 2: Candies of Merritt

This Ontario company makes candies, chocolates, fudge, nut mixes, mugs, puzzles, drinks and collectibles. Some of the candies include hard candy, soft candy, jellies, turkish delight and other novel items.They ship across Canada.

Item 3: B. Toys

B.Toys offers free shipping across Canada on orders over $69. They build a variety of toys that are environmentally friendly and durable, for different age groups. Prices are very competitive and products are quite unique. Parent company is Canadian: Maison Battat (Quebec).

Item 4: Emberk Mushroom Coffee

An Alberta company, Emberk Mushroom Coffee ships across Canada. Mushroom coffee is a hot new trend, popular because of its many health benefits. Emberk offers coffee, latte and combo packages. Prices are very reasonable, with a 70g package retailing at $29.38 (enough for 35 cups of coffee). They offer free shipping on orders of 2 or more.