Proudly Canadian-Owned: The Canada Computers Success Story

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Proudly Canadian-Owned: The Canada Computers Success Story

Apr 02,2025

Canada Computers is a Canadian success story. What started as a frustration over overpriced floppy disks has now become one of Canada’s leading Canadian-owned tech companies, competing with American giants while staying true to its Canadian roots.

Canada Computers began with a simple moment at Queen’s University when Gordon Chan, the CEO and founder, noticed floppy disks were very overpriced in Canada. As a frustrated student, rather than complaining, he decided to act. He believed that Canadian students, professionals, and tech enthusiasts deserved access to affordable technology. This belief is what set the foundation for a Canadian-owned company that would one day compete with the American giants.

With a vision to provide high-quality products at prices that made sense for Canadians, Gordon started his journey with a small investment. He knew the odds were against him; the U.S. had 10 times more resources than Canada, yet Gordon was determined to prove that a homegrown Canadian company could compete head-to-head with American giants. The vision was clear: Keep Investing, Keep Improving, Keep Changing Things; Pioneering Tomorrow’s Tech Today. With that, Canada Computers was born.

From humble beginnings, Gordon and his team grew Canada Computers into one of the largest Canadian-owned computer and electronics retailers in the country. Despite the challenges along the way—economic downturns, stiff competition, and limited resources—Canada Computers remained steadfast in its mission to offer Canadians unbeatable prices on the latest technology.

Canada Computers is more than just a retailer; it’s a partner in the journey of every Canadian. Whether it’s the student building their first custom PC, the entrepreneur taking their small business to new heights, or the professional seeking tools to bring their vision to life, Canada Computers is proud to partner with them every step of the way.

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