What is verified publicly
- The Smith family commercial roots trace to 1830.
- The early business served local Ontario residents with clothing and basic groceries.
- Sidney Smith later operated the business as Sidney Smith & Co.
- The history later moved into national sourcing, retail supply, and wholesale distribution.
- SS Trading is its own modern trading company, founded in 2020, carrying forward these values.
This public page tells the Smith family heritage directly rather than deferring to an external source.