Shop Canadian
Welcome to our Shop Canadian page. Here you can find information about the best ways to support our Canadian economy.
How to Buy Canadian*
- Look for the ‘Product of Canada’ Label:
This label means at least 98% of the product’s ingredients, processing, and labor are Canadian. It’s one of the strictest labelling standards in the world. - ‘Made in Canada’ labelling requires at least 51% of total direct costs (including manufacturing, labor, and materials) to be Canadian.
- Watch for “Made in Canada” with a Qualifier:
If a product was processed or manufactured in Canada but contains some imported ingredients, it’ll say “Made in Canada with domestic and imported ingredients.” - Certification Logos to Watch For:
✅ Canada Organic Logo – Confirms organic products meet Canada’s organic regulations.
✅ BC Buy Local – Found in British Columbia to support locally grown and processed foods.
✅ Aliments du Québec – For products made or processed in Quebec.
✅ Ontario Made – Highlights Ontario-manufactured products - Grocery Store Initiatives:
A lot of grocery stores (Loblaws, Sobeys, Metro) highlight Canadian-made and locally sourced products with special signs. I’m guessing they’ll be making signage more prominent now. - Check the Country of Origin on Packaging:
If it says “imported for” or “distributed by”, the product might not be Canadian—even if the brand sounds Canadian. - Buy Direct from Farmers & Small Businesses:
Farmer’s markets, CSAs (Community Supported Agriculture), and local shops are great ways to guarantee Canadian goods. - The Barcode Trick (But Not Foolproof!):
While barcodes starting with 00-13 are often Canadian or American, they don’t guarantee the product was made in Canada. Always check the label! - Research it:
If in doubt, Google the company or product or food item.
madeinca.ca A website dedicated to easily looking up Canadian products. - Support Canadian Artisans & Crafters:
Websites like Ebay and Etsy let you to filter by location to find authentic Canadian-made goods
