The Canadian Content Standard
A listing is a structured disclosure, not a blanket endorsement.
Independent: This directory does not certify claims for the Government of Canada, Competition Bureau, or CFIA.
100%
For food, ingredients, processing, and labour must be Canadian. Other listings define the exact measured scope.
98%+
The non-food “Product of Canada” band: Canadian direct production costs plus final substantial transformation in Canada.
51%+
The non-food qualified “Made in Canada” band: final transformation here and imported content disclosed.
What each listing separates
- Ownership and headquarters
- Manufacturing or service location
- Ingredient, material, and component origin
- Canadian-input percentage and calculation scope
- Product exceptions, evidence source, and review date
Official references
- Competition Bureau: Made in Canada claims
- Competition Bureau enforcement guidelines
- CFIA food origin claims
Verified September 19, 2026. Guidance can change; legal interpretation belongs to regulators and courts.
