Made in Canada Grocery Guide!
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We need more resources like this.
No US vacay for me this year. Hope the BC gov’t opens up a few more campsites.
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| CATEGORY | COMPANY OR PRODUCT | Company , Brand or Product: ALWAYS CHECK ORIGEN OF INGREDIENTS! |
| Grocery Stores | Grocery Stores (Canadian owned but may sell mostly US products) | Co-Op, Country Grocer, Foodland, Fresh Co, IGA, Independent, Loblaws, No Frills, Safeway, SaveOn, SuperStore, Thrifty's |
| Brand names | Brand names (always check origen of ingredients) | Aylmer, Clark, Club House, Dr. Oetker, Glad, Go Bio, Nature's Path, Neal Bros., PineSol, Sarah's Fine Foods, Schneiders, Unico, VH |
| Veggies | Packaged greens | Attitude, Earthbound, Goodleaf, Inspired Greens, Summer Fresh |
| Bagged Potatoes | The Little Potato Company | |
| Dairy and dairy alternatives | Milk, cream | Avalon, Dairyland, Island Farms,Kawartha Dairy, Lucerne, Milk2Go, Natrel, Saputo, |
| Goat Milk | Hewitt's, Woowich | |
| Butter | Agropur, Gay Lea, Kawartha, Lucerne | |
| Plant-based butter | Earth's own | |
| Ice Cream | Chapmans, Island Farms, Kawartha, Shaw's | |
| Oatmilk | Earth's own | |
| Baby formula | Niuriss | |
| Cheese | Apetina, Armstrong, Balderson, Black Diamond, Cracker Barrell, Gay Lea, Krinos, Little Qualicum Cheeseworks, Lucern, Natrel, Oka, Saputo, Tre Stelle, Village, Wilton | |
| Dairy free cheese | Better Cheese, Daiya, Earth's Own, Nuts for Cheese, Spread 'Em | |
| Cream cheese | Selection | |
| Goat Cheese | Krinos | |
| Yogurt | Astro, Liberte, Iogo, Olympic, Saugeen, Siggis | |
| Tofu | Sunrise | |
| Meat products | Miscellaneous | Grimm's, Maple Leaf, Sofina |
| Bacon, sausages and deli meats | Freybe, Greenfield Natural, Harvest, Maple Leaf, Pillars, Schneiders | |
| Meat pies | St. Hubert | |
| Chicken | Lilydale, Maple Lodge Farms, Prime, Sofina | |
| Ribs, beef, pork | Lou's Kitchen | |
| Hot dogs | Drake, Schneiders, Top Dogs | |
| Meat snacks | Grab'N'Snack | |
| Frozen foods | Meals | Compliments, President's Choice, M&M Food |
| Veggies | Artic Gardens, Compliments, Green Giant, M&M Foods, No Name | |
| Potatoes (fries) | Cavendish, McCain, Russet House | |
| Bread | Atome Bakery (order online, delivery in B.C.) | |
| Waffles | Nature's Path, President's Choice | |
| Pizza | Dr. Oetker, President's Choice | |
| Lasagne | Unico, Zinetti | |
| Chicken | Watson Ridge, Pinty's | |
| Egg Rolls | Wong Wing | |
| Fish | Highliner, M&M Food Market | |
| Plant-based | Gardein (meats), Konscious (seafood) | |
| Canned goods | Veggies | Clark Beans, Green Giant, Sprague, Primo, Ravine (mushrooms), Rotel (tomatoes), Unico |
| Soups | Aylmer, Go Bio, Primo, Sprague, T&T | |
| Fish | Gratitude, Hardy Boys, Okanagan Select, RainCoast Trading, St. Jeans, Unico | |
| Dry goods | Flours, oats, etc. | Anita's, Arva, Compliments, Dan-D-Pak, Farmers We Know, Five Roses, Only Oats, Red Mill, Rogers, Sunny Boy Foods, Yumi; Quaker (US company but produces oats in Canada) |
| Barley, Couscous | Cedar Phoenicia | |
| Flax flour | Valley Kitchen | |
| Corn flour, semolina | Unico | |
| Grains, legumes, pulses | Fieldstone Organics, La Milanaise, Zak Organics, Unico | |
| Quinoa | GoGo, Norquin | |
| Rice | Dainty, Unico (check sources) | |
| Wild Rice | Lunenburg, North Bay Trading, Wildly Canadian | |
| Cornstarch, gelatin | Go Bio | |
| Miscellaneous | Dan-D-Pak (check sources of ingredients) | |
| Cereals | Goh Goh, Great Grains, Holy Crap, Nature's Pagth, some Post products (check sources), Red River Cereal, Stoked Oats, Sunny Boy, Unico, Yumi, Quaker (US company but produces cereals in Canada) | |
| Granola | Georgian Bay, Goh Goh, Inno, Living Alive, Naturalia, Stoked Oats | |
| Pancake/waffle mix | Sunny Boy | |
| Crackers | Christies, Dare (check origen of ingredients), Eves, Great Value, Inno, Made Good, Svor, Vinta | |
| Cookies | Celebration, Dare (check origen of ingredients), Lady Sarah, Leclerc, Made Good, Voortman | |
| Bread | Artesano, Dempster's, Mrs. Dunster's, Silver Hills, Stone Mill, Wonder (American company with Canadian subsidiary ; sold as Country Harvest, D'Italiano - check labels) | |
| Pasta | Bravo, Catelli, Italpasta, Lancia, Let's Pasta, Primo, Unico | |
| Condiments | Mayo | President's Choice, Compliments, Hellmans (check labels carefully, may be made in USA) |
| Ketchup | Fire Barn, French's, The Ketchup Project, Primo | |
| Mustard | French's, Gravelbourg, Kozlik's, Smak Dab, Yellow Deer | |
| Relish | Coronation, Elmans, Strubbs, Supreme, Whyte's | |
| Salad dressing | Renee's (check labels!) | |
| Pickles | BC Brine, Brine&Co., Lakeland, Lakeside, Pickled Canadian, Putter's, Strubbs, Whyte's | |
| Olives | Krinos, Unico | |
| Pasta sauces | Bravo, Canada Red, Neal Bros, Primo, Ricardo | |
| Salsa | El Rudo, Red House, Tostitos | |
| Hot sauce | Dawsons, FireBarn, Fire in the Kitchen, Heartbeat, Peppermaster, Piri Piri by PC | |
| BBQ sauces | Fire in the Kitchen, Neal Bros., Spice of Life | |
| Dry rubs | Fire in the Kitchen, Peppermaster, Silk Road | |
| Dips/spreads | Culinary Treasures, Krinos, Neal Bros. | |
| Vinegar | Allen's, Krinos, Reinhart, Unico | |
| Salt | Windsor, Vancouver Island Salt Co. | |
| Spices | Silk Road | |
| Jam | Crofters, Dora, E.D. Smith (check labels) | |
| Nut Butters - check labels for ingredients | Picards (fully Canadian), Farm Boy, Fatso, Nut Jar, Nutty Hero, Nuts to You, Oulala | |
| Cooking oils | Canola | Canaddin Pride, Liberty, Unico |
| Sunflower | Safflo, Unico | |
| Olive | Gallo, Unico | |
| Camelina | Three Farmers | |
| Grapeseed | Unico | |
| Sweeteners | Sugar | Lantic/Rogers, Redpath, Red Mill |
| Honey | Bee Maid, Billy Bee, Fosters, Kinghaven, Munroe, Peace River, Three Foragers | |
| Maple Syrup | Maple Crest, Prestige, Pure Maple Syrup | |
| Molasses | Crosby's | |
| Snacks | Potato chips | Covered Bridge, Doritos, Giant Value, Hard Bite, Nosh&CO, Western Family Kettle Chips, Yum Yum, Note: Doritos, Lays and Miss Vickie' are US companies but make some products in Canada |
| Tortilla, taco and nacho chips | Doritos, Fresh, La Cocina, Munchies, Que Pasa. Note: Doritos is a US company but makes some products in Canada | |
| Pita chips | Cedar Valley | |
| Pop Corn | Covered Bridge, Uncle Bob, French Cancan, Kernels | |
| Cheezies | Hawkins | |
| Veggie Sticks | Viva, Yum Yum | |
| Pretzels | Krack-O-Pop | |
| Snack noodles | Wings Chinese | |
| Snack/granola bars | Honey Bar, Leclerc, Made Good, Nomz, Sunny Crunch Foods, Yumi Organics | |
| Dried meats, jerky | Grab'N Snack, Great Canadian Meat Co., McSweeney's, Mitsoh, Scheider's | |
| Nuts | Ayoub's (imported nuts), Grimo (nuts grown in Canada), Prana Organic (imported nuts) | |
| Drinks | Juices/drinks | Everfresh, Happy Planet, Oasis, SunRype, Tropicana |
| Carbonated | Crush Soda Pop, PC Cola, The Pop Shoppe | |
| Sports drinks | BioSteel | |
| Kombucha | Rice Kombucha, Booch Kombucha | |
| Coffee/Tea | Coffee | Ethical Beans, Grounded Coffee, Just Us, Kicking Horse, Salt Spring Coffee, Van Houtte |
| Tea | Citizen, David's, Distinctly, Just Tea, Monarch, Murchie's, Premium, Red Rose (US company but tea made in Canada), T by Daniel, Tao Tea Leaf, Tea Desire | |
| Herbal Tea | Amoda, Capital, Citizen, David's Tea, Distincly Tea, Pluck, Premium, Shanti, Spirit Earth, T by Daniel, Tao Tea Leaf, Tea Desire | |
| Creamers | Beatrice, Earth's Own, International Delight | |
| Candy, chocolate | Candy | Ganong, Go Bio, Kerr's, Nutracelle, Real Fruit Gummies |
| Chocolate | Cadbury, Eat More, Ferrero Rocher, Ganong, Hummingbird, Laura Secord, OMG!, Peace by Chocolate, Purdy's | |
| Chocolate chips | Camino, Laura Secord, PC | |
| Desserts | Cake Mixes | President's Choice, No Name (check labels) |
| Dessert fillings | Dr. Oetker, Shirriff | |
| Vegan products | Miscellaneous | Bad Monkey, Becel, Beyond Moo, Big Mountain Foods, Boosh, Brother Sprout, Daiya, Gardein, Gusto Foods, Happy Veggie World, Konscious, Made Good, Mother Raw, Natura, Organic Traditions, Prana Organics, Sprague, Stay Wyld Organics, Purdy's Chocolates, Spread'Em Cheese, Sunrise Tofu, Sweets from the Earth, Vecado, Vegan Supply, Vegan Pudding, Yves |
| Gluten free | Baked goods | Joe's Gluten-free, Kinnikinnick, O-Dough's |
| Granola | Georgian Bay, Living Alive, Stoked Oats | |
| Bread mix | Purest | |
| Legumes | Zak Organics | |
| Gummmies | Nutracelle | |
| Protein powder, vitamins | Protein powder | Good Protein, Plant Nutritiom |
| Vitamins | Ener-C, Jamieson, Webber, Whole Earth and Sea | |
| Paper products | TP, paper towels | Bonterra, Cascades, Cashmere, Purex, Royale |
| Tissues | Scotties | |
| Bags | Bag to Earth, Uplands Enterprises | |
| Cleaning products | Laundry, dishwashing and cleaning | Aspen Clean, Attitude, Biovert, Eco-Max, Hertel, Nellie's, Pinsol, The Great Canadian Soap Company, Mint Cleaning Products, The Unscented Company, Tanit, TruEarth, VIP |
Legal and Commonly Used Product Origin Terms in Canada
1. “Made in Canada”
2. “Product of Canada”
3. “Designed in Canada”
4. “Assembled in Canada”
5. “Packaged in Canada”
6. “Manufactured in Canada”
Defi nition
: A product can be labeled "Made in Canada" if it is
substantially
transformed in Canada.
Requirements
:
At least
51% of the total direct costs
of manufacturing or production must occur in Canada.
The claim must be
qualifi ed
with a phrase like
"Made in Canada with imported parts"
, if any components are from outside Canada.
Defi nition
: This term means that the product and its ingredients are almost entirely sourced from Canada.
Requirements
:
At least
98% of the total direct costs
of producing or manufacturing must be Canadian.
The last
substantial transformation
(fi nal production process) must have occurred in Canada.
Defi nition
: This means the product was
conceptualized, engineered, or developed in Canada
, but it may be
manufactured elsewhere
.
Common Uses
: Fashion, furniture, electronics, software, or industrial products created by Canadian designers.
Defi nition
: The product was put together in Canada, but parts may have been sourced from other countries.
Example
: A bicycle with Canadian branding, assembled in Canada with imported parts.
Defi nition
: The product was
only packaged in Canada
, but the ingredients or components come from other countries.
Example
: Imported spices blended and packaged in Canada.
Defi nition
: Similar to “Made in Canada,” but emphasizes
factory-level production
rather than general making or assembling.
7. “Canadian Ingredients”
8. “Canadian Brand”
9. “Certifi ed Canadian” (Voluntary Certifi cations)
Key Takeaways
NOTE:
In Canada, the "Made in Canada" label indicates that a product has undergone its last substantial transformation within the country and that at least 51% of the total direct manufacturing or production costs were incurred in Canada. This means that while a signifi cant portion of the production process occurs domestically, up to 49% of the production costs can be attributed to imported components or materials. Consequently, some products labeled as "Made in Canada" may contain a considerable amount of foreign content.
Requirements
: The product undergoes signifi cant processing in Canada, though parts or materials may be imported.
Defi nition
: Some ingredients or raw materials used in the product are from Canada, but the entire product is not necessarily "Made in Canada."
Example
: A granola bar made in the U.S. using Canadian oats.
Defi nition
: The company is
Canadian-owned and operated
, but the product may not be made in Canada.
Example
: A clothing company based in Toronto selling garments made in Vietnam.
Defi nition
: Some organizations certify products that meet Canadian standards.
Examples
:
Canada Organic
– Certifi ed organic according to Canadian regulations.
Product of Canada (CFIA Standard)
– For food products meeting strict origin rules.
CSA Certifi cation
– Canadian Standards Association certifi es safety for electrical and industrial products.
If a product is
truly Canadian-made
, it should be labeled
“Made in Canada” or “Product of Canada”
with proper qualifi cations.
A
Canadian company
does not mean the product was made in Canada.
Some terms (e.g., "Designed in Canada" or "Assembled in Canada") clarify the level of Canadian involvement.
Be cautious of misleading labels like
"Inspired by Canada"
, which may not indicate actual Canadian production.
To ensure transparency, Canadian regulations mandate that "Made in Canada" claims be accompanied by qualifying statements when imported parts or ingredients are used. For instance, labels might state "Made in Canada from imported parts" or "Made in Canada from domestic and imported parts." This practice helps consumers understand the extent of Canadian involvement in the product's manufacturing.
millerthomson.com
Here are offi cial references and resources for Canadian product labeling:
1. "Made in Canada" and "Product of Canada" Claims:
2. General Labelling Requirements:
3. Organic Certifi cation:
4. CSA Certifi cation:
These resources off er detailed information on labeling standards and the appropriate use of offi cial symbols and claims in Canada.
It's important to note that the "Made in Canada" designation diff ers from the "Product of Canada" label. The latter is more stringent, requiring that at least 98% of the total direct costs of producing or manufacturing the good be incurred in Canada, and that all or virtually all major ingredients, components, or materials originate from Canada. This distinction ensures that consumers can diff erentiate between products that are predominantly Canadian in content and those that, while signifi cantly processed or manufactured in Canada, incorporate substantial foreign materials.
inspection.canada.ca
In summary, while the "Made in Canada" label signifi es substantial Canadian involvement in a product's manufacturing, it also allows for a notable proportion of imported content. The accompanying qualifying statements are designed to provide consumers with clarity regarding the origin of the product's components.
Competition Bureau Canada:
Provides guidelines on the use of "Made in Canada" and "Product of Canada" claims, detailing the criteria products must meet to use these labels.
https://competition-bureau.canada.ca
Government of Canada:
Off ers comprehensive information on labeling requirements for consumer packaging, food, textiles, precious metals, and pharmaceutical drugs.
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/b...businessactivities/labellingrequirements.html
CFIA:
Details the requirements for organic claims on food labels and the use of the Canada Organic logo.
https://inspection.canada.ca/en/food-labels/labelling/industry/organic-claims
CSA Group:
Provides information on the CSA certifi cation mark, which indicates that a product has been tested and meets applicable Canadian standards.
https://www.csagroup.org/testing-certifi cation/marks-labels/csa-marks-labels-north-america/?srsltid=AfmBOoo7ueQGAYyF4CFeK9P8SIRDIwT3gBgI5_2AICz0J31P2vphlJyZ
1. “Made in Canada”
2. “Product of Canada”
3. “Designed in Canada”
4. “Assembled in Canada”
5. “Packaged in Canada”
6. “Manufactured in Canada”
Defi nition
: A product can be labeled "Made in Canada" if it is
substantially
transformed in Canada.
Requirements
:
At least
51% of the total direct costs
of manufacturing or production must occur in Canada.
The claim must be
qualifi ed
with a phrase like
"Made in Canada with imported parts"
, if any components are from outside Canada.
Defi nition
: This term means that the product and its ingredients are almost entirely sourced from Canada.
Requirements
:
At least
98% of the total direct costs
of producing or manufacturing must be Canadian.
The last
substantial transformation
(fi nal production process) must have occurred in Canada.
Defi nition
: This means the product was
conceptualized, engineered, or developed in Canada
, but it may be
manufactured elsewhere
.
Common Uses
: Fashion, furniture, electronics, software, or industrial products created by Canadian designers.
Defi nition
: The product was put together in Canada, but parts may have been sourced from other countries.
Example
: A bicycle with Canadian branding, assembled in Canada with imported parts.
Defi nition
: The product was
only packaged in Canada
, but the ingredients or components come from other countries.
Example
: Imported spices blended and packaged in Canada.
Defi nition
: Similar to “Made in Canada,” but emphasizes
factory-level production
rather than general making or assembling.
7. “Canadian Ingredients”
8. “Canadian Brand”
9. “Certifi ed Canadian” (Voluntary Certifi cations)
Key Takeaways
NOTE:
In Canada, the "Made in Canada" label indicates that a product has undergone its last substantial transformation within the country and that at least 51% of the total direct manufacturing or production costs were incurred in Canada. This means that while a signifi cant portion of the production process occurs domestically, up to 49% of the production costs can be attributed to imported components or materials. Consequently, some products labeled as "Made in Canada" may contain a considerable amount of foreign content.
Requirements
: The product undergoes signifi cant processing in Canada, though parts or materials may be imported.
Defi nition
: Some ingredients or raw materials used in the product are from Canada, but the entire product is not necessarily "Made in Canada."
Example
: A granola bar made in the U.S. using Canadian oats.
Defi nition
: The company is
Canadian-owned and operated
, but the product may not be made in Canada.
Example
: A clothing company based in Toronto selling garments made in Vietnam.
Defi nition
: Some organizations certify products that meet Canadian standards.
Examples
:
Canada Organic
– Certifi ed organic according to Canadian regulations.
Product of Canada (CFIA Standard)
– For food products meeting strict origin rules.
CSA Certifi cation
– Canadian Standards Association certifi es safety for electrical and industrial products.
If a product is
truly Canadian-made
, it should be labeled
“Made in Canada” or “Product of Canada”
with proper qualifi cations.
A
Canadian company
does not mean the product was made in Canada.
Some terms (e.g., "Designed in Canada" or "Assembled in Canada") clarify the level of Canadian involvement.
Be cautious of misleading labels like
"Inspired by Canada"
, which may not indicate actual Canadian production.
To ensure transparency, Canadian regulations mandate that "Made in Canada" claims be accompanied by qualifying statements when imported parts or ingredients are used. For instance, labels might state "Made in Canada from imported parts" or "Made in Canada from domestic and imported parts." This practice helps consumers understand the extent of Canadian involvement in the product's manufacturing.
millerthomson.com
Here are offi cial references and resources for Canadian product labeling:
1. "Made in Canada" and "Product of Canada" Claims:
2. General Labelling Requirements:
3. Organic Certifi cation:
4. CSA Certifi cation:
These resources off er detailed information on labeling standards and the appropriate use of offi cial symbols and claims in Canada.
It's important to note that the "Made in Canada" designation diff ers from the "Product of Canada" label. The latter is more stringent, requiring that at least 98% of the total direct costs of producing or manufacturing the good be incurred in Canada, and that all or virtually all major ingredients, components, or materials originate from Canada. This distinction ensures that consumers can diff erentiate between products that are predominantly Canadian in content and those that, while signifi cantly processed or manufactured in Canada, incorporate substantial foreign materials.
inspection.canada.ca
In summary, while the "Made in Canada" label signifi es substantial Canadian involvement in a product's manufacturing, it also allows for a notable proportion of imported content. The accompanying qualifying statements are designed to provide consumers with clarity regarding the origin of the product's components.
Competition Bureau Canada:
Provides guidelines on the use of "Made in Canada" and "Product of Canada" claims, detailing the criteria products must meet to use these labels.
https://competition-bureau.canada.ca
Government of Canada:
Off ers comprehensive information on labeling requirements for consumer packaging, food, textiles, precious metals, and pharmaceutical drugs.
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/b...businessactivities/labellingrequirements.html
CFIA:
Details the requirements for organic claims on food labels and the use of the Canada Organic logo.
https://inspection.canada.ca/en/food-labels/labelling/industry/organic-claims
CSA Group:
Provides information on the CSA certifi cation mark, which indicates that a product has been tested and meets applicable Canadian standards.
https://www.csagroup.org/testing-certifi cation/marks-labels/csa-marks-labels-north-america/?srsltid=AfmBOoo7ueQGAYyF4CFeK9P8SIRDIwT3gBgI5_2AICz0J31P2vphlJyZ
dream on
it will last about as long as most fads do
like most vegans
till they start eating fish, claiming they're a vegetarian lol
we don't have the ability to eat like that anymore, not on scale
A vegetarian that eats fish is called a pescatarian. I’ve never met a pescatarian that claimed to be a vegetarian.
According to the CBC the "buy Canadian" movement has already had an impact at the border. I think a Canadian nerve has been hit and this will keep on going as long as the President of the United States keeps on mouthing off about the 51st State. It is a stark reminder that we do need to grow our own and be more self sufficient.
Well said.
As a pescatarian, I see no point in eating any fish that were not caught and processed in Canada. 🇨🇦
Same with veggies—I’d pay more for greenhouse grown tomatoes in February if they had a little maple leaf 🍁 on the packaging.
We need to make our patriotism simpler. Reading labels is too time consuming, but I still do it. How about simpler “Buy Canadian” sections in our supermarkets. Organic or not, let’s make it easy to support our bro’s & sis’s.
yes, and it will last as long as the guys buying hats from Asia that say Canada isn't for sale, cause they can make a hat in Asia for a Dollar
and they can't even begin to do that here
just like we can't grow oranges or grapes in the Arctic, let alone in the 100 miles from the U.S. border on a normal basis
just like all the other produce
or can you tell me where the banana plantations are in Canada?
people are lazy here, specially our political leaders
just look at the oil/gas, we have more than our country could ever use, yet the POS here are importing it in the east
from half way around the world
same with booze
nice dream, face facts, reality, economics, politics
we don't have that kind of leadership or mentality
we don't even eat/buy shellfish which we have more than the country could eat
go watch the news stories on that, how they're wondering if they will survive with U.S. tariffs cause 80-90% of their catch goes there, virtually none to the rest of Canada
yeah, facts who needs em!!!
Although I agree with much of what you have said, it comes down to diversification of our supply chain.
Only good can come from diversification and curbing reliance. This in a sense is what the US is trying to do, and I can not knock them for it.
It is the way in which they are pursuing this that can be knock worthy.
