Your Questions About Canadian-Made Products, Answered

"Prepared in Canada" means the final processing or packaging happened in Canada, but the main ingredients likely came from other countries. "Made in Canada" is a stronger claim - it means the product was substantially transformed in Canada. For example, if you turn imported wheat into bread in Canada, that's a substantial transformation. The product changes its nature and becomes something new that people recognize by a different name.

"Made in Canada" means the last substantial transformation happened in Canada - like turning ingredients into a finished food product. "Product of Canada" is much stricter. It means all or virtually all of the ingredients, processing, and work are Canadian. Only very small amounts of non-Canadian ingredients (usually less than 2%) are allowed, and only if they're things Canada doesn't produce - like spices, certain food additives, or tropical fruits like oranges or bananas.

Steel production in Canada is primarily concentrated in several key locations: • Hamilton, Ontario - ArcelorMittal Dofasco operates one of Canada's largest steel facilities • Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario - Algoma Steel is a major producer of steel plate and sheet products • Nanticoke, Ontario - Stelco's Lake Erie Works produces high-quality flat-rolled steel • Regina, Saskatchewan - EVRAZ produces steel plate and pipe products These facilities collectively produce millions of tonnes of steel annually, serving both domestic and international markets.

To verify if a product is truly made in Canada: • Check the label for official "Made in Canada" or "Product of Canada" statements • Look for qualifying statements like "from domestic and imported ingredients" which tell you the full story • Check the manufacturer's website for information about where they produce their goods • Contact the company directly if you have questions • Remember that companies must be truthful about these claims - false labeling can result in legal consequences

For food products labeled "Made in Canada," the last substantial transformation must happen in Canada. This means the food undergoes processing that changes its nature and creates a new product with a new name - like turning ingredients into pizza, sausage, or beer. If the product uses imported ingredients, the label must say "Made in Canada from imported ingredients" or "Made in Canada from domestic and imported ingredients" to be honest with shoppers.

We are in the process of making it and will be releasing it, but our website already has thousands of Made in Canada products that will help you shop Canadian. Just search for the product you need on site.

"All or virtually all" means that practically every important ingredient in the food comes from Canada, and any non-Canadian ingredients are very minor. Items like spices, vitamins, minerals, and food additives that Canada doesn't typically produce can be included without disqualifying the product. Foods that don't grow in Canada, like oranges or coffee, can only be minor ingredients (less than 2% of the product). Think of it this way: if you can barely notice it's there, it probably won't disqualify the Product of Canada claim.

Yes. If a product is grown or raised in Canada, it can still use a Product of Canada claim even if it came from imported seeds or the animals ate imported feed. Agricultural inputs like seeds, fertilizers, animal feed, and medications don't affect whether something can be called Product of Canada. What matters is where the actual growing and raising happened.