True North Dog Wash Designs Human-Grade, Cruelty-Free, and Eco-Conscious Pet Care for Pets Who Are Family
A Canadian Brand Redefining Pet Care with Purpose – Setting a New Standard True North Dog Wash, designs human-grade, cruelty-free, and eco-conscious pet care for pets who are family. At True North Dog Wash Inc., every bottle tells a story — one of compassion, craftsmanship, and care. Founded in Ottawa, Ontario, by Carole Lair, the […]
Hill’s Pet Nutrition is Hiring a Business Account Manager to Join Their Dynamic Team
The Omni-Channel Business Account Manager (BAM) will manage the head office relationship with key Pet Specialty chain customers that operate both brick and mortar operations, as well as eCommerce websites. Toronto, ON – October 13, 2025 – Hill’s Pet Nutrition is hiring a Business Account Manager to join our key accounts team at their headquarters […]
Puppy Love Pet Products – Addressing a Recent Public Health Notice
“Our commitment to our customers has always been our priority.” As part of our ongoing commitment to quality and safety, we have initiated a voluntary recall to all our retailers on some potentially affected products out of an abundance of caution due to a possible Salmonella contamination. Why Was a Public Health Notice Issued?This notice […]
Canada Government Removes Retaliatory Tariffs on CUSMA Compliant U.S. Imports
On Friday (August 22), Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a significant reset in the trade relationship between Canada and the United States. The Prime Minister announced that Canada would withdraw retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods that are CUSMA compliant, with the exception of auto, steel, and aluminum. The intent of the move is to reduce […]
Double Your Impact for Pets Facing Wildfires & Weather Catastrophes
Pets Canada is proud to spotlight Happy Days Sanctuary, which leapt into action during this wildfire season—delivering food, blankets, cages, and other essentials to shelters nationwide. Toronto, ON – August 21, 2025 The so-called “100-year storm” seems to be happening more like four or five times every year as of late, and it’s not showing […]
Import Export News – March 20, 2025
Annual Adjustment of CFIA Service Fees The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) adjusts its service fees annually based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in accordance with the Service Fees Act. This requirement ensures that the CFIA’s service fees keep pace with the costs of providing services. The next annual adjustment will result in an increase of the […]
Tariff Update – Remissions Process, Countermeasures, Consultation Opportunity
As you are aware, we have been working to understand how tariffs can influence the pet industry and what we can do to mitigate the impacts of this measure. Indeed, Pets Canada has received many inquiries from members, expressing their concerns about tariffs to the extent some businesses are concerned they may not survive as […]
Import Export News – March 4, 2025
Import update for raw pet food from New Zealand (CFIA Notification) New Zealand ceased exports of raw or minimally heat-treated pet food containing avian origin ingredients to Canada in December 2024 due to an outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), with the exception of avian ingredients produced prior to December 2, 2024. New requirements […]
Help Remove the GST from Pet Food
We are thrilled to share some exciting news that was announced during the Pets Canada Industry Shows – our commitment to two crucial advocacy issues that will shape the future of our industry and the lives of our beloved pets; Removing GST from Pet Food Products and the inclusion of pets in the National Adaption […]
Ontario MNRF: Assessing Species for Prohibition
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) is currently assessing different aquatic species, both plant and animal, for prohibition in Ontario under the Ontario Invasive Species Act.
