How does Checked Canadian review a “Made in Canada” claim?

What the manufacturer submits

One representative product line. The direct cost of one unit, split into Canadian and imported materials and labour. Where the last substantial transformation happens. The exact wording on the label, including any qualifier. Supporting documents such as supplier invoices for the main inputs, a bill of materials and a labour summary.

What the reviewer checks

That the documents support the numbers entered, that the Canadian share clears 51% for “Made in Canada” or 98% for “Product of Canada”, that the last substantial transformation happens in Canada, and, for “Made in Canada”, that the label carries a qualifier. If something is missing, the manufacturer gets a specific request.

What gets published

The listing shows the level, the product line reviewed, the review date and the expiry. A public record page anyone can open says what was reviewed. Cost documents are never published; only the manufacturer and the reviewer see them.

A check lasts one year and is renewed with an updated breakdown. When it expires, the mark comes off the listing.

What a check is not

It is not a government certification and is not endorsed by the Competition Bureau. It is not a legal opinion and not a supply-chain audit: we do not visit suppliers or verify their own claims. It covers the product line reviewed, not everything a manufacturer makes. It does not certify, qualify or satisfy the federal Buy Canadian Policy; it is supporting evidence.

Paid placement is never a check

Manufacturers can pay for a capped, clearly labelled sponsored position. Sponsored listings never sort above checked ones, and the check mark cannot be bought. Full detail is on how checks work and in the scope of review.