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Is there an official Made in Canada verification?
There is no single government-run verification program for consumer goods. The Competition Bureau sets the legal thresholds a Made in Canada or Product of Canada claim must meet, and CBSA rules govern customs origin marking; a directory listing like Checked Canadian's is a third-party check against those thresholds, not a government stamp.
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What verification actually covers
There is no government “Made in Canada” verification scheme either. In practice, the term usually refers to a review of a specific product line's Canadian content and where its last substantial transformation happened, measured against the Competition Bureau's published thresholds — see what Made in Canada means.
How Checked Canadian's check differs from a government mark
A check on this site reviews one product line against those thresholds and publishes a dated record; it is evidence, not a legal opinion or a government-issued mark. See how checks work.
Common questions
- Who legally defines Made in Canada claims?
- Does a directory check replace legal advice?
Sources
This page explains public guidance in plain language. It is not legal advice, and Checked Canadian is not a government body.
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