Réponse

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.

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Questions courantes

Who legally defines Made in Canada claims?
The Competition Bureau, under the Competition Act, sets the enforcement thresholds for Made in Canada and Product of Canada claims.
Does a directory check replace legal advice?
No. A check is supporting evidence of a review against published thresholds; it is not a legal opinion and Checked Canadian is not a government body.

Sources

  1. Bureau de la concurrence : Indications « Produit du Canada » et « Fait au Canada » (lignes directrices)

Cette page explique des lignes directrices publiques en langage clair. Ce n’est pas un avis juridique, et Checked Canadian n’est pas un organisme gouvernemental.

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