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Made In Canada Directory brings you thousands of products manufactured in Canada. These Canadian owned & operated businesses take pride in their commitment to Canadian made products by building, producing or manufacturing their products at home. Finding Canadian made products has not always been an easy task. Lucky for us there are many resources now available. We can now find almost anything we need that is Canadian made. Most businesses in Canada have been effected by Covid-19. Our economy is recovering from the most unprecedented times that many of us will ever experience and we can help.

This Canadian business directory also promotes Canadian owned & Operated Services. Everything from accommodations, pet care, businesses to home & garden services. A Truly Canadian directory that will be including much more as it grows.

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The inclusion of Canadian owned and operated services allows all corners of the country to be promoted and found by Canadians from coast to coast. This site is exclusively Canadian and each business is verified to ensure that even the parent company is not an international business but one that is headquartered and based in Canada. This is a requirement for all businesses whether it is a product or service being provided.

The directory and mobile app are free for business registration regardless of the size as long as there is a website or a valid way for you to be contacted. It is of course free to use as well and the app has no fee either. There should be no barrier to supporting our local economy. If you have any questions or concerns feel free to contact us and we will respond within a day to your enquiry.

Cara Restaurant Swiss Chalet

Cara Restaurant Swiss Chalet

Cara Restaurant Swiss Chalet is a Canadian staple that generations across the country have enjoyed for decades. The franchise is now operated by Recipe Unlimited, which was formerly Cara Operations. They are headquartered in Vaughan, ON even though the CEO according to LinkedIn is actually based in Florida, USA. The company is an umbrella for many of our favorite eating places and has been a leader in some of our environmental initiatives that have been implemented here at home. Unable to find any specific reasons why this Cara restaurant is closing, I have to assume one thing. That the growing foodie culture in the west and the pandemic has had an unfortunate impact on the success of one of our favorites in BC, Swiss Chalet, after years of tradition, is scheduled to close the remainder of its BC locations on December 27, 2021. Many patrons including myself will miss what we consider one of the best chicken and rib places in the lower mainland. Founded in 1954, this establishment has been enjoyed from coast to coast. They were even in the USA until 2011 when the remaining American restaurant located in Puerto Rico closed. The western restaurants continued to serve […]

Canadian Made Pianos

Canadian Made Pianos

We actually have a rich history in Canadian Made Pianos. It began in the late 1800’s and thrived until the mid 1900’s when the international piano makers moved in and the popularity of the piano began to decline. This forced the piano companies that were not taken over to band together in order to survive the changing landscape. The early strength of the piano industry allowed the last one to survive until the 1990’s. For more information on the history of the piano in Canada visit The Canadian Encyclopedia. With the modern technology of piano’s these days, the older ones have unfortunately decreased in value aside from the pride of owning what could be considered an antique because you love the art appreciate the history of music. According to some, a piano built in the early days could be only worth $500 while a new one in the market today can cost over $8,000. I myself appreciate the history of the manufacturing of pianos and can visualize the craftsmen and women building them with pride Piano’s made in Canada can still be found through resale on various websites. The question might be weather the old piano is worth the buy […]

The Oldest City In Canada

The Oldest City In Canada

There are a few versions of what is the oldest city in Canada. It might actually depend on how you look at it. Pre Canada, actually began long before the first city was established. It was during the final glacial period that the Paleo-Indians migrated from Alaska which was not yet America. Through the next thousands of years, indigenous groups would establish settlements across Canada reaching from what is now considered the West Coast to the East Coast. Europeans landed in Canada as early as 1497. The theory is that St. John’s Newfoundland was actually the first settlement, and discovered by John Cabot, however there is evidence that there was a colony there up to 500 years prior. Sir Humphrey Gilbert of Britain established a formal claim to the island in 1583 and created barriers in the form of penalties to any settlement on the island as they took advantage of the abundant fish trade. Although it was established in 1519, It was not until 1855 that a local government was formed. The city was incorporated in 1888. Quebec was first claimed in 1534 by Jacques Cartier through the St. Lawrence River. Most settled along the river and in what […]

Made In Canada Labelling Regulations

Made In Canada Labelling Regulations

Did you know that there are actually Made In Canada guidelines under the Competition Act, the Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act and the Textile Labelling Act? They were actually put in place in 2010 to try to prevent misleading claims for the coveted label. It used to be that products only had to be 51% made in canada to use the claim and appeal to the desire of Canadians to buy at home. The guidelines state initially that 98% of the cost of the item for sale should be spent in Canada. But how is that a sure thing you ask. I would ask the same thing. It could be made outside Canada, transported here and then sold to the business who is claiming it was made here because it was paid for here. There is a solution to that. 51% of the direct cost of the production still needs to be done in Canada. There is another factor though. It also has to have the most substantial transformation as they call it, completed here in Canada. If part of the item is made in another country, the product claim must indicate that in their “Made In Canada” statement. For […]

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