Printable origin-label checklist
A shopper worksheet for checking a Canadian origin claim. Print it or save it as a PDF. It is not a Competition Bureau determination or legal advice.
Product / brand: ______________________ Retailer or URL: ______________________ Date reviewed: ________
| # | Check | Yes / No / Unclear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exact claim wording copied from the label, hangtag or brand page (not just an ad) | Quote: | |
| 2 | Claim type: ☐ Product of Canada ☐ Made in Canada ☐ Assembled/Sewn in Canada ☐ Designed in Canada ☐ Canadian-owned ☐ Other | ||
| 3 | Scope is clear (whole brand, a "core" line, or one collection)? | ||
| 4 | Qualifier present on a Made in Canada claim (for example, imported parts)? | ||
| 5 | Manufacturing place named (city, province or facility)? | ||
| 6 | Ownership claim kept separate from the manufacturing claim? | ||
| 7 | Primary source URL saved | URL: | |
| 8 | Only a maple leaf or flag, with no clear words? Read the overall impression carefully | ||
| 9 | Food or non-food? Food claims follow CFIA guidance, not these guidelines | ||
| 10 | Think a claim is false? Report it to the Competition Bureau |
Reminders (non-food products)
- Product of Canada: last substantial transformation in Canada and at least 98% of total direct costs incurred in Canada.
- Made in Canada: last substantial transformation in Canada, at least 51% of total direct costs incurred in Canada, and an appropriate qualifier such as "Made in Canada with imported parts".
- "Produced" or "manufactured" in Canada is likely to be read as a Made in Canada claim.
Source: Competition Bureau, Product of Canada and Made in Canada claims (opened Nov 7, 2026). Full guide: How to verify a Made in Canada claim. PlazaMarket quotes brand claims with review dates and doesn't certify products.