April 5, 2020: Touching base – We are continuing to work closely with the CFIB to clarify the directive that was posted Friday. It appears that big box stores can indeed continue to offer pet supplies on their shelves if they so choose. It is at their discretion. This also impacts other sectors such […]
It has been a wild month traversing the shifting sands of our current global situation. Over the last few weeks we have been developing resources and connections to help you navigate the realities of owning a business this year. We speak with members daily and are inspired by how everyone is working together to make […]
We have received a number of notices this week regarding Canadian exports to other countries from both the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and Agriculture and Agri-food Canada. The notices refer to amendments to export certificates, exports to Korea and the halting of import permits for Mexico. PIJAC Canada has a special email alert group to […]
Covid-19 has interrupted your daily work-flow in ways no one could imagine a short time ago. Just like us, you are continuing to run your business and it’s our pleasure to be here to lend you a hand. The staff at PIJAC Canada has been compiling a list of resources for business owners to help […]
Latest Update on Pet Stores as Essential Services Across Canada We have gathered a list of how each of the provinces is addressing essential businesses and which ones have specifically named pet stores as essential. What follows is a list from east to west as of 10am on March 31, 2020. We are continuing […]
Every day, pet businesses throughout Canada help enhance the wellbeing of pets and pet families in a variety of ways. It is vital that pet industry businesses are able to continue to safely provide products and services for the care of pets. As the provinces move to designate retail pet stores, services (in some […]
Ontario’s Bill 136, Provincial Animal Welfare Services Act (PAWS) came into effect as the new year arrived. There has been much discussion around this Bill. It has been said to be one of the best pieces of animal welfare legislation in the country. Over the last few months PIJAC Canada has been tracking this bill […]
Expozoo 2019 clocked in another successful show with a new record of over 1,200 attendees. There is something about doing business face to face in this area. The companies are savvy, passionate about what they do and take full advantage of the show experience. Spread out over two days and 50,000 square feet, visitors enjoyed […]
Shanghai, China was recently the epicenter for Pet Fair Asia 2019, one of the biggest pet industry trade show in the world in both size and attendance. This year’s edition has set new records for all previous numbers. The highlight for PIJAC Canada was the special invitation for our President and CEO, Stéphanie Girard to join […]
OFFER AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS UNTIL JANUARY 31, 2020. PIJAC Canada is happy to reveal a brand new member opportunity. StreetDog Marketing will be unveiling their ‘Boost Your Pet Business’ proposal developed specifically for fellow PIJAC Canada members. “Over the past year many of our small to medium-sized members have expressed their desire to have an […]