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 […]
Please be aware of the following adjustments to the Health of Animals Regulation – Schedule III. What follows has been taken directly from the CFIA website and can be accessed online. Title or Working Title of the Regulatory Initiative: Amendments to the Health of Animals Regulations, Schedule III (Aquatic animal imports) Description of the Objective Schedule III […]
A question of food safety has been raised in our industry regarding a link between dilated cardiomyopathy, or DCM and certain diets for dogs. As in the past, with any question that has arisen, the concern is taken very seriously and we let science be our guide. The difficult part of this is science moves […]
Shanghai, China – Seoul, South Korea – Taipei, Taiwan As one of the top growth regions for pet products, PIJAC Canada has put together a special trade mission to Asia. As part of our ongoing efforts to help Canadian small to medium pet businesses enter the global market, the trip was crafted to offer access […]
Expozoo is 90% sold out Last year 1160 buyers and purchase influencers used Expozoo as their inventory hotspot. Take advantage of the biggest gathering of Quebec pet retailers and service providers. Book your space now! Contact Emma Cowie (emma.cowie@pijaccanada.com) to reserve your spot.