Proudly Supporting Canada
At IGA West, we’re proud to offer a wide selection of products made right here in Canada. Whether it's locally grown produce, cut from Canada AAA beef, or regional specialties, we have been focused on showcasing our finest Canadian producers since 1926. By supporting local farmers and producers, we bring you fresh and delicious choices that celebrate the best of our country.
We have a dedicated merchandising team whose focus is to help bring Canadian vendors to you. Thousands of products are available in our stores that are “Made in Canada”,
produced in Canada, or are directly from local Canadian entrepreneurs.
Look for this logo in-store and in our flyers
When you see this logo in stores and on flyers, it means you can count on it being Canadian! Choose from a variety of fresh and local products at any of our stores in the region.
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Explanation Detail
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Logo Primary 2
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Logo Primary 3
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Other Logos to look for
What does Made in Canada versus Product of Canada mean?
When you see “Made in Canada” on a product label, it means the last substantial transformation of the product occurred in Canada, even if some ingredients are from other countries. An applicable qualifying statement is required to be included on the label such as from domestic and imported ingredients or from imported ingredients. Please refer to legal page for more details.
On the other hand, "Product of Canada" means that all or virtually all major ingredients (minimum 98%), processing, and labour used to make the product are Canadian.
Logos to look for
Canada AAA
Local Legends
Are you a Canadian supplier that would like to have your product sold at IGA West?
Learn about our Local Program here: https://west.iga.ca/local-supplier/
Legal
“Made in Canada” claim:
For non-food items, Competition Bureau requires the product to have at least 51% of total production costs incurred in Canada with the last substantial transformation happened in Canada. When the claim is made on the label, an accompanying statement is required to provide clarity on ingredient origins i.e. “with domestic and imported parts”,
For food items, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) requires the product to have last substantial transformation occurred in Canada. When the claim is made on the label, an accompanying statement is required to provide clarity on ingredient origins i.e. “from domestic and imported ingredients”, “from imported ingredients” or “from imported and domestic ingredients”.
Substantial transformation - Goods are substantially transformed where they undergo a fundamental change in form, appearance or nature such that the goods existing after the change are new and different goods from those existing before the change. For example, the processing of cheese, dough, sauce and other ingredients to create a pizza would be considered a substantial transformation.
For details on claim requirements, visit Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) for food products, Competition Bureau for non-food products.