Forty people representing more than 25 Quebec pet shops took part in an important information session in Boucherville on July 11th. The purpose of the session was to take stock of the situation regarding city regulations advocating a ban on the sale of certain animals in pet shops that do not come from animal shelters […]
UPDATE! NATIONAL PET INDUSTRY TRADE SHOW – Nominations for awards National Edition will be extended to July 30th. Nomination forms are below. Nomination forms for the Retail Award Nomination forms for the Sales Rep Awards July 4, 2018. Ottawa, ON – Nominations are now open for the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (PIJAC) of […]
Former DAVIDsTEA CEO Joins True Leaf as Director Sylvain Toutant will help guide the company’s continued growth as a leading plant-forward wellness brand for people and pets VERNON, BC – July 10, 2018 – True Leaf Medicine International Ltd. (“True Leaf”) (CSE: MJ) (OTCQB: TRLFF) (FSE: TLA), a plant-forward wellness brand for people and their pets, announced […]
This week, PIJAC Canada is participating in a meeting with a number of our member retailers and manufacturers and distributors from around Quebec. We were invited to participate in a meeting to discuss the City of Montreal’s proposal to legislate the adoption of shelter animals through pet stores, making shelters and rescues the only source […]
July 4, 2018. Ottawa, ON – Nominations are now open for the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (PIJAC) of Canada’s Canadian Pet Industry Awards – East. The Animal Welfare is Everyone’s Business Retail Awards and Favorite Sales Representative Awards recognize outstanding effort in the support of pet families, clients and the community. “Offering these awards […]
Eastern Canada – National Pet Industry Trade Show Edition What is the Favorite Sales Representative Award? This award highlights the work of exceptional sales representatives form who go the extra mile in educating their clients and readily offering support, whether it be product related, customer related or assistance with community events. Favorite Sales Representative Award […]
Eastern Canada – National Pet Industry Trade Show Edition What is the Animal Welfare is Everyone’s Business Retail Award (Independent Store & Chain Store) This award highlights the work of dedicated and passionate pet professionals in the areas of animal well-being and the promotion of responsible pet ownership in their community Award Criteria: 1. Must be […]
Revenues of True Hemp(TM) pet supplements grow by 280% year over year Vernon, British Columbia–(Newsfile Corp. – June 28, 2018) – True Leaf Medicine International Ltd. (CSE: MJ) (OTCQB: TRLFF) (FSE: TLA) (“True Leaf“), a plant-forward wellness brand for people and their pets, has announced results for its fiscal year ending March 31, 2018, including […]
Pet Lover’s Right to Choose The City of Montreal is proposing a regulation to encourage the adoption of animals in shelters through distribution via pet stores. City officials say the purpose of this bylaw is to reduce the shelter population and control sourcing of dogs, cats and rabbits. While on paper this sounds like a […]
PIJAC Canada joined over 2000 mayors, councillors and city staffers in Halifax this past weekend. Representatives from the Yukon all the way to Dieppe, New Brunswick stopped by to chat and pick up information on our Best Management Practices for Retail Stores, and animal legislative policies. Many of them were surprised to hear that more than […]