Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (PIJAC Canada) Operating as Pets Canada

Advocated for clarification and consistency in CBSA tariff classification of cheese related pet treats/food. Raised concerns about retroactive tariff assessments and economic impacts on Canadian businesses. Requested a pause on enforcement and development of clear guidance or advance rulings to ensure predictable import treatment. Pets in emergency planning. Requested that the federal government allocate funding and resources within its emergency programs to support pet-inclusive evacuation and sheltering, ensuring pets are considered in federal response measures and in support provided to provinces and municipalities. Trade + China diversification Advocated for stronger trade ties outside the U.S. and diplomatic action to resolve China export barriers and IP issues. Requested federal support for market diversification programs to protect Canada’s pet industry and jobs. Improve Trade with China - Requesting a World Trade Organization WTO Challenge to reduce trade barriers, requesting that MPs and Senators rally for better trade relations with China as pet industry exports are embargoed Participation in pre-budget consultations, advocating for the removal of GST on all pet food and the inclusion of pets in the National Adaptation Strategy. Convention International Trade Exotic Species Convention of the Parties (CITES CoP 19) Discussions in support or otherwise of proposed changes on restrictions of exotics, flora and fauna in trade.