Toronto’s New Licensing Rules: What Pet Professionals Need to Know Now

Toronto’s New Licensing Rules: What Pet Professionals Need to Know Now

Grant Crossman
Published on: 28/08/2025

The City of Toronto has approved major updates to pet business regulations under EC22.6. These changes will impact retailers, groomers, breeders, mobile services, and home-based operations. While the City’s aim is to modernize and enhance animal welfare and consumer protection, these revisions introduce new obligations—and possible restrictions that every pet professional needs to be aware of.

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The Countdown to Connect – Collaboration Drives Success

The Countdown to Connect – Collaboration Drives Success

Grant Crossman
Published on: 02/05/2025

As the pet industry prepares to gather in Niagara Falls for Connect – Canada’s Pet Trade Expo, the buzz is undeniable. With just weeks to go, excitement is reaching new heights—and for good reason. Connect isn’t just another event on the calendar; it’s a destination experience built by the pet industry, for the pet industry.

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