Trade shows should help you make better decisions, not drain your calendar. CONNECT was designed with one goal in mind: give pet industry buyers a focused, high-value environment where discovery, education, and purchasing all happen naturally, in the same place, at the same time.
Freedom Pet Supplies, a Novacap portfolio company and leading Canadian distributor of pet products, has announced the acquisition of Trueman Distribution Ltd., a long-standing distributor headquartered in Calgary, Alberta.
Connect…Canada’s Pet Trade Expo is pleased to announce Actual Pet Foods as the official Title Sponsor for the 2026 event, taking place March 4 and 5 in Niagara Falls, Ontario. This partnership brings together two organizations committed to elevating the standards of the Canadian pet industry through innovation, education, and collaboration.
Over the past month, several news outlets have brought attention to a growing challenge in the country’s pet and livestock sectors: a nationwide shortage of veterinary medications. Professional associations, dairy producers, and animal health experts are calling for regulatory reforms as the situation intensifies.