Grow. Innovate. Connect.
Let's Connect.
Join us at Connect March 4 and 5, 2026 for Canada’s leading pet industry trade show and business growth event.
Connect brings together manufacturers, retailers, distributors, service providers, and pet professionals from across Canada to collaborate, share ideas, and access new opportunities. This premier event features expert speakers, Connect Tool Box vendors, and targeted networking sessions designed to deliver actionable insights and strategies that help pet businesses thrive in a competitive and evolving market.
More than just a pet industry trade show, Connect is a community built by pet professionals for pet professionals. We support retailers and exhibitors by providing education, resources, and direct access to innovative brands that are committed to helping Canadian pet businesses grow.
Let’s Grow, Innovate, and Connect at Canada’s top pet industry event.
Connect:
A B2B pet trade event celebrating the Canadian pet industry hosted and created with a team that is 100% built with individuals and vendors from the Canadian Pet Industry.
Connect Lounge
Attendees and Exhibitors can enjoy all the amenities of the Connect Lounge. A spacious seating area with beverages, charging stations and plenty of seating area for impromptu meetings.
Education Stage
Connect brings 2 days of educational talks to attendees. Visitors will hear from Jennifer Murray, Jordan Milgrom, and financial advice through RBC, Moneris and ADP.
Fresh Food Showcase
A highlight of the show is Connect's Fresh Food Showcase featuring a variety of frozen and gently cooked products from many of the Connect Exhibitors. Thanks to Habco for the great looking freezer setup.
Connect Live
Thursday night features Connect Live at the NFCC with the Orange Man Band. The evening will kick off with $10,000 in cash giveaways to retailers and exhibitors.
New U.S. border rules for dogs starting Aug. 1 have health minister concerned
New U.S. border rules for dogs starting Aug. 1 have health minister concerned
Story by Peter Zimonjic
• 23h • 3 min read
New U.S. border rules that come into effect on Aug. 1 for all dogs entering the United States have raised concerns in Canada.© CBC
Health Minister Mark Holland says he has secured concessions to the new rules being imposed by the United States on dog owners bringing their pets across the border, but remains "concerned" about the forthcoming changes.
"I am quite concerned, if I'm honest, about the regulations that are being brought in by the United States, as of August 1, requiring a number of new measures for folks bringing their dogs across the border," he said in Ottawa Wednesday.
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