As cannabis industry timelines progress, join us for a mid-year checkpoint to assess your readiness, learn what's changed, and ensure you're on track with your GS1 DataMatrix implementation. Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 1 - 2 PM (ET)
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We've made it easier for businesses to manage and access product data. Our latest updates help you find, share, and take action on accurate product information-without jumping between platforms.
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Exclusive to GS1 Canada subscribers, the latest eLearning module equips businesses with the knowledge to navigate the transition to 2D barcodes powered by GS1. Gain insights into the transition, explore 2D transition across industries, including Canadian Pharmacy and Cannabis. Discover use cases and implementation guidelines to stay ahead in the evolving landscape.
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GS1 Canada is proud to support Canadian small businesses that are making an impact across industries nationwide. These passionate entrepreneurs are transforming ideas into success, delivering innovative, high-quality products while staying true to their roots. Discover how they're leveraging GS1 Canada's support to launch and grow their businesses.
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Discover how GS1 standards and barcodes are transforming healthcare through experts' insights, compelling stories, and conversations.
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Streamline your operations and elevate product visibility by easily generating your GS1 DataMatrix, while preparing for the upcoming 2025 implementation - stay ahead of the curve and ensure your business is ready!
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In response to industry asks, GS1 Canada is working to enhance Canada’s largest bilingual product registry, ECCnet Registry, with new attribution and functionality to support sustainability reporting requirements, claims and certifications.
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GS1 barcodes are scanned over 10 billion times every day, driving commerce around the world through global standards.
From globally authenticated Global Trade Item Numbers (GTINs, the numbers under a barcode) to industry-driven business solutions for companies of all sizes, we’re here to support your business.
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You’ve perfected your brand, packaging, and design, but your product is still unknown. How do you get it into as many homes as possible? That’s where GS1 Canada can help.
Isabelle Huot Doctor of Nutrition Entrepreneur
As a grocery retailer, every product needs functional barcodes. That’s important! We partner very closely with GS1 Canada, and they’ve been amazing to work with.
Sierra Johnston Director of Merchandising Health & Beauty Save-On-Foods
GS1 Canada is a must, a necessity, for business and product development. I strongly recommend it.
Jean Morin Cheesemaker Fromagerie du Presbytère
Do it the legit way and get your barcodes from GS1. Don’t buy off a third-party site, it just doesn’t work.
Noora Sharrab Co-Founder & CEO Sitti Social Enterprise
GS1 Canada is crucial for distribution at Sobeys – it’s very efficient… it’s the source of truth.
Luc L’Archevêque Senior Vice President, Merchandising, Grocery & Community Sobeys
We should have joined GS1 sooner.
Pierre-Olivier Drouin Owner Firebarns
It’s very important for suppliers to partner with GS1 Canada to get their products listed.
Natacha Roy Director Central Procurement Grocery Metro
To get to the next level, whether in retail, selling direct to consumers, or with Amazon, you need GS1 barcodes. You need to work with GS1 Canada, it’s just that natural evolution in the business.
Matt Dean Pettit Co-Founder PowerPlant Superfoods
As we grew, it became a necessity to use GS1… they are more than just a barcode supplier. With GS1 barcodes, people see us as a legit, proper company.
Christian Horner Owner Fire in the Kitchen Spice Co.
Partners like GS1 Canada can help a small business figure out the supply chain - how to get products on store shelves across Canada.
Miki Velemirovich Entrepreneurial Leader
GS1 Canada barcodes are crucial if you want to get your products on retail shelves.
Gary Macdonald Executive Leader, Ontario Whole Foods
Hear from these small business owners and industry leaders as they share experiences and expertise on everything small business in GS1 Canada’s podcast series, Barcodes & Beyond.
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Whether you simply need a barcode or are looking for solutions to help grow your business, we can help.
Help develop future GS1 Canada initiatives, offers, resources and programs to help support Canadian small businesses.
Our barcodes identify products uniquely so they can be sold anywhere in the world.
Our expert photographers can provide professional, global standard product images for eCommerce, planograms, foodservice and more.
Our industry-directed solutions help with common business processes, including listing products for instore and online.
If you’re planning on selling products on Amazon Canada, Amazon.ca recommends a GS1 barcode.
Our helpful checklist provides step-by-step guidelines to ensure you're providing trading partners with the content they require.
Find out how global standards can improve the quality, safety and sustainability of Canadian health systems.