About Can-Trace
Can-Trace was established with the support and funding from the Canadian Food Safety and Quality Program (CFSQP), an association that works to increase long-term growth, employment and competitiveness within Canada’s agriculture and agri-food sector.
GS1 Canada is the secretariat for Can-Trace and manages the initiative alongside sponsoring associations.
Can-Trace offers a voluntary, transparent, and inclusive forum that allows primary producers, intermediaries, processors, packers, manufacturers, distributors, brokers, retailers, operators and consumers to participate in the development of a national traceability initiative.
In 2004, Can-Trace completed and validated the first version of the Canadian Food Traceability Data Standard. Adaptable for different food and agriculture sectors, this standard is based on a one-up/one-down model of sharing traceability information, using international data carrier standards. Also released were reports on:
Can-Trace is an industry-led initiative that fosters open dialogue within the supply chain ensuring that the necessary framework for Canadian traceability is designed for implementation.
Mission Statement
The mission of Can-Trace is to define and develop minimum requirements for national whole-chain tracking and tracing standards based on the GS1 System.
Can-Trace is an industry-led initiative that fosters open dialogue within the supply chain ensuring that the necessary framework for Canadian traceability is designed for implementation.
Value Proposition
Can-Trace offers a voluntary, transparent, and inclusive forum that allows primary producers, intermediaries, processors, packers, manufacturers, distributors, brokers, retailers, operators and consumers to participate in the development of a national traceability initiative.
Program Funding
GS1 Canada recognizes and appreciates funding from the Canadian Food Safety and Quality Program (CFSQP). The CFSQP works to increase long term growth, employment and competitiveness within Canada’s Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada as part of their commitment to provide information, research and technology, and policies and programs to ensure security of the food system, health of the environment and to promote innovation for growth.
Who’s Involved
Major Canadian food supply chain stakeholders are involved in Can-Trace, including industry, government, standards organizations and consumers. In addition, Can-Trace is directed by a Steering Committee composed of more than 20 national trade associations and government observers.
| Christine Jean |
Council of Food Processing and Consumer Products
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| Dennis McKerracher |
Canadian Pork Council
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| Elaine Smith |
Food and Consumer Products of Canada
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| Ward Hanlon |
Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers
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| Kevin Tufts |
Canadian Produce Marketing Association
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| Mac Cole |
Canadian Meat Council
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| Patrick McGuiness |
Fisheries Council of Canada
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| Robin Horel |
Canadian Poultry & Egg Processors Council
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| Sophie Jacquement |
Fonds de développement de la transformation alimentaire inc.
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| Melissa Struthers |
Canadian On-Farm Food Safety Working Group
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| Callie Archer |
Consumers’ Association of Canada
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| Dan Lutz |
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
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| Brett McConkey |
Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
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| Gwen McBride |
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food
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| Jocelyne Galloway |
Canadian Federation of Agriculture
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| Jacynthe D’Amours |
Ministère de l’Agriculture, Pêcheries, et Alimentation du Québec
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| John Girvan |
Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural Development
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| John Taylor |
Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives
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| Tom Feltmate |
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
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| Isabelle Beriau |
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
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| Anita Stanger |
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
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| Glenn Cherry |
Canadian Livestock Identification Agency/Holstein
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| Sally Rutherford |
Dairy Processors Association of Canada
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| Nicole Sillett |
Dairy Farmers of Canada
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| Jane Proctor |
Canadian Produce Marketing Association
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| David Rideout |
Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance (CAIA)
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| Connie Kehler |
Saskatchewan Herb and Spice Association
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| Eileen Mac Donald |
GS1 Canada
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The Communications Working Group’s primary desired result was open, transparent and ongoing communication about Can-Trace’s progress and its status.
The Communications Working Group was comprised of representatives from the following organizations:
- AdFarm
- Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
- Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance
- Canadian Health Food Association
- CPMA
- Dalhousie University
- Fond de développement de la transformation alimentaire inc.
- GS1 Canada
- Intentia Canada
- Alberta Agriculture, Food & Rural Development
- Saskatchewan Herbs and Spice Association/National Herb and Spice Coalition
The Standards Working Group developed appropriate standards, guidelines and best practices for food traceability in Canada, maintains and updates the standards and guidelines in a public and open manner and provides expertise and advice to other Can-Trace initiatives or working groups as necessary.
The Standards Working Group was comprised of representatives from the following organizations:
- Aliments Carrière Inc.
- Agricorp
- Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
- Aqua Neuve
- Avendra Canada Inc.
- BC Gulf Trawler’s Association
- Better Beef
- Canada Cartage
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- Canadian Pork Council
- Canadian Product Marketing Association
- Canadian Association for Pharmacy Distribution Management
- Canadian Council of Grocery Distributors
- Canadian Cattle Identification Program
- Conseil TAC
- Farmer Direct
- Fonds de développement de la transformation alimentaire inc.
- FSGA
- GS1 Canada
- Holstein Canada
- Kraft Canada Inc.
- Lean on Me
- Linnet Systems
- Loblaw Companies Limited
- London Drugs
- Le ministère de l’Agriculture, des Pêheries et de l’Alimentation du Québec
- Metro Inc.
- Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Fisheries
- Neptune Foodservice
- quiTech Inc
- Sobeys
- The Oppenheimer Group
- The Traceability Innovations Group
- Viewtrak Technologies Inc.
For more information contact us at can-trace@gs1ca.org or call 1-800-567-7084.
Can-Trace is funded in part under the Agricultural Policy Framework - a federal - provincial - territorial initiative managed by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada