Saturday, August 20, 2016

Nouveau programme de reconnaissance pour les animaleries canadiennes




OTTAWA ON (19 août, 2016)  PIJAC Canada est fier de lancer le Programme des meilleures pratiques pour les animaleries (MPG) à ExpoZoo cette weekend.

En conception depuis plus de 3 ans, ce programme a été conçu afin d’offrir un soutien aux animaleries dans leurs opérations de tous les jours et d’informer les consommateurs au sujet des pratiques de soin ouvrant ainsi la porte à d’importantes conversations. Les animaleries qui choisissent de participer au MPG l’utilisent comme guide et comme outil afin de démontrer à la communauté les soins offerts et leur dévouement aux techniques adéquates d’élevage.

Le programme est un moyen de différencier les opérateurs de qualité inférieure aux opérateurs de qualité. Ceux qui priorisent la santé de leurs animaux trouvent important de fournir de l’information adéquate à leurs employés et leurs clients et veulent offrir la meilleure expérience d’animal de compagnie possible.

Les communautés veulent voir de la transparence, spécialement concernant la façon dont les animaux sont traités. Les animaleries responsables suivent ces normes sur une base quotidienne dans leurs opérations de tous les jours. Si un membre du public a une question, il peut également demander les normes suivies par l’entreprise participante et PIJAC Canada. La responsabilité revient aux opérateurs puisque ce sont eux qui attestent suivre les MPG. Advenant toute préoccupation sérieuse concernant le bien-être d’animaux dans un contexte commercial, celles-ci sont traitées par les autorités respectives de la région comme la SPCA ou les services d’application des lois municipales.

Conçu avec les commentaires et suggestions d’autres organismes internationaux pour animaux de compagnie et la communauté vétérinaire, le programme a été en période d’essai avec les détaillants au cours des derniers mois. « Nous sommes reconnaissants pour les commentaires de tout le monde et voyons ceci comme un projet en évolution perpétuelle » dit Louis McCann, PDG de PIJAC Canada, « Le rôle de l’association a toujours été un rôle de guide et non celui d’appliquer un règlement et c’est pourquoi ce programme est sur une base volontaire. C’est notre objectif que ce programme se retrouve un jour dans la loi. Nous croyons que d’offrir ce programme est la prochaine étape logique pour le soin des animaux de compagnie du Canada. »

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Plus d'information visitez PIJAC Canada à kisoque 48 - ExpoZoo (Août 21-22)
ou contactez Jacynthe Lacroix - programs@pijaccanada.com
  

Press Release: New Recognition Program for Canadian Pet Stores





OTTAWA, ON (August 19, 2016) -  PIJAC Canada is proud to launch the Best Management Practices Program for Pet Retailers (BMP's) at ExpoZoo 2016
Over 3 years in the making, this program was developed to support pet businesses in their day to day operations and to educate consumers about care practices thereby opening the door for important conversations.  Businesses who choose to participate in the BMP program use it as a set of guidelines and as a tool to demonstrate to the community their health practices and dedication to proper animal husbandry.

The program is a mechanism to help differentiate the substandard operators from the excellent ones.  Operators that prioritize the health of the animals in their care, value the importance of providing proper information to their staff and customers and want to provide the best overall pet experience possible.

Communities want transparency especially in the way animals are tended. Responsible pet businesses follow these basic guidelines as part of their daily operations. If a member of the public has a question they can also request the guidelines as provided by the participating business and PIJAC Canada. The onus is on the operators as they are the ones that attest to BMP’s. Should any serious concerns arise regarding the welfare of animals in a business setting, issues are addressed through the proper authorities in that region such as SPCA or municipal enforcement.

Developed with input from other international pet organizations and the veterinary community, the program has been in a trial phase with retailers for the last few months.  “We are grateful for everyone’s input and see this as an ever evolving project.” says Louis McCann, CEO of PIJAC Canada,  " The association’s role has always been one of guidance, not enforcement and as such this program is voluntary.  It is our goal that one day it will make it into the law books.  We feel offering this program is the next step up in caring for Canada's pets."
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For more information visit Booth #48 at ExpoZoo August 21-22

or contact Jacynthe Lacroix, Education Coordinator at programs@pijaccanada.com

Wednesday, August 3, 2016


True Leaf Establishes European Subsidiary True Leaf Pet Europe LLC SARL  

Vancouver, BC, August 2, 2016 – True Leaf Medicine International Ltd. 
(the "Company") (CSE: MJ), has established a subsidiary based in Luxembourg to conduct its business in Europe.

The subsidiary, True Leaf Pet Europe LLC SARL, was incorporated effective July 18, 2016. The Company entered into a subscription agreement to purchase 498 shares of True Leaf Pet Europe LLC SARL at a price of 25 € per share; the Company now holds 98% of the issued and outstanding shares of True Leaf Pet Europe LLC SARL.

 Darcy Bomford, President and CEO of the True Leaf Medicine International Inc., said the establishment of a European corporation allows the Company to work in close proximity to European clients and markets. The subsidiary will work with European marketing partner Pet Horizons to build distribution networks and develop sales and distribution performance. It will also allow True Leaf to conduct business in European currency.

About True Leaf Medicine International Ltd:
True Leaf Medicine International Ltd. is entering the $104.9 billion global pet care industry with a line of hemp-focused pet chews and supplements marketed through natural pet health and veterinary channels in Canada and the US. The company has also filed an application under Health Canada’s Marihuana for Medicinal Purposes Regulations (MMPR) to become a Canadian licensed producer through its ‘True Leaf Medicine’ subsidiary. It has passed through the preliminary and enhanced screening process of Health Canada’s review and is currently awaiting security clearance and ‘pre-licensing inspection’ approval.

Media Contact:
Paul Sullivan
BreakThrough Communications
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