The government announced a public engagement on “how to strengthen and modernize Canada’s geographical indications regime under the Trademarks Act.” A focus is on Indigenous engagement and potential additional categories, such as traditional crafts and industrial products. The engagement extends from May 28 to August 27, 2026

As noted in the announcement (link), geographical indicators currently apply to wine, spirits and some agricultural products and food.

Those interested in the engagement can read the background materials and answer the engagement questions: https://conversations.ised-isde.canada.ca/geographical-indications-gi-regime-in-canada?tool=survey_tool