MapleCheck is a browser extension that checks whether a company is Canadian-owned while you shop, then shows you a Canadian alternative when there's one worth knowing about. Brand names lie. Ownership doesn't.
One click, free, no account required. It runs quietly in the background.
Visit a retailer we've researched and a small badge appears — no popups, no interruptions.
Click the badge for the full picture: who owns the brand, where they're based, and a Canadian alternative if one exists.
A "Truly Canadian" storefront can be owned by a US private equity firm. An "iconic Canadian brand" can have been owned by an American company for over a decade. Names, flags, and marketing copy tell you what a company wants you to believe. Corporate filings and acquisition records tell you who actually gets the money. We research the second kind of fact — and we say plainly when we're not sure yet.