Home baking rules, province by province
Can I sell what I bake from home?
Home-baking rules vary significantly across Canada. Choose your province or territory for a plain-language overview, including what you can sell, where you can sell it, and links to the official rules.
Read this first: these guides are informational and aren't legal advice. Regulations can change, so we've included the relevant government and public-health sources on every page.
- 🏙️OntarioLow-risk home baking is broadly permitted, with local public-health requirements.
- ⛰️British ColumbiaLower-risk home-prepared foods can be sold at temporary food markets.
- 🌾AlbertaLow-risk home-prepared foods can be sold directly and online.
- ⚜️QuebecHome food businesses generally require a MAPAQ permit and food-safety training.
- 🌻ManitobaHome-prepared foods have significant restrictions, especially for direct and online sales.
- 🌾SaskatchewanA clear legal path since 2016, with labelling and food-safety training requirements.
- 🌊Nova ScotiaLow-risk home baking can be sold without a permit.
- 🦞New BrunswickHome-prepared low-risk foods can be sold at qualifying public markets.
- 🥔Prince Edward IslandLow-risk home foods can be sold at markets and events, with restrictions on direct pickup and online sales.
- 🐋Newfoundland & LabradorClassic home baking is exempt, with a one-time registration.
- 🌌Yukon, NWT & NunavutRules differ across Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
Want the general picture first? Start with our plain-language overview.
Starting the business from scratch? Read our guide to starting a home bakery in Canada.