Our Story
Our Story
Health in your hands
Who We Are
The Canadian Shield is an online retailer of rapid tests, personal protective equipment, health supplements and more. We help you be proactive with reaching your peak health to prevent disease while screening for issues and getting you the right care when you need it.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, The Canadian Shield was one of the largest Canadian manufacturers of face shields, medical grade face masks, and retailer of rapid antigen tests. Founded in Waterloo, Ontario, The Canadian Shield was at the forefront of the made-in-Canada PPE revolution that helped protect frontline workers and everyday Canadians during unprecedented times.
How We Got Here
A reverse timeline of The Canadian Shield's journey - scroll to the bottom to learn about our earliest moments.
January 12, 2022
Air Purifiers from Danby added to COVID-19 product line
Amid growing awareness that COVID is airborne, health experts advise increased use of air purifiers in addition to masking and testing.
October 14, 2022
COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test Kits
In an effort to make rapid testing accessible to all Canadians, The Canadian Shield will begin offering Rapid COVID-19 Antigen Test Kits for sale on their website.
June 15, 2021
Introducing BIOMASK™: BIODEGRADABLE FACE MASKS
The BioMask™ aims to combat plastic medical waste by offering a product that can degrade in a landfill, thereby helping to reduce the massive environmental footprint left behind by medical PPE waste.
MAY 26, 2021
INTRODUCING THE VIZOR: A CANADIAN PPE INNOVATION
The Vizor is a unique PPE solution that attaches to any traditional face mask - offering a compact and lightweight additional layer of protection in an accessible and recyclable format.
March 16, 2021
UNVEILING OUR INDUSTRY-LEADING SURGICAL MASK AUTOMATION Technology
The Canadian Shield releases 100% Canadian Medical Mask Automation and Vision Systems, enabling domestic manufacturers to compete cent for cent with overseas manufacturers.
July 20, 2020
Visit From THE PREMIER OF ONTARIO At Waterloo Facility
The Canadian Shield team received a visit from Ontario Premier Doug Ford to commemorate the significant effort put forth by Canadian companies and to kick-off the Ontario Made program, recognizing verified manufacturers in Ontario.
JULY 17, 2020
LAUNCH OF SURGICAL MASK PRODUCTION LINE
The Canadian Shield installs a number of surgical mask production lines at their facility in Waterloo and quickly scales production of ASTM medical-grade face masks.
APRIL 20, 2020
FEDERAL CONTRACT FOR 10 MILLION FACE SHIELDS
Just one month after The Canadian Shield launched, the company was awarded a federal contract from the Government of Canada for 10 million face shields. Operations scaled quickly, up to a team of over 330 workers at peak production. The contract was completed in June, 2020, ahead of schedule.
APRIL 3, 2020
OPENING OF 50,000 SQUARE FOOT FACILITY IN WATERLOO
The Canadian Shield team relocates to a 50,000 square foot warehouse facility in North Waterloo. The expansion allows for significant expansions to operation and production capacity, and provides space for additional machinery.