For many years, Imams and Ulama across Canada recognized the need for a clear, consistent, and trustworthy Halal oversight system that could serve the growing Muslim community and the rapidly expanding Halal industry. In March 2004, the Jami’yyatul Ulama Canada (CCMT), a federally registered non-profit organization, took the initiative to better understand the landscape of Halal production and distribution in the country. A dedicated team was appointed to visit facilities across the sector, including poultry and meat abattoirs, further-processing plants, and various manufacturers and retailers.