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Is Warby Parker Canada Canadian?

No

This brand is owned by a foreign parent company.

What we found

Founded in New York City by Neil Blumenthal and others. Public company (NYSE: WRBY). Operates in Canada through WPCA Holdings, Inc. (British Columbia corporation) with 5 retail locations.

The receipt

VerdictForeign-owned
CategoryHealth & Pharmacy
HQNew York City, New York (USA)
Confidencehigh
EvidenceSecondary source only
Sourcehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warby_Parker secondary source — registry check pending
“Wikipedia states Warby Parker Inc. is a public company headquartered in New York City, U.S., with founders including Neil Blumenthal, indicating it is a US-based company.”
Verdicts are only marked verified once a government registry record or corporate filing confirms them.

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