'Canadian Shield™ is the first of Vineland Research and Innovation Centre's 49th Parallel Collection, and is being introduced by Vineland Research and Innovation Centre in 2017. The release date coincides with the 150th anniversary of the founding of Canada.
This rose is entirely "Made in Canada." It was developed in Morden, Manitoba by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and is the first rose to be released by Vineland Research and Innovation Centre, which operates Canada’s rose breeding company.