it seems that the UK has both packets of the powdered gelatin and squares... so perhaps Canada might have both as well.

We used to add packets of plain gelatin to the horses' feed to keep their hooves in good shape. Corn oil was to put a shine on their coats.

And the Aunt Helen holiday special was orange jello made with orange juice instead of cold water with shredded carrots & crushed canned pineapple added to the mold before pouring.