Canada should put workers’ interests first in its efforts to fight forced labour in supply chains, experts from around the world told legislators today at a briefing on Parliament Hill.
On October 29, 2026, Above Ground and the Coalition Against Forced Labour in Trade will host a breakfast meeting on Parliament Hill to explore Canada’s next steps towards ending forced labour in global supply chains.
On October 29, experts from around the globe will brief federal lawmakers on how Canada can strengthen and expand its laws on forced labour to bring real benefit to workers.
Read Above Ground's comments to the Public consultation on regulatory approach under Bill C-35, An Act respecting the prohibition of the importation of goods produced by forced labour.
Read Above Ground's comments to the Public consultation on potential due diligence and civil liability measures to fight labour exploitation in supply chains.
Read Above Ground's post-hearing rebuttal comments submitted to the Office of the United States Trade Representative following its determination that Canada has failed to enforce its forced labour import ban.
Read Above Ground's statement on the U.S. Trade Representative's determination that Canada is not adequately enforcing its forced labour import ban and the proposed 10% tariff on Canadian goods.
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Above Ground strives to ensure that companies based in Canada or supported by the Canadian state respect human rights worldwide. We shed light on companies’ impacts abroad, and we advance solutions for accountability and access to justice in Canada.
