OTTAWA, UNCEDED ALGONQUIN TERRITORY, 26 October 2026 – 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.
MPs and senators will attend the briefing and hear analysis of Canadian laws that were recently adopted and proposed to fight forced labour in supply chains. The presenters will deliver a press conference following the briefing.
Time and location of the briefing:
When: 29 October 2026, 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Where: Room 310, Wellington Building (197 Sparks Street)
Time and location of the press conference:
When: 29 October 2026, 11:00-11:45 a.m.
Where: National Press Theatre, Room 325, Wellington Building (197 Sparks Street)
Notes for media:
- More than 30 advocates working to promote international action on forced labour will be present at the briefing. A full list is available here.
- The following laws will be discussed: Canada’s import ban on goods made with forced labour, a government bill (Bill C-35) that would overhaul enforcement of the import ban, and possible new due diligence and civil liability legislation the government is studying.
- The briefing is organized by Above Ground in collaboration with the Coalition Against Forced Labour in Trade (CAFLT) and the All Party Parliamentary Group to End Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking (APPG).
- Participation in the question-and-answer portion of the press conference is in person or via Zoom, and is for accredited members of the Press Gallery only. Media who are not members of the Press Gallery may contact pressres2@parl.gc.ca for temporary access. A valid photo ID is required to pass security.
SOURCE: Above Ground
For media inquiries, please contact Karen Hamilton at khamilton@aboveground.ngo or 438-992-5163, or Georgina Alonso at galonso@aboveground.ngo.