Forced labour in Canada’s international supply chains has become an increasingly glaring problem. This form of exploitation is endemic and growing in many industries around the globe. The seafood industry is one in which it has been especially well-documented, by investigative reporters as well as bodies like the International Labour Organization.
In this report we examine the links between Canadian seafood imports and forced labour, the government’s policy response, and how Canada could better protect the rights of workers in fisheries, primarily by adopting a strong human rights due diligence law.
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