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Creating Consequences: Canada’s Moment to Act on Slavery in Global Supply Chains

Close to 25 million women, men and children are trapped in forced labour around the globe, working under abusive conditions in the factories, fields, and other sites where much of the world’s — and Canada’s — goods are produced.

Lori Waller2022-10-31T10:17:58-04:0021 June 2021|Tags: Xinjiang, forced labour, import controls, mandatory due diligence, legislation|

Report finds high risk of slavery in Canadian supply chains, calls for stricter import controls and new due diligence law

Canada’s enforcement of a ban on importing goods produced by forced workers will fall short of standards set by the U.S. example unless Ottawa strengthens its policies, according to a report released today by Above Ground.

Lori Waller2022-10-31T10:17:33-04:0021 June 2021|Tags: legislation, forced labour, import controls, mandatory due diligence, Canada Border Services Agency|