Stephen A. Pike, Partner, Gowling WLG

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SHINING A LIGHT ON FORCED LABOUR AND CHILD LABOUR IN SUPPLY CHAINS: CANADA'S BILL S-211 PROPOSES NEW ESG REPORTING OBLIGATIONS FOR BUSINESSES

Feb 02, 2023

Canada's proposed An Act to enact Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act and to Amend the Tariff Act ("Bill S-211"), which would require ESG reporting on forced labour and child labour in supply chains, has moved even closer to becoming law.

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WILL THE THIRD TIME BE THE CHARM? MODERN SLAVERY LEGISLATION INTRODUCED AGAIN IN CANADA'S PARLIAMENT

Dec 03, 2020

In the weeks ahead, the Senate will be turning its attention to Bill S-216. The Bill, if passed, will enact Canada's first modern slavery disclosure legislation.

The proposed Modern Slavery Act would require mandatory modern slavery disclosure by companies subject to the Act, as well as an amendment to the Customs Tariff to prohibit the importation of goods produced using forced labour (which is already prohibited) and goods made by children.

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Canada Bans Imports of Forced Labour Goods: Now What?  Modern slavery in businesses and supply chains in Canada - Part Six

Oct 14, 2020

 

In a much overlooked but certain to be impactful provision of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which came into force on July 1, 2020, Canada agreed to impose a prohibition on the importation of goods that are produced in whole or in part by forced or compulsory labour.

 

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CANADA BANS IMPORTS OF FORCED LABOUR GOODS: NOW WHAT?

Oct 01, 2020

In a much overlooked but certain to be impactful provision of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which came into force on July 1, 2020, Canada agreed to impose a prohibition on the importation of goods that are produced in whole or in part by forced or compulsory labour.

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CANADA BANS IMPORTS OF FORCED LABOUR GOODS: NOW WHAT?

Sep 03, 2020

In a much overlooked but certain to be impactful provision of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which came into force on July 1, 2020, Canada agreed to impose a prohibition on the importation of goods that are produced in whole or in part by forced or compulsory labour.

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