The emerging prominence of environmental, social and governance issues on the risk register of Canadian businesses has captured the attention of Canadian in-house counsel. Now more than ever, risk management efforts are focusing on “S” issues, including the financial, operational, legal, regulatory and brand erosion risks relating to the presence of forced labour, child labour and human-trafficked labour (collectively, “modern slavery”) in business operations and supply chains.
Stephen Pike
Stephen Pike is a partner in Gowling WLG’s Toronto office. He focuses his practice on a range of corporate governance and risk management issues.
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Modern Slavery Rules Are Coming to Canada
Aug
05,
2020