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Nov 16, 2020 · 16 November 2020. Articles. 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 ...
Jul 21, 2023 · The Global Slavery Index reveals an alarming statistic: approximately 69,000 individuals live in conditions of forced labour or forced marriage in Canada. Yet, the real numbers are likely higher due to chronic underreporting. Between 2010 and 2020, 2,977 incidents of human trafficking were reported by Canadian law enforcement agencies, a figure ...
Nov 12, 2019 · In fact, Canada currently has no specific modern slavery disclosure or supply chain transparency legislation. While Canadian public companies are required under applicable securities legislation to make disclosure of material risks to which their business may be exposed in respect of modern slavery, private Canadian companies have no such obligation to disclose.
Jan 3, 2024 · The stated purpose of the Act is to implement Canada’s international commitment to contribute to the fight against forced labour and child labour through the imposition of reporting obligations on entities producing goods in Canada or elsewhere or in importing goods produced outside Canada. The Act implements an updated modern anti-slavery ...
Jan 17, 2022 · How does Canada compare internationally? The Bill’s framework is similar to modern slavery legislation already in force in California, 6 Australia, 7 and the United Kingdom, 8 all of which establish reporting obligations for certain types of entities.
Dec 21, 2023 · The term “entity” is defined in the Supply Chains Act as any organization that is listed on a Canadian stock exchange, or an organization that has a connection to Canada (defined as having a place of business in Canada, doing business in Canada, or having assets in Canada) and also meets at least two of the following three conditions for a minimum of one of its two most recent financial years:
May 26, 2023 · May 26, 2023. On May 3, 2023, Canada passed its first reporting legislation for modern slavery and child labour, the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act (the Act). The Act forms part of an increasing response from the Government of Canada on business and human rights considerations, and in particular human ...
