Expanding Supply Chain Transparency
Canada’s Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act mandates that companies in Canada file a public supply chain risk report by May 31 each year, detailing the previous year’s efforts. These reports must include:
- Actions taken to mitigate forced and child labor risks, both domestically and for imported goods
- Overview of the company’s structure, activities, and supply chain
- Policies and due diligence processes addressing forced and child labor
- Identification and management of business and supply chain segments at risk of forced and child labor
- Remediation efforts for any detected forced or child labor
- Compensation for income lost due to eliminating forced and child labor
- Employee training on recognizing and preventing forced and child labor
- Evaluation methods for the effectiveness of measures taken to mitigate forced and child labor
Sweeping Impacts & Increased Accountability
Canada’s new act on combating forced and child labor sets a rigorous standard for non-financial reporting. Businesses need to deeply understand their supply chains to avoid accusations of “purpose-washing” — where companies falsely represent their human rights efforts. The stakes are high; company leaders can be held personally liable for any false or misleading reports. This call for thorough reporting requires a strong supply chain sustainability management program that not only helps companies with compliance but also ensures they make meaningful strides in protecting labor rights.
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