Law to Stop Forced and Child Labor in Products Sold in Canada

This proposed law, put forward by Marcus Powlowski, aimed to stop Canadian companies from using forced labor or child labor in their supply chains. This means companies would have to carefully check where they get their materials and products from. They would need to ensure that no one involved in making or providing those goods is being forced to work or is a child. If this proposed law had passed, it would have affected any company that imports goods into Canada or produces goods in Canada. These companies would have had to take steps to investigate their supply chains. They would also have to report on their efforts to make sure forced labor and child labor aren't being used. This proposed law matters because it would have pushed companies to be more responsible about how their products are made. It would have helped to protect vulnerable people, especially children, from being exploited for labor. It also would have allowed consumers to be more confident that the products they buy aren't made through unethical practices.

This bill has not yet been published on the government website.