An Act to enact the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act and to amend the Customs Tariff
Canada's Modern Slavery Act. Requires large corporations and government entities operating in Canada to publish annual reports on the steps they are taking to identify and reduce forced and child labour in their supply chains. Modeled on the UK and Australian modern slavery acts.
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Canada's Modern Slavery Act. Forces big companies operating in Canada to publish an annual report on how they're identifying and reducing forced labour and child labour in their supply chains. Granted royal assent.
Issues this bill touches
- Foreign Policy & Defence
Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act.
Legislative history
- First reading
First reading in the Senate.
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Second reading in the Senate.
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Third reading in the Senate.
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First reading in the House of Commons.
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Second reading in the House of Commons.
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Third reading in the House of Commons.
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Royal assent received.
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