Navigating Canada’s Supply Chains Act to Fight Against Forced and Child Labour

Brought to you by GHY and Bennett Jones.

Navigating Canada’s Supply Chains Act to Fight Against Forced and Child Labour

Join us for an informative session designed to shed light on the critical aspects of the Bill S-211, An Act to enact the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act and to amend the Customs Tariff, which serves as a significant milestone in the fight against forced labour and child labour within Canadian supply chains.

Key Topics

Definitions and examples of forced labour in the context of Canadian law.
The enforcement mechanisms for Canada’s import ban on goods produced with forced labour.
The essentials of the new reporting requirements [what, whom, when, how to report] for businesses under the Supply Chains Act.
Importance of accurate and comprehensive import/customs paperwork for compliance.
Best practices for ensuring transparency in supply chains, including verification of suppliers and product origins.
Incorporating forced labour statements in purchase orders to ensure ethical procurement.

This webinar is a must-attend event for business owners, supply chain managers, compliance officers, and legal professionals involved in international trade with Canada. This educational session offers a chance to deepen your understanding of legal obligations related to forced and child labour in supply chains, enhance your company’s supply chain integrity, and actively contribute to the global fight against these unethical practices.

Speakers:

JESSICA B. HORWITZ
Partner, International Trade and Investment
Bennett Jones

AL DEWAR
Executive Vice President
GHY International