Canadian Forced and Child Labour Prohibition Measures Are In Force

12 Apr Canadian Forced and Child Labour Prohibition Measures Are In Force

The Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act (the “Act”) came into force on January 1, 2024.  The Act contains two parts.

The first part imposes reporting requirements on certain businesses, government entities, and organizations to combat child labour and forced labour.

The second part amends the Customs Tariff to prohibit the importation of goods mined, manufactured, or produced by child and forced labour.

The Act applies to Canadian federal government institutions that produce, purchase, or distribute goods in Canada or elsewhere (s. 5, the Act) and international businesses that do business in Canada.

Impacted entities must complete the online questionnaire and file their first reports by May 31, 2024. They must continue to file reports annually in subsequent years.

Read the Full Article from NCCC member Houser Henry & Syron HERE.

How can HH&S help your business prepare?
 
Please contact a member of our team if you would like more information on whether the Act applies to your business, how to ensure your business is compliant, or how to file a report by May 31, 2024.