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Public Safety Canada Releases Updated Guidance on Forced and Child Labour Reporting Rules

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Public Safety Canada (“PSC”) recently published updated guidance on the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act (the “Act”), which clarifies the interpretation and implementation of the Act (the...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

2025 Key Dates for EU Trade and Regulatory Developments

This year will be an active one for trade and regulatory developments in the European Union (EU). During the 2019–2024 term of the European Commission, the EU introduced a wide range of regulations impacting various sectors....more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Mise à jour des lignes directrices sur la législation canadienne visant le travail forcé et le travail des enfants

Le 15 novembre 2024, Sécurité publique Canada a publié une version mise à jour des Lignes directrices pour les entités (les « LDE mises à jour ») et des Lignes directrices pour les institutions fédérales (les « LDIF mises à...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Public Safety Canada Updates Guidance on Forced and Child Labour Legislation

On November 15, 2024, Public Safety Canada released an update to the Guidance for entities (Updated Guidance) and government institutions (Update GI Guidance) relating to Canada’s supply chains legislation, the Fighting...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Loi canadienne sur l’esclavage moderne : Survol de la toute première période de déclaration

Comme nous en avons parlé dans nos bulletins précédents portant sur ce sujet, la nouvelle loi canadienne sur l’esclavage moderne, soit la Loi sur la lutte contre le travail forcé et le travail des enfants dans les chaines...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

From Challenges to Compliance: A Look at the Inaugural Reporting Period Under Canada’s Forced and Child Labour Legislation

As outlined in our prior bulletins on this topic, Canada’s new supply chains legislation, the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act (Act), requires reporting entities to complete and submit to...more

Torres Trade Law, PLLC

Forced Labor Due Diligence and Annual Reporting Requirements: Is Your Company in Compliance in Your Jurisdiction?

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The use of forced labor, child labor, or modern slavery practices (collectively “forced labor”) in supply chains is not a new problem in the international trade world; however, many companies remain unaware of forced labor...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

What you should know about the CS3D and Forced Labor Regulation and Their Impact on Your Business Activities

On May 24, 2024, the CS3D was finally formally adopted by the Council, which marks the final step of a long and winding legislative process. This legislative process had begun in February 2022 with the Commission’s proposal....more

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Canada’s Fighting against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chain Act

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Canada’s Fighting against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chain Act went into effect on January 1, 2024, and the first annual filing is due on or before May 31, 2024. Any company doing business in Canada must file by...more

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Impending Deadline for Forced and Child Labor Reporting: International Mining Companies Should Immediately Assess their Reporting...

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Mining companies operate in many countries where the risks related to the presence in the supply chain of forced and child labor tend to be high. If these companies also carry on certain business activities in Canada...more

Stikeman Elliott LLP

Public Safety Canada Updates Guidance on Forced and Child Labour Reporting

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On March 5, 2024, Public Safety Canada made changes to the guidance on reporting requirements (“Guidance”) under the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act, S.C. 2023, c. 9 (“the Act”) revising...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Seven Myths About the US Law Banning Imports Made With Forced Labor | Insights

Key Points - - In light of the vigorous enforcement of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, boards in their oversight role should ensure that their companies conduct heightened diligence on their supply chains, including...more

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Legal Considerations for GCs and CFOs in the Fashion and Retail Industry in 2024

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The fashion and retail industry experienced another year of considerable change in 2023. As advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) spurred innovation within the industry, consumers and regulators worldwide called for...more

Bennett Jones LLP

Much-Anticipated Guidance Released on Canada's Forced Labour Reporting Requirements

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On December 20, 2023, Public Safety Canada issued long-awaited guidance that provides details of the reporting requirements introduced in the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act (formerly Bill...more

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[Event] 8th Annual Canadian Forum on Global Economic Sanctions - March 6th - 7th, Toronto, ON, Canada

Immerse yourself in the only comprehensive economic sanctions event of its kind in Canada, spanning two days of invaluable insights and practical knowledge. Designed to cover U.S., EU, and major global sanctions, this...more

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Government of Canada Issues Key Guidance on Forced and Child Labour Reporting

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On December 20, 2023, the Government of Canada issued long-awaited guidance on reporting requirements (“Guidance”) under the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act, S.C. 2023, c. 9 (“the Act”)....more

White & Case LLP

Preparing for Canada’s New Anti-Forced Labour Supply Chain Law

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Canada’s new anti-forced labour legislation, the Forced and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act, will come into effect in January 2024, with due diligence reporting requirements starting on May 31, 2024....more

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Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains

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The Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act will take effect on January 1, 2024, requiring certain organizations in Canada that are involved in the production or distribution of goods to submit a...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Travail forcé et travail des enfants dans les chaines d’approvisionnement : êtes-vous prêts à vous conformer à la Loi?

En vertu de la nouvelle loi canadienne sur l’esclavage moderne, la Loi sur la Lutte contre le travail forcé et le travail des enfants dans les chaines d’approvisionnement (la « Loi »), les sociétés ouvertes et les entreprises...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Complying with Canada’s Forced and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act: Are You Ready?

Under Canada’s new modern slavery legislation, the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act (Act), Canadian public companies and private businesses that meet certain size thresholds are required to...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Projet de loi S-211 : Obligation de faire rapport sur le travail forcé dans les chaînes d’approvisionnement

Le 3 mai 2023, le Parlement canadien a adopté le projet de loi S-211, Loi édictant la Loi sur la lutte contre le travail forcé et le travail des enfants dans les chaînes d’approvisionnement et modifiant le Tarif des douanes...more

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Canadian Parliament Passes Bill to Mandate Reporting on Forced and Child Labor in Supply Chains

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Soon to be law, the bill will require many foreign companies doing business in Canada to report annually; first reports will be due May 31, 2024 - On May 3, 2023, Canada’s Parliament passed Bill S-211, An Act to enact the...more

Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP

Canada Imposes Forced and Child Labour Reporting Obligations

The House of Commons has adopted Bill S-211, whose short title is Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act (the Bill). The Bill, which was adopted on May 3, 2023, will become law as soon as it...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Parliament Passes Bill S-211: The New Forced Labour and Supply Chain Reporting Law

On May 3, 2023, the Canadian Parliament passed 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 (Act). The Act is expected to receive royal...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Child Labor: 9 Key Strategies to Mitigate Risk of Child Labor in the Supply Chain

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Since 2018, the U.S. Department of Labor has seen a 69 percent increase of children being employed illegally by companies. Last month, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) and Department of Health and Human Services (“DHHS”)...more

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