The Supply Chains Act

What you need to know about the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act

What is it?

The Act was introduced to contribute to the fight against forced labour and child labour through the imposition of a reporting requirement. The Act came into force on January 1, 2024.

To whom does it apply?

The Act has a two part test. The Act will apply to you if you satisfy one element in each of the following two parts.

The first part:

You are an entity (i.e. a corporation, trust, partnership or other, non-incorporated entity) that:

• produces, sells or distributes goods (not services) in Canada or elsewhere; or
• imports into Canada goods produced outside Canada; or