Forced And Child Labour Reporting Requirements Coming Soon

On December 20, 2023, Public Safety Canada (finally) provided guidance on the new Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act.¹ Organizations caught by the Act must submit annual reports outlining their efforts to address forced and child labour in their supply chains. These organizations should begin creating their reports soon—the first reports will be due in Spring 2024. This post provides an overview of the Act, who needs to submit reports, and some of the details that go into a report.

The Rationale – Forced Labour and Child Labour

The Act is a part of Canada's international commitment to address forced labour and child labour in Canadian supply chains. The International Labour Organization estimates suggest there are over 27 million victims of forced labour worldwide, many of whom are forced into labour in the private economy.² The Act obligates Canadian government institutions and certain organizations doing business in Canada to