Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act (Canada)

In May 2023, Canada enacted its first modern slavery legislation: An Act to enact the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act and to amend the Customs Tariff (the “Act” or the “Canadian Modern Slavery Act”). Under the Act, certain companies, including National Fire Equipment Limited, are required to produce and file an annual report with the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness of Canada. The report must, among other things, describe the modern slavery risks within the organization, as well as the risk mitigation measures implemented to address them. Completed reports must be approved by a company’s board of directors, and must be made available to the public, including by publishing them on their websites.

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