On Bill S-211: An Act to Enact the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act
Background media: A woman in a red sari looks at the camera with a striking and serious expression.
Fabeha Monir/Oxfam
On Bill S-211: An Act to Enact the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act
Background media: A woman in a red sari looks at the camera with a striking and serious expression.
Photo: Fabeha Monir/Oxfam
Canada is at a crossroads regarding corporate accountability and responsible business conduct.
For too long, the federal government has relied exclusively on voluntary corporate social responsibility (CSR) measures or reporting-only obligations, which have failed to prevent human rights abuses in corporate supply chains and operations abroad.
A strong legislative framework is needed. Oxfam Canada is calling on the Members of the Foreign Affairs Committee to not get distracted by Bill S-211.
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Oxfam Canada