Public consultation on the strengthening of Canada’s forced labor import prohibition

On October 16, 2024, the Canadian Government launched a public consultation seeking out views of stakeholders on how to strengthen the forced labor import ban in alignment with the United States and Mexico, under article 23.6 of the Canada-US-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA),

This consultation will complement the public consultations held in October 2023 on the eradication of forced labor from the country’s supply chains.

In July 2020, Canada implemented an import ban, making it illegal to import goods wholly or in part produced by forced labor. The government introduced further amendments in January 2024, expanding this prohibition to include goods made using child labor.

Further details are available in:

Minister Ng announces launch of public consultations on Canada’s ban on import of goods produced by forced labor

Background information: Public consultations on Canada’s strengthened forced labor import prohibition