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Canada's New Supply Chains Act & International Comparisons

George L. Murray & Michael Dixon

Alberta Law Review2025https://doi.org/10.29173/alr2873article
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Abstract

Canada’s Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act (2024) marks a shift from voluntary corporate social responsibility to legislated transparency. It mandates annual reporting from entities producing or importing goods into Canada, including energy companies, on policies and risks related to forced and child labour. This article analyzes the Act’s structure, interpretive challenges, and compliance issues from its first reporting cycle. It compares Canada’s model to international regimes — transparency laws, mandatory due diligence, and import bans — and critiques its limited enforcement.The article also explores implications for multinational supply chains, investor scrutiny, and reputational risk, offering practical steps for Canadian companies to strengthen compliance and align with global standards.

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@article{george2025,
  title        = {{Canada's New Supply Chains Act & International Comparisons}},
  author       = {George L. Murray & Michael Dixon},
  journal      = {Alberta Law Review},
  year         = {2025},
  doi          = {https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.29173/alr2873},
}

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