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By May 31, organizations obligated to report under Canada’s Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act, also known as the Modern Slavery Act, must submit their first annual questionnaire and their first annual forced and child labour report. To assist in understanding and meeting your obligations under the Modern Slavery Act, consider following this five-step guide. Contact our ESG team to help you meet your reporting obligations! https://bit.ly/3y84dv7 #ModernSlaveryAct #SupplyChainsAct

Following the first year of reporting under Canada’s Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act (the “Supply Chains Act”), Public Safety Canada has presented its inaugural annual report to Parliament and published updated guidance on the reporting requirements. Read our summary of the reporting requirements authored by Julia Webster, Jing Xu and Amy Bing to learn more. https://lnkd.in/e5yGZ3d9

Public Safety Canada's guidance updates on the "Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act" offer some clarity but raise new questions, leaving entities to navigate reporting obligations amidst evolving interpretations. Sharon/Gursharan K. Singh, Jessica B. Horwitz, Sabrina A. Bandali and Jordan Crocker summarize the updates and provide takeaways. #InternationalTrade #SupplyChains #HumanRights

Following the first year of reporting under Canada’s Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act (the “Supply Chains Act”), Public Safety Canada has presented its inaugural annual report to Parliament and published updated guidance on the reporting requirements. Read our summary of the reporting requirements authored by Julia Webster, Jing Xu and Amy Bing to learn more. https://lnkd.in/eNKMb-zf

Following the first year of reporting under Canada’s Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act (the “Supply Chains Act”), Public Safety Canada has presented its inaugural annual report to Parliament and published updated guidance on the reporting requirements. Read our summary of the reporting requirements authored by Julia Webster, Jing Xu and Amy Bing to learn more. https://lnkd.in/gebSZhvQ

Public Safety Canada’s 2024 Annual Report on the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act highlights significant progress and the challenges that lie ahead in addressing human rights risks. 📝 Over 5,795 entities have disclosed their processes to identify and mitigate risks, but the journey toward ending forced and child labour is far from over. Read the article from our very own Ellis Hall, Vice President North America/Canada and Sustainability Ambassador to see how your organisation can take action to combat forced and child labour in supply chains. 👉 Read more:https://loom.ly/CY9BZ8I #ModernSlavery #SupplyChainTransparency #BillS211 #ESG #HumanRights

1 WEEK LEFT TO REGISTER FOR MODERN SLAVERY WEBINAR 📚 Bill S-211: Fighting Against Forced & Child Labour 📅 April 30, 2024 | 12 PM - 1 PM EST 📍Online ➡️ REGISTER HERE: https://lnkd.in/gUQPKSB3 Canada’s Bill S211, Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act, came into force on January 1, 2024, requiring applicable Canadian entities (public, private and government institutions) to publicly report on efforts to address modern slavery in their supply chains. As the first deadline fast approaches (May 2024) and requires Board approval, many organizations are facing challenges on how to navigate the new regulatory compliance requirements and the nuances of combating forced and child labor in a global supply chain. Join us for a dynamic, multi-lens discussion on what the Act may mean for you and how some organizations are addressing the governance of modern slavery. Our panelists will discuss best practices in mitigating modern slavery risks in the supply chain, balancing board and management accountability, disclosure and oversight, and practical lessons learned from first submissions. Governance professionals attending the session will better understand what is required by Management and their Boards and actionable insights necessary to meet the evolving regulatory obligations and stakeholder pressures. Speakers: Sara Gelgor, LLB, LLM, MBA, ICD.D, GCB.D, G.Dipl. CSR Florent Bouguin Samantha McDonald, PMP #governance #board #modernslavery #childlabour #supplychains #sustainability #sustainablegovernance

❗️Labour exploitation is a pressing concern in the #WesternBalkans, affecting both local and migrant workers. 📊Reports from 2018 to 2023 reveal 767 confirmed and potential victims, with 2021 seeing the highest numbers.  💸The issue spans multiple sectors, including construction, textiles, hospitality, and food industries, characterized by inadequate compensation, long hours, and substandard conditions.  Civil society emphasizes significant underreporting, calling for enhanced data collection, legal frameworks, and stronger law enforcement. 👉 Learn more about the issue in our latest #report, join our launch event today:  https://lnkd.in/drJXn27m

Between 2015 and 2021, worker shortages in key sectors for the European green transition have doubled. 📝 Efficient Buildings Europe, together with other 17 organisations, signed a letter addressed to the European Commission and the 27 governments to highlight the importance of addressing skills and labour shortages. The Signatories of this letter call on EU and national policymakers to put #skills and #workforce development on top of the agenda, to create job opportunities and make Europe more competitive. 👨🔧 👇 Read the full letter in the comments below 👇

Public Safety Canada’s annual report to Parliament holds useful lessons for organizations in reducing the risk of forced and child labour in their supply chains. BLG points out how they connect with questions we advised on while assisting companies with the preparation of their 2024 reports. #BLGPublication #supplychain #modernslavery #ESGrisk https://blg.smh.re/C2A