Canadian industries are pushing back against the country’s planned January launch of the Modern Slavery Act, intended to fight forced labour and child labour in supply chains, as mining and apparel trade groups say the government has failed to spell out the details of the law’s requirements.
The act, which passed in May, seeks to push corporations to provide greater transparency about their supply chains in order to avoid abetting what critics say amounts to modern slavery. The new measure takes effect on Jan. 1, 2024.
However, lobby groups, including mining companies and apparel manufacturers, are warning that a perceived lack of clarity about the rules could lead to unwanted penalties and prevent critical goods from entering Canada.
Oh they just want clarification on what counts as slavery so they aren’t unduly punished for “borderline slavery”
Under the new law, companies found to be in violation face penalties of up to $250,000, reflecting an increasing emphasis by global investors on ethical and social governance issues (ESG).
Jfc talk about a slap on the wrist!
The libs try to pass the most limpdick anti-slavery laws and these fucking ghouls are quibbling over what counts as slavery. Not to mention there’s essentially 0 punishment if they’re caught, $250k is nothing to these companies. No mention of jail time or any consequences for those perpetrating these crimes
Even though the Canadian companies—who are absolutely, beyond a shadow of a doubt, employing child slaves as we speak—are the only serious opposition to this bill, remember: CHINA BAD. UYGHUR CHILD SLAVES.
Maybe. The jury’s still out. We will definitely follow up on this. (We won’t.)
I mean the law should be clear on its definitions and standards of evidence, sure. But it should also carry heavy, personal penalties for these executives.
🐜 slavery
