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

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October 16, 2024 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada

Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, announced the launch of public consultations on potential new measures to strengthen the enforcement, under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) and in alignment with the United States and Mexico, of Canada’s ban on the import of goods produced by forced labour.

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

Canadians can begin sharing their views on the potential new measures on October 16, 2024.

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“Our government is committed to eliminating forced labour from, and tackling exploitation in, global supply chains. These consultations will help inform us on how to shape the effective enforcement of Canada’s ban on the import of goods produced by forced labour. They will also help us work in collaboration with our CUSMA partners and strengthen the protection of workers’ labour rights around the globe.”

- Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development

Quick facts

  • In July 2020, Canada implemented an import ban under the Customs Tariff, making it illegal to import goods wholly or in part produced by forced labour. This ban implemented Canada’s commitments under CUSMA.

  • The government introduced further amendments to Canadian law in January 2024, expanding this prohibition to include goods made using child labour.

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