Canada S-211
Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act (S.C. 2023, c. 9)
Topic : Human rights · Level : National
Today
In force; reports due 31 May. Bill C-35 (forced-labour import ban, introduced 12 Jun 2026) awaits Commons second reading.
Summary
Canadian law requiring larger entities and federal institutions to report each year on how they assess and manage human-rights risks in their supply chains. Fines reach CAD 250,000. A 2026 bill would tighten import rules.
Who is concerned
- Turnover
- 2 of 3: >CAD 40m revenue, >CAD 20m assets
- Employees
- or >=250 employees (2 of 3)
- Listed company
- cotées et non cotées
- Sectors
- All sectors
- Triggering activities
- Making or selling goods in or out of Canada
- Importing goods into Canada
- Controlling such an entity
- Extraterritorial reach
- Yes
Covers entities with business or assets in Canada; report addresses supply chains worldwide.
- Examples
- Canadian retailer importing goods from China
- Foreign group with Canadian assets
What the law requires
- File an annual report by 31 May
- Describe supply chains, risks and due diligence
- Describe remediation and training measures
- Have the report approved and published
Penalties
Fine up to CAD 250,000 per offence; directors and officers can be liable.
What this changes for a supplier in China
Canadian importers ask Chinese suppliers for forced-labour risk data; the 2026 import ban bill would require supply-chain tracing for listed high-risk goods.
Expected evidence
- Raw material origin and tracing
- Forced labour policy and audit
- Recruitment and wage records
Tiers : Tier 1-N