Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour
Canada is part of the 8 fundamental conventions of the International Labour Organization on fundamental labour rights and is determined to contribute to the fight against modern slavery.
Keep reading to learn if you are considered an “Entity” in the “Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act” and what your reporting obligations are.
‘Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act’ here after referred to as the Act.
What does the Act do?
-The Act imposes an obligation on certain government institutions and private- sector entities to report on the measures taken to prevent and reduce the risk that forced labour or child labour is used by them or in their supply chains.
-The Act provides for an inspection regime applicable to entities and
-Gives the Minister (of Public Safety) the power to require an entity to provide certain information.
Who is the Act Applicable to?
(a) government institutions producing, purchasing or distributing goods in Canada or elsewhere; and
(b) entities producing goods in Canada or elsewhere or in importing goods produced outside Canada.
Are you an “Entity” as per the Act?
The Act defines an “entity” as a corporation or a trust, partnership or other unincorporated organization that
(a) is listed on a stock exchange in Canada;
(b) has a place of business in Canada, does business in Canada or has assets in Canada and that, based on its consolidated financial statements, meets at least two of the following conditions for at least one of its two most recent financial years:
(i) it has at least $20 million in assets,
(ii) it has generated at least $40 million in revenue, and
(iii) it employs an average of at least 250 employees; or
(c) is prescribed by regulations. (entité)
If you meet any of the above mentioned, you are bound to comply with the Act.
What does the Act require you to do?
If you are an “Entity” as per the Act, one must file an Annual Report on or before May 31 of each year as per section 11.
What is the Annual Report For?
To report to the Minister (of Public Safety) on the steps the entity has taken to prevent and reduce the risk that forced labour or child labour is used at :
-any step of the production of goods in Canada or elsewhere by the entity or
-goods imported into Canada by the entity.
Guidance to Prepare a Report for Entities
Click HERE for Guidance for Entities published by Public Safety Canada.
What happens if you don’t or fail to comply with the Act?
-One is guilty of an offence punishable as a on summary conviction and
-liable to a fine of not more than $250,000.
UPDATES
May 04, 2026
(La version française suit)
Supply Chains Act Bulletin – Spring 2026
Updates from Public Safety Canada on the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act (Supply Chains Act)
In this edition:
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Reminder – Upcoming Reporting Deadline
Public Safety Canada would like to remind all reporting entities and government institutions that the annual reporting deadline of May 31 is quickly approaching.
The reporting obligation applies to entities and government institutions that are subject to the Supply Chains Act. The annual report must cover measures taken during the previous financial year, in accordance with the Act.
Once the report is complete and meets the mandatory reporting, formatting and publication requirements specified in Public Safety Canada’s guidance, it must be submitted through the online questionnaire.
Alternatively, organizations may use the unique questionnaire link Public Safety Canada distributed earlier this year. If your organization is reporting for the first time and requires a questionnaire link, please email: ps.scai-lcae.sp@ps-sp.gc.ca.
Reports must be submitted by May 31, as required under the Act.
Reminder – Reporting Resources
Resources are available to support entities and government institutions in developing their annual report, in addition to the online guidance.
Entities may use the optional reporting template, International Reporting on Modern Slavery, Forced Labour and Child Labour, as a guide when preparing annual reports.
Government institutions may contact the Supply Chains Act Taskforce to obtain a copy of the optional reporting template specifically designed for government institutions which was developed by Public Safety Canada in collaboration with Public Services and Procurement Canada, and Shared Services Canada, at ps.scai-lcae.sp@ps-sp.gc.ca.
Organizations are encouraged to consult the online guidance for information on reporting requirements and processes, and to contact Public Safety Canada if they have questions.
04 Mai 2026
Bulletin sur la Loi sur les chaînes d’approvisionnement – printemps 2026
Mises à jour de Sécurité publique Canada sur la Loi sur la lutte contre le travail forcé et le travail des enfants dans les chaînes d’approvisionnement (Loi sur les chaînes d’approvisionnement)
Dans cette édition :
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Rappel – date limite de déclaration à venir
Sécurité publique Canada voudrait rappeler à toutes les entités et les institutions fédérales que la date limite de faire rapport annuelle du 31 mai approche rapidement.
Les exigences de faire rapport s’appliquent aux entités et aux institutions fédérales qui sont assujetties à la Loi sur les chaînes d’approvisionnement. Le rapport annuel doit couvrir les mesures prises durant l’exercice précédent, conformément à la Loi.
Une fois le rapport complété et qu’il comble les exigences obligatoires de déclaration, de formatage et de publication indiquées dans les lignes directrices de Sécurité publique Canada, il doit être remis à travers le questionnaire en ligne.
Les organisations peuvent également utiliser le lien unique au questionnaire que Sécurité publique Canada a distribué plus tôt cette année. Si votre organisation fait rapport pour la première fois et requiert un lien au questionnaire, veuillez communiquer au : ps.scai-lcae.sp@ps-sp.gc.ca.
Les rapports doivent être remis au plus tard le 31 mai, tel qu’exigé par la Loi.
Rappel – Ressources pour faire rapport
Des ressources sont disponibles pour appuyer les entités et les institutions fédérales à élaborer leur rapport annuel, en plus des lignes directrices en ligne.
Les entités peuvent utiliser le gabarit de faire rapport optionnel Déclarations internationales sur l’esclavage moderne, le travail forcé et le travail des enfants pour les guider à préparer leurs rapports annuels.
Les institutions fédérales peuvent communiquer avec l’Équipe spéciale sur la Loi sur les chaînes d’approvisionnement pour obtenir une copie du gabarit de faire rapport optionnel spécifiquement conçu pour les institutions fédérales qui fut élaboré par Sécurité publique Canada en collaboration avec Services publics et Approvisionnement Canada, et Services partagés Canada, au ps.scai-lcae.sp@ps-sp.gc.ca.
On encourage les organisations à consulter les lignes directrices en lignes pour des renseignements sur les exigences de faire rapport et les procédures à suivre, et de communiquer avec Sécurité publique Canada si vous avez des questions.
December 22, 2025
Supply Chains Act Bulletin – Special Edition
Public Safety Canada is pleased to announce the official launch of the 2026 reporting cycle under the Supply Chains Act. Entities and government institutions must submit their reports to Public Safety Canada by May 31, 2026.
Reports can now be submitted through the online questionnaire. Before submitting a report, entities and government institutions are encouraged to review the updated guidance available on the Public Safety Canada website.
In this edition:
- Launch of the 2026 reporting cycle
- Guidance updates for 2026
- List of entities and government institutions with a published report
- Manage your subscription to this bulletin
List of entities and government institutions with published reports
To improve transparency and accessibility of reporting information, Public Safety Canada has compiled a list of entities and government institutions with reports published on the library catalogue as of December 4, 2025.
Important Notes:
- The list is based on self-reported information submitted by entities and government institutions.
- Reports must pass a high-level quality assurance review prior to publication in the catalogue. Only submissions that met the minimum requirements for publication are reflected in the list.
- Cataloguing is an ongoing process, and some reports may have passed quality assurance but are still being processed, meaning they are not yet reflected in this list.
- Public Safety Canada accepts late submissions for one year after the deadline; therefore, the list reflects the most recent updates and will continue to be updated and shared quarterly until further notice.
If you would like a copy of this list, please email: ps.scai-lcae.sp@ps-sp.gc.ca.
Public Safety Canada reminds you that the catalogue’s search function allows you to filter reports by organization name, sector / industry, or keywords. This feature can help you access information of interest.
22 decembre 2025
Bulletin sur la Loi sur les chaînes d’approvisionnement – édition spéciale
Sécurité publique Canada a le plaisir d’annoncer le déclenchement officiel du cycle de faire rapport de 2026 au nom de la Loi sur les chaînes d’approvisionnement. Les entités et institutions fédérales doivent remettre leurs rapports à Sécurité publique Canada d’ici le 31 mai 2026.
Les rapports peuvent être remis à travers le questionnaire en ligne. Avant de soumettre un rapport, les entités et les institutions fédérales sont encouragés de réviser les lignes directrices mises à jour disponibles sur le site Web de Sécurité publique Canada.
Dans cette édition :
- Déclenchement du cycle de faire rapport de 2026
- Mise à jour des lignes directrices pour 2026
- Liste d’entités et d’institutions fédérales avec un rapport publié
- Gérer votre abonnement à ce bulletin
Liste d’entités et d’institutions fédérales avec un rapport publié
Pour améliorer la transparence et l’accessibilité des renseignements de déclaration, Sécurité publique Canada a compilé une liste des noms juridiques de toutes les entités et institutions fédérales qui ont un rapport publié dans le catalogue de la bibliothèque en date du 4 décembre 2025.
Remarques importantes :
- La liste se base sur des renseignements soumis par les entités et les institutions fédérales.
- Les rapports doivent passer une revue d’assurance qualité avant d’être publiés dans le catalogue. Seules les remises qui ont rempli les exigences minimales de publication sont parmi cette liste.
- Le catalogage est continuellement en cours. Certains rapports peuvent avoir passé la revue d’assurance qualité mais continue le processus; ceux-ci ne feront pas parti de la liste.
- Sécurité publique Canada accepte les remises tardives jusqu’à un an après la date limite; donc, la liste reflète les mises à jour les plus récentes et continuera d’être mise à jour et partagée de façon trimestrielle jusqu’à nouvel ordre.
- Si vous désirez une copie de cette liste, veuillez communiquer au : ps.scai-lcae.sp@ps-sp.gc.ca.
Sécurité publique Canada vous rappelle que la fonction de recherche dans le catalogue vous permet de filtrer les rapports par nom d’organisation, secteur ou industrie, ou mots clés. Cette fonction peut vous aider à accéder aux renseignements qui vous intéressent.
October 17, 2025
Supply Chains Act Bulletin – Fall 2025
On September 26, 2025, the Minister of Public Safety tabled the second annual report to Parliament under the Supply Chains Act. The report provides a summary of the results from the 2025 reporting cycle.
The full report is available here: 2025 Annual Report to Parliament on the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act
In this edition:
- 2025 Annual Report to Parliament
- Release of the International Reporting Template
- Stakeholder survey feedback
- Manage your subscription to this Bulletin
- 2025 Annual Report to Parliament
17 octobre 2025
Bulletin sur la Loi sur les chaînes d’approvisionnement – Automne 2025
Le 26 septembre 2025, le ministre de la Sécurité publique a déposé le deuxième rapport annuel au Parlement en vertu de la Loi sur les chaînes d’approvisionnement. Ce rapport présente un résumé des résultats du cycle de rapports de 2025.
Le rapport complet est disponible ici : Rapport annuel au Parlement sur la Loi sur la lutte contre le travail forcé et le travail des enfants dans les chaînes d’approvisionnement, 2025
Dans cette édition :
- Rapport annuel 2025 au Parlement
- Publication du modèle de rapport international
- Réponses au sondage auprès des intervenants
- Gérer votre abonnement à ce bulletin
July 30, 2025
Supply Chains Act Bulletin – Summer 2025
Updates from Public Safety Canada on reporting under Canada’s Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act (Supply Chains Act)
In this edition:
- Closing of the second reporting cycle
- Share your feedback with Public Safety Canada
- Manage your subscription to this Bulletin
Closing of the second reporting cycle
Annual reports under the Supply Chains Act were due on May 31, 2025. Public Safety Canada would like to thank all the organizations that filed a report for their ongoing efforts and commitment to addressing forced labour and child labour in Canadian supply chains.
In keeping with the Supply Chains Act’s spirit of transparency, Public Safety Canada will continue to accept 2025 reports for publication in the online catalogue. If your organization wishes to file a report for the 2025 reporting cycle, but missed the deadline, you can submit a report by completing the online questionnaire. Note that reports submitted after May 31 will be marked as late in the online catalogue.
Submitted reports are reviewed by Public Safety Canada before they become available in the searchable online catalogue. The catalogue is updated on a regular basis.
The results of the second reporting cycle will be summarized in an annual report to Parliament. The report is currently under development and will be shared in the fall edition of this Bulletin.
April 8, 2025
Reminder to file report under the Supply chain Act for applicable entities
Key points to remember when filing Report before May 31, 2025:
- The reporting process and requirements are slightly different for entities and government institutions. Please ensure you review the appropriate guidance for your organization.
- Note the updates made to the guidance in November 2024 regarding key terms such as assets, goods, and importer.
- Plan sufficient time to finalize your reports well ahead of the reporting deadline of May 31, 2025.
- An online questionnaire must be completed at the time of filing the report. Organizations are encouraged to respond to the questions to the best of their ability and elaborate on answers, as needed, in the PDF version of their report. We recommend you review the questions in advance on The Public Safety Canada website
Additional resource: Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour
January 28, 2025
Supply Chains Act Webinar Recording -January 15, 2025
Webinar Recording Password: SupplyChainsAct2025
Download Webinar Slide Presentation HERE
In addition to the webinar recording, review supplementary document HERE developed following the information session which reflects common topics and outstanding questions raised during the Q&A portion of the session.
As a reminder, details about the reporting process and guidance for reporting entities are available at: Forced Labour in Canadian Supply Chains (publicsafety.gc.ca).
28 janvier 2025
Lien pour l’enregistrement du webinaire du 15 janvier 2025
Mot de passe d’enregistrement du webinaire: SupplyChainsAct2025
Téléchargez la présentation Slide ICI
En plus de l’enregistrement de la présentation, veuillez trouver ci-joint un document supplémentaire élaboré à la suite de la séance d’information qui reflète les sujets communs et les questions en suspens soulevées au cours de la partie questions-réponses de la séance.
On vous rappelle, d’autres détails sur le processus de faire rapport et des lignes directrices pour les entités déclarantes sont disponibles à : Travail forcé dans les chaînes d’approvisionnement canadiennes (securitepublique.gc.ca).
December 18, 2024
Statement by Minister Ng on forced labour measures in 2024 Fall Economic Statement
The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, today issued the following statement regarding new measures to combat forced labour announced in the 2024 Fall Economic Statement:
“Forced labour is never acceptable anywhere in the world, and we must ensure that our global supply chains remain free of this abuse.
“Building on our commitment in Budget 2024 to eradicate forced labour from Canadian supply chains, the 2024 Fall Economic Statement announces our government’s intent to introduce legislation to create a new regime for supply chain due diligence. This will require government entities and businesses to scrutinize their international supply chains for risks to fundamental labour rights and take action to resolve these risks. A new oversight agency will be created to ensure ongoing compliance.
“We are also strengthening Canada’s ban on imports of goods produced with forced labour by introducing legislative amendments that increase the onus on importers to demonstrate their supply chains are free of forced labour. To implement these new measures, our government will provide $25.1 million over 2 years to Global Affairs Canada and the Canada Border Services Agency.
“These decisive actions demonstrate our government’s commitment to ethical trade practices and protecting workers’ rights while ensuring Canadian businesses can compete on a level playing field. We will continue to work with our partners to build more resilient and responsible supply chains.”
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 the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement.
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