Canada's response

Learn more about the range of actions that the Government of Canada is taking to address forced labour and child labour.

Actions to Combat Human Trafficking: The National Strategy brings together federal efforts to address human trafficking at home and abroad under one strategic plan. It is designed to strengthen Canada's response to human trafficking.
Protecting human rights in federal procurement: Public Services and Procurement Canada takes steps to safeguard federal procurement supply chains from forced labour, child labour and human trafficking, and ensure that it does business with ethical suppliers.
Trade agreements: Canada seeks labour provisions in its free trade agreements that promote and protect internationally recognized labour principles and rights, including the elimination of forced labour and child labour. These provisions advance decent work and sustainable economic growth, improving predictability and contributing to a more level playing field for businesses and workers.
Code of Conduct for Procurement: The Code of Conduct outlines expectations for Government of Canada suppliers regarding human and labour rights.
Responsible business conduct abroad: The Trade Commissioner Service's Responsible Business Conduct Strategy helps to ensure that Canadian companies active abroad abide by all relevant laws, respect human rights in their operations, including their supply chains, and adopt best practices and internationally respected guidelines.

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