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Canada Plans to Strengthen Modern Slavery Supply Chain Law
January 9, 2025
Shift Critical
ESG, Governance, Disclosure
The Canadian government is making a bold move in the fight against forced labour by proposing new supply chain due diligence legislation. This article by Shift Critical lists what you need to know about this potential new law and its ability to reshape ethical practices in global commerce.
Canada Plans to Strengthen Modern Slavery Supply Chain Law
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