The UK and Australia each passed their modern slavery acts and Canada is the latest country to follow suit. The legislation is aimed at tackling the issue of child labor and forced labor within global supply chains – an industry that generates $236 billion per year and entraps millions.
In this guide, we take a look at this regulation and what it means for those who do business in Canada.
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