Ottawa moves to tighten rules barring forced labour products from Canada (opens original article in a new tab)

Ottawa is set to introduce legislation aimed at improving enforcement against imports of goods made with forced labour, responding to U.S. concerns about Canada's enforcement record. The move comes amid criticism that existing regulations are not effectively enforced, with only a few intercepted shipments and limited penalties imposed.

• Ottawa plans to table a bill to strengthen enforcement against imports of products made with forced labour
• The bill is a response to U.S. concerns about Canada's enforcement of forced labour regulations
• Canada's current system has been criticized for weak enforcement and limited action against violators
• The Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise (CORE) was eliminated due to perceived ineffectiveness