The federal government says it will introduce a bill Friday aimed at strengthening Canada’s approach to blocking imports made with forced labour. Multiple outlets report that the proposed measures would change how Canada bars such goods from entering the country, with officials describing the step as a response to concerns raised by the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump. The U.S. administration is reportedly considering new tariffs directed at Canada and other countries tied to their forced-labour practices. Canadian officials say the bill is intended to address those issues and improve enforcement of existing restrictions. While details of the final bill are expected to be released when it is tabled, the reporting is consistent that the measure focuses on imports and seeks to ensure products linked to forced labour are kept out of Canada through updated policy or legal mechanisms. The announcement frames the legislation as part of broader international pressure and compliance efforts related to trade measures tied to forced labour. The government has not been reported to have announced specific timelines beyond tabling the bill Friday.
Ottawa to introduce bill tightening rules against forced-labour imports
The federal government says it will introduce a bill Friday aimed at strengthening Canada’s approach to blocking imports made with forced labour. Multiple outlets report that the proposed measures wou...
- Ottawa plans to table a bill on Friday to strengthen Canada’s rules on forced-labour imports.
- The proposed bill is intended to change the way Canada bars products made with forced labour.
- Officials link the move to concerns raised by the Trump administration.
- The U.S. is reportedly considering new tariffs connected to forced-labour practices involving Canada and other countries.
- The measures focus on keeping forced-labour-linked products out of Canada.
Officials said the new bill should address concerns raised by the Trump administration, which is mulling new global tariffs over imports made through forced labour.
2 months agoOTTAWA — The federal government plans to table a bill Friday that would change the way Canada bars imports of products made with forced labour. The move is being seen as a response to the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump mulling new tariffs targeting Canada and other countries over their forced labour practices. Dominic […]
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