In our previous article, we highlighted developments in Canada’s modern slavery framework. Here, we update developments relating to modern slavery, including the impending legislation Bill S-211, An Act to enact the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act and to amend the Customs Tariff. Bill S-211 has already passed through the Senate, and on June 1, 2022, it passed its second reading at the House of Commons. It is currently in the committee stage at the Foreign Affairs and International Development committee. While Bill S-211 has not been enacted yet, it will come into force on January 1 of the year following the year in which it receives Royal Assent, which potentially may be this year, 2022.
Read the complete article here.
Subscribe and stay updated
Receive our latest blog posts by email.
About Paul Lalonde
Paul Lalonde joined Dentons Canada LLP’s Toronto office in 2014 as a Partner. He focuses on government contracting law, international trade, anti-corruption and international arbitration. Mr. Lalonde is one of Canada’s leading experts on government procurement. He has represented clients in numerous government contracting disputes, including before the Canadian International Trade Tribunal, the Federal Court of Canada and provincial tribunals. His expertise encompasses anti-dumping and countervail investigations, customs, import and export controls, international sanctions, anti-corruption compliance and investigations and international business.
All posts
Full bio
About Yasmin Shaker
Yasmin Shaker is Counsel in the Regulatory Group at Dentons. Her practice focuses on international trade, investment, arbitration, corporate and commercial work, procurement, anti-corruption, regulatory, and ESG. As a former executive in government, she was the lead lawyer for several Chapters of the CUSMA negotiation, as well as a negotiator on the CPTPP, and several bilateral trade agreements.
All posts
Full bio
About Sean Stephenson
Sean Stephenson is Counsel focusing on international trade, investment, arbitration, government contracts, anti-corruption, and public international law. Throughout his practice, Sean has gained extensive experience in investment treaty arbitration, including acting in multiple cases under the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules with respect to all phases of proceedings in complex disputes throughout the Americas and Europe. He has acted in and advised on cases under the NAFTA, CAFTA-DR, CPTPP and bilateral investment treaties in a large number of sectors.
All posts
Full bio
