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Isobel O’Connell

Isobel O'Connell is a globally recognized social sustainability leader who has worked extensively in business and human rights and impact. 

Combatting modern slavery: will Canada rise to the occasion in 2021?

Opinion | BY ISOBEL O’CONNELL | March 11, 2021
In November, steps were taken in Canada to enact a Modern Slavery Act (MSA) and amend the Customs Tariff, currently known as Bill S-216. This third attempt at the MSA was introduced in the Canadian Senate, pictured, and aims to implement Canada's international commitments to contribute to the fight against modern slavery, with a particular focus on forced labour and child labour. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ISOBEL O’CONNELL | March 11, 2021
Opinion | BY ISOBEL O’CONNELL | March 11, 2021
In November, steps were taken in Canada to enact a Modern Slavery Act (MSA) and amend the Customs Tariff, currently known as Bill S-216. This third attempt at the MSA was introduced in the Canadian Senate, pictured, and aims to implement Canada's international commitments to contribute to the fight against modern slavery, with a particular focus on forced labour and child labour. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ISOBEL O’CONNELL | March 11, 2021
In November, steps were taken in Canada to enact a Modern Slavery Act (MSA) and amend the Customs Tariff, currently known as Bill S-216. This third attempt at the MSA was introduced in the Canadian Senate, pictured, and aims to implement Canada's international commitments to contribute to the fight against modern slavery, with a particular focus on forced labour and child labour. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ISOBEL O’CONNELL | March 11, 2021
Opinion | BY ISOBEL O’CONNELL | March 11, 2021
In November, steps were taken in Canada to enact a Modern Slavery Act (MSA) and amend the Customs Tariff, currently known as Bill S-216. This third attempt at the MSA was introduced in the Canadian Senate, pictured, and aims to implement Canada's international commitments to contribute to the fight against modern slavery, with a particular focus on forced labour and child labour. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade