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

Canada’s human rights legacy has historically allowed Canada to “punch above its weight” in the international community with previous leading roles and international achievements

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

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

Opinion | BY ISOBEL O’CONNELL | March 11, 2021

Canada’s human rights legacy has historically allowed Canada to “punch above its weight” in the international community with previous leading roles and international achievements

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

Opinion | BY ISOBEL O’CONNELL | March 11, 2021

Canada’s human rights legacy has historically allowed Canada to “punch above its weight” in the international community with previous leading roles and international achievements

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