Supply Chains Act : Updated guidance now available

08.03.2024

Updated guidance relating to the Supply Chains Act is now available:
Forced Labour in Canadian Supply Chains (publicsafety.gc.ca).

As part of this update, the website now includes a “Contact us” page with answers to the most frequently asked questions. Clarity has also been provided within the guidance for entities around:

  • Format and length of report

  • Publishing report to entity’s website

  • Report requirements

  • How to submit reports in both official languages

  • Business presence in Canada

  • How financial statements should be assessed for subsidiaries and parent companies

  • Activities that create reporting obligations

  • Application to provincial and municipal governments

Please note that the deadline for submitting the first report is May 31, 2024. Inquiries about the Supply Chains Act may continue to be sent to: SupplyChainsActInquiries-LoiChainesApprovisionnementEnquetes@ps-sp.gc.ca.