Name of Resource

Requirements for the ethical procurement of apparel

Type

Policy

Country / jurisdiction

Canada

Enacting authority

Public Services and Procurement Canada

Entry into force / date of approval

7 September 2018

Description

The Ethical Procurement of Apparel Policy requires that suppliers self-certify that they and their direct Canadian and foreign suppliers comply with a set of eight fundamental human and labour rights. Among these rights are freedom from child labour, forced labour, discrimination and abuse, as well as access to fair wages and safe working conditions.

Availability

ENG: https://buyandsell.gc.ca/policy-and-guidelines/policy-notifications/PN-132 
FRA: https://achatsetventes.gc.ca/politiques-et-lignes-directrices/avis-relatifs-aux-politiques/AP-132

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Name of Resource

National Strategy to Combat Human Trafficking 2019–2024

Type

Policy

Country / jurisdiction

Canada

Enacting authority

Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada

Entry into force / date of approval

4 September 2019

Description

Canada’s National Strategy to Combat Human Trafficking (National Strategy) is a whole-of-government approach that brings together federal initiatives under one strategic framework that aligns with the internationally recognized pillars of prevention, protection, prosecution and partnerships. It also introduces a new focus area, “empowerment”, to enhance support and services to victims and survivors of human trafficking. The National Strategy demonstrates Canada’s commitment to incorporating more victim-centred, trauma-informed and culturally-relevant approaches to policies, programs and training to better counter this crime.
Informed by stakeholder consultations, the National Strategy builds on existing federal anti-human trafficking initiatives and includes an enhanced suite of new initiatives to strengthen the Government of Canada’s efforts to address human trafficking both domestically and abroad. These include measures to: increase public awareness, education, and capacity-building to prevent the victimization of vulnerable and marginalized populations; encourage ethical behaviours by suppliers within the federal procurement supply chain; strengthen the ability to identify and protect victims of human trafficking; improve criminal justice system experiences for victims and survivors; and improve domestic and international partnerships to bolster Canada’s collective response.

Availability

ENG: https://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/pblctns/2019-ntnl-strtgy-hmnn-trffc/2019-ntnl-strtgy-hmnn-trffc-en.pdf  
FRA: https://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/pblctns/2019-ntnl-strtgy-hmnn-trffc/2019-ntnl-strtgy-hmnn-trffc-fr.pdf


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