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Understanding Canada’s S-211 Act

Get clear guidance on what S‑211 means for you — and how to manage forced labour risks across your supply chain.

S‑211 aims to increase transparency and reduce the risk of forced labour and child labour in global supply chains.

If you’re responsible for procurement, sustainability, or compliance, introduces new expectations around how you identify risks, document due diligence, and report on your actions.

Understanding these requirements is an important step in building a more responsible and resilient supply chain.

What you’ll take away from this guide:

This guide gives you a clear overview of S-211 and what you need to do to respond:

  • Understand the key provisions of the S-211 Act, including annual reporting requirements
  • Check whether your business is in scope and when reporting applies
  • Know what to include in your annual report and key timelines
  • Identify forced labour and child labour risks across your supply chain
  • Take practical steps to strengthen your due diligence approach
  • See how S-211 compares to the UK Modern Slavery Act and EU legislation

Who should read this

This guide is relevant for you if you:

  • Manage procurement or sourcing decisions
  • Lead sustainability or ESG initiatives
  • Are responsible for compliance or risk

Especially relevant if your business operates in, trades with, or has links to Canada.

Download the S211 guide

Get a clear overview of the Act and practical steps to support your approach.

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*This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.