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In question period, members raised the government’s appointments, focusing on the vacancy in the office of the independent ombudsman for responsible enterprise, which has been unfilled for a year. A Conservative member said open cases have stalled, leaving people affected by modern slavery and exploitation without a path to justice, and asked when the position would be filled. A Liberal minister responded that the office’s related work protects supply chains against forced labour and said a decision on the ombudsperson would be made later.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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Tamara Kronis

Conservative
“The job of Canada's corporate watchdog has been empty for a year, which is stalling cases of modern slavery. When will the minister fill this job, and with whom?”
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Mr. Speaker, my colleague asked a serious question and she deserves a serious answer. The position of Canada’s independent ombudsman for responsible enterprise has sat vacant for a year. Open cases have stalled, and as a result, victims of modern slavery and exploitation are blocked from justice. Can the minister tell then House the date for when this important position will be filled, and by whom?

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Maninder Sidhu

Liberal
“Our office does good work to keep forced labour out of our supply chains. We will make a decision about the business ombudsperson later.”

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Mr. Speaker, I thank the member opposite for that very important question. The national contact point does amazing work to make sure that our supply chains are protected against forced labour. We will continue making sure that it does this diligent work. In terms of the CORE, we will make a decision in due course.

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