“Canada and the U.S. both want to keep out goods made with forced labour. We have strong protections and we will make them stronger with new laws. We will keep working with others to have high standards and fair trade.”
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A debate about international trade focused on forced labor in supply chains. The Conservatives criticized the Liberal government for not enforcing existing laws or being transparent about blocked shipments, in contrast to the U.S. The Liberals defended their record, pointing to a 2024 law requiring reporting on forced labor risks.
“We passed a law about forced labour in 2024. It makes companies tell us if they find forced labour risks. That's supposed to make us look good.”