The Government of Canada announced new measures to counter potential human rights violations in Xinjiang, China.

Canada is adopting a comprehensive approach to defending the rights of Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities, including by advancing measures to address the risk of forced labour from any country from entering Canadian and global supply chains and to protect Canadian businesses from becoming unknowingly complicit.

Canada's approach includes the following seven measures:

  • The Prohibition of imports of goods produced wholly or in part by forced labour;
  • A Xinjiang Integrity Declaration for Canadian companies;
  • A Business Advisory on Xinjiang-related entities;
  • Enhanced advice to Canadian businesses;
  • Export controls;
  • Increasing awareness for Responsible Business Conduct linked to Xinjiang; and
  • A Study on forced labour and supply chain risks

The Government says Canadian companies requiring assistance or advice should contact the Trade Commissioner Service in Ottawa, Regional Offices in Canada or Embassies, High Commissions or Consulates abroad.

Links:

- Backgrounder - Measures Related to the Human Rights Situation in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region

- Global Affairs Canada advisory on doing business with Xinjiang-related entities

- Integrity Declaration on Doing Business with Xinjiang EntitiesDéclaration d'intégrité sur la conduite des affaires avec des entités du Xinjiang

   

 

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