2024 - University of Alberta Report on Bill S-211
On January 1, 2024, the Government of Canada introduced legislation (Bill S-211), an act to enact the “Fighting Against Forced and Child Labour in Supply Chains”. The act sets import bans and requires federal government institutions and certain other public and private organizations to report on steps taken to reduce and prevent the risk of forced labour and child labour within their supply chains.
The act requires an online questionnaire and report submitted to Public Safety Canada by May 31 of each year. The University of Alberta’s initial report is available here.
The University of Alberta has taken the opportunity to report on Forced and Child Labour in the Supply Chain and a number of categories relating to sustainable procurement activities, including:
- Supplier governance
- Ethical business practices
- Forced and child labour
- Social performance standards
- Health and safety practices
- Labour practices
- Equity, diversity and inclusion activities
- Environmental stewardship (carbon and pollution standards)
- Waste management
- Information, security, data protection and destruction standards
- Supplier accountability and supplier onboarding
In addition, the University of Alberta has updated its Supplier Code of Conduct and provided training to all staff within the department of Procurement and Contract Management relating to Forced and Child Labour in the supply chain.
If you have any questions relating to Sustainable Procurement activities or our report on Bill S-211, email inquires to procure@ualberta.ca.