SeaChoice’s Dana Cleaveley and Christina Callegari recently attended a symposium in Ottawa around how Canada can build on the models pioneered by other states to hold companies to account for human rights abuse in their supply chains. 

The event was co-sponsored by The Canadian Network on Corporate Accountability and Above Ground. Fruitful discussions were had on international developments relevant to Canada, drawing on the expertise of global leaders. Participants included representatives from government, academia, the legal profession, and business.

While these discussions are a step in the right direction, the truth is, products tied to human rights abuses continue to be imported and sold in Canada. The Canadian government needs to hear from and be pressured by civil society to take action. 

We invite you to join the 50,000+ individuals who have signed The Canadian Network on Corporate Accountability petition to the House of Commons of Canada to adopt human rights and environmental due diligence legislation!