“Canada announces plans to eradicate forced Uyghur labor from supply chains

Canada has announced plans to tackle the issue of forced Uyghur labor in its supply chains. The move comes amidst growing concerns over human rights abuses against the Uyghur minority in China, including forced labor and other forms of exploitation.

The Canadian government has stated that it will take steps to ensure that Canadian businesses are not complicit in the use of forced Uyghur labor, and will work with international partners to eradicate the practice. This will include measures such as enhancing due diligence requirements for Canadian companies operating in high-risk areas and providing support for supply chain diversification efforts.

The announcement has been widely welcomed by human rights advocates and Uyghur activists, who have been calling for greater action to address the issue of forced labor in China’s Xinjiang province, where the majority of the Uyghur population resides.

However, the move is likely to draw criticism from China, which has repeatedly denied allegations of human rights abuses in Xinjiang and has accused foreign governments of interfering in its internal affairs.

Despite these challenges, Canada’s decision to take action on this issue is a positive step towards ensuring that global supply chains are free from exploitation and human rights abuses. It is hoped that other countries will follow suit and take similar measures to address the issue of forced labour in their own supply chains.