Canada's S-211 second reporting year shows sharp rise in disclosed remediation
10 July 2026 5 min read
Analysis of year-two filings under Canada's Fighting Against Forced and Child Labour Act shows more companies admitting findings — and regulators say that is the point.
Public Safety Canada's analysis of second-year S-211 filings shows a 60% increase in companies disclosing identified forced labour risks and remediation steps, compared with the near-universal 'no issues found' statements of year one.
Officials welcomed the shift, arguing that credible disclosure of findings signals functioning due diligence, while spotless reports increasingly attract regulator scrutiny rather than praise.
