Slave Labour
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Canadian lithium costs more ‘because we don’t use slave labour,’ Trudeau saysTrudeau linked the production of lithium in China with "slave labour" as he discussed his country's efforts to ramp up production of the metal used in electric vehicle batteries.CanadaApr 28, 2023
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Canadian MPs back bill requiring companies to crack down on forced labourThe labour minister ensured government backing for the private member's bill that would make firms and government departments scrutinize supply chains.CanadaJun 1, 2022
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Liberals aim to prevent Canadian companies from using slave, child labour: ministerA bill is being prepared that would require Canadian firms and government departments to scrutinize supply chains with the aim of protecting workers.CanadaApr 20, 2022
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B.C. mining company seeks to stop Eritrean forced-labour lawsuit from being heard in CanadaSix men said they were forced to work at Nevsun's Bisha mine from 2008 to 2012, enduring harsh conditions, including hunger, illness and physical punishment at the hands of military commanders.CanadaJan 26, 2018
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Concerned about goods made through child labour? Boycotts don’t helpThe best way to help is to engage brandsCanadaJun 12, 2017
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Fishermen who escaped slavery in US sue boat ownerTwo Indonesian fishermen who escaped slavery aboard a Honolulu-based tuna and swordfish vessel when it docked at San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf are suing the boat's owner.ConsumerSep 22, 2016
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North Korean defectors: brutal work abroad better than life back homeNorth Korean defectors living in South Korea said working abroad under brutal conditions was like a dream come true.WorldApr 22, 2016
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Activists called on consumers to stop buying shrimp from ThailandU.S. officials and human rights activists called on Americans to stop buying fish and shrimp tied to supply chains in Thailand, where it has been found slaves are forced to work in the seafood industry.MoneyDec 15, 2015
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