Forced Labour in Canadian Supply Chains
Forced labour can be found in every country and every sector. The International Labour Organization estimates that there are approximately 28 million victims of forced labour worldwide, including 17.6 million in the private economy. Forced labour and child labour risks occur primarily through the global supply chains of businesses. There is a risk that goods imported into and distributed in Canada were produced with forced labour or child labour. Entities and government institutions doing business in Canada have a responsibility to ensure that exploitative practices are addressed and eradicated from their supply chains.
The Canadian Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act (Supply Chains Act), aims to increase industry awareness and transparency and drive businesses to improve practices.
Manitoba Hydro International Ltd. (MHI) seeks to comply and abide by the principles and requirements of the Supply Chains Act. MHI met the reporting threshold under the Supply Chains Act in 2024 and again, this year, in 2026. Below, please find a link to MHI’s 2024 and 2026 Reports on Supply Chain in compliance with these reporting requirements. MHI did not meet the reporting threshold in 2025 and therefore, no report was produced for that year.