C-35Ban on Importing Goods Made with Forced Labour Act
An Act respecting the prohibition of the importation of goods produced by forced labour
Government bill, introduced in the House of Commons on June 12, 2026
- Status
- At second reading in the House of Commons since June 12, 2026
What it does
Bans goods made with forced labour from being imported into Canada and lets the minister target suspect goods for extra checks.
What it does
- Prohibits importing goods that are made wholly or partly by forced labour.
- Lets the Minister of Foreign Affairs make a list of goods that are suspected of being made by forced labour, and name the producer, country, region, or both.
- Requires importers of listed goods to give the Canada Border Services Agency the required information when a customs officer asks for it.
- Lets customs officers detain goods for up to 90 days, or longer if regulations allow, to decide whether they were made by forced labour.
- Makes the importer and the goods owner responsible for costs tied to detention, storage, transport, or disposal if the goods are imported in violation of the ban.
- Makes related changes to the Customs Tariff and sets different coming-into-force dates for sections 8 and 9.
Who it affects
- Importers
- Customs officers
- Canada Border Services Agency
- Foreign suppliers
- Goods owners
- Federal ministers
Where it is
House of Commons
First reading
Completed.
Second reading
Current stage. Now here
Committee
Not reached.
Report stage
Not reached.
Third reading
Not reached.
Senate
First reading
Not reached.
Second reading
Not reached.
Committee
Not reached.
Third reading
Not reached.
Royal assent
Royal assent
Not reached.
Introduced by a cabinet minister on behalf of the government. Government bills get set time for debate, so they are the most likely to become law. How a bill becomes law
How the House voted
No recorded votes yet
Read the source
LEGISinfo status: At second reading in the House of Commons. Bill data from LEGISinfo, votes from openparliament.ca and the House of Commons. Last updated October 13, 2026.