A Comparison of Supply Chain Liability Between Canada and the EU

As an advanced form of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), supply chain liability extends companies responsibilities along the Global Value Chain (GVC). Thus, top brands (the primary entities in the GVC) can be held accountable for the conduct of their suppliers (secondary contractors). For labour issues, Supply Chain Responsibility has the potential to center and enforce the needs of workers. Courts in Canada and Europe hold divergent attitudes toward supply chain liability. Nevertheless, in recent years, the EU and Canada have both endorsed supply chain liability regulations. They are the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) in the EU and the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act in Canada. This project aims to compare Canadian and EU approaches to supply chain liability, including their scope, enforcement and extra-territorial jurisdiction. Comparing the Canadian and EU approaches from the perspective of extra-territorial jurisdiction can fill a gap in the understanding of supply chain liability. My project will benefit Canadas legislative approaches, companies compliance, and affected communities access to supply chain liability.

Faculty Supervisor:

Liam Mchugh-Russell

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Partner:

European University Institute

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Education

University:

Dalhousie University

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