M-512 Procurement of clothing and other textiles

That, in the opinion of the House, the government should establish a responsible policy for federal procurement of clothing and other textiles that includes: (a) requiring that all clothing and other textiles bought by departments, agencies and crown corporations be made in facilities that comply with local laws and minimum international labour standards, including no forced labour, no child labour, freedom of association, safe and hygienic working environments, and no discrimination; (b) comprehensive requirements for publically available supply chain disclosure including the name and full address of all manufacturing facilities; (c) an independent compliance assessment process that includes opportunities for formal complaints, with provisions for independent inspections and corrective action in response to credible complaints; (d) promoting awareness, understanding, and support among Canadian businesses and individuals of the importance of humane working conditions; and (e) public reporting of all the above.