weighted score 1.8 · nine dimensions
Country Risk Profile
Canada
Sourcing risk, regulatory exposure and audit intelligence for Canada-origin supply chains.
Forced & child labour
1
Zero TVPRA listings. Supply Chain Act (S-211) in force from January 2024. No documented systemic forced labour risk in any sector.
Worker rights & FOA
2
All core ILO conventions ratified. Freedom of association and collective bargaining fully protected. Independent trade unions operate freely.
OHS & audit transparency
2
Strong occupational health and safety regulation at federal and provincial levels. Full audit access. No restrictions on independent social compliance audits.
Food & product safety
1
CFIA operates a rigorous, internationally recognised food safety framework. Low RASFF alert rate. EU-aligned standards for most product categories.
Environmental & regulatory
2
Federal carbon pricing in place. Strong environmental regulatory framework. No EUDR-regulated commodity risk. No IUU fishing card.
Governance & anti-corruption
2
TI CPI 2024: 76/100. Strong institutional independence. CFPOA anti-bribery enforcement. Transparent regulatory environment.
Tariff & preferential access
2
CETA eliminates 98% of EU tariff lines. Comprehensive preferential access. Rules of origin compliance straightforward.
Non-tariff barriers
2
Minimal non-tariff barriers for EU-bound goods. No enhanced controls or sanctions exposure. CBAM-ready energy mix.
Supply chain traceability
2
Transparent supply chains. Strong traceability infrastructure in food, mining, and manufacturing. S-211 reporting requirements drive visibility improvement.
Labour & Governance
Labour & Governance
- Forced labour risk
- Zero goods listed on the US TVPRA List of Goods Produced by Child or Forced Labor. Canada's Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act (S-211) came into force in January 2024, requiring annual reporting from covered entities on forced labour due diligence.
- Worker rights
- All core ILO conventions ratified. Freedom of association and collective bargaining fully protected under federal and provincial labour codes. Independent trade unions operate without restriction.
- Anti-corruption
- Transparency International CPI 2024: 76/100 — among the highest globally. Strong anti-bribery enforcement under the Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act (CFPOA). Institutional independence well-established.
Trade Access & Product Safety
Trade Access & Product Safety
- CETA tariff access
- CETA eliminates 98% of EU tariff lines. Tariff risk score of 2 reflects near-complete preferential access. Rules of origin compliance is straightforward for most goods categories.
- Food safety
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) operates a rigorous food safety framework aligned with Codex Alimentarius and recognised by EU authorities. CFIA-certified establishments benefit from streamlined EU import procedures for eligible product categories.
- ESG & sustainability
- Strong ESG reporting culture across publicly listed companies. Federal carbon pricing mechanism in place. Abundant hydroelectric and renewable energy supports low-carbon manufacturing. Canadian companies are well-positioned for EU CSRD and CBAM alignment.