CANADA: Child labour behind every Canadian's grocery haul, and it may get worse, World Vision says
The report says imports from Mexico account for the largest value of risky products, with $965 million in 2019
Feb 3, 2021 8:55 PM
By: Canadian Press
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — A World Vision report warns Canadians could be contributing to child labour with every grocery trip.
The “Risky Goods” report estimates more than $3.7 billion in goods involved child labour in 2019 – a 63 per cent increase from 10 years ago.
The report says imports from Mexico account for the largest value of risky products,
with $965 million in 2019.
The report also says economic pressures of the pandemic are forcing more children to harvest and produce much of Canada's food imports.