Thanks so much, MP Jowhari.
Before I answer, let me say this, because I don't think I get concluding remarks: Look at the really respectful dialogue. I appreciate the questions that you've asked and the respect that you've shown. I want to continue to work collaboratively with everyone to deliver for Canadians.
The forced labour issue is one that's important to me. Previously, I served as Minister of Labour and looked to move forward on this issue. I am delighted that my mandate letter says that I'm going to work with the Minister of Labour to move forward on legislation to eradicate forced labour in supply chains. It's really important.
We have made some steps forward, and they are important. For example, at PSPC there are now terms and conditions in contracts that state that if forced labour is used, we can terminate the contract. It gives us the power to do that. We took the significant and maybe even unprecedented step of extending the forced labour ban in CUSMA to all imports, and we did that in July, I believe. That was an important step.
We are taking steps and we have taken steps. This is critically important. We know Canadians would not support any use of forced labour in our supply chains. I look forward to continuing to work with the Minister of Labour and all colleagues in the House to come forward with legislation in this regard.