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Canada to Scrap Responsible Enterprise Ombudsperson Amid US Tariffs

6/14/2026

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Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Canada will eliminate the Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise.
The office completed only five investigations and one recommendation before remaining vacant for over a year.
International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu said a final decision on the role will be taken later.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration imposed tariffs on Canada for weak forced-labour enforcement, leading Canada to draft new legislation.

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Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Canada will eliminate the Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise.
The office completed only five investigations and one recommendation before remaining vacant for over a year.
International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu said a final decision on the role will be taken later.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration imposed tariffs on Canada for weak forced-labour enforcement, leading Canada to draft new legislation.