Report of Forced Labour in Canadian Supply Chains
Introduction
This report is made on behalf of Cochrane Motor Products Ltd. (“Company”) and describes the actions taken by the Company during the financial year ending December 31, 2023, to assess, prevent, and reduce the risk that forced labour or child labour is used at any step in its operations and supply chains pursuant to the requirements of section 11 of the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act (“Act”). This Report constitutes the first report prepared by the Company under the Act.
Structure, Activities and Supply Chains
The Company is a corporation based in Cochrane, Alberta. The Company specializes in the retail sale of motor vehicles and parts as well as comprehensive vehicle servicing and repairs in Cochrane, Alberta. As a dealer of new and used vehicles and parts, our supply chain is primarily based on the supply chain of automotive manufacturers. Specifically, as an authorized Stellantis dealer, the majority of the Company’s procurement spend is with Stellantis. We also purchase goods and services from other third-party suppliers, such as non-OEM parts, and office supplies.
Policies and Due Diligence Processes
The Company currently does not have policies and a due diligence processes in place related to forced labour and/or child labour. However, we are in the process of developing a policy which will include a due diligence process relating to our third-party suppliers. As the majority of the Company’s supply chain is based on the supply chain of Stellantis, it primarily relies on the policies and due diligence undertaken by Stellantis with regards to the extent of this risk.
Assessment of Forced Labour and Child Labour Risks
The Company has not independently engaged in its own risk assessment with regards to forced labour or child labour in its supply chain. However, we are in the process of gathering information to complete an assessment. As the majority of the Company’s supply chain is based on the supply chain of Stellantis, it primarily relies on the assessment undertaken by Stellantis with regards to the extent of this risk. The Company’s activities on site carry no risk as we meet or exceed all provincial and federal labour laws and requirements. Until Stellantis’ Canadian report is available, please refer to similar reports developed by Stellantis in the UK and Australia, which can be found here: UK Report and Australia Report.
Remediation Measures
The Company has not identified any instances of forced labour or child labour in its supply chain, and so no remediation measures have been taken.
Remediation of Loss of Income
The Company has not identified any instances where the measures it has implemented to eliminate forced labour or child labour from its supply chain has led to the loss of income, and so no remediation measures have been taken to address this issue.
Training
The Company currently does not provide training relating to forced labour and child labour in its activities in supply chains. Once a policy and due diligence process is in place, staff impacted by the act will be trained.
Assessing Effectiveness
The Company has not taken any action to assess its effectiveness in addressing risks of forced labour and child labour in its activities and supply chains.