Fighting against forced labour and child labour in supply chains Act Annual Report For The reporting period of April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026 

Introduction

The Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act (the “Act”) came into force on January 1, 2024. The purpose of the Act is to implement Canada’s international commitment to contribute to the fight against forced labour and child labour through the imposition of reporting obligations. 

In accordance with the provisions of section 6 of the Act, Parc Downsview Park Inc. (“PDP”) has prepared its annual report on the steps that PDP has taken during the 2025/26 financial year to prevent and reduce the risk that forced labour or child labour is used at any step of the production of goods produced, purchased or distributed by the company. 

Structure, Activities and Supply Chains of Parc Downsview Park Inc. 

PDP is a wholly owned subsidiary of Canada Lands Company Limited. The sole shareholder of Canada Lands Company Limited is His Majesty the King in Right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of Housing and Infrastructure. 

PDP operates in the real estate and attractions sectors. Its office is located in Ontario.  

PDP was incorporated in 1998 to manage and develop the former Canadian Forces Base Toronto lands. 

Although not a significant part of its operations, PDP’s activities (in terms of the Act) include purchasing goods in Canada and outside Canada, as well as distributing goods in Canada. Almost all of the goods that are purchased in and outside of Canada, as well as distributed in Canada, are office supplies, and materials used in the servicing and development of PDP’s real estate projects. 

Steps taken to prevent and reduce the risk that forced labour or child labour is used at any step of the production of goods purchased or distributed by the company 

During the 2025/26 reporting period, PDP undertook the following steps to prevent and reduce the risk that forced labour or child labour is used at any step of the production of goods purchased or distributed by the company:  

  • provided training regarding forced labour and/or child labour to employees involved in contracting activities.  

Policies and due diligence processes in relation to forced labour and child labour 

In 2018, PDP implemented a Business Integrity Policy and related procedures that prohibit the company from contracting with business entities that have been convicted of any indictable offence within the previous five years under the Criminal Code of Canada and other relevant acts (subject to some limited exceptions).  

PDP’s Business Integrity Policy and related procedures to specifically prohibit the importation, purchase, production, distribution, and selling of any goods made using forced labour or child labour. Additional due diligence processes include the provision of representations by applicable suppliers, as well as the inclusion of specific forced labour and/or child labour provisions in applicable contracts

Activities and supply chains that carry a risk of forced labour or child labour being used and the steps taken to assess and manage that risk  

PDP has not yet had an opportunity to conduct a full assessment to identify the risks of forced labour or child labour being used in its supply chains. However, the company intends to conduct such an assessment and to develop a plan for managing any risks identified.  

Measures taken to remediate any forced labour or child labour 

PDP has not taken any measures to remediate any forced labour or child labour, because it has not identified any forced labour or child labour in its activities and supply chains at this point. 

Measures taken to remediate the loss of income to the most vulnerable families that results from any measure taken to eliminate the use of forced labour or child labour in the company’s activities and supply chains 

PDP has not taken any remediation measures, because it has not identified any loss of income to vulnerable families resulting from measures taken to eliminate the use of forced labour or child labour in its activities and supply chains at this point. 

Training provided to employees on forced labour and child labour 

Following the end of the reporting period, PDP provided training to its employees regarding the Act, its application to PDP and steps PDP has taken regarding the risks of forced labour or child labour. The training was mandatory for employees involved in contracting and purchasing activities. 

How the company assesses its effectiveness in ensuring that forced labour and child labour are not being used in its activities and supply chains 

PDP does not currently have policies or procedures in place to assess the effectiveness of ensuring that forced labour and child labour are not being used in its activities and supply chains. However, the company intends to develop such policies and procedures in the future. 

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