Forced Labour and Supply Chain Integrity Report

Which of the following accurately describes the government institution’s activities?

• Purchasing goods in Canada

Provide additional information on the government institution’s structure, activities and supply chains.

The Northern Pipeline Agency (Agency) has a single core responsibility and a single program, to oversee and regulate the planning and construction of the Canadian portion of the Alaska Highway Natural Gas Pipeline Project. The Agency is currently in a ramped down position as it awaits the re-commencement of the Alaska Gas Pipeline project.

In 2023-24, and consistent with previous years, the Agency had approximately 1 full time equivalent (FTE) of human resources.

The Agency does not produce or distribute goods. In 2023-24, and consistent with previous years, the Agency did not purchase any goods.

Indicate steps taken in the previous 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 government institution.

In 2023-24, no measures have been taken to remediate forced labour or child labour in our activities and supply chains. The Agency did not purchase any goods in 2023-24.

If applicable, please provide additional information describing the steps taken.

Not applicable

Does the government institution currently have policies and due diligence processes in place related to forced labour and/or child labour? (Yes or No)

Effective April 1, 2023, amendments to the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat Directive on the Management of Procurement require contracting authorities from all departments listed in Schedules I, I.1 and II of the Financial Administration Act (with the exception of the Canada Revenue Agency) and commissions established in accordance with the Inquiries Act and designated as a department for the purposes of the Financial Administration Act to incorporate the Code of Conduct for Procurement (“the Code”) into their procurements.

The Code requires that vendors, providing goods and services to the Government of Canada and their sub-contractors, comply with all applicable laws and regulations. In addition, the Code requires vendors and their sub-contractors to comply with Canada’s prohibition on the importation of goods produced, in whole or in part, by forced or compulsory labour. This includes forced or compulsory child labour and applies to all goods, regardless of their country of origin.

The Agency did not purchase any goods in 2023-24. Should the Agency seek to purchase any goods in the future, it will seek to incorporate the Code into their procurements.

If applicable, please provide additional information on the government institution’s policies and due diligence processes in relation to forced labour and child labour

Not applicable

Has the government institution identified the parts of its activities and supply chains that carry a risk of forced labour or child labour being used?

No the Agency has not started the process of identifying risks. The Agency did not purchase any goods in 2023-24.

Has the government institution identified forced labour or child labour risks in its activities and supply chains related to any of the following sectors and industries?

No. The Agency did not purchase any goods in 2023-24.

Has the government institution taken any measures to remediate any forced labour or child labour in its activities and supply chains?

No, the Agency has not taken any remediation measures. The Agency did not purchase any goods in 2023-24.

Has the government institution taken any measures to remediate the loss of income to the most vulnerable families that results from any measure taken to eliminate the use of forced or child labour in its activities and supply chains?

No, the Agency has not taken any remediation measures. The Agency did not purchase any goods in 2023-24.

If applicable, please provide additional information on any measures the government institution has 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 its activities and supply chains

Not applicable

Does the government institution currently provide training to employees on forced labour and/or child labour?

No. The Agency is aware that PSPC is currently developing awareness-raising guidance materials (including risk mitigation strategies) for suppliers, targeted towards high-risk sectors. The Agency is monitoring the development of these materials and will leverage these resources upon their publication.

If applicable, please provide additional information on the training the government institution provides to employees on forced labour and child labour.

Not applicable

Does the government institution currently have policies and procedures in place to assess its effectiveness in ensuring that forced labour and child labour are not being used in its activities and supply chains?

No, the Agency did not have policies and 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. The Agency did not purchase any goods in 2023-24.

If applicable, please provide additional information on how the government institution assesses its effectiveness in ensuring that forced labour and child labour are not being used in its activities and supply chains

Not applicable