Statement on Compliance with Bill S-211

This statement is issued pursuant to Bill S-211, an Act designed to combat forced labour and child labour in supply chains by mandating businesses to report on measures implemented to prevent these practices.
QBP International is committed to strictly adhering to Bill S-211 in its operations.

Policy Statement

QBP International is fully committed to conducting business responsibly, ethically, and in a manner that respects and protects the human rights and dignity of all workers across its operations and supply chains. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy for any form of forced labour, child labour, human trafficking, or modern slavery in our business or supply chains.
We require all our suppliers to uphold this commitment and adhere to the following principles:

1. Prohibition of Forced and Child Labour

   Suppliers must not engage in or benefit from any form of forced labour, child labour, human trafficking, or modern slavery within their operations or supply chains.

2. Voluntary Employment

   Suppliers must ensure that all workers are employed voluntarily and are free to terminate their employment at any time without penalty or coercion.

3. Freedom from Retention of Documents and Fees

   Suppliers must not withhold personal documents, identity papers, or wages of workers. Additionally, suppliers must not impose recruitment, placement, or employment fees on workers.

4. Dignity and Respect

   Suppliers must ensure that workers are not subjected to physical, verbal, sexual, or psychological abuse, harassment, intimidation, or discrimination.

5. Freedom of Association

   Suppliers must respect workers' rights to freedom of association, collective bargaining, and participation in or formation of trade unions of their choice.

6. Fair Compensation

   Suppliers must pay workers at least the minimum wage, provide legally mandated benefits and overtime compensation, and maintain a safe and healthy work environment.

7. Child Labour Prohibition

   Suppliers must not employ children below the minimum legal working age as defined by the International Labour Organization (ILO) or national laws, whichever is stricter. Suppliers must also ensure that children are not exposed to hazardous work conditions.

8. Respect for Human Rights

   Suppliers must respect and uphold the human rights of all workers in their operations and supply chains. Proactive measures must be taken to prevent any adverse human rights impacts or violations.

Compliance and Reporting

Suppliers are required to comply with this policy and all applicable laws and regulations in the countries where they operate. Suppliers are encouraged to report any concerns, suspected or actual violations of this policy, or instances of forced labour, child labour, human trafficking, or modern slavery in their operations or supply chains via the following confidential channels:
Email: info@qbpautoparts.com
Phone: 905-265-8858
QBP International assures confidentiality for all reports and will not tolerate retaliation against individuals who report in good faith. All reports will be promptly and thoroughly investigated, and appropriate actions will be taken to address confirmed violations or risks. QBP International reserves the right to terminate relationships with suppliers found to be non-compliant with this policy or engaging in prohibited practices.

Review and Updates

This policy will be periodically reviewed and updated to reflect changes in legal and regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and stakeholder expectations. Suppliers will be informed of any updates and are expected to comply with the revised policy.