It is a priority for CBC to create a website that is accessible to all Canadians including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges. The subsidiary of Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (State owned), CBC News is a prime source of gathering and sharing news from Canada and the World that matters to the Canadian and international audiences. "It's really unfortunate we've put this law in place for the express purpose of preventing forced labour, but it's useless unless it's properly enforced.". To encourage thoughtful and respectful conversations, first and last names will appear with each submission to CBC/Radio-Canada's online communities (except in children and youth-oriented communities). In a statement, Top Glove said it recognizes "that there is a room for improvement" on COVID-19 prevention and that the company has since reopened with "reinforced health and safety measures.". He said his family sold land to borrow money, even going to an unscrupulous lender to fund the rest. Reports of human rights abuses in the PPE industry aren't isolated to gloves. Get the latest COVID-19 data for your province or territory. The Malaysian government raided Brightway Holdings and its subsidiaries in December to investigate conditions described by Malaysia's human resources minister in reports as "modern slavery.". Welcome to the new LNC. Hear the audio that matters most to you. Now updated for iOS 14 and with widgets to keep you informed when news breaks. It's a showcase for the best in CBC journalism prepared by reporters in Canada and around the world. "As long as Canada doesn't stop purchasing … workers won't find peace.". The latest update comes on the day strict restrictions for much of the province eased, following recent drops in case numbers. The company's 2020 annual report noted its "manufacturing sites are higher risk for modern slavery" and that it had worked to understand and mitigate risks in its supply chains. It's a showcase for the best in CBC journalism prepared by reporters in Canada and around the world. Among the purchasers of these goods were food services companies, industrial services and health-care distributors. Eastern Canada; Coronavirus: What's happening in Canada and around the world on Tuesday | CBC News. This year has been rough on everyone, but it's perhaps toughest for those who work on the front lines — and not just those caring for others in … View on cbc.ca. CBC News Network (formerly CBC Newsworld) is a Canadian English-language specialty news channel owned by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC). Product Support Devices. CBC News - The latest: New Brunswick region rolls back to red phase amid COVID-19 surge.• Quebec high schoolers head back to in-person classes after long … Landscape version of the Flipboard logo. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. It's despicable, these kind of practices.". I become very tired.". With the touch of your finger, get all the news that matters to you from CBC - when and where you want it. "I wanted to take annual leave but my boss didn't allow me to leave,"  the employee said through a translator. Dr. Theresa Tam said in a statement on Saturday that although recent national-level data indicates a slight decrease in new infections, vigilance is needed to further push the numbers down in order to relieve pressure on strained hospital systems and "buy time" for vaccines to take effect. Analysis. "So many workers, foreign workers, they're really scared to … complain to anyone," Hari said through a Nepalese translator. Quick Links. Log in; CBC News. While some Canadian companies said they would continue to order from the Malaysian companies, others said they would suspend business ties. CBC News is the division of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation responsible for the news gathering and production of news programs on the corporation's English-language operations, namely CBC Television, CBC Radio, CBC News Network, and CBC.ca. Canada's most recent attempt has not proceeded very far. CBC News - … The deaths were registered on various days between Jan. 16 and Jan. 21. CBC/Radio-Canada is the country’s largest news organization, employing several hundred journalists in Canada and around the globe. Marketplace's findings highlight the federal government's track record when it comes to stopping goods produced with suspected conditions of forced labour entering Canada. Watch full episodes of Marketplace on CBC Gem, the CBC's streaming service. It broadcasts into over 10 million homes in Canada. I couldn't do it.". Der englischsprachige Teil firmiert unter dem Namen Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), der französische unter Société Radio-Canada … Duration: 00:04:45. Officials say 127 of the home's 129 residents have tested positive for COVID-19. Canada, through import laws, prohibits the entry of goods that are produced with forced labour, which according to the International Labour Organization (ILO) can include such indicators as debt bondage, restriction of movement, excessive overtime and poor living conditions. By submitting a comment, you accept that CBC has the right to reproduce and publish that comment in whole or in part, in any manner CBC chooses. Masks were being made by ethnic Uyghurs as part of a controversial labour transfer program in China. Audience Relations, CBC P.O. Dec 29, 2020. Add some “good” to your morning and evening. Log in; CBC News. Open in app; Sign up. Marketplace spoke to several workers from four other Malaysian glove makers who complained about stress they endured having taken on debt to pay their recruiting fees. flipped into Canada. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. Employees slept in hostels where up to 25 people crowded together to sleep, often on floors. Founded in 1941, CBC News is the largest news broadcaster in Canada and has local, regional and national broadcasts and stations. As of 8:30 p.m. Saskatchewan recorded 274 new COVID-19 cases and three new deaths. Smart Glove employees told Marketplace the company had not made any efforts to reimburse workers despite complaints to management. "I was told in Bangladesh that the work had air conditioning … a very good job … there were no hardships here," Rahmat said. Nunavut announced a second active case in the hard-hit community of Arviat. Open in app; Sign up. Sports, music, news and podcasts. Eastern Canada; Coronavirus: What's happening in Canada and around the world on Monday | CBC News. Some health-care professionals can go through several boxes of gloves a week. Comments on this story are moderated according to our Submission Guidelines. Please note that CBC does not endorse the opinions expressed in comments. Stream CBC News Network on CBC Gem. Companies are contractually obligated to ensure their goods are ethically sourced, according to government procurement documents. However, Marketplace did find some of the brands linked to these manufacturers in B.C., Manitoba and Ontario hospitals and medical offices. The National is the flagship news and current affairs program of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Canada's public broadcaster. The Edmundston region in the northwest will go into lockdown on Saturday at midnight amid climbing case numbers and a series of outbreaks. Brightway Holdings, according to its website, produces 340 million gloves a year and has "a culture of hardworking, loyal and enthusiastic staff [that] has collectively allowed us to grow sustainably.". Alberta saw 573 new COVID-19 cases and 13 additional deaths on Saturday. See More. One of those companies, Kossan Rubber Industries BHD, which produces 32 billion gloves annually, said in its 2019 annual report it focuses "on ensuring fair, safe and healthy working conditions for all our workers" and that it does "not condone unethical recruitment practices in meeting our manpower needs.". Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. The World at Six is your destination for coverage, context and analysis of the day's top stories. "We can say without doubt that the [glove] industry remains a hotbed of systemic forced labour and modern slavery," said Andy Hall, an international migrant worker rights specialist based in Southeast Asia. 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The United States has had a forced labour goods prohibition going back to the 1930s. Payette is the one resigning — but Justin Trudeau has to wear it . We need to stay the course - following public health protocols & being kind to each other - to keep the virus from spreading like we’ve seen in other provinces during the second wave. JAN 18, 2021; CBC News: The World This Hour for 2021/01/18 at 10:00 EDT CBC News: The World This Hour for 2021/01/18 at 10:00 EDT Australian-based Ansell, which has factories in Malaysia and a Canadian location in Quebec, produces about 10 billion gloves a year. Through internal company documents, shipping records, and sources, Marketplace found companies imported at least 125 shipments — or about 255,000,000 gloves — into Canada from these five Malaysian manufacturers in 2019 and 2020. One employee said his passport was retained and the only way he could leave the factory premises was through a back exit. Features: News Alerts - Subscribe to push notifications for news stories that interest you and are relevant to your life. At least seven companies with whom the federal government has nitrile glove contracts worth around $66 million have links to the manufacturers Marketplace investigated either through shipping records or based on the brands they carry on their website. CBC/Radio-Canada ist die gemeinsame Dachmarke für die staatliche Rundfunkgesellschaft Kanadas. Canada's trusted source for breaking news, local news, weird news, national and global politics, events, and more from the world's top media outlets. #CBC News Network's coverage of #OttawaShooting wins top international news award. CBC News: World Report CBC News 4.4 • 62 Ratings; Listen on Apple Podcasts. The company said it now has a zero-cost recruitment policy and has begun reimbursing more than $40 million in recruitment fees to more than 11,000 foreign workers. 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Various #Moscow news reports say Nanny waited til family left home then killed 4 yr old set apt on fire - suspect poss from Uzbekistan #cbc by Susan Ormiston via twitter 2/29/2016 12:53:12 PM Can #Russia clean up after #doping scandal in time for #Olympics ? One video shows a worker doing electrical repairs without any eye protection. CBC News: The World at Six CBC News 3.9 • 71 Ratings; Listen on Apple Podcasts. Scientists hope not.• Canadian snowbirds getting the COVID-19 vaccine in … Landscape version of the Flipboard logo. "He told me to 'either return to Bangladesh or leave Top Glove. Employment opportunities are so scarce in their home countries that migrant workers will often do anything for a chance at a stable income. "The sooner I could come to Malaysia, the better," he told Marketplace through a translator. By submitting a comment, you accept that CBC has the right to reproduce and publish that comment in whole or in part, in any manner CBC chooses. 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