Combating Trafficking in Persons Policy

Dynamic Source Manufacturing (DSM) is committed to preventing and mitigating the risks of forced labour and child labour within its business and supply chains.

In line with Canada’s Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act, DSM has implemented policies and procedures that strictly prohibit such practices and require compliance from all suppliers. These measures are outlined in DSM’s Combating Trafficking in Persons Policy and Supplier Code, which mandate fair labour standards, timely payment of wages, and respect for workers’ rights.

DSM conducts due diligence on all applicable suppliers, ensuring that they adhere to ethical labour practices, with monitoring systems in place to verify compliance. Our company remains vigilant, regularly reviewing policies and participating in ongoing training. Management plays an active role in ensuring that employees and suppliers understand and follow these commitments.

Dynamic Source Manufacturing (DSM) is committed to preventing and mitigating the risks of forced labour and child labour within its business and supply chains.

In line with Canada’s Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act, DSM has implemented policies and procedures that strictly prohibit such practices and require compliance from all suppliers. These measures are outlined in DSM’s Combating Trafficking in Persons Policy and Supplier Code, which mandate fair labour standards, timely payment of wages, and respect for workers’ rights.

DSM’s commitment to ethical labour practices is supported by a framework of policies that safeguard workers’ rights and prevent any form of forced or child labour. These include:

• Combating Trafficking in Persons Policy

• Supplier Code of Conduct (introduced in 2024)

• Conflict Minerals Policy

• Respect & Dignity in the Workplace Policy

• Anti-Corruption Policy

• DSM Employee Handbook

The Supplier Code establishes clear requirements for business partners, including fair compensation, adherence to legal working hours, prohibition of harassment or abuse, and respect for freedom of association and collective bargaining. Compliance with these principles is a condition of doing business with DSM.

DSM carefully evaluates suppliers before engagement, using a risk-based due diligence process that considers factors such as geographic location and supply chain complexity. Suppliers must demonstrate that they have adequate management systems to ensure compliance with DSM’s standards, and they are expected to cascade these requirements to their own partners.

To verify compliance, DSM uses tools such as self-assessments, surveys, site visits, and audits. In cases of non-compliance, corrective actions are required. Where breaches are serious or persistent, DSM may reduce or terminate the supplier relationship.

DSM monitors the effectiveness of its measures through regular policy reviews and by assessing information from employees, suppliers, the public, or law enforcement. To date, no instances of forced labour or child labour have been identified within DSM’s supply chain, and no remediation measures have been required.

Managers and HR teams play a key role in ensuring all employees understand DSM’s ethical labour standards. Training and periodic reminders reinforce compliance with the Anti-Corruption Policy, the Respect & Dignity in the Workplace Policy, and the Employee Handbook.

Suppliers are also expected to provide adequate training to their personnel and ensure that their own suppliers are informed of and comply with DSM’s standards.

DSM encourages employees, vendors, suppliers, and business partners to report any concerns about potential violations. Reports can be made directly to DSM’s President by phone, text, or email.

Retaliation against individuals who report concerns in good faith is strictly prohibited. DSM ensures confidentiality wherever possible, protecting the integrity of the reporting process and supporting accountability across all levels of the organization.

To learn more about the Act, please visit this webpage on the Government of Canada’s website.

Our 2024 attestation is available below.