# Canada Targets U.S. Prison Labor Imports

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Podcast: [Montreal News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/montreal-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589889)
Published: 2026-06-20T14:23:28+00:00
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Canadian lawyers are launching a bold legal challenge against four major Canadian companies for allegedly importing goods made by Alabama prison inmates — claiming these programs amount to forced labor under Canadian law. The Competition Bureau is now investigating whether these firms misled consumers by touting ethical supply chains while quietly benefiting from exploitative labor. With Alabama officials defending the programs as voluntary, critics point to coercive conditions and minimal pay. The case tests Canada’s commitment to enforcing its own laws — even as U.S. pressure mounts — and exposes the real-world gaps in global supply chain transparency. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d81bc4476e562b2f

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