The Impact of Mandatory Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence (mHREDD) on Canadian Competitiveness
| dc.contributor.author | Weber, Olaf | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-03-31T21:59:06Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2026-03-31T21:59:06Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2026-02-18 | |
| dc.description | This report was written for Above Ground (https://aboveground.ngo/) and will also appear on the organization's website. | |
| dc.description.abstract | This report analyzes the impact of mandatory Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence (mHREDD) on Canadian competitiveness through a systematic review of academic and policy literature. It finds limited direct empirical evidence but identifies key mechanisms shaping competitiveness, including compliance costs, supply-chain restructuring, regulatory fragmentation, and governance design. Evidence suggests no systematic negative effects on firm profitability, while benefits include improved market access, investor confidence, and supply-chain resilience. Impacts are highly design-dependent, with leaders gaining advantages and smaller firms facing higher burdens. Overall, aligning Canada with global mHREDD regimes may enhance its position as a trusted and competitive trading partner. | |
| dc.identifier.citation | Weber, O. (2026). The Impact of Mandatory Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence. Above Ground. Toronto, Canada. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/10315/43681 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | Above Ground | |
| dc.subject | Human rights | |
| dc.subject | Environment | |
| dc.subject | Supply chain | |
| dc.symplectic.subtype | Report | |
| dc.title | The Impact of Mandatory Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence (mHREDD) on Canadian Competitiveness | |
| dc.type | Report |