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In order to ensure that the power of municipal ethical purchasing policies (EPPs) is effectively used to improve conditions in apparel factories, municipalities should collaborate with other governments and public institutions. MSN believes that Canadian municipalities and possibly provincial governments should establish a Canadian consortium to jointly implement their respective EPPs.
The City of Ottawa passed its Ethical Purchasing Policy in May, 2007.
Sweat-Free Communities maintains a list of US municipal, state and school board policies.
The City of Calgary passed its Sustainable Environmental and Ethical Procurement Policy in January, 2007.
The City of Toronto adopted its Responsible Manufacturers Policy in 2006.
Vancouver was the first Canadian city to adopt an Ethical Purchasing Policy and Supplier Code of Conduct in January 2005.
The City of Windsor passed a resolution committing to develop a No Sweat purchasing policy.
The City of Winnipeg passed a resolution committing to develop a No Sweat purchasing policy.
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