On page 8, the MS statement states that Canon Inc utilises a supply chain in various countries. It states "manufacturing companies in the Canon Group are located in such countries and regions as Japan, China, Taiwan, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam, the US and Europe".

On page 9, it refers to the Canon Oceania Supply Chain and discloses that "by far, our largest supplier of products and services is Canon Inc.." It then goes on to say that "non-Canon IT products are purchased mainly from global suppliers, may of who have strong public positions on modern slavery. However we are presently still compiling information on this category and its suppliers including where the products are manufactured".

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"Canon Inc. Supply Chain

Canon places great importance on manufacturing, engaging in product assembly as well as the production of certain components, parts and materials at its own plants, factories and Canon Group manufacturing companies that bear the Canon name and are owned by Canon Inc. directly or indirectly. Manufacturing companies in the Canon Group are located in such countries and regions as Japan, China, Taiwan, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam, the United States and Europe. They supply Canon products to Canon Inc. and companies including Canon Group marketing subsidiaries and affiliates."