Description: Following the tragic collapse of a garment factory in Bangladesh, Loblaw decided to compensate the families of the victims and to continue their operations in the country. They also stressed that they will increasingly audit the working conditions at their outsourced factories.

Source: CBC

Date: May 02 2013

Video link: http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/Business/ID/2382985825/?page=2

Questions for Discussion:

1. Do you agree with Loblaw’s decision to continue operations in Bangladesh?
2. What are the benefits and drawbacks of continuing operations in Bangladesh?
3. Why were the audits not in place earlier? Is this a mere face saving strategy by Loblaw?
4. In you view what should Loblaw do as a result of this tragedy?