Response to Bill S-11

Pursuant to the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act (Bill S-211), this report outlines the actions taken by Coast Limited Partnership (business number 794942516) over the course of the financial year 2024 (Jan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024) to assess and address risks related to
forced and child labour across our operations and supply chains. This report reflects our commitment to responsible business practices and transparency in accordance with the Act’s reporting requirements.

Coast Appliances, a limited partnership based in Vancouver, British Columbia, traces its origins to 1978, when it was established as Coast Wholesale Appliances Ltd. Now under the ownership of the private equity firm TriWest, the company operates under the Coast Appliances brand, with seventeen retail
locations and three hub distribution centres across Canada.
Coast Appliances is dedicated to delivering a personalized retail (and small builders) experience and customized solutions for commercial clients, supported by a commitment to ethical conduct and transparency throughout its supply chain.

Coast Appliances sources its products, including household appliances and accessories, from domestic reputable manufacturers such as Whirlpool, Samsung, Electrolux, Bosch, and LG. Coast understands the importance of maintaining a sustainable and responsible company and supply chain and we commit to respecting the human rights of every individual or group connected to our business.

Hiring and onboarding practices remain a key area of diligence. Managers are provided with targeted
training and coaching to uphold ethical standards throughout the recruitment process. Coast continues to use a structured approach to hiring, including public job postings, voluntary applicant submissions, multistage interviews and onboarding verification.

Age verification procedures are also in place to protect young workers, with system-based alerts
triggering further review by Human Resources. In addition, Coast maintains its Young and New Employee Training Policy, which is designed to ensure a safe, informed, and rights-conscious onboarding experience for young workers entering the organization.

Coast Appliances continues to review and strengthen its internal governance, compliance frameworks, and Code of Conduct to support responsible business practices and mitigate the risk of Forced Labour and Child Labour. During this reporting period, Coast conducted an updated assessment of its operations and
supply chains to identify potential areas of exposure to these risks.

Through this assessment, Coast reaffirmed that activities managed directly by its employees or established professional service providers remain low risk. However, the company acknowledges that greater risk may exist in certain areas of the extended supply chain, particularly among lower-tier manufacturers where visibility is limited. While most products are locally sourced from reputable domestic suppliers, Coast recognizes that indirect supply chain complexity may still carry residual risk.

Based on the results of this year’s review, the overall risk of forced labour and child labour within Coast’s operations and supply chains remains low. No incidents of forced or child labour were identified during the reporting period, and as such, specific remediation actions were not required.

Coast remains committed to continuous improvement in this area. Monitoring processes will continue to evolve, with a focus on strengthening supplier due diligence, enhancing internal reporting mechanisms, and supporting management in identifying and addressing emerging risks. These efforts support ongoing
compliance with the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act and reflect Coast’s broader commitment to ethical sourcing and human rights.

A dedicated training module for People Managers, developed in alignment with the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act, and supplied via ADP was successfully implemented. This module complements Coast’s existing mandatory training for People Managers, which covers
recruitment, onboarding practices, and employee relations, with a strong emphasis on compliance with applicable legislation. The new module reinforces awareness of forced labour and child labour risks and supports the application of ethical practices throughout managerial responsibilities.

With the ongoing implementation of the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act, Coast Appliances continues to enhance its policies and procedures to assess the effectiveness of its efforts in identifying and addressing forced labour and child labour risks. Internal risk identification
and governance processes remain in place and are regularly reviewed to support continuous improvement and organizational accountability.

For this reporting period, we have measured our progress against our committed areas of focus for 2024 and 2025 Financial Year:

To strengthen our commitment to reducing the risk of Forced Labour and Child Labour practices, the following are areas of focus for 2025 and 2026 Financial Years:

Coast is committed to eradicating all risks of Forced Labour and Child Labour practices within our operations, supply chains, and business relationships. We are committed to acting ethically and with integrity, and transparency in all of our business dealings and relationships.

In accordance with the requirements of the Act, and in particular section 11 thereof, I attest that I have reviewed the information contained in the report for the entity or entities listed above. Based on my knowledge, and having exercised reasonable diligence, I attest that the information in the report is true, accurate and complete in all material respects for the purposes of the Act, for the reporting year listed above.

I have the authority to bind Coast Limited Partnership.

William Walker
CEO, Coast Limited Partnership
May 31, 2024