What is the real cost of Canadian mining abroad, and who is paying the price?
This October, two inspiring community leaders from Haiti and the Dominican Republic are coming to Ottawa to share their firsthand experiences and call for greater accountability for the social, environmental, and human rights impacts of Canadian mining operations.
Save your spot! Register here.
Join us for a unique opportunity to listen, learn, ask questions, and connect with people working on the frontlines of environmental justice!
Meet our guest speakers:
Leoncia Ramos : Community leader with Comité Nuevo Renacer, representing communities affected by mining operations in the Dominican Republic.
Dr. Ary Régis : Member of Groupe d’Action Francophone pour l’Environnement (GAFE), advocating for environmental justice and community rights in Haiti.
Through personal stories and open conversations, we’ll explore how Canadian mining affects communities, their land, and their futures, and why these issues matter to all of us here in Canada.
📅 Thursday, October 29, 2026
🕖 7:00–8:30 PM
📍 University of Ottawa | FSS 4012120 University Private, Ottawa, ON
Event organized in collaboration with MiningWatch Canada, Development and Peace, the Canadian Network for Corporate Accountability, Earthworks, and the Development Students Association at the University of Ottawa.