Letter to the Minister of International Trade: Canada’s commitment to a strong Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise (CORE)

Submitted by Catherine on

The following letter was sent to Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, by MiningWatch Canada.

RE: Canada’s commitment to a strong Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise (CORE)

Dear Minister Sidhu,

Xatśūll First Nation files appeal to overturn recent decision of B.C. Supreme Court regarding Mount Polley Mine dam raise

The BCSC decision upholds authorizations by the B.C. Government to allow Mount Polley to raise its tailings storage facility dam without an environmental assessment

Source
Xatśūll First Nation

Referendum on the proposed open-pit graphite mine in Outaouais: citizens of the five municipalities vote NO by 95%

The Regroupement de protection des Lacs de la Petite-Nation (RPLPN) announces that the results of the consultative referendum on the La Loutre mining project confirm the population's strong opposition to this open-pit mining project in the Outaouais region. The referendum, held in accordance with Élections Québec rules in the municipalities of Duhamel, Lac des Plages, Lac-Simon, Chénéville, and Saint-Émile-de-Suffolk, saw 95% of citizens answer NO to the question of whether or not to implement the La Loutre mining project.

Source
Regroupement de protection des lacs de la Petite-Nation

3rd Anniversary of the Jagersfontein Tailings Dam Disaster: A Call for Truth, Justice, and Accountability

Jagersfontein Lerumo Justice Forum and CSOs Tailings Working Group Joint Statement

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Jagersfontein Lerumo Justice Forum - CSOs Tailings Working Group

Prospective brief on the omnibus bill on regulatory relief from Quebec's Ministry of Economy coming this fall

These comments are submitted to the Quebec Ministry of Economy, Innovation, and Energy after consultation with our members and interested partners. They concern the annual omnibus bill on regulatory relief announced by the Quebec government. Our discussions with the office of the Minister for the Economy indicate that the omnibus bill is expected to be tabled during this fall's parliamentary session.

Comments Submitted to the IAAC on the Troilus Mining Project (Impact Assessment)

Subject: Comments on the impact assessment of Troilus Gold's Troilus gold and copper mining project in Eeyou Istchee in Northern Quebec These comments are submitted as part of the assessment of Troilus Gold’s Troilus gold and copper mining project in Eeyou Istchee in Northern Quebec before the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada, following consultation with our members and partners interested in assessing the project’s impacts. More specifically, we ask the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada not to authorize the Troilus mining project as submitted.

Comments Submitted to the IAAC on the Mont Sorcier Mining Project (Guidelines)

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada

Assessment of the Mont Sorcier Mining Project

901-1550 Estimauville Avenue

Quebec City, Quebec G1J 0C1

Telephone: 418-254-2435

montsorcier@iaac-aeic.gc.ca

Subject: Comments on the draft individualized guidelines for the impact assessment and the draft public participation plan for Voyager Metals’ Mont Sorcier mining project in Eeyou Istchee in Northern Quebec

Perfect Storm Hits Dundee Precious Metals Amid OSC Complaint on Failure to Disclose Loma Larga Legal Risks

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 

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MiningWatch Canada, Cabildo por el Agua de Cuenca, Federación de Organizaciones Indígenas y Campesinas del Azuay, Fundacion Savia Roja, Kimsakocha Women's School of Agroecology, Yasunidos Guapondelig
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Xinka Delegation to Tour Eastern Canada to Demand Respect for Indigenous Self-Determination in Guatemala 

Submitted by Viviana on
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A Delegation of Xinka Women will visit Eastern Canada in September 2025  #PuebloXinkaDijoNo 

After nearly seven years in a court-ordered consultation process, the Xinka Indigenous People of Guatemala have denied consent for the restart of Canadian Pan American Silver’s Escobal mine in southern Guatemala. The Xinka are now calling for its permanent closure. The company and Canadian authorities must respect their decision in accord with their rights to self-determination.  

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