UN watchdog critical of government delays with new corporate ethics ombud

OTTAWA — Canada's international reputation will be damaged if it doesn't give real power to its new watchdog on responsible corporate conduct, warns a United Nations rights watchdog.

Canada's international reputation will be damaged if it doesn't give real power to its new watchdog on responsible corporate conduct, warns a United Nations rights watchdog.

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Canadian Press

New Report Exposes Mining Companies Suing Latin American Countries Where Communities Defend Land and Environment

We analyzed 38 multi-million dollar claims brought by the mining industry using ISDS and other investment protection laws; in over half, communities are fighting to protect Indigenous territory, water, and more.

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MiningWatch Canada – Institute for Policy Studies – Center for International Environmental Law

Extraction Casino: Mining companies gambling with Latin American lives and sovereignty through supranational arbitration

During the last couple of decades—and particularly during the last ten years—mining companies have filed dozens of claims against Latin American countries before international arbitration panels, demanding compensation for court decisions, public policies and other government measures that they claim reduce the value of their investments. In a majority of these cases, the communities most affected by the mining projects have been actively organizing to defend their territories and natural resources.

Over 50 Organizations Urge World Bank to Boost Recycling, Circular Economy & Non-Mining Solutions for a Truly Climate Smart Agenda

(Washington, D.C.) As the World Bank today launches its new ‘Climate-Smart Mining’ facility, organizations from around the world are urging the financial institution to prioritize recycling, circular economy, public transit, and other non-mining solutions as the primary components of its agenda. Efforts should also be made to bolster responsible sourcing.  

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Earthworks – MiningWatch Canada

Securities Complaint: Northern Dynasty Minerals Misleading Investors Over Pebble

VANCOUVER & WASHINGTON D.C. -- Today the Justice and Corporate Accountability Project (JCAP), on behalf of Earthworks, filed a request for a compliance investigation into Northern Dynasty Minerals (TSX: NDM, NYSE American: NAK). The letters to the British Columbia Securities Commission and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission raise serious issues concerning misleading claims about  the proposed Pebble Mine in Bristol Bay, Alaska.

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EARTHWORKS

Over Two Hundred Organizations Denounce Multimillion-Dollar Suit Brought by U.S. Mining Firm Against Guatemala

Today, a letter signed by 227 Guatemalan and international networks and organizations was delivered to Guatemalan authorities and the U.S. Embassy in Guatemala. The letter denounces the US$300 million-dollar suit that the U.S. mining company Kappes, Cassiday & Associates (KCA) is bringing against the Central American country as a shameless attempt to undermine the will of the communities affected by its project and the decision of the courts.

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Earthworks – PLAN – Institute for Policy Studies – Breaking the Silence Maritimes Network – Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) – MiningWatch Canada

Mexican Court Grants Indigenous Community Injunction Against Almaden Minerals’ Mining Concessions

  • Finds that the mining concessions under consideration are illegal for having violated the right to consultation and free, prior and informed consent 
  • Recognizes that the community of Tecoltemi is Indigenous, determining that the self-identification of the community as Nahua is sufficient 

On April 22, the court notified the Nahua Indigenous community of Tecoltemi in the municipality of Ixtacamaxtitlán of the decision of the Second District Courthouse responsible for Civil Protection Measures and Administrative, Labour and Federal Processes i

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Consejo Tiyat Tlali – FUNDAR

Canada slowly pushes for corporate transparency as part of anti-corruption push

The veil of Canadian corporate secrecy that helps fuel global corruption is slowly lifting, but not fast enough for some critics.

The Canadian Press 

Ian Bickis

TORONTO — The veil of Canadian corporate secrecy that helps fuel global corruption is slowly lifting, but not fast enough for some critics.

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The Canadian Press
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