The pit of San Pedro: the life and death of a Canadian mine in Mexico
The town of Cerro de San Pedro was named after an iconic hill that —...
Canadian mining companies will now face human rights charges in Canadian courts
As Canadian companies seek mineral resources abroad, those who feel harmed or violated by their...
Indigenous Rights Canada’s Biggest Human Rights Challenge: Secretary General of Amnesty
Both Canada and British Columbia have vowed to implement the United Nations Declaration on the...
UPDATED: Site C Dam Approval Violates Basic Human Rights, Says Amnesty International
Ending months of speculation, Premier John Horgan announced Monday that construction of the Site C...
Site C Dam a ‘Fundamental Threat to Human Rights’ and Indigenous Women, Says Amnesty International Canada
First Nations’ consent to the Site C dam should determine the project’s fate, according to...
Digging Out of Canada’s Mining Dilemma
This is a guest post by David Suzuki. It sometimes seems people in the mining...
Harper Government’s Economic Development Ignores Human, Indigenous Rights: New Report
“Responsible Resource Development.” “World-Class Environmental Monitoring.” “Jobs, Growth and Long-Term Prosperity.” These are just some...
Joe Oliver’s Transparency Rule a Parting Gift to Canadian Mining Companies
On March 3rd, former Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver unveiled a new transparency initiative that...
“Canada Faces A Crisis” In Situation with Indigenous Peoples, Says UN Special Rapporteur
James Anaya, the UN’s Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Aboriginal Peoples, upon completion of...
