Canada’s reputation on the global stage is based on high human rights standards and progressive climate action. Yet in Colombia, communities affected by the operations of these industries report a litany of human rights abuses. This documentary series explores the uncomfortable gap between Canada’s image and its impact abroad, asking what happens when profit is prioritised over people.

From January 2015 to December 2024, the Business and Human Rights Centre recorded more than 6,400 attacks across 147 countries against people who voiced concerns about business-related risks or harms. This is close to two attacks on average every day over the past ten years.

Testimony from 34 migrant workers employed on nine renewable energy projects in Saudi Arabia reveals a litany of alleged human rights abuses. This briefing analyses the public human rights commitments of 16 companies linked to these projects and sets out recommendations for the sector.

Luxury brand Tod's complicit in worker abuses, prosecutors allege

EU scales back corporate due diligence rules in provisional Omnibus decision

Extensive rights abuses alleged at FC Barcelona stadium project

Human rights defenders are at the forefront of protecting our rights and shared planet. Our database contains thousands of recorded instances of attacks by companies impacting the rights of defenders.

Search our database of lawsuits brought against companies to hold them to account for alleged human rights abuses, and look at trends for litigating corporate human rights harm from around the world.

Strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs) are one tactic used by business actors to stop people raising concerns about their practices. Explore our database of cases that bear the hallmarks of SLAPPs.