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30 Apr 2019

Alan Neal, CBC

Interview: UN Working Group Chairperson Surya Deva critiques delay in confirming power for Canadian Ombudsperson

"Canada's business community has a new ethics watchdog. But the chair of the UN working group on business and human rights says the position needs teeth."

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Canada : Compilation des plaintes pour abus des entreprises traitées par l’Ombudsman de la responsabilité des entreprises

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29 Sep 2023

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Canada: Investigation reveals Canadian Ombudsperson office meant to hold companies accountable for abuses has yet to fulfill that responsibility

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1 Apr 2023

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Bill introduced in House of Commons would strengthen Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise

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29 Mar 2022

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Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise to launch study of child labour in Canadian garment sector supply chains

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20 Dec 2021

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CORE open to receive complaints of possible human rights abuses by Canadian companies in mining, oil and gas & garment sectors

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15 Mar 2021

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Long-delayed CORE office to take complaints in early 2021

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1 Mar 2021

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Canadian Network on Corporate Accountability says Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise remains powerless to uphold human rights

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26 Feb 2021

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External legal review says without a way to compel cooperation, CORE's effectiveness may be compromised

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25 Feb 2021

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Participants in CORE listening tour agree that Canadian companies must improve practices to identify, address & remedy human rights abuses

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24 Nov 2020

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Canadian Network on Corporate Accountability highlights serious concerns with the CORE draft Standard Operating Procedures

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10 Jul 2020

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Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise releases statement on COVID-19 & human rights due diligence

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1 Jun 2020

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Impacted communities are advised to “Approach with Caution” – Canadian civil society groups raise alarm about Canada’s Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise

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24 Apr 2020

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CNCA raises serious concerns about Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise's office including lack of power to independently investigate & lack of independence

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24 Apr 2020

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Commentary: Canada's New Corporate Responsibility Ombudsperson falls far short of its promise

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27 Jan 2020

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Commentary: Canada's next govt. should require corporate human rights due diligence & engage in process to develop a binding treaty on business & human rights

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17 Oct 2019

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Civil society members of Canadian govt. advisory body on responsible business conduct resign due to delay in granting Ombudsperson investigatory powers

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15 Jul 2019

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Fourteen civil society groups & labour unions quit advisory panel to protest government inaction on corporate accountability

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15 Jul 2019

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Advisors quit corporate accountability panel due to lack of investigatory powers of Ombudsperson

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11 Jul 2019

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Commentary: Canada still needs an Ombudsperson to investigate mining cases - not an advisor or another CSR Counsellor

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7 May 2019

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Commentary: Why does Justin Trudeau succumb to corporate pressure?

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5 May 2019

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UN Working Group Chair critical of government delays with new corporate ethics ombudsperson

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2 May 2019

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UN official criticizes Canadian delays setting up corporate ethics watchdog

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30 Apr 2019

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Interview: UN Working Group Chairperson Surya Deva critiques delay in confirming power for Canadian Ombudsperson

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30 Apr 2019

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Canadian courts wrestle with questions of cross-border accountability for human rights abuses

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15 Apr 2019

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Canadian Government reneges on promise to create independent corporate human rights watchdog

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8 Apr 2019

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John Ruggie welcomes appointment of Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise

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8 Apr 2019

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Minister Carr announces appointment of first Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise

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8 Apr 2019

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Canadian govt. appoints Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise; human rights groups express disappointment that scope of powers remains unclear

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8 Apr 2019

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Canada’s unions disappointed that new Ombudsperson has been appointed without promised powers

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8 Apr 2019

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'Lobbied to death': Liberals face backlash over corporate responsibility ombudsman

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8 Apr 2019

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Canadian Govt. breaks promise to create effective Ombudsperson

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8 Apr 2019

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Development and Peace – Caritas Canada calls for new ombudsperson to have power to act independently & compel testimony

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8 Apr 2019

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The United Steelworkers dismisses govt. announcement and renews calls for independent Ombudsperson

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8 Apr 2019

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Top court weighs precedent-setting case of human rights breaches at Canadian mine in Eritrea

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24 Jan 2019

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Canada: Human rights groups concerned about powers for long-delayed Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise

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22 Jan 2019

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Letter from 240 activists & organizations from 56 countries expresses urgency of appointing the Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise

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17 Dec 2018

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Over 200 organizations from 56 countries ask, “Where is Canada’s Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise?”

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17 Dec 2018

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Mining affected communities denounce lack of progress by Canadian govt. to appoint Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise

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3 Dec 2018

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Canada recruits first-ever Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise

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5 Jun 2018

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Mexican activists call for investigation of Canadian diplomats' alleged support of mining co accused of rights abuses

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6 Feb 2018

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Commentary: The promise and limitations of the new Canadian Business and Human Rights Ombudsperson

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26 Jan 2018

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Canadian miners welcome new federal business ethics ombudsman

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18 Jan 2018

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Barrick comments on creation of Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise

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17 Jan 2018

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Trade Minister plans to confront CEOs over human-rights rules

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17 Jan 2018

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The newest corporate watchdog: Canada announces an Ombudsperson for corporate accountability

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17 Jan 2018

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Long-fought-for Ombudsperson announced to investigate international complaints against Canadian mining companies

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17 Jan 2018

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The Government of Canada brings leadership to responsible business conduct abroad

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17 Jan 2018

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Communities impacted by Canadian corporations overseas will be heard: Gov't creates human rights watchdog

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17 Jan 2018

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Canada: Govt. to announce new ombudsperson for “responsible enterprise”; role to cover extractive & other sectors

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16 Jan 2018

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