The Guardian Australia – Business
·business
·1 hour ago
Canada eliminates human rights watchdog that oversees companies operating abroad
Canada eliminated the Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise, a human rights watchdog established in 2019, citing ineffectiveness. Mark Carney stated the office has only launched five investigations over six years, with critics arguing it lacked necessary resources. The decision follows international pressure, including from the U.S., over Canada's handling of forced labor issues.
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